Ep 67: Eat The Frog w/ Jeff VanAtta

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest and ugliest one first. - Mark Twain What is the Frog you need to Eat first thing in the morning to move your life closer to God or family? Life is not about who completes the most maintenance tasks.  What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important. - Dwight D. Eisenhower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 07
04 min
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Episode 212: Pastor Shares Thoughts on Men’s Alliance and Why Boundaries Are Important ft. ‘Rev’

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Men’s Alliance

Paul ‘Rev’ Atkinson stops by the show to share his story of finding Men’s Alliance and how sowing that one seed in someone else can create a life long impact. Rev comes by way of LCBC Church and shares his excitement for Men’s Alliance in their ministry and talks about boundaries as a pastor and might wake you up to what being in ministry is really like! Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/2TEtBE50f8g Highlights from the Conversation: • How a simple invite at a tattoo shop led to life-changing moments for many men, including Rev himself. • The unique challenges pastors face in maintaining authenticity and balance, and how Men’s Alliance provides a space for spiritual growth and connection. • Why every Christian man should step into a tribe: from easy invites to life-changing brotherhood and practical leadership. • Rev’s insights on creating meaningful boundaries, leading with authenticity, and prioritizing spiritual health in your family and community. 8th Annual Birthday Dinner & Fundraiser is TOMORROW! Register NOW! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/ma-birthday-dinner-fundraiser Register for the National Rally in May! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠ Follow Men's Alliance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribe Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribe Website - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/ Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Jan 09
1 hr 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 5158Johanna.Stamps@gmail.com 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® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 164: Tribe Leadership

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Men’s Alliance

Jonny 'Torque' Hester and Berek 'Next' Dostie discuss the hardest challenges and the most rewarding aspects of being a Tribe Leader. Men’s Alliance builds leaders and the Tribe Leader is the heartbeat of MA! Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins Find out more: 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 04
1 hr 01 min
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War Stories 10: Spirtual Warfare

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Men’s Alliance

Berek ‘Next’ Dostie shares about his warfare with intrusive thoughts and his decision to share this struggle openly with his tribe. When we are doing kingdom work we will be attacked, but in Men’s Alliance we do not struggle alone. Learn More: National Suicide Hotline: 988 Use the ACE method: Ask - Ask questions to determine how they are doing Care - Demonstrate that you care about their situation Escort - Stay with the person until they get help Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins Find out more: 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Feb 29
38 min
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Ep 157: Made for People w/ Justin Earley

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Men’s Alliance

Author Justin Earley discusses isolation and how loneliness affects our health. Justin shares that as men we need to: Show up, Speak up, and Turn it off! Learn more about Justin: justinwhitmelearley.com - website Made for People - Book Habits of the Household - Book The Common Rule - Book Podcast mention: MA Podcast Ep 8: Who's Dating your Wife? Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ - website Support MA's Mission - website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Nov 16
56 min
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