Too many pastors are tiptoeing vaguely around the edges of truth. Watch out for what is said and not said by articulate speakers trying not to offend. The gospel is offensive. Be bold and call out sin. This is no time to coward away from biblical truth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
The moment you decide to be real is the moment your life begins. It’s the moment you make real friends. It’s the moment you feel lighter. You breathe easier. You find hope. Nothing will fix your problems if you’re pretending you don’t have any. Get real with Men's Alliance. If you'd like to support our Men's Alliance podcast please click here. Even $1 a month helps! --- 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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Many cultures use a rite of passage to mark the passing from boyhood to manhood. Don Ross explains why it is crucial for a young man to know when this passage has occurred. Men, it is never too early to start teaching your son what it means to be a man. Learn More: Manhood Tribes - https://www.manhoodtribes.com/ Raising a Modern Day Knight - Robert Lewis The Crossing Rite of Passage- Richard Rupp If- Rudyard Kipling Start the Fire- https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ Support MA's Mission - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Men’s Alliance partners with local churches to achieve our mission of sharpening men to be the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God designed us to be. Men’s Alliance does not take the place of the church, instead engaging men in the local church and their communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Listen this week as Robert "Pops" Kuntz talks about his near death experiences. How God has used them to change his life over time to become the man he is today. How those moments and experiences are a reminder to celebrate life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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