Ep 147: Asking Questions w/ Greg Koukl

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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 141: Coming to America

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Men’s Alliance

This week Isaac "Chef" Wiafe joins the podcast to share his journey, and how he found MA. From growing up in Ghana to finding God, and working his way up in America. Chef shares what he has learned and what he wants his children to understand. Mentioned in the podcast: Men's Alliance Start the Fire event Nov 10-11th 2023 Sponsor: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] The Main Street Group - website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jul 20

56 min

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Ep 110: Kingdom Impact

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Men’s Alliance

Men's Alliance needs your help and support to grow. This past year with God's blessing we went from 6 tribes to 27. We have grown so quickly that we now have regional leaders that mentor and support tribes. Also in this episode the results of the 1st Men's Alliance survey are in, and they show the power of kingdom impact. 85% Report an increase in church involvement 95% Report and increase in male friendships, and more than 30% report a radical increase 97% Say that Men's Alliance improved their marriage 98% Say that Men's Alliance made them better fathers 97% Say that Men's Alliance improved their physical health 99% Credit Men's Alliance with improving their spiritual health Be a part of spreading and supporting Men's Alliance www.mensalliancetribe.com/support Shopping for items on Amazon? - then use our link and help support us https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-2532547 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 30

31 min

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Mission Briefing 17: A Quality Cigar

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Men’s Alliance

Men we need to seek quality over quantity. Whether that is food, experiences, or a cigar. In our life we need to focus on the quality of going a mile deep instead of spreading ourselves too thin and going a mile wide. Focus on deepening relationships instead of adding more acquaintances. Support MA: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 01

07 min

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Ep 157: Made for People w/ Justin Earley

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Men’s Alliance

Author Justin Earley discusses isolation and how loneliness affects our health. Justin shares that as men we need to: Show up, Speak up, and Turn it off! Learn more about Justin: justinwhitmelearley.com - website Made for People - Book Habits of the Household - Book The Common Rule - Book Podcast mention: MA Podcast Ep 8: Who's Dating your Wife? Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ - website Support MA's Mission - website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 16

56 min

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