Barbarian Ambassadors leading their families spiritually can be found in rural locations, urban areas and everywhere between. Every environment God calls us to creates new challenges and opportunities. It is our commission to meet people where they are and share the good news. Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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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Have you ever heard someone say the Bible is full of errors and contradictions? Or that the God of the Old Testament was a genocidal monster? This episode will equip you to respond to both of those accusations with the calm confidence of a great ambassador! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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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
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Relating our personal redemption story doesn’t bring others to Jesus. Sharing the truth of Jesus is what matters, and sharing the facts leads others to accept Jesus as their savior. More about J. Warner Wallace: coldcasechristianity.com - website The Truth in True Crime - Book Cold Case Christianity - Book Forensic Faith - Book Person of Interest - Book Cold Case for Christianity for Kids - Book Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Have you ever had a friend really piss you off and you had to decide whether to just be done with this person completely or go talk to them and fix the problem? We've all been there, and in this episode I will tell you why it's better to roll up your sleeves and fix the messy relationship problems than it is to just walk away. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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