In this episode, Goose and Gladiator sit down with apologist and black belt jiu-jitsu expert Ben Shaw to dive into faith, fighting, and the core truths of Christianity. They break down the “barbarian ambassador” mindset, why discipleship is like Jiu-Jitsu, and how historical evidence for the resurrection can transform your faith.Ben also shares his journey from law enforcement dreams to leading Core Apologetics, and the importance of equipping everyday believers with practical, battle-tested apologetics. Plus, we get into the Gospel of Thomas, biblical reliability, the power of Christian creeds, and why more men need to get off the sidelines and start leading.🔥 Key Topics Covered:✅ Jiu-Jitsu & Christianity: Why the fight for faith is real✅ The Power of the Minimal Facts Argument for the Resurrection✅ Biblical Creeds: The earliest Christian confessions✅ Why men need to step up and lead – no seminary degree required!⚔️ Join us at the Men’s Alliance National Rally (May 2-4) for an unforgettable weekend & some jiu-jitsu with Ben Shaw! Get your tickets here 👉 https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally📖 Get Ben’s Book – Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament 👉 https://a.co/d/hsDDR2lSign up for a course at Core Apologetics - https://www.coreapologetics.com/Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV
Men's Alliance needs your help and support to grow. This past year with God's blessing we went from 6 tribes to 27. We have grown so quickly that we now have regional leaders that mentor and support tribes. Also in this episode the results of the 1st Men's Alliance survey are in, and they show the power of kingdom impact. 85% Report an increase in church involvement 95% Report and increase in male friendships, and more than 30% report a radical increase 97% Say that Men's Alliance improved their marriage 98% Say that Men's Alliance made them better fathers 97% Say that Men's Alliance improved their physical health 99% Credit Men's Alliance with improving their spiritual health Be a part of spreading and supporting Men's Alliance www.mensalliancetribe.com/support Shopping for items on Amazon? - then use our link and help support us https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-2532547 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeAre you still watching church from your living room each Sunday? If you haven't taken your family back to church in person yet, then it's way overdue for you to put your spiritual leader pants on and lead your family back to church. Because it's not a matter of whether you can worship God from your living room, it's a matter of whether you can encourage other Christians from there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeAre you prepared to talk with a Muslim or atheist who uses your Bible to show you that Jesus was not God? In this episode we'll help you prepare for sharing who Jesus was with people from other belief systems. Be sure to check out Episode 101 first, as this is a continuation of that talk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeListen as Sage discusses how he used to be comfortable, and how being comfortable is easy. Then listen how he overcomes average, gets in the game, and finishes 2022 strong. Discussing his amazing physical changes, spiritual changes, and how he leads and mentors others to new heights. Proverbs 27:17 talks about iron sharpening iron, but how do you know your iron is sharp if you don't use it? If you are afraid to fail then you will never know success. We need to pray big prayers for our lives, for we serve a mighty and powerful God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeWhat does friendship mean to you? Where have you found friends in the past? As we get older should we continue to try and relive old friendship experiences or go in new directions as we grow in our faith journey? What is a Biblical friendship, and how can we cultivate Biblical friendships that are more connected and fulfilling then regular friendships? It is important to surround ourselves with the right group of friends that help build us up and not pull us back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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