War Stories 6: Deadheads

This week's War Story features Todd 'Baller' Johnson and his journey. From leaving the church at a young age and finding family with the Grateful Dead, to chasing the next good feeling... and winding up in jail. Listen to Baller's transformation through reading the bible, and finding Men's Alliance. This lead him to take his stories, bumps, and scars to become a stronger leader and man of God. We are not perfect people walking in a straight line, but God takes our stories and turns them into ways to share the word with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 13
1 hr 01 min
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Iron Sharpens Iron

Past Episodes

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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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The #1 Reason Young Christians Deconstruct (And How to Fight Back) with Greg Koukl

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Men’s Alliance

Greg Koukl joins us by the fire for an unfiltered, no-smoke-and-mirrors conversation on truth, doubt, and why moral relativism collapses under its own weight. From his days marching against the Vietnam War to becoming one of Christianity’s leading voices in apologetics, Greg opens up about faith, fatherhood, culture, and carrying the fire in a world losing its grip on truth.If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned the culture, or watched a loved one drift from faith, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Grab your coffee and lean in. This is the story you didn’t know you needed.👉 Learn more at https://mensalliancetribe.com💥 SUBSCRIBE & Join the MissionFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

May 15
47 min
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Ep 193: Warrior Princess

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Men’s Alliance

Listen as Fathers and Daughters share their experience from the first ever Warrior Princess. Make sure you don’t miss out on making memories with your daughter next year. MA Experiences: Warrior Princess https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-princess Warrior Knight https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/warrior-knight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Aug 26
54 min
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Ep 67: Eat The Frog w/ Jeff VanAtta

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Men’s Alliance

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest and ugliest one first. - Mark Twain What is the Frog you need to Eat first thing in the morning to move your life closer to God or family? Life is not about who completes the most maintenance tasks.  What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important. - Dwight D. Eisenhower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 07
04 min
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Ep 27: Life After w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

A new season is here and every season has a story arc.  Happiness, suffering, victory.  Things can't go back to the way they were, but we can focus on what we can change and look forward.  What are some ways you are focused on the life after? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 02
05 min
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