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Interview: Pastor Rich Lusk on Masculinity and the Church Mar 25, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Pastor Rich Lusk from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, about the state of masculinity in the church today. We talk about why the church's softness on Genesis 1-3 has weakened its ability to respond to cultural issues related to sex and gender distinction, and why psychologists like Jordan Petersen are often better than Christians at pointing to reality.Show Notes:

Rich Lusk recently spoke at the Stronghold Men's Conference.
Solomon Says, by Mark Horne.
Pastor Rich's church teachings page.

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Review: Durable Trades by Rory Groves Mar 17, 2021

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In this episode, I review Rory Groves' book, Durable Trades: Family Centered Economies that Have Stood the Test of Time. One of my favorite new books for 2021, Groves' book details the trades that were around when the U.S. was founded and that still exist today. It's a great book for men, sons, & fathers as they seek to establish durable households in a world of chaos.Notes:

Rory Groves' Website.
Discounted book for sale.
C.R. Wiley, Man of the House.

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Why Overload is Destroying Men Mar 06, 2021

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In this episode, we'll talk about how overload—living life without margins—is destroying men. We'll talk about why this is a bad thing, what environmental factors lead to this condition, and what it does to a man's health, hormones, and legacy.We'll also talk about real world strategies for avoiding burnout, crushing overload, and living a more fruitful, meaningful, and enjoyable life.Notes:

Overload Syndrome, Richard Swenson.
Margin, Richard Swenson.
Essentialism, Greg McKeown.
Rest, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.

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Essential Habits of the Resilient Man Feb 13, 2021

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As humans, we all without exception face adversity, but some people seem to respond to it better than others. In this episode we’ll talk about why that is. Likewise, we’ll discuss what it means to be resilient, and we’ll unpack three main strategies for becoming more resilient in the adversity you face on a daily basis.Show Notes:

The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy , William Irvine
Art of Manliness, Resources on Stoicism
Wilderness Warrior Podcast
Hard Men Podcast Store - Pint glasses, t-shirts

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Interview: Aaron Renn from The Masculinist Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Aaron Renn from The Masculinist about why Republicans hate your (Christians') guts, why Tim Keller has drawn so much criticism from other Christians, and what books Aaron's been reading about masculinity.Be sure to check out Aaron's website, which has links to his newsletter and podcast. Most recently, his series of podcasts on the history of conservatism is exceptionally good.Show Notes:

James Davison Hunter, To Change the World
Stephen B. Clark, Man and Woman in Christ
Ivan Illich, Gender
Callum Brown, The Death of Christian Britain

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The Art of Culture War Jan 28, 2021

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It's a trying time for Christians waking up to the reality that the world is a lot more hostile than it was in the past. From the Biden "election" to the censorship of Big Digital, there's obvious concerns. Yet Christians should be thinking strategically about how to advance the kingdom even at this moment.In this episode, I'll talk about 10 strategies for fighting the culture war at this unique moment.Show Notes:

Tribal Leadership
The Masculinist Newsletter, Aaron Renn
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates, Matt Trewhella
Rules for Reformers, Doug Wilson

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Interview: Michael Foster & How You Lean Into This Cultural Moment Jan 20, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Michael Foster about our present cultural moment and how the church has responded in 2020 to the virus situation. In turn, we talk about how men in the church can lean into the adversity, cultivate community, build anti-fragile households, and grow as men in the coming year.Show Notes:

It's Good to Be A Man (website).
Michael's Twitter feed.

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Interview: Matt Trewhella & The Lesser Magistrates Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Matt Trewhella about his book, "The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates: A Proper Resistance to Tyranny and a Repudiation of Unlimited Obedience to Civil Government." Probably one of the most important reads at our present moment, Matt's book is the topic of our conversation, as well as an examination of how it applies in a post-2020 world.Show Notes:

The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates (book).
DefyTyrants.com (Matt's website).

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Interview with Ben Zornes, Exec. Pastor at Christ Church, Moscow Jan 01, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Ben Zornes, executive pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, ID. We talk about how post-millenial theology impacts their church's work, why singing as manly men in the church is so important, and what's wrong with modern contemporary worship music.Be sure to check out Ben's work (or follow him on Twitter, @benzornes).BenZornes.com He Rules the World: A Holly-Jolly Collection of Christmas Devotionals for EveryoneOther resources mentioned:He Shall Have Dominion, by Kenneth GentryThe Puritan Hope, Iain MurrayHeaven Misplaced, Doug Wilson

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Dominion Dating: A Dating App for Christian Singles Dec 31, 2020

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What would happen if singles in the biblical patriarchy camp had a resource to help them in their quest for godly marriage? In this episode, I'll talk with Brandon Durham about his startup Dominion Dating, a dating site built specifically for Christians looking to find and build fruitful marriages. We'll also talk about the crisis and affliction of singleness going on in the church today and how we can address this issue in today's culture.Show Notes:

Dominion Dating website
Dominion DatingTwitter handle: @DominionDating
Personal Twitter handle: @JBrandonDurham

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