Barbarian Ambassadors leading their families spiritually can be found in rural locations, urban areas and everywhere between. Every environment God calls us to creates new challenges and opportunities. It is our commission to meet people where they are and share the good news. Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
This week's guest is Alex McFarland who is a Christian author, speaker, and radio show host. Alex discusses some of the common questions that Christians need to have an answer for in today's society. Also how faith is a reasoned response to available knowledge, and the Lord tasks us with stewarding not only money, time, influence, but also learning, and our thought life. As men hear how to step up and lead your family spiritually even if you are not perfect, and the importance of making time for devotions as a family. Visit Alex McFarland to learn more about Alex Books by Alex: The 21 Toughest Questions your kids will ask about Christianity 100 Bible Questions and Answers Recommended Books from the Episode: Morning and Evening Devotion by Charles Spurgeon Family Devotions by Josh McDowell Our Daily Bread --- 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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Hospitality is not about showing off, it’s about making others feel welcome. Be willing to not have everything together but welcome others in genuine love and friendship. Support MA https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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On Memorial Day we honor the men and women who laid down their life for our freedom. The Apostle John tells us that there is no greater love than a man laying down his life for his friends. In this podcast you'll find out who laid down their life 1,988 years ago for all of us, and what you and I both have in common with LT Mike Murphy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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You can’t be angry at someone for overrunning a line that doesn’t exist. Well-defined boundaries in any relationship are necessary. They protect us from the whims of others and prevent resentment and anger down the road. Improve your relationships by reading Boundaries by Dr.'s Cloud and Townsend. And for more great book recommendations, check out the MA Bookshelf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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