Ep 195: Men and Divorce Part 2

More tribesman boldly step forward, to share their stories and help others to learn from their experience. Listen as they discuss signs that things were not working well, and what they have done to move forward. Podcast Mentioned: War Stories 11: Second Chances https://youtu.be/Lsovl6xGIjo Sponsor:Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank MortgagePhone: 804-439-3206⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 12
1 hr 15 min
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Iron Sharpens Iron

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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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War Stories 09: Incarceration and Islam

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Men’s Alliance

Josh ‘Free’ Robinson shares his gut-wrenching journey of being sentenced to prison, being in solitary confinement, and debating Muslims about their faith. Listen as Free talks about what he is doing now to finish strong. Learn More: MA Experiences: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences Ambassador Training Episodes https://open.spotify.com/episode/41SztnJGKT844x1WUlHg6y?si=325e356f9b394a0d Support MA's Mission⁠ - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support Free's tabata workout: 20 seconds workout/10 second break - 8 rounds pushups squat situp pike pushups jump lunge bicycle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 01
59 min
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Ep 73: Free Bird

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Men’s Alliance

My personal story of having my first kid leave the nest and choose to enlist in the military rather than go to college.  Here's what it taught me, and why I'm glad I let him choose his own adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 18
11 min
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MB 36 MA & church

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Men’s Alliance

Men’s Alliance partners with local churches to achieve our mission of sharpening men to be the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God designed us to be.  Men’s Alliance does not take the place of the church, instead engaging men in the local church and their communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 09
11 min
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Ep. 201: Faith, Family & Freedom: How Megan Schlensker is Fighting to Preserve Christian and American Values

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Men’s Alliance

Entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom Megan Schlensker shares her inspiration for starting her business, Three Pillars Wear. The turning point came during the 2020 lockdown when she became concerned about the deconstruction of fundamental concepts like faith, family, and freedom. Megan believes these pillars are essential for individuals and society to thrive and have become the cornerstone of her business. She also discusses the importance of preserving Christian values in America and the erosion of these values in modern society. Megan offers advice to Christian wives, encouraging them to live their faith conspicuously, be there for their children, and trust in God's guidance. She also emphasizes the importance of prayer, reading scriptures, and women being united with their husbands. Megan also shares her experiences dealing with opposing views in the public school system and the importance of teaching children to be a light in the world. She emphasizes the significance of the balance between a husband and a wife, a mother and a father, and the importance of allowing children to make mistakes and learn independence. Megan also discusses the challenges men face in understanding and navigating relationships and the importance of preserving Christian values in America. Shop Three Pillars Wear: https://threepillarswear.com/ 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 24
49 min
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