Are you prepared for questions or statements about your beliefs? As men we are the spiritual leaders and we need to engage questions. We default to our training, so if you aren't already, then sign up for Start the Fire or the ultimate training with Carry the Fire which will equip you to explain what you believe and why. Learn more about how to launch a Tribe - Start the Fire Strengthen your Leadership & Discipleship (Patch) - Carry the Fire https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences Support the growth of Men's Alliance https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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
Listen to full episodeYou've heard the phrase Man Up, and Cowboy Up, well now is the time for Christian men to Leader Up! In this episode we'll talk about two specific ways that we can Leader Up and why it's so important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeWhen was the last time you felt like you were under spiritual attack? If you're not getting hit by the opponent then it probably means that you're not even in the game. As men of God, we need to get off the sidelines, get in the game, and make some plays that will get us hit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeCan you hold it all together for the rest of your life? Can you resist temptation for 40 more years? Honesty, I'm not sure if I can and that's a scary thought. But here's the secret, we don't have to. And the only question that matters is what will we choose to do today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeGod isn't interested in domesticating you or making you more civilized and well-mannered. If you're a savage then God just wants you to be a savage for him. Check out our Barbarian shirt here…https://www.bonfire.com/ma-barbarian-shirt-dark/?utm_source=mailgun&utm_medium=Initial%20template&utm_campaign=order_made_for_owner Men's Alliance is a place for men who love God but are a little rough around the edges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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