You can’t be angry at someone for overrunning a line that doesn’t exist. Well-defined boundaries in any relationship are necessary. They protect us from the whims of others and prevent resentment and anger down the road. Improve your relationships by reading Boundaries by Dr.'s Cloud and Townsend. And for more great book recommendations, check out the MA Bookshelf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
More tribesman boldly step forward, to share their stories and help others to learn from their experience. Listen as they discuss signs that things were not working well, and what they have done to move forward. Podcast Mentioned: War Stories 11: Second Chances https://youtu.be/Lsovl6xGIjo Sponsor:Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank MortgagePhone: 804-439-3206https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Peter was brash and bold. Jesus rebuked him several times, yet he was listed first among the disciples in the gospel. The fact that Peter was a disciple should give us comfort knowing that we are not the only ones to fail. Even with all Peter's failures, Jesus told him "I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.". What will Jesus do with you, even with all your failures? Register here for Alex McFarland on March 25th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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The Spartan army didn't need to motivate themselves before battle by screaming or banging their swords against their shields. They were steady, calm, and quiet. Their confidence came from their training. They were more prepared for war than their opponent, and they knew it. We need to be just as prepared, steady, and confident when it comes to spiritual warfare. Men's Alliance provides the training necessary to take us from being amateur fighters to being spiritual Spartans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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What is your daily practice to bring you closer to Christ? Listen to hear about how a new daily practice can be formed. If you already have a practice are you still growing from it, or do you need to reengage and do things differently. Here are some of the tools talked about in todays episode: you version bible app for your phone - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ Book - Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Box Breathing - Retired Navy Seal Commander Mark Devine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJnJ4xTkEOY Bible Reading Plan - https://bridgetown.church/read/ --- 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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