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Nostalgia is a Killer Jul 17, 2022

On today’s episode, Michael talks about regrets, nostalgia, survivors guilt, and the journey out of dark valleys... and the death of his brother.

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Cage Stage Patriarchy Jul 01, 2022

In this episode, Bnonn and Michael discuss "cage stage" patriarchy and how to move through this phase towards a more fully formed patriarchy.

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Upending the Lords of Niceness Jun 21, 2022

In this episode, Michael briefly discusses a wise way to deal with all the "nice guys" in church leadership.

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The Blessing of a Good Insult May 18, 2022

We are back! Expect a lot of new episodes in the coming months as we are in researching and prepping for a follow-up to the It's Good to Be a Man book.
Today's episode is audio from a lecture Michael gave at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID. It's on the blessing on a good insult.
By the way, be sure to check out NSA's website and content. They are doing a lot of stuff no one else is doing. It's a solid educational option for young men.

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Mission, Submission, and Rulership in Marriage Feb 08, 2022

In this episode, Bnonn and Smokey Tennant answer some reader questions on mission, submission, and rulership in marriage.

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Q & A on Embryo Adoption & Red Pill Advice about Single Mothers" Jan 31, 2022

In this episode, Bnonn and Smokey Tennant answer some reader questions, including what it's like to live in middle earth, whether embryo adoption is biblical, and what to make of red pill advice about single mothers.

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Servant Leadership Transforms Leadership into Subservience Oct 11, 2021

In this episode, Bnonn explains how the modern concept of "servant leadership" undermines the biblical teaching of leadership as a service.

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Standing Up to Crybullies Oct 05, 2021

In this episode, Michael explains how to standup to cry bullies.
Also, the book is available for preorder here:
https://canonpress.com/products/its-good-to-be-a-man/

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The Inevitability of Patriarchy Sep 08, 2021

This episode is the audio from a talk Michael gave at The Stronghold Conference last February. We encourage you to check out more of that content at https://www.strongholdconference.com.

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How Feminism Destroyed American Women Aug 19, 2021

In this episode, Michael shares a talk he gave at a secular convention for women and gives a brief update on IGTBAM.

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Scripture Shouts About Sexuality Jul 05, 2021

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn explain how Scripture doesn't whisper about sexuality. It shouts about it.

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Smash the Patriarchy - A Father's Day Sermon Jun 20, 2021

This is episode is a sermon Michael preached on Father's Day at East River Church. The sound is a little rough but we hope will still encourage you.

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Nice Guy-ism Part Three May 26, 2021

This is the final of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Bnonn explains "the male burden of performance" and its connection to "nice guy-ism."

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Nice Guy-ism Part Two May 17, 2021

This is the second of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Michael explains how self-responsibility is the key to escaping the "nice guys" neediness mentality.

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Nice Guy-ism Part One May 10, 2021

This is the first of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Michael explains what's twisted about the nice guy's understanding of sacrifice.

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Difficult Questions May 02, 2021

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn discuss a few of the difficult questions they've been asked by men.

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From Bastard to a Patriarch Mar 28, 2021

This episode is the audio of Michael's full speech at the 21 Convention last fall.

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Women Bearing the Sword Feb 28, 2021

In this episode, Bnonn talks about theological significance of women bearing the sword.

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Media and Manhood with Marcus Pittman Feb 22, 2021

In this episode, Michael talks with Marcus Pittman about the theological and cultural importance of stories.

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The War on Men Jan 25, 2021

This episode is a short clip from Michael's session at the Stronghold Conference. You can purchase the whole session and all other sessions at www.strongconference.com. You can get an additional 25% off if you use the code: IGTBAM.

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The Psychology of White Knights Jan 19, 2021

In this episode, Bnonn explains the concept of "white knights" and the psychology behind them.

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Building with Joy in Dark Days Jan 10, 2021

In this episode, we republish a presentation Michael gave to his church that relates to the challenge all men face as they seek to labor and lead in an increasingly difficult environment.

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Advice for Newly Weds Dec 29, 2020

In this episode, Bnonn and Michael lay out some practical advice for young couples in their first year of marriage. Inspired by Ethan and Emma!

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In the Orbit of an Alpha-Guru Dec 16, 2020

In this episode, Michael explains why you find groups of weak men in orbit around some "alpha guru" and why it matters.

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Taking Responsibility for Your Life Dec 13, 2020

In this episode, Michael talks about taking responsibility for your broken down vineyard of life.

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Building a Godly Sex Life Dec 09, 2020

In this episode, Michael covers a ranged of issues related to building and/or improving your married sex life. This episode was originally recorded at the 2020 Builders Summit.

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Don't LARP Your Manhood Dec 06, 2020

In this episode, Michael talks about how LARPing is related to what often passes for biblical manhood.

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A Sexual Reformation? Nov 29, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on the difficulty of working towards a sexual reformation.

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Gangs of Violent Men Nov 25, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on a childhood experience and why men are drawn towards gangs.

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White Knights and Biblical Rhetoric with A.D. Robles Nov 23, 2020

In this episode, we discuss critical race theory, white knights, and biblical rhetoric with A.D. Robles.

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The 21 Report with George Bruno Nov 18, 2020

21 Studios gave us permission to republish Michael's interview with George Bruno. Enjoy!

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The Masculinity Deficiency of Functional Bastards Nov 15, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on masculinity deficiency of functional bastards.

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Do Strong Men Cry? Nov 11, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on the death of his daughter and the topic of men crying.

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Deathblow to the Dad Bod with Craig James Nov 09, 2020

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn talk to Craig James about overcoming mediocrity in physical fitness and life in general.
Follow Craig on Twitter: @MasculineDesign
Check out his program here: https://deathblowtothedadbod.com/

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Man Up or Beta Up? Nov 04, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on the increasingly deceptive phrase "man up."

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Are You a Serious Man? Nov 01, 2020

In this episode, Michael asks, "Do you want to be taken seriously as a man?" Most men do, but most men equally find it difficult to be the sort of man that others take seriously. A man with gravitas.

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Masculine Worship Oct 28, 2020

In this episode, Michael reflects on the nature of masculine worship and the dearth of it in our churches.

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Sons-Husbands with Ken Curry LMFT Oct 26, 2020

In this episode, Ken Curry LMFT joins Michael and Bnonn to talk about counseling men and the issue of son-husbands.

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A Tale of Two Conferences with Special Guest Eric Conn Oct 19, 2020

In this episode, Michael reports on his surprising experience at the 21 Convention and we discuss its connection with a controversy out of the Fight Laugh Feast conference.

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Body Religion Aug 16, 2020

In this episode, Michael explains how "heart religion" should result in "body religion."

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Q & A Vol. 1 Aug 03, 2020

In this episode, Bnonn and Michael answer listener questions...
What daily routines and disciplines have you found most beneficial in your life? What is your advice for those that want to start a men’s ministry? Any tips for how to be involved in the creative arts and not become effeminate and/or heterodox? And more!

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Who does the dishes? Jul 17, 2020

In this episode, we talk about why feminists and so many evangelical pastors are obsessed with who does the dishes.
Hint: it has something to do with the fall, egalitarianism, and the industrial revolution.

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Get Your Household in Order Apr 24, 2020

In this episode, Michael talks with Eric Conn about five steps you can and should take to get your household in order.

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Homestead Basics with John Moody Mar 27, 2020

Regardless of your position on COVID-19, it revealed that many our households aren’t prepared for a true national crisis or even a local one.

So, we’ve invited author John Moody on the show to talk about taking small steps towards self-sufficiency.

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Side Hustles with Matt Williams Mar 06, 2020

In this episode, Michael chats with Matt Williams (How to Build a Tent) about starting a side hustle or business.

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Reestablishing the Natural Family Feb 25, 2020

Today episode is audio ripped from a Facebook live video Michael recorded in a Chicago bar on the topic of reestablishing the natural family. You’ll hear a lot of background noise but we think the content lays out some important principles that’ll help you steer clear of reactionary temptations and movements as you establish your own family

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The Single Mother Brouhaha Feb 10, 2020

Blue check, blue hairs, and white knights were all enraged by Michael's suggestion that men ought to approach marriage to a single mother with great caution. In this episode, we breakdown the whole brouhaha.

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The Singleness Problem Jan 30, 2020

Singleness isn't a gift. Matter of fact, it's a huge problem for society and especially for the church.

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Is Singleness a Gift? Jan 02, 2020

In this episode, we begin a series on the issue of singleness in the church starting with an evaluation of the claim that singleness is a gift. It isn't.

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Banning Porn From Your Life Dec 12, 2019

In this episode, Michael gives a four step battle plan for any man who wants to ban porn from his life.

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How to Stay the Same and Never Ever Change Nov 30, 2019

In this short episode, Michael talks about the dangers of buying a lot of books and setting a lot of goals.

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Recovering the Biblical Household Nov 26, 2019

In this episode, Michael gives three incremental steps you can take to make your household more productive.

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Mission First, Brothers. Oct 09, 2019

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn discuss the important issues of "soulmates" and the principle of "mission, then marriage."

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Build Godly and Manly Habits in 31 Days Oct 01, 2019

In this episode, Michael issues a challenge for IGTBAM followers: read, meditate, and pray through a chapter of Proverbs everyday for 31 days this October. #31daysinProverbs
How?
Read: A chapter of Proverbs.
Meditate: In light of this passage...

What is one thing you need to flee?
What is one thing you need to pursue?
How will you take action?

Pray: In light of this passage...

What is something about God you love and respect? Tell Him.
What is some sin you need to confess? Confess it.
What are some things for which you are thankful? Thank Him.
What are some areas where you have needs? Ask Him.

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A Primer on How to Lead You Wife, Part Three Sep 26, 2019

In this episode, Michael finishes (for now) our short series on how to lead your wife. This time we turn our focus to the hard work of calling your wife to follow.

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A Primer on How to Lead You Wife, Part Two Sep 23, 2019

In this episode. Michael continues our short series on how to lead your wife. In part one, we looked at that husband who is leading is a husband that is following King Jesus. By submitting himself to Christ’s mission, he develops that weight and gravitas necessary to pull and hold a godly woman into his orbit. Submission requires mission.

In this episode, we turn to the issue of the wife herself and how a leader can’t lead someone who won’t follow. Leading requires following.

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A Primer on How to Lead Your Wife, Part One Sep 16, 2019

In this episode, Michael tackles a question we get asked more than anything else: how do I lead my wife?
We break it down like this: you lead your wife by following Jesus, requiring her to follow in your tracks, and calling her to do so. This may seem simplistic, but it is a sure foundation. In this series we’ll look at each of these three elements in turn starting with how leading means following.

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Minisode: Ms. Wrong, Part Two "Loudness" Aug 22, 2019

This minisode is a continuation of a series that’ll focus on finding a good wife. In this episode, Michael focuses on what Scripture says about a loud woman, and how to apply this in the modern day.

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Minisode: Ms. Wrong, Part One "Attire" Aug 11, 2019

This minisode is the first installment of series that’ll focus on finding a good wife. In this episode, Michael focuses on what Scripture says about modesty in women, and how to apply this in the modern day.

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Uncut: July 29th Jul 28, 2019

In this first uncut episode, Michael & Bnonn discuss purity culture, feminism film tropes, redpill wars, and going viral.
P.S. Forgive the background noise. Michael had to record outside. Those are cicadas.

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Married Edition: Vol 2 Jul 22, 2019

In this episode, Michael and Emily answer more listener questions about marriage, sex, and household life.

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Minisode: Badass Female Characters Jun 19, 2019

Are badass female characters in media redeemable? Bnonn says, "Generally, no." Find out why in this episode.

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Biblical Manhood in an Effeminate Age Jun 17, 2019

Michael gave this presentation on "Biblical Manhood in an Effeminate Age" for a men's quarterly at Bible Chapel of Delhi Hills in Cincinnati, OH.

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Minisode: Women Bearing the Sword Jun 04, 2019

In this minisode, Bnonn addresses the issue of women bearing the sword.

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Minisode: Managing Crab Mentality May 31, 2019

In this minisode, Michael talks about making changes and managing "crab people" (aka haters).

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Married Edition: Vol 1 May 11, 2019

In this special episode, Michael and Emily Foster answer questions asked by listeners of the show.

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A Biblical Theology of Attraction Apr 26, 2019

In this episode, Bnonn and Michael start laying out a biblical theology of attraction as they evaluate the concept of "women as sex objects and men as success objects."

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Minisode: Fear and Imaging God Apr 15, 2019

In this minisode, Bnonn explains how you can’t image God if you don’t fear Him.

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Establishing a Household with Chris Wiley Apr 11, 2019

In this episode, Michael interviews Chris Wiley about establishing a household in a world that's falling apart.

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Minisode: Your Body Language Matters Mar 31, 2019

In this minisode, Michael discuss the connection between the body language, sexuality, and communication.

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The doxological purpose of sex, part 2 (fixed...no, really) Mar 29, 2019

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn continue their discussion of the image of God and how it relates to the sexes.

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Minisode: Spiritually Leading Your Family Mar 25, 2019

In this minisode, Michael explains his approach to family religion and reentering the home after a long day at work.

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Minisode: Men Become Manly Through Correction Mar 20, 2019

In this minisode, Michael discusses how being correctable is essential to manhood.

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The doxological purpose of sex, part 1 Mar 19, 2019

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn discuss how the creation mandate is foundational to a biblical doctrine of manhood.

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An Introduction to The Project Mar 08, 2019

Michael gives an overview of the genesis and purpose of the It's Good to Be a Man podcast.

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