Ep 176: 13 Hours Benghazi & Leadership w/ Kris 'Tanto' Paronto

Kris “Tanto” Paronto former Army Ranger and security contractor, describes his experience during the attacks of the American compound in Benghazi. Kris discusses the great acts of leadership he witnessed and where leaders didn’t perform. Kris shares how his faith in God allowed him to be prepared and push himself throughout the events that occurred. Learn more about Kris: https://kristantoparonto.com/ 13 Hours: The inside account of what really happened inside Benghazi - Book and Movie The Ranger Way - Book The Patriots Creed - Book Book mentioned: God’s Promises for you - Max Lucado Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 09
1 hr 47 min
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Ep 97: Creed & Coin

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Men’s Alliance

The Men's Alliance Creed encompasses everything that it means to be a Tribesman. In this episode, Goose and Shadow break down the nine lines of the creed and explain the origin and purpose of the challenge coin.   Whether you're new to M.A. or a seasoned Tribesman, this episode challenges you to live out the creed each day, and reminds you that you do not struggle alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 12
31 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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Episode 210: Faith Tested in the Line of Duty as a Marine, Cop, Husband, and Father ft. Breacher

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Men’s Alliance

Breacher shares his intense journey as a law enforcement officer balancing the demands of his job with a deep and evolving faith. Raised in a Christian home, he wrestled with his beliefs as a teenager, a struggle that carried into his time in the Marine Corps and later into the high-stakes world of policing in dangerous areas. The constant exposure to trauma and moral challenges pushed him to question his faith and himself. Through prayer, scripture, and the support of a brotherhood like Men’s Alliance, he found the strength to endure and grow. With his wife’s faith journey eventually aligning with his own, he learned to lead with humility, relying on God and his community to navigate life’s darkest moments, like trauma that comes with being an officer, miscarriage and issues in the home, and much more. His story shows how faith and strong relationships can provide the courage to persevere and thrive in the face of life’s toughest challenges. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-SIWZxGy7a8 Tribe Coffee: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/shop/tribe-coffee Waterproof MA Bible - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/shop/niv-waterproof-bible-new-test-psalms-prov-camouflage Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity: https://amzn.to/4iG1wEd 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

Dec 26
1 hr 37 min
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Ep 30: Sticky Messes

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Men’s Alliance

Have you ever had a friend really piss you off and you had to decide whether to just be done with this person completely or go talk to them and fix the problem?  We've all been there, and in this episode I will tell you why it's better to roll up your sleeves and fix the messy relationship problems than it is to just walk away.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 23
10 min
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Ep 113: Raised Catholic

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Men’s Alliance

Listen as Thor talks about his faith journey from Catholicism to a roadside that changed everything.  Great discussion on hard topics such as: finding the right church, bringing loved ones along on the faith journey with you, and being willing to be better.  This episode reinforces that everything has its season, and then the season changes.    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 22
58 min
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