The Masculine Revival Podcast

This is the story behind the man you see today, and the pain that shaped him.In this episode, I walk you through some of the pivotal turning points in my life. This is a raw and honest look at how God used brokenness, not success, to make me a man.If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or unsure of the road ahead, this one’s for you.CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

What is mature masculinity, and how do you cultivate it in a culture that never taught you how to grow up?In this foundational episode of the Masculine Revival Podcast, Brendan Schmidt delivers a clear, structured teaching on the journey from boyhood to manhood. Drawing from personal experience, years of mentorship, and hard-earned wisdom, he lays out the traits of immature men, the marks of mature masculinity, and a practical framework for becoming the man you were meant to be.This episode covers:- The difference between boyhood, prolonged adolescence, and manhood- Why most men are stuck, and how to break free- The real definition of masculinity (hint: it’s not bravado)- How mature masculinity plays out in marriage, fatherhood, and leadership- The 3 Pillars of Mature Masculinity: Clarity, Containment, and CourageWhether you’re just starting out or seeking to deepen your growth as a husband, father, or leader, this is a must-listen.________________________________________________________________Timestamps Boyhood (03:25)Traits of the immature man (06:22)What mature masculinity is (08:47)The three pillars of mature masculinity (10:45)How to cultivate mature masculinity (13:03)________________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

In this comeback episode, Brendan shares the personal and spiritual journey that reshaped his life, work, and message. He opens up about the cost of choosing conviction over comfort, and the clarity he’s found on the other side. This episode lays out a bold new direction for the Masculine Revival Podcast, and a call for men to pursue truth no matter the cost. If you’re feeling stuck, compromised, or unclear about what it means to lead with integrity in today’s world, this conversation will challenge you to reorient your life around what matters most.  _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

When he leads well, her submission flows naturally and easily... right? In this episode, Brendan breaks down the ever popular concept of "masculine men create feminine women." He explains the ways in which this concept is true, and the ways in which it can be incredibly damaging and detrimental to the health of a relationship. Lots of insights, lessons and tips shared in this one... Enjoy!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship____________________________________INTRO (00:50)Why am I even talking about this? (02:05)The ways in which it is a true statement (08:36)The ways in which it is false and can be damaging and harmful (13:06)An ideal actually worth striving for… (17:42)

Entering mature manhood with both feet requires doing the "inner-work". A man must get right with himself, his past, and where he comes from. Once he's done this, he is freed up to do the "outer work" of acquiring, accomplishing, achieving, and becoming the man that he wants to be. In today's episode, Brendan explains the ins and outs of what can be a complicated and confusing topic for many men._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship____________________________________(00:50) Updates(04:55) Intro(05:16) Defining Inner Work vs Outer Work(08:56) Men fall into these two extremes(12:05) Which is more important? Which should a person start with?(14:11) Why do men avoid inner work?(18:51) How to actually do inner work.(25:22) How does Christ tie into all of this?

Dr. David Edgington discusses controversial topics on marriage, abusive wives, and the impact of feministic culture. They explore the significance of wives' submission, challenges in relationships, and seeking forgiveness in marital counseling. The podcast delves into critical gender theory, building stronger families, and shifting counseling advice for men.

Join Brendan for the much anticipated 41st episode of the show as he briefly addresses parting ways with Mike, and then dives into the topic of how to properly assess compatibility for marriage and how to know if a woman is worth marrying! New content coming out weekly again. Thank you for your patience and understanding!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

Brendan & Mike answer 16 questions from the audience on a variety of topics._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________________________________________INTRO (00:50)Why are men waiting to get married later? (02:35)Should you pursue women when you are early 20s? Or trust will provide? (06:45)Tips on long distance dating? I met a guy I like but he is on the other side of the country… (09:14)Should we worry about the new world order, conspiracies, and other hard issues? (12:53)Can Mike explain how he became catholic, sad to hear this… Brendan are you catholic, or just mike? (15:23)Thoughts on Mark Driscoll calling out the pastor for having a male stripper at that mens event? (29:00)Courtship app. I’m based in Toronto, 38y Female. Should I try it? Are there many men in the pool? More info please. (31:40)Why do you think some men struggle to commit to a godly relationship? (32:52)What to do if your partner is into conspiracy theories? To be fair, he helped me not to get the vax… (36:30)How to convince someone who believes they have no incentive to get married without shaming? (40:34)Ever thought about starting a tribe network to connect with like-minded men? Any local groups in california? (42:55)How do you personally disciple your wife as her spiritual authority? (43:40)How do you talk to a brother in Christ about his failing at being a leader in his marriage? (47:33)With rampant materialism and greed in the world, how should we view money as christians? (49:36)When do we begin the rebellion against the reptilians that are making the frogs gay? (51:56)In a time where I want to be single, what should a young man be focusing on? (52:52)

Exploring the importance of strength training for men and women, dispelling myths about looking masculine. Discussing the transformative role of physical culture for Christians, equating strength training to a form of meditation. Emphasizing gratitude towards God for providing tools for spiritual growth.

A deep dive into the world of self-help, healing and personal development. Too often men and women get lost in doing "inner work" and endlessly obsess over trying to heal and improve themselves. In this episode, Brendan and Mike bring some clarity to what can be a confusing topic for many. Join us for yet another entertaining and informative episode! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________________________INTRO (00:50)What are your thoughts on self-help as a whole? Is it all bad? (04:11)Should men always being growing/striving? (13:30)Is self-love something that men and women should be striving towards? (22:15)Should people do “inner work” or try to find healing prior to entering a relationship? (30:15)How can a person actually find resolution and healing? (39:00)How can a person get over a victim mindset? (40:40)Would you change anything on your own personal development journey if you could go back and do it over again? (46:00)