Brutal American Podcast

Send us a text! In this week's episode, I begin my "Top Shelf" series, highlighting and reviewing some of my favorite books. These are the titles I re-read each year. They're just that good. First up is James Clear's book, Atomic Habits . If you've ever wanted to change your habits and understand why you do what you do, this is your book. It's encouraging. It hel...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk about how expectations can destroy a relationship or marriage. Likewise, we'll talk about how you can clearly communicate your desires, experience a flourishing relationship, and find more satisfaction in marriage. Notes:  No More Mr. Nice Guy , Dr. Robert Glover Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Written to give you the tools necessary to sta...

Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, we’ll be discussing the major misconceptions and lies told about Patriarchy. Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Written to give you the tools necessary to start building your own family economy today:  https://www.newchristendompress.com/productive Support the show

Send us a text! In this episode, I take an in-depth look at Jeff Pollard's book, Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America . In the book, Jeff makes the case from Scripture, church history, and the explicit intentions of the swimsuit industry that America has been slowly and shamefully undressed. He addresses biblical standards for modesty and how they apply to the church today....

Send us a text! After the recent episode with pastor Brian Sauve titled Why Should Christians Care About Modesty? , we started to see quite a bit of feedback on Twitter. Brian, especially, hit the hornet's nest with a well-aimed tweet. Soon, Thabiti (Ron Burns) got involved, as did Kyle J. Howard and Beth Moore. Jory Micah, Jacob Denhollander, and others started tweeting about modesty. In thi...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with pastor Brian Sauve about Christian modesty, why it's so important for pastors to address this oft-neglected issue in the church today (especially as summer approaches), and what God's Word has to say about the uncovering nakedness. We also discuss plagiarism in the SBC and Brian's new Psalm project, which has now exceeded 275,000 download...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll be making the case for biblical patriarchy. I'll also recap the case against complementarianism. What is biblical patriarchy and why does it matter for today's world? Is it merely an invention of men, as feminists and Marxists argue, or is it rooted in Scripture and the nature of the created order? Does it apply to the home and church alone, or...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Lori Alexander from The Transformed Wife . Lori has active Twitter and Facebook accounts and gets a serious amount of hate for promoting patriarchy, wives loving their husbands and serving in their homes, and pointing out the lie that is feminism. Show Notes:  The Transformed Wife Facebook Page Twitter feed Get our new book “The Productive Household”. W...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Bnonn Tennant from It's Good to Be a Man about the book he and Michael Foster are writing for Canon Press, as well as White Knights, Nice Guys, and the problem with giving ground and playing with kid gloves when it comes to false teachers and false narratives. Show Notes: The Psychology of White Knights Influential Women and White Knights Bnonn on...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Scott Tungay about the nature of belonging, and why so many men are longing for, well, belonging. We live in a world that's transient, disconnected, and constantly uprooted. We never stay in one place or one job for very long, and we seldom know the people in our community very well. Scott breaks down three vital ways we can create and cultivate be...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with P. Andrew Sandlin about why Pietism is destroying American culture, where it came from, and why it has made the church susceptible to Critical Race Theory. We talk about why being gospel centered isn't all it's cracked up to be, why evangelical leaders went woke, and why we need the law of God in every realm of life. We also talk about how Joh...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'm joined by pastor Andy Parker of The Ridge Covenant Church in Michigan. As Andy has witnessed firsthand, the net effect of the Great Shamdemic of 2020 hasn't been all bad. In fact, for those willing to be courageous, it's been a year of tremendous growth for the church. Andy talks about how his church has grown, why men are growing more bold, and...

Send us a text! In this episode, I interview Rory Groves, author of the book,  Durable Trades: Family Centered Economies that have Stood the Test of Time. We'll talk about what got Rory doing research for the book, what authors influenced him, and why fiat currency in an inflationary debt-based economy is destroying America. We'll discuss his family's farm, how the Industrial Revolu...

Send us a text! Polarization gets a lot of bad press today, especially among elites in academia, media and psychology. Polarization is supposedly driving Americans apart. Despite what you have heard, however, Polarization can be a powerful tool for effective communication. It's also an essential strategy for the next phase of the culture war. In this episode, I'll talk about why polariza...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Pastor Rich Lusk from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, about the state of masculinity in the church today. We talk about why the church's softness on Genesis 1-3 has weakened its ability to respond to cultural issues related to sex and gender distinction, and why  psychologists like Jordan Petersen are often better than Christian...

Send us a text! In this episode, I review Rory Groves' book,  Durable Trades: Family Centered Economies that Have Stood the Test of Time . One of my favorite new books for 2021, Groves' book details the trades that were around when the U.S. was founded and that still exist today. It's a great book for men, sons, & fathers as they seek to establish durable households in a world o...

Send us a text! In this episode, we'll talk about how overload—living life without margins—is destroying men. We'll talk about why this is a bad thing, what environmental factors lead to this condition, and what it does to a man's health, hormones, and legacy. We'll also talk about real world strategies for avoiding burnout, crushing overload, and living a more fruitful, meanin...

Send us a text! As humans, we all without exception face adversity, but some people seem to respond to it better than others. In this episode we’ll talk about why that is. Likewise, we’ll discuss what it means to be resilient, and we’ll unpack three main strategies for becoming more resilient in the adversity you face on a daily basis. Show Notes: The Obstacle Is the Way , Ryan Holiday A Guide to...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Aaron Renn from The Masculinist about why Republicans hate your (Christians') guts, why Tim Keller has drawn so much criticism from other Christians, and what books Aaron's been reading about masculinity. Be sure to check out Aaron's website , which has links to his newsletter and podcast. Most recently, his series of podcasts on the hist...

Send us a text! It's a trying time for Christians waking up to the reality that the world is a lot more hostile than it was in the past. From the Biden "election" to the censorship of Big Digital, there's obvious concerns. Yet Christians should be thinking strategically about how to advance the kingdom even at this moment. In this episode, I'll talk about 10 strategies for...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Michael Foster about our present cultural moment and how the church has responded in 2020 to the virus situation. In turn, we talk about how men in the church can lean into the adversity, cultivate community, build anti-fragile households, and grow as men in the coming year. Show Notes: It's Good to Be A Man (website). Michael's Twitter feed ....

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Matt Trewhella about his book, "The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates: A Proper Resistance to Tyranny and a Repudiation of Unlimited Obedience to Civil Government." Probably one of the most important reads at our present moment, Matt's book is the topic of our conversation, as well as an examination of how it applies in a post-2020 world...

Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Ben Zornes, executive pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, ID. We talk about how post-millenial theology impacts their church's work, why singing as manly men in the church is so important, and what's wrong with modern contemporary worship music. Be sure to check out Ben's work (or follow him on Twitter, @benzornes ). BenZornes.com He Rules...

Send us a text! What would happen if singles in the biblical patriarchy camp had a resource to help them in their quest for godly marriage? In this episode, I'll talk with Brandon Durham about his startup Dominion Dating, a dating site built specifically for Christians looking to find and build fruitful marriages. We'll also talk about the crisis and affliction of singleness going on in...

Send us a text! In this episode, I interview Zach Garris, author of "Masculine Christianity." We discuss many elements of Zach's book, which addresses biblical patriarchy, gender roles, and sexuality according to Scripture. Should women serve in combat? Do gender roles apply only to the pulpit and the home, or also to the civil sphere? We'll discuss these issues and more in the...