

The Masculine Revival Podcast
Brendan Schmidt
This is The Masculine Revival Podcast. Our aim is to spur men into action by reclaiming their virtue, strength and masculinity. Because stronger men mean stronger families and stronger families equate to a more virtuous future.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 52min
The Hard Truth About Being A “Nice Guy” - Ep. 034
Brendan & Mike discuss “nice guy syndrome” exploring what it is, where it comes from, why it’s a problem, and ultimately what a man should do about it if he has it! _____________________________________________________________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 is nice guy syndrome? (06:00)Where do you think “nice guy syndrome” comes from? (10:25)What are some problems that men will run into when they are stuck in the nice guy routine? (19:50)Why do women not trust or respect nice guys? (27:37)How can a man overcome nice guy syndrome? (32:43)What should a woman do if she is with a guy who has nice guy syndrome..? (41:55)

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
Work, Careers & Finding Your Purpose - Ep. 033
How does a man find his purpose, and how should men approach the topic of career and work in general? Brendan & Mike do a deep dive into these questions and more, as they discuss business, entrepreneurship and finding meaningful work in our modern age. _____________________________________________________________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 do you think about the concept of work/life balance? (06:09)What do you see young men doing wrong when it comes to the topic of career and work? (10:57)Is college still worth it for men? (17:20)What career advice would you give to men? (21:00)Is running an online business the ticket to living the trad life in this day and age? (25:30)How can a man find his purpose or calling in life? (34:10)Is it important for a man to be ‘living out his purpose’ when it comes to his work? (44:40)What are your thoughts on “hustle culture”? (47:00)Do you think that a man needs to have his career, work and finances in order before he gets married? (52:07)

Feb 21, 2024 • 51min
Men And Their Mothers - Ep. 032
How should a man relate to his mother? In this episode, Brendan & Mike discuss common mistakes men are making in relation to their mothers. They also share actionable tips and strategies for how a man can improve in this area of his life. This conversation is a deep dive into a topic that can cause a great deal of turmoil in a man’s life, and in his marriage. _____________________________________________________________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)Mistakes that men are making in relation to their mothers:#1. Living under the thumb of his mother. (08:29)#2. Putting his mother before his wife. (15:00#3. Failure to set proper boundaries with his mother. (21:25)#4. Falling into relationship with a woman who treats him like his mother. (26:40)#5. Continuing to allow himself to be coddled by his mother well into adulthood. (34:30)#6. Thinking that “honoring” his mother means enabling and allowing her toxic behaviour. (41:50)Advice for single mothers of boys…. (45:26)

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Feb 14, 2024 • 52min
Wives: Don’t Make These Marriage Mistakes! - Ep. 031
Common mistakes made by wives in marriage such as losing sight of the good in their husbands, relying on their husbands to solve all issues, saying they want leadership but not actually wanting it, getting lost in secular content, thinking submission is earned based on performance, thinking traditional gender roles are the solution, and using lack of happiness as justification for divorce.

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Feb 7, 2024 • 58min
Husbands: Don’t Make These Marriage Mistakes! - Ep. 030
This podcast discusses common mistakes husbands make in marriages, such as being indecisive, coasting, and not holding their wives accountable. They debunk the 'happy wife, happy life' myth and emphasize the importance of treating wives as partners. The hosts also discuss the significance of being a spiritual leader and protector. Bonus mistake: avoiding infidelity and self-abuse. They highlight the importance of brotherhood and accountability among men.

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Jan 31, 2024 • 43min
"God Can't Save Modern Women!" True or False? - Ep. 029
Men are being encouraged to give up on the idea of marriage. It has been said that feminism is too powerful of a force, and modern women are just too far gone to be worth marrying or building families with. Brendan & Mike discuss if modern women are indeed lost beyond hope, and how men can navigate the current cultural blackhole that we find ourselves in. Red-Pill or the Christ-Pill... Which way western man? _____________________________________________________________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)Can God save modern women? (05:00)Should a man wife up the next degenerate woman he meets to save the west? (06:50)What’s the difference between saving a woman and leading her? (13:48)How can a man know if a woman is worth investing in and is actually wife material? (26:00)WHAT indicates that she IS/ IS NOT wife material (30:00)Two divergent paths…. Red Pill Vs. Christ Pill… Which way western man? (32:40)

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Jan 24, 2024 • 55min
7 Reasons Men MUST Avoid “The Red Pill” - Ep. 028
The podcast explores 'The Red Pill' ideology and gives reasons why men should avoid it. They discuss its negative impacts on relationships, marriage, and fatherhood. The speakers also highlight the rejection of God and lack of genuine hope in the movement. The importance of confronting harmful ideologies and trusting one's conscience is emphasized.

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Jan 17, 2024 • 46min
Stoicism, Emotion & Vulnerability - Ep. 027
The podcast discusses the need for emotional mastery in men, including vulnerability and the control of emotions. They explore whether stoicism is a worthy ideal and if sensitivity is a weakness. Ways to reconnect with emotions and how husbands can support their wives are discussed. The podcast also explores what women truly want from men emotionally and the dynamics of relationships when one partner is emotionally unavailable.

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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Fathers, Fatherlessness & The Father Wound - Ep. 026
What do you do if your father was less than ideal? How do you forgive and move on? In this episode, Brendan & Mike dive deep into the topic of “the father wound” and provide actionable tips for how to move forward from a troubling past. Disclaimer: this episode gets very raw and real. _____________________________________________________________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 is the father wound? (03:05)The importance of a present and loving father. (05:45)Our father stories. (14:17)5 steps to healing the father wound. (46:12)Turn and face your past, stop running from it….Feel it all, don’t intellectually bypass it.Let go of your attachments to how things could’ve or should’ve been… accept the reality.Forgive!Grow In your Relationship With God The FatherClosing thoughts and reflections. (59:25)

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Jan 3, 2024 • 42min
Should Women Even Be On Social Media? - Ep. 025
What are the right and wrong ways for men and women to use social media? Should women even be on social media in the first place? Brendan & Mike explore these questions and more in the first episode of 2024. _____________________________________________________________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: (00:55)Should women even be on social media? (06:00)What are the wrong ways for a woman to engage with social media? (13:40)What are the right ways for a woman to engage with social media? (18:30)What are the wrong ways for a man to engage with social media? (24:50)What are the right ways for a man to engage with social media? (32:53)