Men, are you giving it your all? Are you taking it easy when you should be getting after it and conquering the hill? I encourage you to charge the hill! You and those around you will be better off for it. --- 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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Carey ‘Nollie’ Howard joins the podcast to finish out our series, on leadership lessons from Band of Brothers. The important thing is that leaders are always training their replacements. Nollie also discusses his experience launching a Men’s Alliance tribe, and turning it over to the next leader. Learn More: Band of Brothers series trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww SPONSOR Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Have you ever had a friend really piss you off and you had to decide whether to just be done with this person completely or go talk to them and fix the problem? We've all been there, and in this episode I will tell you why it's better to roll up your sleeves and fix the messy relationship problems than it is to just walk away. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Listen as Hopewell Chief of Police A.J. Starke talks about his journey, and the path that God has set out for him. The impact of encouragement from other men to his career and life. How we need to be humble, ask others, and put ourselves in uncomfortable situations to learn and get to know others. Lastly, that you can always just go back and strengthen relationships. Book Recommendation: Good to Great by Jim Collins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? ~ Mark Batterson God has called on some great men over the course of history to do some incredible things. Consider Joshua, Caleb, Abraham, Moses, David, Sampson, and most of all – Jesus. These men didn’t squander opportunity. They rose to the occasion and stood up for God. Are we part of this elite remnant of men? Or are we standing on the sidelines blending in with the crowd? Get your Men's Alliance REMNANT t-shirt here! Book: Take it Back by Dr. Tim Clinton If you'd like to support our Men's Alliance podcast please click here. Even $1 a month helps! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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