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The Will Spencer Podcast

The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who can help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.

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Latest Episodes:

QUINTUS CURTIUS | The Quest for Virtue Feb 02, 2023

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~ My 100th Episode! ~

My guest this week is George Thomas, but you may know him better by his pen name, Quintus Curtius.

He's an attorney, MIT graduate, former marine officer, author, and the translator of the timeless work of philosophy, Cicero's "On Duties."

Cicero wrote "On Duties" to his son, passing along fatherly wisdom to aid the boy in his education.

And the gift that Quintus Curtius has given all of us, as men and women, is to reach back across more than 2000 years, just before the Christian era, to find a snapshot of a moment between father and son that I think that many of us today, are longing for.

In our conversation, George and I discussed:

His Own Background and Life Path
The Origins and Structure of "On Duties"
Philosophy and Time Travel
The Value of Anger
Men's Obligation to Pursue Virtue
Religion vs. Philosophy
An Appreciation of Fine Firearms

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/z3pSspEVuYA

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

"The Mutilation of Responsibility" Essay
https://qcurtius.com/2023/01/21/the-mutilation-of-responsibility/

CONNECT WITH QUINTUS CURTIUS

https://qcurtius.com/
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius

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Everything the world says is backwards.
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MIKE PANTILE | The Blessing of Strength Jan 27, 2023

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Mike Pantile is a husband, father, personal trainer, and Instagram content creator with a flaming sword of righteous and inspiring words.

He cuts up Manosphere sacred cows like pickup, promiscuity, and "red pill" ideologies like they're nothing.

His battle isn't against other men, though, but against the bad ideas he'd internalized and that almost took him, his marriage, and his entire life down.

So to see him crusading for the power of truth to redeem both men and women is testimony that I'm excited to share.

In our conversation, Mike and I discussed:

Mike’s Journey of Transformation
Red Pill Men Misusing Their Gifts
The Art of Apology
Manosphere Caricatures and Characters
Fetishizing The So-Called Sigma Male
Mike's Redemption of the Pantile Family Name

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

"Transforming the Inner Man" - John & Paula Sandford
"The Power of One More" - Ed Mylett
https://instagram.com/thewisdomofkings
https://instagram.com/masculinerevival
https://instagram.com/dadwork.curt
https://instagram.com/shastorra
https://instagram.com/auth.masculinity
https://instagram.com/blood_and_rain
https://instagram.com/thesaxoncross
https://instagram.com/jeremiah_hendry

CONNECT WITH MIKE

https://instagram.com/mikepantile

RENAISSANCE MENTORSHIP

The world says masculinity is toxic.
Everything the world says is backwards.
That means masculinity is medicine.

Find out more:

https://renofmen.com/mentorship

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SPACES FILLING UP!

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GABE RENCH aka THE WATERBOY | Anti-Fragile Christians Jan 19, 2023

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Gabe Rench is a husband, father of three, and serial entrepreneur.

But you may know him better as the Waterboy, co-founder of the Fight Laugh Feast Network and co-host of the popular Christian news and commentary podcast Cross Politic.

A lot of men say things like "This is the hill I'm willing to die on." But do you know which hill you're willing to build on?

Because if you ask me, it's time we start listening to the wisdom of men like Gabe, and get to work building.

In our conversation we discussed:

The Three Waves of Podcasts
Generational Wealth and Entrepreneurship
How to Structure Your Christian Business
Christians Selling Businesses to Pagans
What Charismatics Get Right
The Influence of Gnosticism on the Church... and much more

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgHMbnR1Y0

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

https://www.dimepayments.com/
"Anti-Fragile" book
Gabe Rench arrested at psalm sing
Doug Wilson - State of the Church 2023

CONNECT WITH GABE

https://dropwave.io/
https://crosspolitic.com/
https://pengomedia.com/
https://gaberench.com/

RENAISSANCE MENTORSHIP

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Everything the world says is backwards.
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ROSS HILLIER | Building the Body Temple Jan 13, 2023

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Ross Hillier is a strength and fitness coach, host of the Nomad Strength podcast, husband, father of two, and brother in Christ.

The tagline on his website reads, "building men into leaders through strength and fitness."

Sometimes it seems in the Christian world that these ideas make men uncomfortable.

To that I say, good. Because how can Christian men expect to take dominion over an entire nation if they can't do it over their own bodies?

In our conversation, Ross and I discussed:

His transition to parenthood
The amazing capability of children
Why men need community and brotherhood
Minimalism and achievement in fitness
The Dangers of Celebrity, as faced by the Liver King
Fitness As a Process and Journey.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/eSKv0x73XhY

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

Land of the Spotted Eagle
Nate Spearing - County Before Country talk

CONNECT WITH ROSS

https://nomad-strength.com
https://Instagram.com/coachrosshillier
Podcast: https://www.nomad-strength.com/pod

RENAISSANCE MENTORSHIP

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Everything the world says is backwards.
That means masculinity is medicine.

Find out more:

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NATE SPEARING | Weapons of War Jan 05, 2023

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Nate Spearing is a husband and father of 5, a former Army Ranger and elite special forces operator, general contractor, triple entrepreneur, podcast host, public speaker, brother in Christ, a friend.

Put it all together, and he's the first man I've ever met who rises to the high standards of the renowned science fiction author Robert Heinlein (Starship Troopers) who said,

“Specialization is for insects.”

In our conversation, Nate and I discussed:

Christian Women, the Internet, and Modesty
Dishonorable Christian Men
Apologies and Forgiveness
Being Loved By Our Wives
The Power of Postmillennialism
Treasuring your Christian heritage

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/bunGeIEOKqM

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

"Ignore Everybody" - Hugh MacLeod
Reformed Basics Playlist
Nate @ County Before Country
Doug Wilson - "How To Save the World In 11 Simple Steps"

CONNECT WITH NATE

www.Spearing.co
www.Instagram.com/TheSpearing
www.Twitter.com/TheSpearing
https://www.spearing.co/content_type/podcasts/life-on-target

RENAISSANCE MENTORSHIP

The world says masculinity is toxic.
Everything the world says is backwards.
That means masculinity is medicine.

Find out more:

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WILL’S NOTES: 2022 Wrap-Up and My Renaissance Mentorship Program Dec 30, 2022

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For more information about the Renaissance Mentorship, visit:

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Mention the code INTRODUCTION for 15% off the program in January 2023

Episode 5 of Rewire the West:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9vyQvexaTI

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ESSAY: ”To Lose the World and Gain My Soul” by Will Spencer Dec 23, 2022

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In this episode, I read my 2020 essay "To Lose the World and Gain My Soul", which inspired the Renaissance of Men.

Read the Essay:

https://willspencer.co/to-lose-the-world-and-gain-my-soul/

Episode 5 of Rewire the West:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9vyQvexaTI

Renaissance Mentorship:

https://renofmen.com/mentorship

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Merry Christmas!

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EVAN AMATO of REWIRE THE WEST | Beauty Is A Refuge Dec 17, 2022

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Evan Amato is the founder of Rewire the West, a website and YouTube channel that helps men and women rediscover beauty, truth, and virtue in today's Western culture.

The key word is RE-discover, as in it's already there.

The West has a centuries-long tradition of the arts that we can turn to, if only we know where to turn.

And that's Evan's goal: to create resources that point us in the right direction and kick us in the behind to send us on our way.

He and I produced a series of videos together about men's isolation, which is why I'm grateful to host Evan on my podcast today.

In our conversation we discussed:

The origins of Rewire the West
The mixed blessings of global travel
France as the best and worst country
How art is for the people
The Lord of the Rings and religion
An examination of classical music you won't want to miss... plus homework!

Thanks to Paul Robson from Maniphesto for the introduction

https://maniphesto.com/

WATCH EPISODE 5!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9vyQvexaTI

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

"Much Ado About Nothing" Trailer
Karajan - "Dvorak Symphony 9" - Berliner Philharmoniker

!!! HOMEWORK !!!

Beethoven - "Moonlight Sonata"
Wagner - "Lohengrin" - Prelude To Act 1

CONNECT WITH REWIRE THE WEST

https://rewirethewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/rewirethewest/

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WILL KNOWLAND of KNOWLAND KNOWS | Weaponized Chastity Dec 08, 2022

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Will Knowland is a husband, father of 7, and educator.

You might have seen his Knowland Knows videos on YouTube, his articles on Substack, or scorching tweets where he takes down degeneracy, promiscuity, the Manosphere and more.

He was an educator at the prestigious UK boarding school Eton, which has produced 20 UK prime ministers. But he was sacked, or "fired" for producing a video called "The Patriarchy Paradox" which undermines all the core arguments of feminism.

That didn't stop him, though. In fact, it helped him reach a worldwide audience excited to hear what he had to say.

In our conversation, we discussed:

His background at Eton and the story of how he was fired
The loss of fathers, and the rise of gangs
Promiscuity and Weaponized Chastity
Taking apart Nietzsche
The benefits of barbell training
The idolatry of the body.

Thanks to Alexandra Powell for the introduction.

https://twitter.com/TheAlexaPowell

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/tVO5VtGrsag

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST

"The Patriarchy Paradox"
J.D. Unwin - "Sex and Culture"
George Gilder - "Men and Marriage"

CONNECT WITH WILL KNOWLAND

https://www.youtube.com/@KnowlandKnows
https://twitter.com/knowlandknows
https://knowlandknows.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/knowlandknows/

ALISON ARMSTRONG "OWN YOUR ULTIMATUMS"

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SPONSOR: My 12-week Renaissance Mentorship Program

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If you're looking for solid ground within yourself, and are ready to put in the work...

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PASTOR DOUG WILSON and CHRISTIANA HALE | Into Deep Heaven: The CS Lewis “Ransom Trilogy” Dec 01, 2022

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Pastor Doug Wilson is the author, elder, preacher, teacher, and recalcitrant troublemaker from Moscow, Idaho.

And Christiana Hale is the author of “Deeper Heaven: A Reader’s Guide to the CS Lewis Ransom Trilogy.”

They were both my teachers in helping me understand a trilogy of books that have impacted my faith more deeply than I could have imagined.

Because in this 80-year old series, CS Lewis aims to reinspire the modern imagination about the spiritual and material shape of the cosmos… before the “scientifically-driven” view takes things too far.

And I believe these books are relevant for Christians today to help them see, fight, and win the cosmological war that’s taking place within the religious war raging all around us.

In this episode we discussed:

The plot of the Ransom Trilogy
Our favorite moments from the books
Ransom’s character development
CS Lewis’ vision of the cosmos
Masculinity and Femininity as forces
Pastor Doug’s favorite novel of all time

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/kT8Vrz96RFc

LEARN ABOUT "THE RANSOM TRILOGY"

Doug Wilson - The Lewis Lectures
Christiana Hale - "Deeper Heaven" on Roman Roads Press

CONNECT WITH DOUG WILSON AND CHRISTIANA HALE

Christiana Hale on Facebook
Doug Wilson - Blog and Mablog

SPONSOR: My 12-week Renaissance Mentorship Program

The Greek mathematician Archimedes said, "Find me a solid point on which to stand, and I will move the Earth."

If you're looking for solid ground within yourself, and are ready to put in the work...

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