179 - The Peaceful Warrior: Reverend Dale Benson on Liberation, Masculinity, and Love

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). 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.Find Reverend Dale Benson: Facebook, Instagram; @mystic_daleMy Grandmother's Hands - Resmaa MenakemThe Will to Change - bell hooksThe Parable of the Sower - Octavia ButlerLiberation Theology - the writings of James H. Cones Hearing the call? We're here. https://mkpusa.org BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show