
Hard Men Podcast
Recovering biblical masculinity in a world of softness.
Episodes
173 episodes
Why Men Need Agonistic Spaces: New Christendom Games & The Aeneid
In this episode, we talk with Tate Taylor about why men need spaces to physically push themselves, as well as the New Christendom Games that will take place at our conference in June. We'll talk about the funeral games in The Aeneid, and why ol...
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1:10:07

How to Escape the Economic Longhouse
We live in a feminist-coded workforce, as can be seen with the dominant role HR department—run by hysterical women—upon employee conduct. In this episode, we talk about the problem and how to escape it. We’ll talk about practical ways Christian...
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The Post War Consensus, Evangelical Longhouse, SBC Subversion, & Antioch Declaration with J.D. Hall
What is the Post War Consensus, and why is it causing such heated debate? What does it have to do with the Antioch Declaration? And speaking of that, why has the tide in Reformed circles shifted so rapidly since 2020?In this episode, I'...
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How Reviling Wives Are Destroying the Church (And What To Do About It)
In this episode, we talk with Kevin Griffin, pastor of counseling at Refuge Church, about the problems feminism has created in the church, especially by allowing women’s sins to go unaddressed. In Proverbs, we have various warnings against braw...
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Impactful Missionary Work, Church Planting, & Navigating Cultural Challenges with Alex Kocman
Discover the dynamic world of missionary work with Alex Kocman, the Director of Communications at ABWE, as we uncover impactful strategies for church planting and spreading the gospel. Alex shares invaluable insights into ABWE's unique funding ...
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Episode 167
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1:07:44

Ego is the Enemy: Why We Need to Talk Less and Do More
In 1934, Upton Sinclair ran for governor of California. During the campaign, he wrote a book, in the past tense, talking about all he accomplished as governor. The problem? He got crushed in the election bid. His talk and hype outpaced the work...
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All The Single Ladies (Are Destroying America)
The Single Woke Female (SWF) is becoming one of the larger voting blocs in America. Likewise, women are remaining unmarried and childless at drastically increasing rates. This has ramifications not only for households, but the health of the Ame...
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Episode 166
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Saving America's Unborn Children with Jason Storms
In this episode, we talk with Jason Storms, National Director of Operation Save America, a masculine endeavor to save America's unborn children from murder in the womb. Jason talks about how to actually make real change in society and politics,...
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Episode 165
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1:16:24

Courage, Leadership, & the Legacy of Chesty Puller: Lessons in Masculine Strength & Ambition
Men today are told that the masculine virtues of bravery and courage, the readiness to fight, and the desire to win glory for their people and their nations are standards of a time gone past. We are told to rejoice over the death of mas...
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Episode 164
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1:03:04

Recovering the Lost Art of Hospitality
While churches are full of age specific programs today, the actual, biblical command to practice hospitality has fallen by the wayside. In this episode, I talk with Pastor Kevin Griffin about why we as a church need to recover the lost art of h...
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Episode 163
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1:10:59

The Family Economy with Rory Groves
What is a productive household? I sit down with Rory Groves to talk about his new book, "The Family Economy: Discovering the Family as it Was Designed to Wo...
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Episode 162
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1:00:27

Big Announcement!
We here at New Christendom Press have a big announcement for you: A brand new book!That's right, after more than a year of work, Brian and Ben are pleased to announce Haunted Cosmos: Doing Your Duty in a World That's Not Just Stuff,...
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Obesity, Ultra-Processed Foods, & The Revival of Ancestral Diets
Is the modern American diet a recipe for disaster? This episode unpacks the alarming rise in obesity rates over the past fifty years, spotlighting how the shift from active jobs to sedentary lifestyles and the explosion of ultra-processed foods...
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Episode 161
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1:05:36

The Grill Americans: NFL preview, Fantasy Football, & Masculine Formation with Andrew Isker
Football isn't just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon and a formative experience for young men. Joining us is Andrew Isker, as we tackle the heated debates surrounding football's significance. We dive deep into the role of sports in sh...
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Episode 160
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1:55:51

Fighter Pilot: Robin Olds & The Softening of the Air Force with Ethan Senn
As the U.S. military has pushed the leftist agenda, it has inevitably emasculated and weakened itself. While the Air Force, for example, used to be a place for hard men like Robin Olds, one of the most decorated fighter pilots of all time, now ...
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1:47:42

Ultra Endurance: 100-Mile Runs, Voluntary Hardship, & Forging Men with Tate Taylor
What drives someone to run 100 miles through the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountains? Discover the extraordinary story of Gordy Ainsleigh, whose determination transformed the Tevis Cup horse race into the legendary Western States Endu...
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Episode 158
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1:13:50

Trump Assassination Attempt, Elon Musk, & Gender Roles in the Secret Service
Of all the things that became clear after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, perhaps topping the list was the inadequacy of women serving in Secret Service roles especially when the bullets were flying. We talk about ...
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Episode 157
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1:02:32

The Mythopoetic Movement, Robert Bly, & Christian Nationalism with Will Spencer
Join us as we explore the mythopoetic men’s movement, inspired by Robert Bly’s "Iron John," and how it aimed to fill the emotional void left by distant paternal figures. We'll uncover the cultural significance of this movement, which relied on ...
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Episode 156
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2:02:24

Bad Therapy: How Mental Health Experts Are Destroying America
The majority of Americans have been catechized to believe that psychologists are the experts when it comes to happiness and human flourishing. But as Abigail Shrier says in her new book, "
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Episode 155
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2:01:36

Girl Bosses, Taylor Swift, & Yoga Pants: Smashing Feminism's Idols in the Public Square
In this episode, I'll talk about why we should ridicule what is ridiculous and why we should smash idols in public. In particular, we'll talk about the three daughters of feminism—three visions for womanhood—that need to be dismantled. They are...
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Episode 154
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31:59

C.S. Lewis, Male Headship, & Hysterical Women Ruling
In his book, The Silver Chair, C.S. Lewis tells an interesting story about a dilapidated school run by a woman trying to be a Head. She is a picture of what happens when women are wrongly put in places of rule, and how weaponized empat...
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Episode 153
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1:16:38

Interview with Charles Haywood: NETTR, Franco, & Camp of the Saints
In this episode, I talk with Charles Haywood about his term, No Enemies to the Right (NETTR), and the updated version, No Enemies On the Right (NEOTR). It's not uncommon today to see conservatives attacking each other, but we talk about why gua...
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Episode 152
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1:12:08

MTNTOUGH Fitness with Dustin Diefenderfer
In this episode, I talk with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness, about his journey from the missionary fields of Africa to training the ultimate outdoor athletes on the mountain. We talk about overcoming adversity, honing mental t...
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Episode 151
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1:15:45

Alex Stewart of Premier Body Armor: Family, Faith, and Building Legacy through Business
When you picture a family business, do you think of bulletproof vests and ballistic protection? That's the unique world Alex Stewart of Premier Body Armor and I explored as we unraveled the company's journey from a small metal shop to the foref...
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Episode 150
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Tucker Talks to Putin, The Woke Regimevangelicals, and 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl Ads
I'm joined by pastor Dan Berkholder to discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin, and why it's significant that Putin talked for 30 plus minutes about the history of Russia. Among other things, Tucker said Moscow is a beautiful cit...
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Episode 149
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