In the Air Force we study our charts and mark the high terrain in order to avoid crashing. Yet many men are flying through life unaware of the dangers that can destroy their marriage. If we are to be the husbands and fathers that God designed us to be then we must know the threats that are out there and avoid them at all costs. --- 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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In an aircraft, you need reliable flight instruments to keep you from crashing when you're flying in the dark. In life we also need reliable instruments to keep us from listening to our feelings or to bad advice. In this podcast you'll learn two flight instruments that you can trust when you're going through a dark time. Find your tribe online at www.mensalliancetribe.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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From a prophetic dream about guitar notes reaching thousands…To opening for the very bands they grew up idolizing…Saved By Skarlet’s story is more than music—it’s ministry.This is the story of how God used broken strings, church basements, and metal riffs to form a band on a mission. From Mormonism to salvation, classical cello to blast beats, they share how every setback became a setup for something bigger.🎸 Featuring honest conversation about: • Finding your calling • Playing metal for Jesus (and sometimes in front of satanic bands) • What it’s like being in a Christian band when Christians criticize you the mostThis isn’t just music—it’s a brotherhood, a battle cry, and a beacon for the broken.🎧 LISTEN to Saved By Skarlet:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/695H7ZBBO6pKUjuHEuyqsPApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saved-by-skarlet/1181745818YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcfE5eJuXutb_v7aNKR2_lQ Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - 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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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
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You might outsource having your oil changed or your lawn mulched, but as a father you cannot outsource the spiritual growth of your children. If you're dropping your kids off at church and thinking that it's the youth pastors job to instill a Christian worldview in your kids then you're messing up and it's time for you to step up this week and lead a family devotion. But don't worry, this episode will walk you through how to do it. Dads, you can do this! Don't outsource your most important job! Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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