Ep 26: When Marriage Sucks

The old phrase "Marriage takes hard work" is a gross understatement. The truth is there will be times when you want to kill each other! But when you find yourself in one of these low points in marriage and you're thinking about walking away, know this - we've all been there, and it will get better.  Hey, we wouldn't have to take a vow before God that "until death do us part" if this marriage thing were supposed to be easy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 26
11 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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Ep 144: Mental Health Part 2 w/Mike Flynn

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Men’s Alliance

Mike Flynn is back on the podcast (Ep 119 Relationship Advice) Listen in as Mike talks about the need to be on a team and the importance of talking about mental health. Close friends get to know the real you over time and can identify when you are not being your true self. While Jesus had a tribe, he still took time alone for himself. This may require identifying when we are busy and saying no to things in order to free up our time. Talk to Someone: American association of Christian counselors Suicide and Crisis Hotline or call 988 Recommended Book: All Things New - John Eldridge Sponsor: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] The Main Street Group - website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 17
55 min
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Ep 52: With All Your Mind

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Men’s Alliance

We're commanded to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Have you ever wondered how exactly you love God with your mind? Apologetics is a great place to start. This episode explains why it's important to engage your mind and equip yourself with the evidence for Christianity being true. Book recommendations: The Story of Reality – Greg Koukl Can Science Explain Everything – John Lennox Stealing From God – Frank Turek Cold-Case Christianity – J. Warner Wallace --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 24
12 min
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Ep 120: Leadership Lessons w/ Admiral Lee

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Men’s Alliance

Retired Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee is back on the podcast this week discussing the good, bad, ugly, and hard parts of leadership.  Discussing his personal mission statement of: serve first, lead second, and stay humble.  The differences between a manager and leader, the importance of timing in leadership and sharing the faith, and how to recover when you make a leadership mistake. Recommended Books: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston Poem  Opportunity by Edward Rowland Sill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 16
1 hr 02 min
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Ep 152: Men & Church

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Men’s Alliance

Brandon Samuel and Joel 'Bronx' Gregori give us the pastor's perspective on the challenges of reaching men, why it's important, and how they've seen Men's Alliance get more men involved in church. Find out more about Brandon and Joel at ChapelRVA.com Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] ⁠⁠The Main Street Group⁠⁠ - website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 12
1 hr 05 min
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