What if one of the most common ideas in church culture is completely wrong?

In this episode, we unpack a powerful biblical truth: God does not dwell in buildings made by human hands. The church building is not the house of God. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

This message walks through:

• 1 Corinthians 6 and what it means that your body is God’s temple

• Why God did not want David to build Him a house

• The meaning of the tabernacle and why God preferred a tent

• Paul’s teaching in Acts 17 that God does not live in temples built by human hands

• How our earthly bodies are temporary tents

• Why Christians must honor God with their bodies

• What it really means to be the church

This is a Mission Brief about identity, holiness, worship, and how we should live as men who belong to Christ.

We also highlight the Men’s Alliance Leadership Summit 2026:

April 17–18, 2026

Salem Baptist Church

Richmond, Virginia

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If you’re a tribesman, this summit is for you.

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What would happen if Men’s Alliance reached college campuses across America?

In this episode, Hook and Trip talk about launching Men’s Alliance tribes on college campuses, featuring leaders connected to LSU, Dallas Baptist University, and the growing vision for college-age Christian men to build real brotherhood, accountability, and leadership.

This is a conversation about why college men need more than just classes, career prep, and surface-level friendships. They need a tribe. They need brothers. They need spiritual sharpening. And they need a place where biblical masculinity is encouraged instead of watered down.

We also hear the story behind launching Patriot Tribe at Dallas Baptist University, the vision for LSU, and the challenges and opportunities of bringing Men’s Alliance into a campus environment.

In this episode:

• Why college campuses need Men’s Alliance

• How a tribe got approved as a student organization

• The role of Carry the Fire in preparing leaders

• Why college men need real brotherhood

• Obstacles to starting a tribe on campus

• How churches, BCMs, and local tribes can help

• Why this could become a major movement

If you’re a student, know a student, lead a tribe, or care about the next generation of Christian men, this episode is for you.

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Drawing from Ephesians 5:3-4 and Joshua 3:5, this is a call for men to be set apart, consecrated, and different. Men’s Alliance tribesmen are not called to blend in. We are called to live with conviction, purity, and leadership that reflects Christ.

This message is direct, biblical, and deeply practical for any man who wants God to use his life in a greater way.

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What if one 8 week course could completely change how you lead your family, live your faith, and engage the world?

In this episode, Gladiator, Sheepdog, Thor, and Goose break down Carry The Fire—the most impactful experience in Men’s Alliance—and share real stories from men across the country whose lives were transformed at our November FTX in Texas.

From intense preparation and brotherhood forged through struggle… to powerful testimonies of restored marriages, renewed faith, and bold leadership—this is more than training.

It’s a movement.

After November's FTX:

🔥 555+ men trained

🔥 49 classes completed

🔥 Lives changed every single time

We dive into:

• What Carry The Fire actually is

• Why men are traveling from multiple states to attend

• The hardest questions about faith (and how to answer them)

• Why this training builds real confidence—not just knowledge

• The role of suffering, growth, and brotherhood

• How apologetics strengthens your faith AND your leadership

If you’ve ever felt unprepared to lead, speak up, or defend your beliefs… this is for you.

👉 Learn more: https://carrythefiretraining.com

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Did Jesus really claim to be God?

A lot of skeptics say no. A lot of Muslims say no. Even some people who have spent years around church still aren’t sure how to answer that question clearly.

In this Mission Brief, we go beyond the words of Jesus and look at His actions.

Because Jesus didn’t just say who He was.

He acted like God.

We cover the shocking things Jesus did that only God could do:

• He forgave sins

• He accepted worship

• He changed the standard of the Law

• He raised people from the dead

• He predicted His own death and resurrection

• He rose from the dead

If Jesus was just a good teacher, these actions make no sense.

If He was just a prophet, these actions are blasphemous.

But if Jesus is truly God, then everything clicks into place.

This is a sharp, direct episode to help equip men to answer one of the biggest questions in apologetics:

Who did Jesus think He was?

If you want to be a stronger ambassador for Christ, this one is for you.

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Can a man be too old for Men’s Alliance?

Oscar “Guru” Womack answers that question loud and clear.

Guru shares his story of growing up in Washington, DC, serving more than 22 years in the Air Force, building a 53-year marriage, and going through Carry The Fire at 78 years old.

Guru is from Sooner Tribe in Oklahoma, and became part of Men’s Alliance after attending Men’s Ignite in Dallas. What started as curiosity turned into full commitment — and eventually led him through one of the most challenging and life-changing experiences in Men’s Alliance.

In this episode, we talk about:

• how Guru first heard about Men’s Alliance

• why he almost didn’t do Carry The Fire

• what it was like going through FTX at 78

• lessons from 22 years in the Air Force

• practical marriage wisdom from 53 years of marriage

• why older men are still desperately needed in the fight

• how men can keep growing spiritually no matter their age

• why Carry The Fire is for every man willing to be sharpened

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I’m too old for that”

• “That’s for younger guys”

• “I missed my window”

• “I can’t do Men’s Alliance”

This episode is for you.

Guru’s story is proof that God is not done with a man just because he’s older. If you’re still breathing, you still have purpose. If you’re still here, God can still sharpen you, use you, and send you.

This is one of the most encouraging Men’s Alliance testimonies you’ll hear.

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Did Jesus really claim to be God?

That question comes up all the time — especially from atheists, skeptics, and Muslims. In this episode, we go straight to the words of Jesus himself and look at 6 powerful Bible verses that make his identity crystal clear.

This is a short, direct, practical teaching for Christian men who want to be ready when someone says, “Jesus never claimed to be God.”

In this episode, we cover:

• who Jesus said he was

• why certain verses are crystal clear on the deity of Christ

• how to respond when someone says Jesus never claimed to be divine

• why unclear verses should always be compared to clear ones

• one key verse from Paul that confirms exactly who Jesus is

Key scriptures discussed include:

• Matthew 12:8

• Mark 14:62

• John 8:58

• John 10:30

• John 14:9

• John 17:5

• Colossians 1:15

If you want a simple, biblical answer to the question “Did Jesus claim to be God?”, this episode will help equip you.

This is the kind of practical apologetics Christian men need — clear, direct, and grounded in scripture.

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What is Carry the Fire, and why has it become one of the most important parts of Men’s Alliance?

In this episode, we break down exactly what Carry the Fire is, how it started, why it exists, and why so many men say it changed their lives. This is not just another men’s Bible study. Carry the Fire is practical training for Christian men in apologetics, discipleship, leadership, and spiritual confidence.

We talk about:

• what Carry the Fire actually is

• how the training helps men answer hard questions about Christianity

• why so many men stay silent about their faith

• how the online calls prepare men for real-world conversations

• what happens at the Carry the Fire FTX

• why tribes and training are the two most important things in Men’s Alliance

• how men go from avoiding spiritual conversations to looking for them

If you’ve ever wondered:

“How do I lead my family spiritually?”

“What do I say when someone challenges my faith?”

“How can I become a better ambassador for Christ?”

This episode is for you.

Carry the Fire exists to train men to become stronger leaders, better disciples, and more confident defenders of the gospel. It is designed to sharpen men in truth, build courage, and prepare them for the spiritual conversations that matter most.

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