As our November monthly memory verse says: "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" - John 16:33. This week Joseph 'Iron' Willis is back on the podcast, talking about adversity that he has experienced in his life. Iron discusses how he has faced adversity before and how his recent situation compares. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mensalliancetribe/support

Men's ministry needs to create bonds, if your version of a men's ministry is only a monthly breakfast, that just doesn't cut it. Churches need to step up their game when it comes to connecting with men, and that is where Men's Alliance makes a huge impact.

Books Mentioned:

Take it Back by Tim Clinton 

The Feminization of American Culture by Anne Douglas 

Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing 

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Retired Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee is back on the podcast this week discussing the good, bad, ugly, and hard parts of leadership. Discussing his personal mission statement of: serve first, lead second, and stay humble. The differences between a manager and leader, the importance of timing in leadership and sharing the faith, and how to recover when you make a leadership mistake.

Recommended Books:

What Got You Here, Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston

Poem 

Opportunity by Edward Rowland Sill

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Just in time for Valentines day, this week Goose talks with Mike Flynn, who has decades of relationship counseling experience.  Listen as Mike guides us through ways to sharpen our relationships, to become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders.  

Books Recommended:

Safe People by Henry Cloud 

Emotionally, Healthy, Spiritually by Peter Scazzero

7 Caregiver Landmines by Peter Rosenberger

Podcast Mentioned:

MA podcast Ep 6 flight instruments 

How to Reach Mike:

Christian Counseling Associates (christiancounselors4va.com)

RVA4Wellness

With Men's Alliance being comprised of over nine different denominations, we have a vast array of worship styles.  This week, listen to several tribesmen share how they worship and their worship progression over the years.   While we may worship differently according to our own gifts and expressions, we all agree on the important aspect of  worshiping God.

Tony "Guardian" Moronez shares about the importance of a support crew when running an ultramarathon, and how life is an endurance event that requires the support of a Tribe in order to finish strong.

Retired Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee returns to the podcast with an update from his last appearance on Episode 102. He also discusses losing his tribe and affirming that Isolation is Terminal. How you discover who your real friends are and how to continue to showing boldness in the workplace, and normalizing prayer. 

Podcasts Episodes:

Ep 102: Full Interview with Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee

Boldness in the Workplace w/ Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee

Rick "Rudy" Ezell talks about his faith journey and following the evidence as he moved from the Mormon church, to becoming a Jehovah's witnesses, stepping away, and finding what he was searching for.  The past is never a waste, it becomes a way God uses to connect with others. 

Book Recommendations:

Irresistible by Andy Stanley

Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Men's Alliance Podcast Ambassador Training 2: What do Christian's Believe?

Listen as Hopewell Chief of Police A.J. Starke talks about his journey, and the path that God has set out for him.  The impact of encouragement from other men to his career and life.  How we need to be humble, ask others, and put ourselves in uncomfortable situations to learn and get to know others.  Lastly, that you can always just go back and strengthen relationships.

Book Recommendation:

Good to Great by Jim Collins 

Listen this week as Robert "Pops" Kuntz talks about his near death experiences. How God has used them to change his life over time to become the man he is today.  How those moments and experiences are a reminder to celebrate life.