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
06 min
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Ep 181: Men of Valor w/Brad Smith

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Men’s Alliance

Brad Smith is on a mission to bring men’s ministry to nations outside of the United States. Across cultures, men want to build connections with other men and find strong Christian men to hold them accountable. Learn More: https://www.menofvalor.org/ Books Mentioned: What’s so great about Christianity by Dinesh D’Souza Living as a Man of Valor - Brad Smith 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

Jun 24
52 min
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Ep 89: Sheepdogs

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Men’s Alliance

Sheepdogs protect and lead, and as Christian men, we should be spiritual sheepdogs in our homes and communities. In this podcast I'm going to share three things I've learned from aviation that can make us better spiritual sheepdogs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jun 10
25 min
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Ep 25: Tools of the Trade w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

What is a tool: a device that adds in accomplishing a task.  Or something used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of a vocation such as a scholars books are his tools. Humans are the only creature who uses tools to create tools. Its important to have the right tools for the job.   But how do you know the right tools to have? How do we develop new tools? What tools can we use to help us grow? Do the old tools you have serve you anymore? Which tools do you need to maintain, and which ones can you get rid of? What tools has God given you?  Are you willing to be the tool in Gods Hand? Pinewood Derby Car video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8qJergiS8A BBC Video of monkeys using tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzIYaZk9s-o --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 19
09 min
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Depression Tells Men to Stay Quiet. We Won't.

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Men’s Alliance

In this raw conversation - Goose and Sunshine talk frankly about men’s depression and anxiety—the “black dog,” the heavy-blanket days, the pride that fuels isolation—and the simple, proven actions that bring hope back: say it out loud, call a brother, pray the name of Jesus, lift heavy, get in the woods, show up anyway. We also cover medication without stigma (defibrillator, not forever), faith as a lifeline, and why isolation is terminal.If you’re battling today, this episode is your permission to speak, reach, and move.What you’ll learn • How to break isolation and ask for help without shame • Why talking out loud instantly reduces depression’s power • Practical “today” moves: text a friend, walk a trail, lift heavy, breathe • A faith lens: praying the name of Jesus when words are hard • Medication without stigma (and how/when to revisit it) • How brotherhood (tribe) keeps you from slipping backIf you’re in crisis, you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7). Outside the U.S., please reach out to your local emergency number or crisis service.Join the mission • Comment: what’s one move you’ll make today (text a brother, pray out loud, take a walk, book a counseling session)? • Share this with a man who needs to hear “you’re not alone.” • Subscribe for more straight talk on men’s mental, spiritual, and physical resilience.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

Sep 25
1 hr 12 min
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Ep 33: Great Expectations w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

We set expectations on everything: our love life, our job, our bodies, how are family is supposed to act, and even our relationship with God. What expectations have you set that didn't come to fruition, but you still hold on to? What expectations can we place on God and which shouldn't we? What about God's expectation of you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 14
09 min
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