What is Messianic Judaism, and why do some Jewish believers prefer terms like “Follower of Yeshua” instead of “Christian”? In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi David Wein (Tikvat Israel, Richmond VA) for a full Messianic Judaism 101 conversation.

We cover:

• The meaning of Messiah / Yeshua / “Body of Messiah”

• Torah vs Tanakh vs Talmud (and what those actually mean)

• Why language matters when talking to Jewish people about faith

• The best and worst ways Christians try to share Jesus with Jews

• A thoughtful response to the objection: “The God of the Old Testament is a moral monster”

• And yes—Isaiah 53: what it says, what it means, and why it becomes a flashpoint

This is a respectful, practical conversation designed to help you understand the Jewish context of the Bible and communicate the gospel with humility, clarity, and wisdom.

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“Christian nationalism” is a label that gets thrown around constantly—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we unpack where the term came from, how it’s being used in culture right now, and why many Christians who simply believe in law, order, and moral boundaries are being branded with it.

We talk about the difference between forced government compassion and voluntary Christian charity, why Christians believe morality isn’t decided by popular vote, and how our faith shapes our political views—not the other way around.

This is not about creating a theocracy. It’s about asking the deeper question: where do your morals come from, and who gets to decide what’s right and wrong? If you’ve ever been called a “Christian nationalist” or wondered how to respond, this episode will help you think clearly, speak wisely, and stand firm with conviction and grace.

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Conquer shares his story from York, PA—how Men’s Alliance pulled him into brotherhood, and how decades of hidden childhood trauma impacted relationships, anxiety, and identity. We talk therapy vs coaching, why men compartmentalize pain, how healing actually happens, and why you should never “dump the box” on your spouse. If you’ve got something buried under the laundry in the closet, this episode will challenge you—and give you hope.

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With ICE deportations back in the news, many Christians feel torn between compassion and obedience to the law. Are we supposed to resist law enforcement? Is interfering with arrests loving our neighbor? In this episode, we walk through Romans 13 and biblical examples of civil disobedience to clarify when Christians are called to obey authorities—and when they are called to resist unjust laws. This is a grounded, biblical response to the emotional chaos surrounding immigration, deportations, and law enforcement.

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A former Iranian Muslim and political fugitive Dr. Daniel Shayesteh shares how a revolution reshaped his country—and why ideologies that centralize power can erode freedom fast - and now it's happening in the US. He explains what surprised him most about Christians, what changed his worldview through academic study, and the moments that led him to Jesus. This episode focuses on truth, discernment, and how Christians can respond with clarity, courage, and compassion.

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Carry the Fire Basic is leadership and discipleship training for Christian men who refuse to conform.

No tribe required. No conference fluff. No celebrity speakers.

This includes:

• Start the Fire (10 online lessons)

• A 2-day Field Training Exercise (Oct 9–10, Richmond VA)

• Real-world gospel conversations

• Leadership under pressure

• Direct feedback and debriefs

This is training — not theory.

Register now at https://carrythefiretraining.com

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Warrior from Grindstone Tribe shares his full journey—growing up Catholic, walking away, realizing “being a good guy isn’t enough,” and getting saved at a Greg Laurie Harvest Crusade in Angel Stadium.

Then life gets wild:

✅ Six years serving in Thailand (Chiang Mai + Bangkok)

✅ Culture shock, language barriers, and ministry in a Buddhist context

✅ Returning to America and seeing the nation differently

✅ Leading in Christian education (now at Richmond Christian School)

✅ Joining Men’s Alliance because his adult son invited him

✅ Going through Carry the Fire and getting challenged to communicate the gospel clearly

✅ Getting patched together in the same class

If you’ve ever wondered if your story “counts,” this one will hit you.

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Carry the Fire is the most important thing we do in Men’s Alliance—because it trains men to become better ambassadors for Christ.

But in 2026, we’re bringing that training out of the “back corner”… and making it accessible to more people.

✅ Start the Fire is our new 100% online apologetics training:

• 10 self-paced lessons

• short videos + notes + quick quizzes

• can be completed in about 3 hours total

• built for everyone (women, teens, church groups, families)

• based on the book Answer with Truth

• and it’s only $39 (priced to train, not to profit)

This training equips you to:

Explain the gospel. Answer tough questions. Represent Christ.

It’s also now the prerequisite for Carry the Fire—so if you’re aiming for your Men’s Alliance patch, this is your first step.

➡️ Get it at https://carrythefiretraining.com (or Men’s Alliance website → Training)

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