Episode 209: Fatherhood Secrets No One Talks About with Mark Hancock

In the journey of fatherhood, a successful connection with children cannot be solely about structured family devotions or following rigid guidelines. Instead, it requires a holistic approach that emphasizes genuine connection and vulnerability. This episode features Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, highlighting the importance of presence and emotional intelligence in being the father that children need. Successful fatherhood transcends mere rituals; it's about genuine connection, vulnerability, and emotional awareness. By recognizing the significance of their presence and modeling emotional intelligence, fathers can cultivate rich relationships with their children that foster trust and open communication. Ultimately, they can ensure that their legacy is not just one of duty but of heartfelt connection and spiritual growth. Watch this Episode on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/k6yTNLM5DCM Check out Mark's Books & Trail Life: Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die? - https://amzn.to/41B9ZlX Trail-Ready: 101 Devotions for Dads with Boys - https://amzn.to/3ZKz5Mq Trail Life USA - https://www.traillifeusa.com/ Register for the Men's Alliance National Rally! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally 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://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 19
1 hr 21 min
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Past Episodes

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Ep 31: Peak Performance w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

In life there are peaks and valleys, easy times and hard times.   How do you stay on the peaks of life and get through the valleys quickly? Highlands (song of ascent) by Hillsong United https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/3ZFkFZAabfw/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CKzNooQG&rs=AOn4CLDTVy40jCRQeUhHJ8q82yl2N5nT5A --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 30
07 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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Mission Briefing 24: Upside Down Church

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Men’s Alliance

Are you outsourcing your Christian responsibility to your Pastor? Getting others to Church is not the goal line. We need to be prepared to give the Gospel to those we come in contact with. Get the training you need: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/carry-the-fire --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 20
08 min
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Mission Briefing 12: Unpromotable

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Men’s Alliance

In the military, the steps to become promotable require sacrifice and discipline, but they are clearly laid out for us. And if we want to be used by God to accomplish great things, we have to make sure we’ve done the basics that He clearly defines for us as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 19
12 min
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Ep 104: Choose to Carry More

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Men’s Alliance

You have already chosen right over wrong, now it's time to choose to carry more.  As leaders, we should look for opportunities to shoulder more of the load, and to do it quietly, without needing any fanfare. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 20
30 min
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