Realignment Media

Tending The Fire: A Journeymen Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

What does it mean to step into your power as a man? How do we reclaim the wisdom of initiation and mentorship in a world that often leaves young men to navigate their journey alone? Tending the Fire is a podcast dedicated to exploring these questions and more. Rooted in the mission of Journeymen Triangle, this space is for seekers, mentors, and men of all ages who believe in the power of authentic brotherhood, personal growth, and the ancient tradition of guiding the next generation. Join us as we share stories of initiation, challenge outdated narratives of masculinity, and cultivate the tool...

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Creating Generational Rites of Passage with Pierce Freelon 15.05.2026 39:04

Pierce Freelon is the founder and CEO of Coco Fro, a Grammy-nominated artist, Emmy Award-winning creator of the PBS series Beat Making Lab, and founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturist digital makerspace. A former Durham City Council member and UNC Chapel Hill alumnus, Pierce has spent his career building at the intersection of art, education, and community. Born and raised in Durham, NC. @piercefrе...

Depolarizing America with John Wood Jr. 02.04.2022 43:11

1 5 John Wood Jr. is a national leader for Braver Angels, a former nominee for congress, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist and a noted writer and speaker on subjects including racial and political reconciliation. Twitter @JohnRWoodJr @JohnRWoodJr on X Social psychologist - Author - Professor | Jonathan Haidt - The Coddling of the American Mind Brave...

Awakening Your Mentor Genius with Makiah McClellan 15.03.2022 43:35

1 4 fjznd2V0YgiAqWCKvpie Awakening Your Mentor Genius with Makiah McClellan Hosts Brant Evans and Jordan Bowman are joined by Adam M Lamb and Triangle JMan, Makiah McClellan to talk about how Makiah's experience with Journeymen enabled him to find his voice, and the confidence to speak it. Brant speaks about our "Awakening Mentor Genius" weekend that's coming up May 12th - 15th and a great round-t...

The Challenge of Group Relations with Frank Dwyer 28.02.2022 27:30

1 3 The Challenge of Group Relations with Frank Dwyer This week, Frank Dwyer joins NC co-hosts Jordan Bowman (Raleigh) and Brant Evans (Asheville) to explore: Mentoring groups and mentoring individuals. What is a Group Relations conference? Why is the study of Social Systems important? Practicing attuned presence through awareness of self and of the group. Want to know more about group relations a...

Rites of Passage in the Wild with Jason Clamares 14.02.2022 27:30

1 2 Rites of Passage in the Wild with Jason Clamares This week, Jason Clamares joins co-hosts Jordan Bowman (Raleigh) and Brant Evans (Asheville) to explore: What elements of rites of passage are found in wilderness therapy? Why are solo experiences in the wilderness so important? How has COVID affected wilderness therapy and Rites of Passage programs? Thank you for tuning in, click here to suppor...

Sparking the Flame, Tending the Fire with Nicky Wilks 11.01.2022 34:09

For our first episode, we brought together a trifecta of Journeymen leaders from across the United States to discuss group mentoring and Rites of Passage work with adolescent males. Nicky Wilks (Vashon, WA) joins NC co-hosts Jordan Bowman (Raleigh) and Brant Evans (Asheville) to explore: What are some of the issues boys are facing today? What do we mean by Rites of Passage (ROP)? How is COVID affe...