Ep 16: Is Church Just for Women & Children?

Many churches today have surrendered the battleground of men's hearts and focused instead on bringing in a demographic that's easier to attract - kids.  This mistake has led to the feminization of church. It's time for the church to meet men where they are by un-bundling the message of Jesus from the routine of "going to church." "When a mother comes to Christ, her family will join her at church only 17% of the time; but when a father comes to Christ, his family joins him 93% of the time." - WACMM.org Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 15
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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Ep 194: Adoption

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Men’s Alliance

One of the ways early Christians changed the world is by adopting and caring for orphans. Hear different aspects from being adopted, to adopting, and letting your child be adopted. Are you being called to play a part in adoption? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 29
1 hr 33 min
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Mission Briefing 28: Auditing Church

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Men’s Alliance

Church is not a building. We can worship God outside with our friends and family around a fire or wherever we feel most at home. The critical action is pursuing Christ, and being in community with others who are doing the same. Find your type of ministry and fulfill the great commission! Support MA https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support Warrior Knight 9/2—9/22 Sign up now! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jun 17
10 min
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Ep 9: The Silence of Men

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Men’s Alliance

Have you ever been silent when something bad was happening right in front of you?  Me too.  And we inherited this cowardice from the very first man - Adam.  In this episode we're going to talk about how to develop the courage to speak up, and what happens when good men remain silent. Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 27
12 min
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Ep 61: Leader Up!

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Men’s Alliance

You've heard the phrase Man Up, and Cowboy Up, well now is the time for Christian men to Leader Up!  In this episode we'll talk about two specific ways that we can Leader Up and why it's so important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 26
09 min
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