Ep 106: The Mission of M.A.

This episode delves into a real life devotion discussing the Men's Alliance Mission Statement: Sharpening men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God designed us to be Book Recommendations from the episode: The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman Every Man's Battle - Stephen Arterburn Wild at Heart - John Eldridge Eat the Frog - Brian Tracey (check out episode 67 for more about this book) Made to Stick - Chip and Dan Heath Find more recommendations on the MA Bookshelf at www.mensalliancetribe.com/bookshelf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 03
44 min
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Iron Sharpens Iron

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Ep 175: How Great Men Grieve

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Men’s Alliance

Johanna Stamps, a licensed grief counselor, talks about how we have to acknowledge grief and mourn in order to continue to move towards God’s vision for our life.  Many items can be lost such as a job, pets, friendships, and marriages.  As men, we need to take time and space to let our brain catch up to the event that has happened. Johanna shares her 7 steps included below and talks about the power of writing a closure letter on the grief you are going through. How to connect with Johanna:johannastamps.com804 944 [email protected] Men’s Alliance | How Great Men Grieve “If you loved it, and lost it, then grieve it” Grief is like an epic hike through a desolate land. 7 Steps of the Journey: 1. TRAILHEAD: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY a. Set the intention to heal, to integrate b. Look for a sign you are grieving: Cognitive, Affective, Physical, Spiritual c. You ONLY work where grief is coming up, that’s the beginning d. Feel the pain (No pain, No gain)... It brings healing 2. LOOK AT THE MAP (Pssst... it’s a magical map) a. The magical map only appears as you walk forward in your grief b. It’s completely unique to you (circumstance, personality, etc.) c. Dispel misconceptions (don’t look for stages) 3. BEGIN WALKING a. Small doses as it comes up b. One thing at a time c. We cannot grieve all at one time. We wouldn’t be able to take it! d. Be creative... example: recognizing important dates (or your body will tell you) 4. GATHER WITH OTHERS - DON’T GRIEVE IN ISOLATION a. Grieving is internal - Mourning is your external or public experience of grief b. ESSENTIAL - speak about the experience of the loss, memories, etc. c. Moves from the head to the heart (READ THIS AGAIN!!!) d. Look for the 1⁄3 who are good with grief (most likely someone who has dealt with their own grief) 5. STOP FOR REST a. Sustenance for your epic journey b. Maybe learn to rest for the first time 6. EXERCISE JOY AND PAIN MUSCLE a. Like any normal ruck or hike there is joy with the pain b. Practice this often when you are grieving 7. GET TO THE LOOKOUT a. Reflect on how far you have come (when you look at the loss with less pain) b. See parts of yourself that are becoming whole again - integrating the loss c. This is OFTEN understanding who you are (e.g. identity) Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 02
1 hr 21 min
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Ep 166: Becoming a Man w/ Don Ross

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Men’s Alliance

Many cultures use a rite of passage to mark the passing from boyhood to manhood. Don Ross explains why it is crucial for a young man to know when this passage has occurred. Men, it is never too early to start teaching your son what it means to be a man. Learn More: Manhood Tribes - https://www.manhoodtribes.com/ Raising a Modern Day Knight - Robert Lewis The Crossing Rite of Passage- Richard Rupp If- Rudyard Kipling Start the Fire- https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠ ⁠Support MA's Mission⁠ - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 18
1 hr 09 min
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Mission Briefing 23: Israel & Palestine

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Men’s Alliance

Should Christians be pro-Israel? Is the Israel of today the Israel of the Bible? What does it mean “From the River to the Sea?” All that and more in this don’t-miss episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 13
16 min
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Ep 82: Transgender & Truth

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Men’s Alliance

"The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?"  Jeremiah 17:9 We should NOT follow our hearts. We should not base our decisions on how we FEEL.   Feelings change, hearts deceive us, but the objective Truth of the Gospel of Jesus is unchanging.   Make no mistake, culture is attacking gender because "God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."  Culture is attacking Truth because Jesus said, "I am the Truth," and culture is attacking love because scripture teaches that God is love.   It's a well-orchestrated attack against the very nature and image of God, and we must be men who stand for the Truth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 01
25 min
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Mission Briefing 12: Unpromotable

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Men’s Alliance

In the military, the steps to become promotable require sacrifice and discipline, but they are clearly laid out for us. And if we want to be used by God to accomplish great things, we have to make sure we’ve done the basics that He clearly defines for us as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 19
12 min
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