Ep 22: Daily Practice w/ Jeff Van Atta

What is your daily practice to bring you closer to Christ?  Listen to hear about how a new daily practice can be formed. If you already have a practice are you still growing from it, or do you need to reengage and do things differently. Here are some of the tools talked about in todays episode: you version bible app for your phone - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ Book - Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Box Breathing - Retired Navy Seal Commander Mark Devine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJnJ4xTkEOY Bible Reading Plan - https://bridgetown.church/read/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 26
08 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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Ep 145: Men Making a Difference w/ Glen Sturtevant

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Men’s Alliance

This week Glen Sturtevant joins the show to discuss how men can make an impact in their communities. Glen is a former Virginia state senator who is up for reelection. Glen has also been a part of the Richmond city school board, his day job as a lawyer focuses on military members and the service they have received with the Veterans Affairs department. We need to ignore the headlines of the national politics and focus on our communities, the same way the apostles spread the word of Jesus. This starts at the dinner table and leading your family, and showing how to make hard decisions that are right, but not popular. Link: https://glensturtevant.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 24
53 min
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War Stories 10: Spirtual Warfare

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Men’s Alliance

Berek ‘Next’ Dostie shares about his warfare with intrusive thoughts and his decision to share this struggle openly with his tribe. When we are doing kingdom work we will be attacked, but in Men’s Alliance we do not struggle alone. Learn More: National Suicide Hotline: 988 Use the ACE method: Ask - Ask questions to determine how they are doing Care - Demonstrate that you care about their situation Escort - Stay with the person until they get help Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins Find out more: 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 29
38 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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Mission Briefing 45: 2 Things You Need, 1 Thing You Don't

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Men’s Alliance

You signed up for a cool manly weekend doing burpees and getting yelled at by an ex-Seal? Cool! Love that for you. Will that help you be a spiritual leader and godly example for your family? Not necessarily. There is a short list of things that men need to understand their purpose in this world while getting the support they need from a tribe of God-fearing brothers so they can lead their families in the right direction, and in this Mission Briefing, Goose shares exactly what those things are. Here are the main points: - Every Christian man needs a tribe for support. - Training is essential, not just reading. - Virtual communities are not sufficient. - Practical training is crucial for spiritual leadership. - Weekend experiences do not equate to real growth. - You need to practice to share your faith effectively. - Isolation can lead to crises without support. - Building a tribe should happen before storms hit. - Men's Alliance focuses on real-life applications of faith. 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

Nov 11
06 min
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