Ep 162: Man Enough to Forgive w/ John Smithbaker

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I’m NOT a SEAL Anymore. So Who Am I Now? | Andy Stumpf on Faith, Failure & Identity

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Men’s Alliance

Life after war. Parenting. Marriage. Pain. Purpose.In this raw conversation, former SEAL Team 6 operator Andy Stumpf opens up about the real fight — the one that begins after combat. From surviving a life-threatening injury in Iraq, to battling negative self-talk, raising kids, divorce, faith, and finding identity beyond the trident — Andy shares how life is a team sport and how terminal isolation really can be.💥 What makes elite operators great — and what breaks them💥 The truth about SEAL Team 6 vs. Delta Force💥 Why no one can make you quit💥 How to lead, love, and rebuild after failure💥 “Isolation is terminal” — the most important lesson from the pandemic and life in generalThis is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and doing life as a team.Don’t miss this one.👇 Subscribe and share to sharpen more men.Andy's site - https://www.andystumpf.com/⚔️ Join us at the Men’s Alliance National Rally (May 2-4) for an unforgettable weekendGet your tickets here 👉 https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rallyFollow 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

Mar 27

1 hr 04 min

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Ep 187: Raising Men w/Amy Bloye

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Men’s Alliance

If you have boys, you need a plan to turn them into men. Amy Bloye shares the journey of raising strong, God fearing men. Book: Between Ball Games - Amy Bloye Podcast Mentioned: Ep 185: Why Traditional Families Work Best w/Erica Komisar https://youtu.be/fJz0HlpgZsE Sign up for Warrior Knight (Father & Son Adventure): https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight Support MA https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jul 25

51 min

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“I Was Homeless and Addicted—Then God Showed Up” | A Marine’s Raw Testimony - Ep. 219

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Men’s Alliance

This is as real as it gets. Claymore opens up about his incredible journey from a homeless teenager battling addiction to serving as a Marine Chaplain's bodyguard in Afghanistan—and ultimately finding Jesus in the most unexpected way. Hear how a single moment with Scripture on the battlefield changed everything, why Men’s Alliance became his brotherhood, and how he’s now helping other men find purpose and faith. If you’re looking for a story of true redemption and raw honesty, this one’s for you. Watch now—you won’t regret it.Buy Shooter Shine weapon cleaner and protectant and support Men's Alliance! Use code "TRIBE" for free shipping and $3 from every bottle goes to MA! https://shootershine.comRegister for the National Rally in May!https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rallyBuy our Protein (and our coffee!) - 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

Feb 27

1 hr 30 min

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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 7: Lighthouse Or Shipwreck

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Men’s Alliance

We all make mistakes; we all crash into the rocks at some point in our life. The question is are you going to let that failure sink you to the bottom permanently, or will you illuminate the dangers to help keep others from making the same mistake? As Christian men, we can't allow our past failures to keep us on the sideline. Our families still need us to lead them spiritually. So get back up, dust yourself off, and get back in the game! Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 13

06 min

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