Men's Alliance

Interview with Connor Dillingham about how we started Men's Alliance and what it means in our lives now.

On Memorial Day we honor the men and women who laid down their life for our freedom. The Apostle John tells us that there is no greater love than a man laying down his life for his friends.  In this podcast you'll find out who laid down their life 1,988 years ago for all of us, and what you and I both have in common with LT Mike Murphy.

As Christians we are called to not only be Ambassadors who represent our King, we are also called to be Barbarians.  A barbarian is someone who does not conform to the prevailing culture of society.  And Romans 12:2 says, "Do not be conformed to this world." Let's be Christian men who are bold ambassadors and barbarians for Jesus Christ. Email info@mensalliancetribe.com for your free Ambassador's...

We set expectations on everything: our love life, our job, our bodies, how are family is supposed to act, and even our relationship with God. What expectations have you set that didn't come to fruition, but you still hold on to? What expectations can we place on God and which shouldn't we? What about God's expectation of you?

In the Air Force we study our charts and mark the high terrain in order to avoid crashing. Yet many men are flying through life unaware of the dangers that can destroy their marriage. If we are to be the husbands and fathers that God designed us to be then we must know the threats that are out there and avoid them at all costs.

In life there are peaks and valleys, easy times and hard times.   How do you stay on the peaks of life and get through the valleys quickly? Highlands (song of ascent) by Hillsong United https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/3ZFkFZAabfw/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CKzNooQG&rs=AOn4CLDTVy40jCRQeUhHJ8q82yl2N5nT5A

Have you ever had a friend really piss you off and you had to decide whether to just be done with this person completely or go talk to them and fix the problem?  We've all been there, and in this episode I will tell you why it's better to roll up your sleeves and fix the messy relationship problems than it is to just walk away.  

This episode focuses on Respect and asks pointed questions about what is Respect. What is Respect? How do you learn Respect? Where do you show Respect during your days? Are you Respected? Challenge tell at least 5 people a day one thing you respect about them.  How many days in a row can you do it?

Ever feel like the Men's Alliance workout is too hard? Like the bar is set too high? In this podcast you'll hear how that is a metaphor for our spiritual lives, too. The standard set for us is Jesus Christ and we all fall short of the mark. At Men's Alliance we give ourselves grace when we fall short of the standard, but we will never lower the bar. Not physically and not spiritually either.

A new season is here and every season has a story arc.  Happiness, suffering, victory.  Things can't go back to the way they were, but we can focus on what we can change and look forward.  What are some ways you are focused on the life after?

The old phrase "Marriage takes hard work" is a gross understatement. The truth is there will be times when you want to kill each other! But when you find yourself in one of these low points in marriage and you're thinking about walking away, know this - we've all been there, and it will get better.  Hey, we wouldn't have to take a vow before God that "until death do us part" if this marriage thing...

What is a tool: a device that adds in accomplishing a task.  Or something used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of a vocation such as a scholars books are his tools. Humans are the only creature who uses tools to create tools. Its important to have the right tools for the job.   But how do you know the right tools to have? How do we develop new tools? What tools ca...

Can you hold it all together for the rest of your life?  Can you resist temptation for 40 more years?  Honesty, I'm not sure if I can and that's a scary thought.  But here's the secret, we don't have to.  And the only question that matters is what will we choose to do today.

Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? Here are two stories that show how I was planning for failure without noticing, then taking ownership. Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? What about your walk with Christ? What are the ways you can plan and take action on for strength? Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com 

What is your daily practice to bring you closer to Christ?  Listen to hear about how a new daily practice can be formed. If you already have a practice are you still growing from it, or do you need to reengage and do things differently. Here are some of the tools talked about in todays episode: you version bible app for your phone - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ Book - Atomic Habi...

There are some casualties of COVID that aren't found on the CDC website. Here are three things that some men don't realize COVID is killing.

In this episode we'll discuss a huge problem with traditional church small groups, and how Men's Alliance does things differently.

Have you stopped watching the news because it brings you down? Have you given it up altogether?  Here's my take on hearing men say that they don't even watch the news anymore.   Let me know if you agree or disagree by emailing info@mensalliancetribe.com

Have you ever been so beat down by work and responsibility that you feel too tired to work out or to have a devotion?  We all have!  But honestly, those are the times we need it the most.   We need Men's Alliance the most whenever we feel like it the least.  

Listen as three firefighters talk about why they joined Men's Alliance and what keeps them coming back each week! Thanks Backdraft, Pedals, and Sunshine for making such an great podcast episode!

Many churches today have surrendered the battleground of men's hearts and focused instead on bringing in a demographic that's easier to attract - kids.  This mistake has led to the feminization of church. It's time for the church to meet men where they are by un-bundling the message of Jesus from the routine of "going to church." "When a mother comes to Christ, her family will join her at chu...

Culture is what makes a group unique and it's what determines who is the "us" and "them."  What sort of culture have you created in your family? Is it a fun family culture that will be fondly remembered for generations?  If not, you can change that today. You can build the culture you want.  In Men's Alliance we have a culture unlike any group I've ever been in. It sets us apart as...

Our kids are a lot smarter than most churches think.  And we should teach them the deep answers to tough questions.  Set them up to know what they believe and why.  Demand more from your youth group than just games and pizza.  If you want your kid to have a foundation that cannot be shaken by their atheists college professors than give them the apologetics they crave now. &nbsp...

Have you ever attended a big annual conference for Christian men, only to find yourself struggling spiritually just a few weeks later?  If you're wondering "What's next?" after coming down from that spiritual sugar high, we have the meat and potatoes answer to give you the strength you need each week.  Men's Alliance Tribes are the answer to "What's next?" Learn more at www.mensalliancet...

Filters keep a car's engine running smooth - the way it was designed.  Listen as Greg unpacks a filter to keep our minds running the way they were designed as well. Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com