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
1 hr 20 min
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Understand Your First Amendment Rights as Christians | Tyson Langhofer - Alliance Defending Freedom

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Men’s Alliance

Tyson breaks down what’s happening across K–12 schools, college campuses, and even workplaces — where speech, faith, and basic reality are being pressured, chilled, or outright censored. We talk about how these conflicts actually start (often not “top-down”), why the loud minority can steer policy, and how dads can lead with wisdom, courage, and truth.You’ll also hear practical ways to engage without rage, how to train yourself to speak with clarity (1 Peter 3:15), and why showing up matters: “Uniformity of thought breeds intolerance of disagreement.”If you’re a father, a teacher, a student, or a man trying to stay faithful in a shifting culture — this one’s for you.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Jan 08
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 [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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Mission Briefing 07: Start Here

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Men’s Alliance

Whether you’re brand new to Men's Alliance or you’ve earned your MA patch, Start Here with this podcast and understand not only the what, but the why of MA. Join a Tribe or Start One! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/join Sign up for an MA experience https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 15
11 min
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Ep 42: Put Your Pants On

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Are you still watching church from your living room each Sunday? If you haven't taken your family back to church in person yet, then it's way overdue for you to put your spiritual leader pants on and lead your family back to church. Because it's not a matter of whether you can worship God from your living room, it's a matter of whether you can encourage other Christians from there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jul 16
11 min
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Ep 137: Return to Sender

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Men’s Alliance

Pops returns to the podcast, to share an experience he had on a London subway with a Muslim. Pops talks about the discussion, how it impacted him, and the actions he has taken since that day. Also, in this episode, Pops discusses how the process has gone regarding sharing the gospel with his brother. Goose reiterates that our job as ambassadors is to say one thing, just respond to someone. We all do not have to be the harvester, but we all need to plant seeds into others lives. Resources mentioned on the Podcast: MA Start the Fire weekend November 10,11 2023 MA Patch Class video Nabeel Qureshi Previous Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 101: Was Jesus God? Ambassador Training #10: The Deity of Jesus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jun 22
1 hr 07 min
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