Are you afraid of being offensive? Do you not want to offend people of other religions by telling them that Jesus is the only way to salvation? If so, then you're not a barbarian, you're a coward. It's time to man up, speak the truth, and embrace being offensive - just like Jesus did. Check out our M.A. Barbarian shirt here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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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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Don’t set your graduates up for disappointment with Bible verses that are taken out of context. All that’s certain is in this world is that we will have struggles, but we know the ending since Christ has overcome the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Men, are you confident? If not, do you ever ask yourself why not? Where do you find your source of confidence? God wants us to be confident and helps us with confidence. Confidence is important for every man! Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Harry Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Here are some books for becoming better husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders and build confidence: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/bookshelf Looking for other ways to build confidence? Sign up to lead a workout or devotion. No Men's Alliance near you, then stand up and be the man who starts one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? Here are two stories that show how I was planning for failure without noticing, then taking ownership. Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? What about your walk with Christ? What are the ways you can plan and take action on for strength? Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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