This week Chief, Brutus, Swede, and Silver Fox recount how training to do the infamous Murph workout set them on a journey that transformed them physically, spiritually, and relationally. Join in on the challenge and send us your commitment and results to [email protected] Two ways to support MA: Donate to our 501c3 nonprofit Buy MA merch that’s tribal, rugged, and real --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Registering for Start the Fire might just be the decision that changes your life. We will train you in leadership, discipleship, and will equip you for what’s next. Register for Start the Fire April 19th &20th: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Listen as we discuss 12 things we must do as men to be role models to the youth. This list of 12 things helps fulfill our mission statement of sharpening men to be the fathers, husbands, and leaders God designed us to be. Imagine if you had been surrounded and mentored by men who lived this way and ingrained these things in you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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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
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Dusty "Shadow" Parker's personal story of life and death in the Marine Corps, the surprise lesson he learned at a funeral, and how that should make us all live differently. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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This week features fathers who are spiritual leaders in their household: Aaron "Brick" Hill, Josh "Ranger" Davis, and David "Sunshine" Noel. Listen as they get Real and discuss what works for their families, admitting their faults, prayer in the house, and how to challenge their children to grow. Book Recommendations: Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids will Ask about Christianity - Alex Mcfarland The Jesus Storybook Bible Dad Tired and Loving it - Jerrad Lopes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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