Men's Alliance

Are 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.

Have you ever heard someone say the Bible is full of errors and contradictions? Or that the God of the Old Testament was a genocidal monster? This episode will equip you to respond to both of those accusations with the calm confidence of a great ambassador!

Do Christians just cherry-pick the parts from the Bible that they like? Is religion responsible for most wars and atrocities? Let's look at how we, as Christian Ambassadors, should respond to these accusations.

Ever heard someone say that Christianity is just a copy-cat religion? That there have been legends of dying and rising saviors for centuries... We're going to pick that accusation a part in this podcast and help you confidently respond to that charge, plus we'll cover the question, "You don't really believe those fairytales in the Bible, do you?" This episode will help you become a better representative of what Christians believe and why.

Even atheist scholars all agree on these minimal facts about Jesus and his disciples. So, the big question is: What is the best explanation for this evidence? If you don't think the answer is Christianity, then you must provide a better explanation for the evidence? Are you willing to follow the evidence wherever it may lead?

When people ask why a good God would allow evil, chances are they've never stopped to consider how they know the difference between good and evil. If there is an objective, universal standard of good and evil that every human knows in their heart, then where did that "moral law" come from? Answer: it came from a Moral Law Giver.

Bill Gates said, “DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created.” In each cell in your body there is a word that is 6.4 billion letters long. It's called your DNA, and it's more advanced than any computer software ever created.  So, who wrote that DNA software that makes you uniquely you? If you believe that even a simple cave painting had a designer, then you must admit that the most advanced software ever created must certainly have a designer too.

Learn how to answer the common question "Who made God?" and learn one of the oldest and best arguments for the existence of God - the Kalam Cosmological Argument. Remember:  Atheists believe that the entire universe came into existence from NOTHING. This takes more blind faith to believe than any miracle recorded in the Bible!

Ever wonder what makes Christianity unique from other religions?  Or what specifically you'd have to believe to become a Christian?  In this episode we're going to unpack the simplest, purest definition of being a Christian, and I think it may just surprise you...

We're called to be Ambassador's for Christ (2 Cor 5:20) but how can we do that well if we don't know how to respond to the most common objections that the world has? In Round #1 of Ambassador Training, we'll look at each of the following objections to Christianity: Relativism - "There is no such thing as absolute truth. You have yours and I have mine." Pluralism - "All paths lead to God, there is more than one correct way." Scientism - "Only science yields truth; religion is merely a matter of opinion." Sources: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-young-people-really-leaving-christianity/ McGrath, Alister. (2012). Mere Apologetics: How to help seekers & skeptic find faith. Grand Rapids, Michigan:  Baker Publishing Group. Lewis, C.S. (2001). Mere Christianity. New York, New York: HarperCollins Publishers. Moreland, J.P. (2018). Scientism and Secularism: Learning how to respond to a dangerous ideology. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway. Geisler, Norman & Turek, Frank. (2004). I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Wheaton, Illinois:  Crossway. Koukl, Gregory. (2019). Tactics: 10th Anniversary Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan.

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More tribesman boldly step forward, to share their stories and help others to learn from their experience. Listen as they discuss signs that things were not working well, and what they have done to move forward. Podcast Mentioned: War Stories 11: Second Chances https://youtu.be/Lsovl6xGIjo Sponsor:Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank MortgagePhone: 804-439-3206⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠

One of the ways early Christians changed the world is by adopting and caring for orphans. Hear different aspects from being adopted, to adopting, and letting your child be adopted. Are you being called to play a part in adoption?

Listen as Fathers and Daughters share their experience from the first ever Warrior Princess. Make sure you don’t miss out on making memories with your daughter next year. MA Experiences: Warrior Princess https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-princess Warrior Knight https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight

We cannot be the light of the world if we do not go into the darkness. As Christians we need to go out into the world and share the good news. However we must always keep our eyes focused on God to avoid getting sidelined by the prevailing culture. Learn More: https://cultureproof.net/ - Website www.youtube.com/@cultureproof1 - Youtube Podcast Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins 804-638-1386

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Relating our personal redemption story doesn’t bring others to Jesus. Sharing the truth of Jesus is what matters, and sharing the facts leads others to accept Jesus as their savior. More about J. Warner Wallace: coldcasechristianity.com - website The Truth in True Crime - Book Cold Case Christianity - Book Forensic Faith - Book Person of Interest - Book Cold Case for Christianity for Kids - Book Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠

David shares his story of struggle and perseverance. From a professional baseball career, to becoming an entrepreneur, and a television star and being canceled, keeping a focus on God got him through. God doesn’t need successful people, God needs commitment to him, when things are hard minister where you are. Learn More: https://benhambrothers.com/ Living Among Lions - Book Whatever the Cost - Book Expert Ownership - Book Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/

Legacy is not what we leave behind, but leave in someone. We need the next generation to appreciate the past, while continuing to inspire and lead the next generation in the growth of the church.   Learn More: American Association of Christian Counselors - https://aacc.net/ Join us at Ignite Conference in Texas or Virginia - https://ignitemen.net/ Even If – book by Zach Clinton Podcast Mentioned: Ep 125 Take it Back w/Tim Clinton -https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nhJ7BbFPm8C4myVbpBXX3?si=c827ef8b190d4357   Books mentioned: The Power of Moments - Chip and Dan Heath I’d like you more if you were more like me -John Ortberg No More Excuses – Tony Evans   Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠

If you have boys, you need a plan to turn them into men. Amy Bloye shares the journey of raising strong, God fearing men. Book: Between Ball Games - Amy Bloye Podcast Mentioned: Ep 185: Why Traditional Families Work Best w/Erica Komisar https://youtu.be/fJz0HlpgZsE Sign up for Warrior Knight (Father & Son Adventure): https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight Support MA https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support