Hard Men Podcast

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll review Zach Garris' new book, Masculine Christianity, which unpacks biblical, historic patriarchy in excellent fashion.As I said in the episode, "This is probably the most important book on masculinity, femininity, and biblical sexuality that I’ve ever read." Yup, it's that good.Notes:Masculine Christianity, Zach GarrisKnowing Scripture (Zach's website)My Pages: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I interview pastor Jared Sparks of The Shepherd's Crook about Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. Jared had the unique privilege of interviewing John on his podcast, so he has some fascinating insights about the book, 90s men's ministries, and the main takeaways from the book.Show Notes:  Shepherd's Crook Interview with John Eldredge Shepherd's Crook by Jared Sparks Masculine Christianity by Zachary Garris Knowing Scripture (Zach's website) Jared Sparks' Twitter The Masculine Mandate by Richard PhillipsMy Pages: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll review John Eldredge's book, Wild at Heart. Now in print for over 20 years, John's book was incredibly popular with men in the church.I'll explore what's good about this book and offer my critiques. We'll talk about why it was so popular with men, why so many in conservative churches reacted negatively to it, and what can be learned from it today.When People are Big and God is Small, Ed Welch.Verdict with Ted Cruz (podcast).Moral Therapuetic Deism: The New American Religion, Al MohlerPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll discuss some of the reasons American pastors have become so soft and what can be done about this problem, from changes in the way we train ministers to how they work in a world of men.Show Notes: The Feminization of the American Pulpit, EricConn.com The Feminization of the American Culture, Ann Douglas The Church Impotent, Leon PodlesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!As Homer's Iliad and Odyssey perfectly capture, somewhere at the heart of man's identity is the struggle to find meaningful warfare and rootedness in place. I'll discuss this tension in this episode of the Hard Men Podcast.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll talk about manly avocations — or what are often referred to as hobbies, recreational activities, or extracurricular pursuits. These are the often very serious pursuits men engage in outside of their primary vocation, job, or work. Far from trivial or inconsequential, many of these avocations help a man refresh and revitalize his soul in a world of busyness, distraction, stress, and frustration.Show Notes: Manliness, Harvey Mansfield Rest, Alex Soojung-Kim PangPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll talk about why men are hardwired for courageous risk-taking. They’re made to risk life and limb to slay the dragon, get the girl, and defend their place and home. Men are made for glory, which comes to those who take bold action in the face of hazardous conditions and insurmountable odds.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I'll talk about why men need a gang—a brotherhood or fraternity of other men to sharpen them, spur them on to action, and to encourage them in the weighty task of taking dominion. We'll also talk about how you can go about joining or starting a gang in your local area.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!The manliest thing you can do today is deal with your own sin. In this episode, I'll talk strategies for dealing with your sin in a masculine way.Show Notes: Jack Donovan, The Way of Men. Jordan Peterson, 12 Rules for Life.Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show

Send us a text!As it turns out, nice guys really do finish last—in relationships, sex, and success in life. I'll discuss why being a nice guy (which is the ideal man in the Complementarian model) is neither biblical nor practically effective when it comes to women, sex, or success in life.Show Notes: Dr. Robert Glover, No More Mr. Nice GuyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconnWebsite: https://ericconn.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_ConnSupport the show