Ep 162: Man Enough to Forgive w/ John Smithbaker

Iron Sharpens Iron

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Ep 86: Busy w/ Ray Wageman

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Men’s Alliance

Everyone is busy, and no one wants to hear how busy you are or think you are. You can find the time for what is really important. So what are some ways to get your priorities the time they need? Luke shares with us some words from Jesus about busyness. What takes priority in your life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 20

08 min

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Ep 183: How to Listen

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Men’s Alliance

Listening is not just about hearing others, but listening to yourself and knowing your intentions. When listening to others we should limit our words and not speak because we want to be heard. When speaking, we should focus only on speaking words that are relevant.Support MA:MA Experiences: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiencesFinancial Support: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/supportSubscribe and give a 5 star rating on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mensalliancetribeSponsor: 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

Jul 04

51 min

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Ambassador Training 1: Relativism, Pluralism & Scientism

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Men’s Alliance

We're called to be Ambassador's for Christ (2 Cor 5:20) but how can we do that well if we don't know how to respond to the most common objections that the world has? In Round #1 of Ambassador Training, we'll look at each of the following objections to Christianity: Relativism - "There is no such thing as absolute truth. You have yours and I have mine." Pluralism - "All paths lead to God, there is more than one correct way." Scientism - "Only science yields truth; religion is merely a matter of opinion." Sources: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-young-people-really-leaving-christianity/ McGrath, Alister. (2012). Mere Apologetics: How to help seekers & skeptic find faith. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing Group. Lewis, C.S. (2001). Mere Christianity. New York, New York: HarperCollins Publishers. Moreland, J.P. (2018). Scientism and Secularism: Learning how to respond to a dangerous ideology. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway. Geisler, Norman & Turek, Frank. (2004). I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway. Koukl, Gregory. (2019). Tactics: 10th Anniversary Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 16

27 min

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Ambassador Training 8: Shellfish & Atrocities

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Men’s Alliance

Do Christians just cherry-pick the parts from the Bible that they like? Is religion responsible for most wars and atrocities? Let's look at how we, as Christian Ambassadors, should respond to these accusations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jul 19

25 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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