I’m NOT a SEAL Anymore. So Who Am I Now? | Andy Stumpf on Faith, Failure & Identity

Life after war. Parenting. Marriage. Pain. Purpose.In this raw conversation, former SEAL Team 6 operator Andy Stumpf opens up about the real fight — the one that begins after combat. From surviving a life-threatening injury in Iraq, to battling negative self-talk, raising kids, divorce, faith, and finding identity beyond the trident — Andy shares how life is a team sport and how terminal isolation really can be.💥 What makes elite operators great — and what breaks them💥 The truth about SEAL Team 6 vs. Delta Force💥 Why no one can make you quit💥 How to lead, love, and rebuild after failure💥 “Isolation is terminal” — the most important lesson from the pandemic and life in generalThis is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and doing life as a team.Don’t miss this one.👇 Subscribe and share to sharpen more men.Andy's site - https://www.andystumpf.com/⚔️ Join us at the Men’s Alliance National Rally (May 2-4) for an unforgettable weekendGet your tickets here 👉 https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rallyFollow 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

Mar 27
1 hr 04 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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Ep 11: Why Men's Alliance "Works"

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Men’s Alliance

Here's why Men's Alliance works better than the church's small group model, how to start one in your area, and why you need to stay plugged in to a great tribe. And as I mention in the episode, here's a 60-second article on how NOT to build a tribe. How NOT To Build a Tribe — Alpha Tango Counseling --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 11
08 min
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Ep 65: Conquering Hate w/ Berek Dostie

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Men’s Alliance

We were made to join God in his kingdom.  In order to do that we cannot search for retribution, but need to forgive and love others.  We need to promote God's grace by showing love to others even though it is hard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 24
06 min
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Purpose in the Pain ft. Bridge'r

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Men’s Alliance

Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comJoin us for a raw, powerful conversation with Bridge'r as he reveals how a life of success and achievement masked deep anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and depression. From his first debilitating panic attack to witnessing a friend’s sudden death, Bridge'r shares how faith, brotherhood, and wrestling with purpose turned his darkest moments into a calling—now empowering men through “battlefield coaching.”Get ready to hear: • What really caused Bridge'r’s mental breakdown • Why success, accolades & busyness can destroy your soul • The moment God told him, “It’s time to coach men like you” • How he rebuilt life through trauma training & pure faith • His mission: faith-based, trauma-informed support tailored for menIf you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, or lost, this is for you. Purpose doesn’t come despite pain—it comes through it.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

Jun 19
1 hr 08 min
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Ep 48: Don't Fear Death

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Men’s Alliance

In 1948 C.S. Lewis warned against being afraid of an atomic bomb, because we were all certain to die anyways, and there is always a disease, accident, or war in every period of history.  Today, these words are just as true.  We can't allow our fears to keep us on the sideline.  When death finds us, let it find us living boldly as barbarian ambassadors for Christ! Check out our Barbarian shirt here…https://www.bonfire.com/ma-barbarian-shirt-dark/?utm_source=mailgun&utm_medium=Initial%20template&utm_campaign=order_made_for_owner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 27
08 min
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