ManKind Podcast
The OLD mold of manhood is on its way out, leaving men feeling stuck in an outdated way of being. The ManKind Podcast gives men tools to break through these molds and show them a new way to embrace their manhood. We talk with mission-driven authors, leaders, and change-makers to share tools and insights to help you build your self and find a clear direction in life. So if you’re feeling stuck, confused about what’s next, or looking for a dose of clarity and hope in your day, stick around, and you may just come away with a better idea of the kind of man, and human being, you want to become. Created by the ManKind Project USA. Hosted by Brandon Clift and Boysen Hodgson.
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179 - The Peaceful Warrior: Reverend Dale Benson on Liberation, Masculinity, and Love
In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, Boysen Hodgson chats with Reverend Dale Benson about manhood, spirituality, and relationships. They reminisce about their first meeting during a gender equity workshop and delve into the journey that led Dale to become an ordained minister, martial artist, and spiritual life coach. Dale shares insights from his upbringing in North Carolina, his transformative time in the Navy, and his profound experiences as a hospital chaplain.
Influenced by the women in his life and his grandfather's teachings on black liberation theology, to his varied career as a Navy veteran, seminary graduate, police officer, and hospital chaplain. The conversation explores themes of masculinity, relationships, freedom, and personal responsibility.
Dale emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself, respecting individual sovereignty, and embracing change. He also discusses his practices in Buddhism and martial arts, which help him maintain balance and self-awareness. Dale shares his vision of opening a retreat center called Peaceful Warrior Refuge in Lesotho, aimed at helping men develop and sustain their spiritual paths.
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