Mission Briefing 42: Saving Relationships, Not Ending Them - Not All "Counselors" Give Good Advice

Goose discusses the significance of finding a good counselor and the importance of restoring relationships rather than ending them. He shares his experiences with both giving and receiving counseling and the potential harm caused by a bad counselor who advised him to leave his marriage based on personal happiness rather than what is right. Goose emphasizes the importance of communication and conflict resolution skills in repairing relationships and warns against counselors who encourage ending relationships or labeling them as toxic. He suggests that such counselors may be motivated by popularity and their advice could contradict Christian teachings. All in all, Goose encourages individuals to seek counseling from someone who will help them see that relationship problems are temporary and provide tools to fix them. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 21
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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 191: Iron academy

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Men’s Alliance

Iron Academy is changing how school is done, by focusing on sharpening boys, and developing them into strong Christian young men. Iron Academy addresses a focus on God, leadership, self discipline, education, and serving others. Find out if Iron Academy is right for your son: https://www.ironacademy.org/about/ Find Grizzly Tribe in Raleigh or a Tribe near you: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/tribes 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

Aug 15
1 hr 06 min
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Ep 54: Memory Serves w/ David Noel

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Men’s Alliance

Tribe Delta celebrates 1 year! Its easier than ever to read scripture, books are everywhere, you can listen to it, it’s on your phone, and even on your watch. Are you just reading or memorizing the scripture, taking it in, and living it out?  We need to write the scripture in our hearts to make us the men God created us to be. This allows us to be changed through scripture, understand the wisdom, dwell on the wisdom, and impart the wisdom when we and others need wisdom. Memorize and reflect on the verses below: The 12 Men’s Alliance Memory Verses Lead your family in learning one each month. Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 10:9 – If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:13 – Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Col 1:15 – The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Eph 2:8-9 – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. John 14:6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Acts 4:12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. John 16:33 – I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Heb 12:1-2 – Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 08
09 min
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Ep 81: Isolation w/ Ray Wageman

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Men’s Alliance

When have you felt isolated? There are different ways we can feel isolated, such as emotional and physical isolation.  When we are isolated we are at risk from the enemies attack.  Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1 Isolation is Terminal. Find your tribe today at www.mensalliancetribe.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 15
10 min
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Ep 180: Build Better Men w/Jeff Voth

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Men’s Alliance

Jeff Voth joins the podcast to discuss the dangers men face in today’s culture and lays out the five tactics for men to follow to reclaim their manhood. Jeff shares his experience of getting men out of their comfort zones and doing hard things to create lasting change. Learn More: https://cavetime.org/ Cave time - book Serpent Crusher - book Mountains & Manhood - movie Book Mentioned: Tender Warrior by Stuart Weber Warrior Knight 9/2—9/22 Sign up now! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight Support MA https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 ⁠⁠https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/⁠ ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jun 20
54 min
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