Ep 84: What's in a Name? w/ Jeff VanAtta

Names are important and they have meaning.   Looking at some of the names of God and where they come from, helps us to better understand our relationship with him.   Do you have a favorite name for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? When you pray what name do you pray to? Is it always the same one for every prayer, and in every moment? God's multiple names shows us that he has a name for every season we are in, showing that he is always present, no matter what we are going through.  Challenge What name do you pick for yourself, and what do you want your name to mean? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 06
13 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 66: Running vs Jogging

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Men’s Alliance

The difference between jogging and running has to do with how comfortable your pace is.  Most Christian men in America are simply jogging through life - never pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones spiritually.  How can you step up your game as a Christian?  Can you pick up your pace and do a little more?  Let's go from jogging to running in 2022! Click here to help support the mission of Men's Alliance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 31
09 min
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Ep 153: Panic w/ Troy Maxwell

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Men’s Alliance

Troy Maxwell author, speaker, and pastor of Freedom House in Charlotte, NC joins the podcast with Goose this week. Listen as Troy describes going through anxiety and how he realized that rest is a weapon and that busyness is a distraction. Troy talks about how he asked for help and how it made him stronger. Also Troy discusses how Freedom House became the Tip of the Spear and stands for God's beliefs in today's culture. Learn More about Troy Maxwell: Website - Learn more and purchase Troy's book Panic Room Freedom House Church Recommended Books: Elon Musk a biography The Wisdom of the Bullfrog - Admiral William H. McCraven We will not be Silenced - Erwin Lutzer Letter to the American Church - Eric Metaxas Put your A** where your Heart wants to be - Steven Pressfield Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment - Dan Fisher Sponsor: Gibson 'Rooster' Vaught Financial Growth Partners [email protected] 804-357-5919 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 19
54 min
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Ep 33: Great Expectations w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

We set expectations on everything: our love life, our job, our bodies, how are family is supposed to act, and even our relationship with God. What expectations have you set that didn't come to fruition, but you still hold on to? What expectations can we place on God and which shouldn't we? What about God's expectation of you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 14
09 min
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Ep 52: With All Your Mind

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Men’s Alliance

We're commanded to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Have you ever wondered how exactly you love God with your mind? Apologetics is a great place to start. This episode explains why it's important to engage your mind and equip yourself with the evidence for Christianity being true. Book recommendations: The Story of Reality – Greg Koukl Can Science Explain Everything – John Lennox Stealing From God – Frank Turek Cold-Case Christianity – J. Warner Wallace --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Sep 24
12 min
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