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SUMMARY:Advent and Axes
DESCRIPTION:Description: Come to Ironside Axe Club on December 3rd for unlimited axe throwing and Advent strategy with Dr. Andrew Swafford. This Advent\, don’t just coast toward Christmas—train for it. Advent—not just Lent—is a season for spiritual growth\, a time to wake up and ready your soul for the coming of Christ. What habits can you build now to become a holier man by Christmas? In a world that numbs and distracts\, Advent is your chance to recover focus\, discipline\, and grit. In this talk\, Dr. Andrew Swafford will offer practical tools to help men face their unique challenges with courage and conviction. Don’t settle for spiritual survival—step into the fight and learn how to thrive this Advent. Use this talk to reset your mindset for the season! \nSpeaker: Dr. Andrew Swafford\, a renowned biblical scholar\, professor of theology at Benedictine College\, husband\, father\, author\, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiast. In his talks he draws not only from profound theological depth\, but also from over 20 years of experience as a husband\, father\, and mentor for young men. \nPrice:To offset speaker and travel costs\, this event is $25/person at the door. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 3rd (Doors open and drinks served & axes thrown: 7:00PM. Talk starts at 8PM – followed by more axes) \nLocation: Ironside Axe Club\n2700 University Ave #100\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50266
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LOCATION:Ironside Axe Club\, 2700 University Ave #100\, West Des Moines\, 50266\, United States
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SUMMARY:Men and Work
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Church teaches that human work is not merely a necessity but a sacred vocation—the very arena where men and women are called to become saints. Yet most men do not experience it that way. In the churn of corporate America\, the rise of artificial intelligence\, and an age of economic uncertainty\, many feel reduced to little more than cogs in a machine. What guidance does the Church offer today’s worker? How can men discover meaning and mission in the modern workplace? And what does sanctity look like at the office\, in the shop\, or on the job site? That is what this talk is all about. \nSpeaker: Andreas Widmer is an entrepreneur\, professor\, Swiss Guard\, consultant\, business coach\, popular speaker\, and author\, with 30 years’ business experience in international business strategy\, economic development\, and entrepreneurship. After a series of encounters with Pope Saint John Paul II\, Andreas Widmer had a profound conversion and dedicated his life to building up the Church.  He has worked extensively in the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America and has launched more than 100 technology products. Andreas has taught entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business & Entrepreneurship since 2012. He founded and is the Director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship. \nPrice: $10 \nDate: Sunday\, October 12th (Doors open and drinks served 6:30PM. Talk starts at 7PM) \nImportant Note: All attendees of this event will receive a complimentary login to Forge’s brand new 6-part small group series\, “Men and Work”. \nLocation: West Des Moines Marriott\n1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50266 \n 
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LOCATION:Ironside Axe Club\, 2700 University Ave #100\, West Des Moines\, 50266\, United States
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