This week Chief, Brutus, Swede, and Silver Fox recount how training to do the infamous Murph workout set them on a journey that transformed them physically, spiritually, and relationally. Join in on the challenge and send us your commitment and results to [email protected] Two ways to support MA: Donate to our 501c3 nonprofit Buy MA merch that’s tribal, rugged, and real --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Just as Peter made the choice to S.O.O.T.B. (step out of the boat) and walk on water toward Jesus. We all have to make the decision to S.O.O.T.B. and get out of our comfort zone, to deal with hard physical and spiritual choices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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You might outsource having your oil changed or your lawn mulched, but as a father you cannot outsource the spiritual growth of your children. If you're dropping your kids off at church and thinking that it's the youth pastors job to instill a Christian worldview in your kids then you're messing up and it's time for you to step up this week and lead a family devotion. But don't worry, this episode will walk you through how to do it. Dads, you can do this! Don't outsource your most important job! Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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MA's new model of getting men engaged with Start the Fire and Carry the Fire experiences are breaking the mold for men’s ministry in America. --- 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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Theodore Roosevelt said, "The worst thing you can do is nothing," and I completely agree. Whether it's working out, having a daily devotion, or leading your family spiritually, it's better to do SOMETHING than to sit on the sidelines doing nothing because you don't have time to create a five-star production. We don't have to be perfect in order to lead workouts and devotions at Men's Alliance. We just have to be willing to get off the sideline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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