Ep 28: Raise the Bar

Ever feel like the Men's Alliance workout is too hard? Like the bar is set too high? In this podcast you'll hear how that is a metaphor for our spiritual lives, too. The standard set for us is Jesus Christ and we all fall short of the mark. At Men's Alliance we give ourselves grace when we fall short of the standard, but we will never lower the bar. Not physically and not spiritually either. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 09
06 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 35: Make the Call

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Men’s Alliance

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

May 28
08 min
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Mission Briefing 21: Title IX Disaster

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Men’s Alliance

This past week new updates were made to Title IX which will affect all public schools. Listen to what changes are taking place and how the changes matter to us as husbands and fathers. As leaders of our household we need to be aware of what is going on and advocate for our families. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 29
12 min
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Mission Briefing 08: Win Your Wife

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Men’s Alliance

If we aren’t having daily conversations with our wife about things other than kids, bills, and scheduling then we are drifting apart. Period. Stop saying you don’t have time and make it a priority today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 22
17 min
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Ep 91: Porn and the Church w/ Joshua Davis

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Men’s Alliance

Why aren’t churches even talking about the biggest problem facing men?!  Porn is an epidemic that can lead to depression and anxiety.  For a great resource visit  https://www.conquerseries.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jun 24
11 min
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