Men's Alliance
By David Mills
Men's AllianceNov 16, 2023
Leadership Lesson 5: Serving with Heroes
Carey ‘Nollie’ Howard joins the podcast to finish out our series, on leadership lessons from Band of Brothers. The important thing is that leaders are always training their replacements. Nollie also discusses his experience launching a Men’s Alliance tribe, and turning it over to the next leader.
Learn More:
Band of Brothers series trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww
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Hawkins Health and Fitness
Nick 'Coach' Hawkins
804-638-1386
Mission Briefing 25: Graduation
Don’t set your graduates up for disappointment with Bible verses that are taken out of context. All that’s certain is in this world is that we will have struggles, but we know the ending since Christ has overcome the world.
Leadership Lesson 4: Risk & Reward
Mission Briefing 24: Upside Down Church
Get the training you need:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/carry-the-fire
Ep 177: Comfort is Reserved for the Dying
Adam Davis joins the podcast to discuss how we are addicted to comfort and how it limits our future. As former law enforcement, Adam describes his struggles and how he learned to forgive to move forward. Find your
mission, if you need guidance then pray or ask fellow Christian brothers.
Learn More about Adam:
https://www.theadamdavis.com/
Bullet Proof Marriage - Book
Behind the Badge - Book
Unconquered - Book
Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Support MA:
https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 23: Israel & Palestine
Ep 176: 13 Hours Benghazi & Leadership w/ Kris 'Tanto' Paronto
Kris “Tanto” Paronto former Army Ranger and security contractor, describes his experience during the attacks of the American compound in Benghazi. Kris discusses the great acts of leadership he witnessed and where leaders didn’t perform. Kris shares how his faith in God allowed him to be prepared and push himself throughout the events that occurred.
Learn more about Kris:
https://kristantoparonto.com/
13 Hours: The inside account of what really happened inside Benghazi - Book and Movie
The Ranger Way - Book
The Patriots Creed - Book
Book mentioned:
God’s Promises for you - Max Lucado
Sponsor:
Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage
Phone: 804-439-3206
https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/
Ep 174: America a Christian Nation w/ Alex Mcfarland
America was founded by Christian men with Christian values and we need men like that today just as much as we did then. Don’t miss this incredible conversation with Alex McFarland about God, America, and Chuck Norris jokes. Learn more about Alex: https://alexmcfarland.com/ 100 Bible Questions and Answers for families - Book 21 Toughest Questions your children will get about Christianity - Book The assault on America - Book Other Books Mentioned: Christian Ethics - Norman Geisler
Sponsor:
Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/
Mission Briefing 22: Never Retire!
Poem by Marianne Williamson:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Ep 175: How Great Men Grieve
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.com
804 944 5158
Johanna.Stamps@gmail.com
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® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Mission Briefing 21: Title IX Disaster
Mission Briefing 20: Fuel Additive
Ep 173: Nutrition, Fitness, & Testosterone
Your body is a temple, so glorify God in your body. This week Nick ‘Coach’ Hawkins helps share knowledge about
nutrition, sleep, metabolism, and testosterone. Coach also shares about the struggles of his fitness journey and becoming a personal coach.
Book Mentioned:
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us - Michael Moss
Connect with Coach:
Hawkins Health and Fitness
Nick 'Coach' Hawkins
804-638-1386
Mission Briefing 19: Bad Medicine
When things get hard what do you reach for? What we reach for when things get hard and uncomfortable, may become the next challenge that we need to overcome. The right medicine is setting your eyes and focus on God in all situations.
Ep 172: Get Off the X w/ Jason Redman
Jason Redman, former Navy SEAL who was shot eight times in an ambush, talks about overcoming adversity. Jason shares what to do when we go through hard times and how to get off the X (the point of ambush/attack where you are under fire). Don’t miss this incredible story of getting back up every time, and how it’s never too late to take action. Learn More about Jason: https://jasonredman.com/ - website Books by Jason: The Trident: The Forging and ReForging of a Navy Seal Leader Overcome The Point Man Planner Invincible Marriage - Coming February 2025 https://getoffx.com/store/ - Purchase Here
Sign up for Start The Fire: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire
Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Mission Briefing 18: Will or Skill
We have been given a direct order in the great commission which orders us to go and make disciples (Matthew 28).
Men’s Alliance trains Barbarian Ambassadors through Carry the Fire to: solidify their will and gain the skills needed by teaching a rugged and practical course on apologetics.
Learn more about Carry the Fire:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/carry-the-fire
Ep 171: Strong Daughters w/ Patti Garibay
Learn More:
americanheritagegirls.org/ - website
Raising Strong Daughters - Book
American Heritage Girls Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/3xYW29TBukmcyq6dSpM5Wv?si=b3b4c7f3866f40ac
Book Discussed:
Mission Drift - Peter Greer/Chris Horst
Sponsor:
OnTrak Insurance - Car, Home, Life and Health insurance
Robert 'Risk' Kelly
804-931-6646
www.ontrakinsurancesolutions.com/
Mission Briefing 17: A Quality Cigar
Men we need to seek quality over quantity. Whether that is food, experiences, or a cigar. In our life we need to focus on the quality of going a mile deep instead of spreading ourselves too thin and going a mile wide. Focus on deepening relationships instead of adding more acquaintances. Support MA: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Ep 170: Near Death w/John Burke
God communicates to us in a variety of ways. This week John Burke 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/
Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ Support MA's Mission - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 16: Go Far, Go Together
At MA we use our strength to help each other go farther than we ever thought possible!
Support MA:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Ep 169: Underground w/Matt Osborne
Sound of Freedom - Movie
www.imdb.com/title/tt7599146/
Underground Railroad - website
ourrescue.org/
Ep 168: Church Hurt w/ Stephen Mansfield
Learn More:
stephenmansfield.tv/ - website
Men on Fire - Book
Building Your Band of Brothers - Book
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men - Book
The Search for God and Guinness - Book
Healing Your Church Hurt - Book
Register for Start the Fire:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire
Sponsor:
Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com
Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com
www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Mission Briefing 15: Real. World.
Find a Tribe near you:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/tribes
War Stories 11: Second Chances
Men’s Alliance Founder Dave 'Goose' Mills talks about his past failures, and while Satan wants to use our past sins to keep us quiet, we need to get back up and get back in the game.
Podcasts Referenced:Ep 2: One degree off https://open.spotify.com/episode/46petkSfKz4tKtjtcrJaaG?si=7tMYB-VlTXqAdjVBCIW64A
Ep 32: High Terrainhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4hSGAXG3mtDD2wbWn3OoDr?si=J2SPrJM7SjO2BOO52nElHAEp
49: Be More Offensivehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6VLGE5frda3mM7BmoYPjno?si=00286ea33fee4ec3
Support the MA mission:https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 14: Hide the Bible
MA monthly Memory Verses:
www.mensalliancetribe.com/vol/doc/MensAlliance12MemoryVerses.pdf
War Stories 10: Spirtual Warfare
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
Mission Briefing 13: Start the Fire
Leadership Lesson 3: Lead by Example
Learn More:
Band of Brothers series trailer - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww
Sponsor:
Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage
Phone: 804-439-3206
https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/
Support MA's Mission -
www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 12: Unpromotable
Leadership Lesson 2: Major Dick Winters
Learn More:
Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell
Band of Brothers series trailer - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww
Sponsor:
OnTrak Insurance - Car, Home, Life and Health insurance
Robert 'Risk' Kelly
804-931-6646
www.ontrakinsurancesolutions.com/
Support MA's Mission -
www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 11: Groundhog Day
Don't focus on winning the girl. Focus on being becoming a better man.
Leadership Lesson 1: Band of Brothers
Learn More: Band of Brothers series trailer - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww
Band of Brothers information -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries)
Motivational posters - www.successories.com/motivational-posters/1#listview-page-2
MA experiences - www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences
Support MA - www.mensalliancetribe.com/supportJoin
MA prayer warriors - mailchi.mp/1b17ff12aa4d/newsletter
Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com
Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com
www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Mission Briefing 10: Jesus vs the Church
War Stories 09: Incarceration and Islam
Learn More:
MA Experiences: www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences
Ambassador Training Episodes open.spotify.com/episode/41SztnJGKT844x1WUlHg6y?si=325e356f9b394a0d
Support MA's Mission - www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Free's tabata workout: 20 seconds workout/10 second break - 8 rounds
pushups
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situp
pike pushups
jump lunge
bicycle
Mission Briefing 09: Don't Need Your Wife
Ep 167: Semper Fidelis w/ Oliver North
Find out More:
www.olivernorth.com - website
American Gulags - Newest Book
Boldness in the Workplace w/ Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee
open.spotify.com/episode/6sBownUSJlH0BEvQtBf2AH?si=8ed4eda3685d4093
Sponsor:
Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS®
tlove@themainstreetgroup.com
Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com
www.themainstreetgroup.com
Support MA's Mission - www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 08: Win Your Wife
Ep 166: Becoming a Man w/ Don Ross
Learn More:
Manhood Tribes - www.manhoodtribes.com/
Raising a Modern Day Knight - Robert Lewis
The Crossing Rite of Passage- Richard Rupp
If- Rudyard Kipling
Start the Fire-
www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire
Sponsor:
Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage
Phone: 804-439-3206
https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/
Support MA's Mission -
www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 07: Start Here
Join a Tribe or Start One!
www.mensalliancetribe.com/join
Sign up for an MA experience
www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences
Ep 165: All Things Possible w/ Victor Marx
Learn More:
Victor Marx story - iamvictormarx.com/story/
All Things Possible organization - victormarx.com/
Restored Training - victormarx.com/restored/
The Dangerous Gentleman - Book Pre order now
www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Gentleman-Christian-Courageous-Correctness/dp/1684514819
Unseen War - New Documentary coming soon - victormarx.com/movie/
Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com www.themainstreetgroup.com/
Support MA's Mission - www.mensalliancetribe.com/support
Mission Briefing 06: Default to Training
Ep 164: Tribe Leadership
Sponsor:
Hawkins Health and Fitness
Nick 'Coach' Hawkins
Find out more: 804-638-1386
Mission Briefing 05: Take it Back
Ep 163: Combat and God w/Fernando Arroyo
Find out More about Fernando:
The shadow of Death - BookStep forward academy - Organization
Sponsor:
Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage
Phone: 804-439-3206
https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/
Support MA's Mission - website
Mission Briefing 04: Merry Christmas!
Ep 162: Man Enough to Forgive w/ John Smithbaker
John Smithbaker discusses the vital importance of forgiveness, and every father’s role of being a Pastor, Provider, and Protector. Find out More: Man Enough to Forgive - Book Fathers in the Field - organization Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ Support MA's Mission - website
Mission Briefing 03: Stop Hinting
Ep 161: Christianity and Science w/ Rob Webb
Robb Webb, aerospace engineer and writer for Answers in Genesis, discusses how science and Christianity are not at odds, and only in an orderly, rationally designed universe is science even possible. Learn more : Answers in Genesis website (Also Creation Museum and Ark Experience) Dissent from Darwinism Sponsor: OnTrak Insurance - Car, Home, Life and Health insurance Robert 'Risk' Kelly 804-931-6646 https://www.ontrakinsurancesolutions.com/
Ep 160: Wives of MA
Support MA - website
Ep 159: Teens of MA
Find your Tribe- MA website
Sponsor:
Gibson 'Rooster' Vaught
Financial Growth Partners
gibson.vaught@yourfgp.com
804-357-5919