Tribe Talk

This week Mike and Jim relaunch the sixth archetype in the book “Seek Adapt Endure” with special guest, Jacob Jaworski. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of a leader modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Being a leader is about i...

This week Mike and Jim relaunch the fifth archetype in the book “Seek Adapt Endure” with special guest, Sarah Marion. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of a Servant modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. Jesus told the disciples, “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must...

This week Mike and Jim relaunch the fourth archetype in the book “Seek Adapt Endure” with special guest, Chris Jenkins. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of a Scholar modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. The great 19th century preacher and philosopher, Charles Spurgeon, wrote, “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men kno...

This week Mike and Jim relaunch the fourth archetype in the book “Seek Adapt Endure” with special guest, Steve Schutt. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of an Explorer modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. They dive into present day examples of President Roosevelt’s “strenuous physical life” in search of the possibilities of harm, challenges to face, enem...

Mike and Jim relaunch the third archetype in the book Seek Adapt Endure with special guest Justin “Lemur” LeMire. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of a warrior modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. It turns out that being a Warrior is so much more than picking up arms and going to war... ⭐️   The Devil likes to fight in the physical, spiritual, and...

This week Mike and Jim discuss the second archetype with special guest Keith Pace. The guys dissect biblical characteristics and practical examples of a disciple modeled after the greatest example, Jesus Christ. 💜 Learn about the healing power of Grace. 💥 Find out how to embrace your identity as a son of God to break the chains of shame and step into your mandate to serve the Lord and your fello...

This week Mike and Jim relaunch the 7 archetypes described in the book Seek Adapt Endure . Join them to discuss finding and embracing purpose in our Lord Jesus Christ.   This is the first of a 9 podcast series that will introduce you to the men that make Junto Tribe Ministries run. Each week you will meet a new man of the Junto Tribe team as they discuss what it means to embrace your purpose...

In the book Fathered By God , author John Eldredge states, “The safety that a father’s strength provides allows a boy to be a boy, creates a universe for a boy’s heart to come fully alive. Even the most confident men desire a relationship with their father that provides the type of security that helps them operate without fear. The good Father provides an emotional and sometimes physical safety ne...

We finally stopped trying to figure out the "what women want" question and simply asked the gals! 🙌   The Junto Tribe Man is a Disciple, Servant, Scholar, Warrior, Craftsman, Explorer, & Leader. We seek to define these terms in the lens of the Trinity. From the very beginning in the garden, we are called to serve our wives well. We are on a journey to discover what that looks like. Let’s...

The word Apostle stems from the greek word Apostolos  AND describes envoys who were sent out for the purpose of expanding the empire. Their job? Make conquered lands look more like Rome. When the emperor would visit, he would feel like he was home. 👑   When Jesus went to the cross the disciples changed the name of their band to Apostles. Why? Because they were given a mandate-- to prepa...

Maybe you can relate… Do you look at service as a burden? Are you quick to complain about the problem but provide no (or even slow) fixes? Do you dedicate yourself to your job but neglect your family? Does the thought of ministry bore you? Do you struggle to answer God’s call on your life because you are “unqualified" or not ready? Do you feel trapped in your sin? Do you have a better relationship...

More from Infil 2.1 at Realife Camp (no, that's not a typo-- that's how they spell it!)... Mike taps into his professional expertise as a strength coach to describe how the spirit, body, & soul connect to maximize performance… specifically performance for the Kingdom. 👇 Result = learn how to link physical and spiritual principles to perform FROM love, not FOR love. 💙   Here’s what to li...

We just wrapped up Infil 2.1, and it was... as we always say... epic. 🔥   This week we recap the 4 major sessions from the event. Mike Sanders leads us off with a riveting discussion about identity and purpose. He dives into Christian world view and sets the stage to answer the “Big 5” questions in life... ⁉️ Where did I come from? ⁉️  Who am I? ⁉️  What’s the meaning of it all? ⁉️...

Go ahead and move from timidity to boldness. (Yes, of course... it's easier said than done.) 💥   The world has convinced us to live quiet and timid lives.  Don’t rock the boat-- you might offend people and getting "canceled." ⁉️   Today the guys explore what it means to let God worry about outcomes and consequences, toe the battle lines when he tells you to, and throw the rock-- ju...

Two big "wins" today. First, Mike and Jim test out the new podcast equipment... Second, they brought a Junto board member and friend, Chris Jenkins, into the mix. Rather than a quick 10-minute mic/equipment check, the Tribe got to hear how Chris went to church “just to shut up” his friend and found himself walking with Christ almost 50 years later. This story is filled with wisdom, faith, grace, a...

Every man struggles to answer two questions (at least). 🤷‍♂️ Who am I? 🤔 Why am I here? Mike and Jim share their experiences struggling with identity and purpose as they transition through the different phases of life.   👇   What happens when you reach your lofty goal and the sense of satisfaction you expected is unremarkable? What happens when you leave that job you coveted just to f...

What happens when a Special Forces Warrior-- a Green Beret-- loses his identity and purpose? Meet Ivan Morera, a 24 year Special Forces veteran. Ivan was wounded in combat in 2013 while protecting the freedoms that you and I enjoy. Listen to a story of a man who nearly lost everything and is using that loss to help others... an amazing tale of resilience, discipline, grit, and most impor...

Is it possible for God to take something as evil as a strip club and use it to save a man’s life?   That is part of the amazing story you will hear today on Tribe Talk.   On today’s episode, we are speaking with Byron Shelton, a Special Forces veteran of 3 combat tours and 4 non-combat.   He’s been married to his bride for 19 years and is a dad to two kids.   He has a story tha...

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams - In the final installment of the "Seek Adapt Endure" Archetype series, Mike and Jim break down the biblical calling for men to be leaders. Our families, work places and communities are desperate for men to lead well. In a culture that tells us to be meek, mild, and quiet…Jes...

Parenting is hard… so is growing up a teenage boy in today’s culture. In installment two of our interview series, we discuss the challenges of raising teenagers in current culture. Justin “Lemur” LeMire describes how he and his wife Allison navigated their son’s addiction to vaping and marijuana. Garrison and Corbin also share how their brotherly bond, family dynamic, and the grace of our Lord Jes...

Nearly a decade ago, Jim’s daughter Libby almost died. What they initially thought was a stomach-ache or something small turned into something big— but the doctor’s couldn’t find anything. They ran a few tests… … and eventually, when a trauma surgeon went to discharge her, ran one more test.   That test— a foot tap— led to immediate surgery. It turned out to be a ruptured appendix with over a...

Too many men sit on the sidelines, wondering about the possibilities— and even their potential. But… … and this is key… Our results come from taking ACTION, not from thinking and ruminating. And, whereas grace isn’t “earned” by what we do, the grace given to us always overflows and impacts the world around us. +++ Special note: this episode is from chapter 10 of Mike’s Seek. Adapt. Endure. book. A...

Jesus didn’t just come to take us to Heaven; He also came to show us how to bring Heaven here… “Pray like this,” He said, “Your Kingdom come…” And, He taught concepts like, “The Kingdom of God is within in you…” He came to show us what it means to be fully alive, to live what God intended when He created humanity. In other words, Jesus shows us who we are. +++ Special note: this episode is from ch...

Authentic. In a world that’s highly scripted, super-edited, and guessed and second-guessed, it’s become a buzz word. What does it mean to be authentic? Let’s break it down… +++ Special note: this episode is from chapter 1 of Mike’s Seek. Adapt. Endure. book. Access the complete audiobook for just $7.77 at https://www.juntotribe.com/offers/exun8Q72  

God gave us hearts, minds, and bodies that crave exploration. Our Creator wants to invite us into the adventure that is the life He originally designed for us. Men, we love to search for new lands, new horizons, cross the oceans, and climb the tallest peaks. We search, question, inquire, and experiment because we were made to do so. We must go forth into the world and explore! Find adventure! Get...