Episode 213: PTSD and Relationships - Forgiveness is NOT a One Time Thing

In this powerful episode, we explore the inspiring story of Anne Smith and her husband, Nelson, as they navigate the challenges of love, trauma, and healing. From meeting in Afghanistan to battling the impact of PTSD on their marriage, Anne and Nelson share how vulnerability, professional therapy, and the support of their Christian community helped them rebuild their relationship. Their journey is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the strength it takes to heal together. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles or personal battles, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and encouragement to seek help and embrace the healing process. ✨ Key Takeaways: • The importance of vulnerability in healing and relationships • How EMDR therapy helped Nelson process trauma • The role of community and faith in recovery • Why forgiveness is a daily, intentional choice Anne's Book - Recalibrated: HOW A GREEN BERET AND HIS BRIDE OVERCAME REALITIES OF COMBAT AND A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP THROUGH FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE. https://amzn.to/3WiJIoX Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/L5JV9CPfuG8 Register for the National Rally in May! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally 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 16
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Mission Briefing 20: Fuel Additive

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Men’s Alliance is the fuel additive to your church’s gas tank. MA gets men off the sidelines and deployed in their church by training men in leadership & discipleship! Request a custom built MA weekend at your church: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 22
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Mission Briefing 32: American Faith

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“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” - John Adams The United States of America’s founding fathers held Christian beliefs and ideals. We need to stand against revisionist history, that America was not designed with the focus on God. Link to Stand to Reason Article: https://www.str.org/w/what-was-the-faith-of-our-founding-fathers- Books Mentioned: Man of War - Stephen Pressfield Gates of Fire -Stephen Pressfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 05
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War Stories 11: Second Chances

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Men’s Alliance Founder Dave 'Goose' Mills talks about his past failures, and while Satan wants to use our past sins to keep us quiet, we need to get back up and get back in the game. Podcasts Referenced:Ep 2: One degree off https://open.spotify.com/episode/46petkSfKz4tKtjtcrJaaG?si=7tMYB-VlTXqAdjVBCIW64AEp 32: High Terrainhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4hSGAXG3mtDD2wbWn3OoDr?si=J2SPrJM7SjO2BOO52nElHAEp 49: Be More Offensivehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6VLGE5frda3mM7BmoYPjno?si=00286ea33fee4ec3Support the MA mission:https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 07
51 min
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Leadership Lesson 1: Band of Brothers

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Ian ‘Tech’ Enriquez joins the podcast to talk about the leadership lessons learned from episodes 1 and 2 of the Band of Brothers series written by Stephen Ambrose. Band of Brothers follows the true story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division, from training to the end of World War 2. Learn More: Band of Brothers series  trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww Band of Brothers information -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries) Motivational posters - https://www.successories.com/motivational-posters/1#listview-page-2 MA experiences - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences Support MA - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/supportJoin MA prayer warriors - https://mailchi.mp/mensalliancetribe/b2yy6tyhdx 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

Feb 08
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Ep 44: Be Enough Without Her

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If you're looking to your wife to validate you as a man, then you're also giving her the power to INVALIDATE you as a man. We need to be men who draw their strength, confidence, and affirmation from a much greater source than our wife or our job.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jul 30
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