Berek ‘Next’ Dostie shares about his warfare with intrusive thoughts and his decision to share this struggle openly with his tribe. When we are doing kingdom work we will be attacked, but in Men’s Alliance we do not struggle alone. Learn More: National Suicide Hotline: 988 Use the ACE method: Ask - Ask questions to determine how they are doing Care - Demonstrate that you care about their situation Escort - Stay with the person until they get help Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins Find out more: 804-638-1386 --- 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 episodeWe can’t go back in time and change our story, but we can give ourselves grace and move forward. Rebar shares his war story of growing up, struggling, focusing on God, and studying manliness. Learn More: Of Sound Mind Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-sound-mind-podcast/id1649069674 MA Experiences: Start the Fire - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire Carry The Fire - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/carry-the-fire Warrior Knight - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight Warrior Princess - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-princess 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 episodeMen's ministry needs to create bonds, if your version of a men's ministry is only a monthly breakfast, that just doesn't cut it. Churches need to step up their game when it comes to connecting with men, and that is where Men's Alliance makes a huge impact. Books Mentioned: Take it Back by Tim Clinton The Feminization of American Culture by Anne Douglas Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeAuthor and speaker, Greg Koukl, explains how we can share our faith by asking questions. Listen as Greg demonstrates how to talk about your beliefs and how to share the gospel without getting stressed. Learn more about Greg: Stand to Reason - website Books Mentioned: Street Smarts - Greg Koukl New Book Tactics - Greg Koukl Book The Story of Reality - Greg Koukl Book A Manual for Creating Atheists - Peter Boghossian Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace Keeping Your Kids on God's Side - Natasha Crain Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need - Meg Meeker Start the Fire Weekend - Register Here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeGod communicates to us in a variety of ways. This week John Osborne joins the podcast to discuss his years of interviewing people who have had Near Death Experiences (NDEs). 1 in 15 Americans have had a near death experience, happening to both believers and non believers. Before you doubt the experiences listen to how most follow a similar pattern, and how they lead us to know more about Heaven and the glory that awaits us. Books by John: Imagine Heaven Imagine the God of Heaven https://imagineheaven.net/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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