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Ep 175: How Great Men Grieve

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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

May 02

1 hr 21 min

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Ep 52: With All Your Mind

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We're commanded to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Have you ever wondered how exactly you love God with your mind? Apologetics is a great place to start. This episode explains why it's important to engage your mind and equip yourself with the evidence for Christianity being true. Book recommendations: The Story of Reality – Greg Koukl Can Science Explain Everything – John Lennox Stealing From God – Frank Turek Cold-Case Christianity – J. Warner Wallace --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 24

12 min

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Ep 104: Choose to Carry More

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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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War Stories 6: Deadheads

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This week's War Story features Todd 'Baller' Johnson and his journey. From leaving the church at a young age and finding family with the Grateful Dead, to chasing the next good feeling... and winding up in jail. Listen to Baller's transformation through reading the bible, and finding Men's Alliance. This lead him to take his stories, bumps, and scars to become a stronger leader and man of God. We are not perfect people walking in a straight line, but God takes our stories and turns them into ways to share the word with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 13

1 hr 01 min

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The Truth About America’s Christian History You Won't Learn in School - Tim Barton of Wall Builders

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Are you ready to unlearn everything your history teacher got wrong?In this episode, Tim Barton of Wall Builders demolishes the modern myths about America’s founding with jaw-dropping original documents and hard historical facts. From the faith of the Founding Fathers to the myth of “separation of church and state,” this is the American history class you should have had.If you’ve ever heard someone smugly claim the Founders were deists or that God has no place in government — this episode is for you. Grab a coffee, a notebook, and buckle up.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share — especially with that one friend who thinks Jefferson was an atheist.📚 Resources mentioned: https://wallbuilders.comhttps://rfia.orgBuy your tickets TODAY to the National Rally that starts TOMORROW (May 2) Last chance!https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally#registerFollow 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

May 01

1 hr 23 min

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