The Will Spencer Podcast

Lucas Curcio is the pastor of The Mission Church in New Jersey, and the host of the Method Ministries podcast.In our conversation, he shares his journey from an aimless young man to finding purpose through reading Scripture and accepting Christ at age 18. The episode discusses how true Christian masculinity requires taking responsibility for your life instead of blaming others, and why many modern movements targeting young men miss the simple gospel message. Lucas emphasizes that real revival comes through prayer and holiness rather than political power, and that a quiet, faithful life often brings more eternal reward than internet fame.KEY TAKEAWAYS:True masculinity requires taking responsibility, not victimizing yourself or blaming others for your circumstances.Men must reconcile with their earthly fathers to understand their relationship with God the Father.Revival comes through prayer, holiness, and God's power, not political movements or human strategies.The gospel calls men to die to themselves, not pursue power and glory through worldly means.Online ministry should never replace real-world relationships, evangelism, and serving your local church community.A quiet, faithful life devoted to Scripture and prayer often brings more eternal rewards than public fame.CONNECT WITH LUCASYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@methodministriesX/Twitter: https://x.com/MethodMinistryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/method_ministries/🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Dr. Joe Rigney, a Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and author of 'The Sin of Empathy,' explores the pitfalls of unanchored empathy. He argues that empathy can become manipulative when divorced from truth, pushing emotional validation over genuine care. Rigney critiques how many Christians adapt their beliefs for societal acceptance and discusses the importance of resilience over a victim mentality. He highlights Christ-centered compassion, emphasizing the need to align emotional responses with biblical truth and nurturing authentic support.

James Lindsay is an author and founder of "New Discourses," and he's studied the influence of Gnostic ideas on Western politics and culture. In this conversation, he explains how ancient mystical traditions transformed during the Enlightenment into social and political movements that promise to elevate humanity to higher levels of consciousness. Lindsay argues that both woke leftism and emerging radical right-wing movements share the same underlying Gnostic patterns of claiming special knowledge and dividing the world into enlightened elites versus the masses. The discussion reveals how these ideas have parasitized both religious faith and secular reason, the two pillars that built Western civilization.KEY TAKEAWAYSThree religions of the West: Faith, reason, and a secret third - Gnosticism - that parasitizes both legitimate traditions.Modern Gnosticism transformed: During the Enlightenment, spiritual mysticism became social mysticism, replacing spirit world with sociological forces.Gnostic parasite operates through: Fear, desperation, and resentment, attaching to good impulses in faith and reason systems.Wizard circle creates hyper-reality: Distorts logical and moral perception, making people believe they have secret knowledge others lack.Woke right mirrors woke left: Same Gnostic patterns of critical consciousness, us-versus-them thinking, and elite knowledge claims.Faith and reason must shake hands: America's founding principles require both biblical faith and rational inquiry working together against mysticism."SECRET RELIGIONS" LECTURESEp. 1 - The Negation of the RealEp. 2 - The Gnostic ParasiteEp. 3 - As Below, So Above"Hegel and the Hermetic Tradition" by MageeCONNECT WITH JAMES LINDSAYWebsiteYouTubeX/Twitter🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Courtenay Turner is a podcast host and aerial acrobatic performer who studies esoteric influences on modern society. In our conversation she explains how algorithms create feedback loops that program people's perceptions, connecting topics from education reform to transhumanism. She traces philosophical movements like Game B and Dark Enlightenment back to ancient mystery schools, showing how they drive society toward a technological singularity. The episode also explores how reading primary sources reveals truths that secondary interpretations often obscure or misrepresent.KEY TAKEAWAYSAlgorithmic feedback loops on social media create personalized "silos" that distort reality and program users' perceptions of the world.The School Choice movement may be a strategy to bring all education under government control, executing plans laid out by Alice Bailey.Primary source reading provides clearer understanding of philosophical movements than relying on potentially biased secondary interpretations.The push for psychedelics appears coordinated with studies discrediting SSRIs, potentially replacing one pharmaceutical control with another.Various movements including Game B and Dark Enlightenment represent different paths toward the same technological singularity goal.Identity politics functions by weaponizing compassion to divide people into tribal groups that can more easily be turned against each other.CONNECT WITH COURTENAY WebsiteYoutubeX/Twitter SubstackMENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST"Committee of 300" by John Coleman"Black Sun" by Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke"The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America by Charlotte Iserbyt🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

This episode marks a key moment in my journey, as I share the joyful news of my engagement to Tamara! This is also a milestone that dovetails with the evolution of this podcast. I'm also announcing a shift in the format of the show, specifically discontinuing my extended monologue intros. They may no longer serve the intended purpose of honoring my guests. This change is driven by a genuine desire to allow my conversations to shine without my extended opining, in the hopes that it may create a more authentic listening experience for our audience. As I navigate this new chapter, I'm grateful to you, my listeners, for the support received from you. And I'm excited for the journey to come.We return to regular interviews next week.-Will🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Aly Dee ‪aka RealFemSapien joined the podcast to discuss motherhood, marriage, and the unexpected vulnerability new mothers face after childbirth. She explained how having children reveals fundamental differences between men and women, often testing marriages in ways couples aren't prepared for. Aly also shared how social media can negatively impact new mothers, suggesting that women need strong community support rather than digital connection during the postpartum period. She closed with advice on dating in the modern world, encouraging people to disconnect from social media and focus on real-world relationships instead.Key TakeawaysMotherhood reveals the physical vulnerability women experience and their need for community support, especially during postpartum.Marriage often faces its first major test after having children as couples discover fundamental differences between men and women.Social media algorithms can negatively impact postpartum women, making screen time management crucial for maternal wellbeing.Women derive increasing fulfillment from family over time, while market-based identity often yields diminishing returns.Many women delay childbearing because of career or dating challenges, sometimes facing fertility struggles later.Getting offline and pursuing real-world connections produces better dating outcomes than following social media advice.Connect With Aly DeeYoutubeX/TwitterSubstackMentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Matthew Everhard, a PCA pastor and author, emphasizes the crucial distinction between worship that honors God and the increasingly popular trend of "worshiptainment" that prioritizes entertainment over reverence. In our discussion, we dig into his recent book, "Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf," where he critiques contemporary worship practices that stray from biblical teachings. Everhard articulates the importance of adhering to the Regulative Principle of worship, which insists that worship should be grounded solely in what God commands. Our conversation also explores the implications of these practices on the spiritual well-being of congregants and the church as a whole. This episode is a compelling exploration of faith, worship, and the responsibilities of church leaders in today's changing landscape.Takeaways: Matthew emphasizes the importance of adhering to biblical principles in worship practices, specifically criticizing the trend of 'worshiptainment' in modern churches. He articulates the Regulative Principle of worship, which asserts that worship should only include elements explicitly commanded by God in Scripture. Throughout the discussion, the need for expository preaching is highlighted, as it ensures that congregants receive a deep and meaningful understanding of biblical texts. The podcast addresses the dangers of celebrity culture among pastors and the importance of humility and integrity in church leadership. Everhard also discusses the significance of community and personal relationships within the church, advocating for a church environment where members actively participate in worship rather than being passive consumers. Finally, the episode underscores the necessity for churchgoers to critically evaluate their worship practices and seek out churches that prioritize biblical fidelity over entertainment. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW EVERHARDTwitter/XYouTubeBuy "Worshiptainment" on Amazon🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Jason Mironchuck, host of Mironchuck Now, presents a compelling thesis regarding the current societal shift towards what he terms “vengeful sons.” Together we explore the intricate dynamics of cultural transformation, tracing a trajectory from the oppressive “tyrannical father” archetype, through the “devouring mother,” and into the present state characterized by the anger and disillusionment of young men. Mironchuck articulates how these archetypes influence contemporary masculinity and societal structures, suggesting that the rising tide of male resentment is a reaction to systemic failures and cultural upheaval. KEY TAKEAWAYSWe've transitioned from the Devouring Mother era to the Vengeful Son era, characterized by directed resentment and revolutionary impulse.The Vengeful Son spirit is dangerous because it feels like justice while actually being harmful vengeance.Modern anger often stems from pride and vainglory - we're upset because things didn't work out as we wanted.The antidote to cultural breakdown is "return, repent, redeem" - modeling Christ rather than revolutionA peaceful heart ripples outward, affecting others through mimetic desire for good rather than destruction.Focus on fulfilling the duties of your God-given roles rather than seeking influence over abstract cultural forces.CONNECT WITH JASON YouTubeX/TwitterSubstack🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS

Pastor Doug Wilson joins for the 6th edition of Will & Doug's Book Club, this time with a discussion about the impact of human folly as articulated in Carlo Cipolla's book, "The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity." The book explores the nature of stupidity, its pervasive presence across all demographics, and its implications for institutional building and leadership. Pastor Wilson & I explore how economic policies, such as tariffs, intertwine with the challenges of navigating contemporary societal dynamics, particularly for those engaged in institution-building. Pastor Wilson's perspective offers a valuable framework for understanding the interplay between individual actions and broader institutional health. Key Takeaways: Pastor Doug Wilson emphasizes the significance of recognizing and managing human stupidity within institutions, as it is an inherent challenge that leaders must confront. The conversation delves into the concept that the number of foolish individuals is consistently greater than one might anticipate, regardless of the demographic being examined. Wilson discusses the necessity of institutional immune systems that can withstand heretical teachings and moral decay to ensure the survival and integrity of churches and organizations. The episode highlights the importance of loving one's neighbor and enemy, while also recognizing the need for church discipline to maintain the moral fabric of the institution. A distinction is made between 'apostles' who seek to disrupt and 'refugees' who come seeking help, emphasizing the need for churches to welcome those in need while guarding against harmful influences. The dialogue explores how societal and economic pressures can lead to feelings of disenfranchisement among young men, and how a supportive community can help mitigate these challenges. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity" - by Carlo CipollaCONNECT WITH PASTOR WILSONBlog & MablogTwitter/XYouTube🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship Program for MenDiscover the path from uncertainty to purpose through proven biblical mentorship. Transform your physical health, spiritual foundation, and life direction with personalized guidance from someone who's been there. Join men who've found clarity, confidence, and God's purpose for their lives. Schedule your discovery call today. Mention code "BALANCE" for 10% off.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Mike Gendron, a former Catholic turned biblical apologist, discusses his personal journey to faith based solely on Scripture. He highlights the alarming trend of evangelicals converting to Catholicism due to misunderstandings of biblical truths. Gendron critiques Catholic doctrines, especially regarding salvation and the Eucharist, advocating for personal engagement with the Bible over religious rituals. He emphasizes the importance of faith in Christ alone for salvation, aiming to equip listeners to thoughtfully engage with Catholic beliefs and promote a return to scriptural authority.