Rick "Rudy" Ezell talks about his faith journey and following the evidence as he moved from the Mormon church, to becoming a Jehovah's witnesses, stepping away, and finding what he was searching for. The past is never a waste, it becomes a way God uses to connect with others. Book Recommendations: Irresistible by Andy Stanley Podcast Episodes Referenced: Men's Alliance Podcast Ambassador Training 2: What do Christian's Believe? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
We are not tasked with living an easy life, but are commanded by Jesus to do things that are hard. Listen to some of his commands and think about those in the Bible who have experienced hard times. The world has gotten to comfortable where even driving to work is now considered a hardship. Learn about the concept of Misogi and how it can help you create challenges that will truly test you, instead of easy goals that we can achieve. Link to the Hard Times Create Strong Men Image https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1898444-hard-times-create-strong-men --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeJohanna 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
Listen to full episodeGladiator and Torch, top-tier doomsday preppers and faithful Men’s Alliance members, share all you need to know about being prepared for the worst of the worst both in our physical world and spiritually. Main Street Group - https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/tom-love/ Tom is a fee-only, fiduciary. He must put clients’ interest before his own and receives no commissions. Let Tom know you heard of him through Men's Alliance, and he will donate the first year of fees to Men's Alliance. Register for the National Rally! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally#register Follow Men's Alliance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribe Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribe Website - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/ Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV --- Support this podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeAre you still watching church from your living room each Sunday? If you haven't taken your family back to church in person yet, then it's way overdue for you to put your spiritual leader pants on and lead your family back to church. Because it's not a matter of whether you can worship God from your living room, it's a matter of whether you can encourage other Christians from there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeWhat does it truly mean to consecrate yourself in today’s world? It’s a word that might seem ancient, but its significance is just as powerful now as it was in biblical times. In this video, we explore the biblical call to be set apart, looking at the story of Samson and the powerful instructions from Joshua 3:5 and Joshua 7—where God promises to do amazing things, but only after His people consecrate themselves.But here’s the twist: Consecration isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing less. It’s about removing what stands between you and God so that He can move in your life. Are there things holding you back from experiencing God’s power? Let’s dive into this life-changing principle and discover how we can truly live set apart for God’s purpose.📖 Scripture References:- Joshua 3:5 – “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”- Joshua 7:13 – “Get up, consecrate the people… You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing.”🙏 Challenge: What can you remove from your life to be fully set apart for God? Share your thoughts in the comments!Register for the National Rally in May!https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rallyBuy our Protein! - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/shop/ma-downrange-mermite-field-recovery-proteinFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV
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