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 81: Isolation w/ Ray Wageman

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Men’s Alliance

When have you felt isolated? There are different ways we can feel isolated, such as emotional and physical isolation.  When we are isolated we are at risk from the enemies attack.  Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1 Isolation is Terminal. Find your tribe today at www.mensalliancetribe.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 15
10 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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Mission Briefing 08: Win Your Wife

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Men’s Alliance

If we aren’t having daily conversations with our wife about things other than kids, bills, and scheduling then we are drifting apart. Period. Stop saying you don’t have time and make it a priority today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 22
17 min
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Ep 27: Life After w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

A new season is here and every season has a story arc.  Happiness, suffering, victory.  Things can't go back to the way they were, but we can focus on what we can change and look forward.  What are some ways you are focused on the life after? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 02
05 min
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Ep 49: Be More Offensive

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Men’s Alliance

Are you afraid of being offensive?  Do you not want to offend people of other religions by telling them that Jesus is the only way to salvation?  If so, then you're not a barbarian, you're a coward.  It's time to man up, speak the truth, and embrace being offensive - just like Jesus did. Check out our M.A. Barbarian shirt here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 03
13 min
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