Hard Men Podcast

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk with Dave and Kyle from Reformed Operator about why God so often prefers to work through faithful men serving as warriors for His cause. Such was the case with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts, which we talk about in this episode. We also talk about Kyle's recent article, Who Dares Wins, about the Rhodesian SAS. We talk about what Guerilla Theology is, why it's important, and how you can develop a "Minuteman Mindset."Show Notes:  Who Dares Wins, Reformed Operator. A Handful of Hard Men, Hans Wessels. 4th Generation Warfare: Commies, Karens, Cowards, and Cowboys, Reformed Operator. Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk about the positive things you can be doing to maximize your 20s and set yourself up for several decades of fruitfulness. We'll also talk about how to build a legacy vision for the next 50, 500, and 1,000 years, and why this is important. We'll also address why you... Need to focus on sowing seeds & patiently plodding Need a mission and how to discover yours Need to make room for marriage counseling Should prioritize rest is as important as prioritizing work Must crush porn Should cultivate a thriving, pleasurable marriage bed Should surround yourself with wise financial input Must prioritize a worshipping community Need to fall in love with the system, not resultsSupport the show

Send us a text!When it comes to living well in your 20s, society has a lot of poisonous ideas about what the good life would actually look like. Pagan culture encourages delaying responsibility, marriage, and family in exchange for careers, promiscuity, and carefree living. But does that work? Does it lead to happiness? Or is it quietly fueling a massive societal implosion?In this episode, we'll talk about the six main lies that would cause you to not live well in your 20s. Next episode, we'll deal with the positive things you can focus on in your 20s that will set you up well for decades to come. What's worth investing in? We'll talk about that, too.Show Notes:  Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow. Shaye Elliot, The Elliot Homestead Rory Groves Durable Trades Support the show

Send us a text!Having utterly crushed Eric on Twitter recently with a viral tweet, Brian Sauve takes control of the Hard Men Podcast. In this episode, Eric, Brian, and Dan Berkholder talk about Brian's recent viral tweet about modesty that has over 30 million views. Brian drew the ire of Barstool Sports, Adidas, Yahoo News, and other media coverage from The Blaze, Daily Wire, Not the Bee, and Others. We'll also talk about... Our new podcast about cultural engagement Why modesty is such a hot button issue Why Beth Moore and Brian always get into it on Twitter Why sexuality is a good litmus test about the culture How pastors should respond to moments like this Brian's Patreon Brian's Twitter AccountSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Owen Strachan, Provost & Research Professor of Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary, AKA, "The Strip Mall Seminary." We'll unpack the deeper themes in 1917, a film about WWI. We'll also talk about... Why men love manly movies Why films are such powerful ways to tell a story Why beauty is often layered Why Sam Mendes & 1917 are so often misunderstood The theme of trees in the filmNotes: Christianity and Wokeness, by Owen Strachan Owen's Twitter account Owen's podcast, The Antithesis "Keep Your Eyes on the Trees," ProvidenceMag "The True Meaning of '1917'" Owen's Substack Top 10 Masculine Films of All Time, Hard Men Podcast[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJlcUcwhJEw]Support the show

Send us a text!Why do men hate going to church? Why are Western churches at least 60 percent female in composition? What about the church is so repulsive to masculine men?In this episode, I interview David Murrow, author of the book, Why Men Hate Going to Church. We'll talk about: Why are men are so vital for the health of the church? What about the church is so female friendly? Why do so many churches refuse to acknowledge the Lion-like traits of Christ? Why are megachurches attractive to men? What is the 'Christian Industrial Complex' and how does it impact Christian culture? Why is K-Love & Christian media branded for women? What was Muscular Christianity? Should we return to it today? What can churches do to attract men today?Resources:  Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow The Map: The Way of All Great Men, David Murrow DavidMurrow.comSupport the show

Send us a text!OK, so I threw in an 11th reason. Call it "bonus material." But seriously, why do men hate going to church? The Western church is comprised mostly of women, sometimes as much as a 65% female majority. Again, why is this? We'll explore the reasons in this episode. How the Christian Media Industry is at War with Men, EricConn.com. Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk about 'Churchianity,' an insidious teaching in the church that, like the Matrix, is hidden everywhere in plain sight. It explains The Gospel Coalition and why so many evangelical pastors have gone Woke. The term comes from Dr. Joe Boot of the Ezra Institute, whose writings also helped shape my thoughts on pietism.Show Notes:  Churchianity or Christianity: The Need for Scriptural Cultural Theology, by Dr. Joe Boot Paradise Restored, by David Chilton The Mission of God, by Dr. Joe Boot Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos, Junius Brutus Lex Rex, Samuel Rutherford Ezra Institute, Joe BootSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I review the new book, It's Good to Be a Man, by Michael Foster and Bnonn Tennant. Released by Canon Press, IGTBAM is a book that every man should read, especially Christian men striving to become godly patriarchs with genuine, righteous gravitas. We'll talk about why the book is important at this particular cultural moment, and discuss some of the core concepts in the book.Show Notes: It's Good to Be a Man (website) The book from Canon PressSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk with Matt Trewhella, a pastor in Wisconsin, about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Men from Matt's church were armed and present the night of the now infamous shooting, and Matt gives some hot takes about why Kyle did the just thing. I get Matt's response to various evangelical takes on Rittenhouse, including Doug Wilson, The Gospel Coalition, J.D. Vance, and David French. Finally, we'll talk about why so many Christians are afraid to deal with a biblical doctrine of armed defense but why they need to.Notes:  Sermon on Rittenhouse, Self Defense. MercySeat Christian Church (Matt's church). DefyTyrants.com. County Before Country Talks. Mercy Seat Videos (Rumble).Support the show