The intensity of training leads to success on the battlefield. Intentional training leads to a virtuous life. Learn More: Vanguard XXI - https://www.vanguardxxi.com Practice Makes Permanent - Book Practicing Excellence -Book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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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Our kids are a lot smarter than most churches think. And we should teach them the deep answers to tough questions. Set them up to know what they believe and why. Demand more from your youth group than just games and pizza. If you want your kid to have a foundation that cannot be shaken by their atheists college professors than give them the apologetics they crave now. Trust me, they can handle it. Recommended Books: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist - Frank Turek Cold Case Christianity - J. Warner Wallace Tactics - Greg Koukl Can Science Explain Everything - John Lennox Stealing From God - Frank Turek The Case For Christ - Lee Strobel No God But One - Nabeel Qureshi Recommended Debates on Youtube: John Lennox vs. Richard Dawkins John Lennox vs. Christopher Hitchens Dan Wallace vs. Bart Ehrman James White vs. Bart Ehrman William Lane Craig vs. Shabir Ally Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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In this video, Goose dives into the critical role feedback plays in fostering personal and communal growth within Men’s Alliance. Just like the Air Force relies on debriefings for continuous improvement, we too must embrace honest feedback to strengthen leadership and accountability. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Why feedback is essential for growth and self-awareness. ✅ Simple strategies for giving and receiving constructive feedback. ✅ How Men’s Alliance leaders can create a culture of honesty and support. ✅ Actionable steps to address mistakes and reinforce success. Whether you’re leading workouts or devotions, this video will help you refine your leadership skills and empower others to grow. Let’s build a culture of trust, humility, and continuous improvement! Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/JtsFdSv-Ah0 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
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Do you struggle with forgiveness? Perhaps you believe one of the misconceptions around forgiveness such as waiting for reconciliation or trying to forget an offense. Is it harder for you to forgive yourself than it is for you to forgive others? In this episode, you'll learn why God commands us to forgive, the challenges we face in forgiving others and ourselves, and a few tips to help you forgive as God does. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Have you ever been silent when something bad was happening right in front of you? Me too. And we inherited this cowardice from the very first man - Adam. In this episode we're going to talk about how to develop the courage to speak up, and what happens when good men remain silent. Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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