Brutal American 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 Garris Knowing Scr...

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 Cro...

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 lear...

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 Podles Patreon: https:/...

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/ericconn Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Get our new book “The Productive...

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 busynes...

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/ericconn Website: https://ericconn...

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/ericconn Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https...

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/ericconn Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Get ou...

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 Guy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconn Website:...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll discuss the principle of getting your own household in order before you criticize the world. We'll also talk about practical ways you can make the most of this current cultural moment and specific ways to get your household in order. Show Notes:C.R. Wiley, Man of the House .Jordan Peterson, 12 Rules for Life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconn...

Send us a text! In this episode, I want to make the case that Christian children should receive a Christian education. I'll talk about reasons for homeschooling, as well as common objections. Show Notes:  Jordan Peterson, 12 Rules for Life.  John Taylor Gatto, Dumbing Us Down . John Lovell, of Warrior Poet Society, Why We Left Public Education .  Voddie Bauchum, Top 5 Reasons Not to Send Your...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll answer a question from a listener about how hard men can practically pursue biblical gentleness. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_conn/ Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Written to give you the tools necessary to start building your own family economy today:  https:/...

Send us a text! In this episode, we'll talk about the forgotten virtue of physical strength and why it matters in the pursuit of authentic masculinity. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_conn/ Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Written to give you the tools necessary to start building your own family econom...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll explore Critical Theory, its origins with the Frankfurt School, as well as its basic teachings and how they collide with Christian doctrine. The Old New Left and the New New Left. Critical Race Theory , Stefanic & Delgado. Neil Shenvi Apologetics, Resources on CRT .BECOME A PATREON SUPPORTER!!!Hard Men Facebook Page .Eric Conn on Twitter .Subscribe to...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll talk about the ways in which God ordained fathers to bring order to the chaos, first in their homes, then in the world around them.“This is the heart of fatherhood, men: You are God’s chosen instrument for establishing order in a world of chaos.”Show Notes:C.R. Wiley, The Household and the War for the Cosmos .C.R. Wiley, Man of the House . Chalcedon Monog...

Send us a text! In this episode, I introduce and read Robert L. Dabney's sermon on Stonewall Jackson, given after the famous Christian general's death. In it, Dabney describes the nature of Christian courage, which is an encouragement for all men in all times. Show Notes:R.L. Dabney sermon text .Hard Men Facebook Page .Eric Conn on Twitter .Subscribe to the Hard Men Newsletter . Get our...

Send us a text! Hard Men are produced in the fires of intense suffering. In this episode, I'll look at how God uses suffering to harden His choicest servants, as well as the ways you can maximize your growth in moral virtue during those seasons. Show Notes:Jacob Pippin's article, The Epidemic of Fatherlessness .Hard Men Podcast Patreon Page .Doug Wilson's article,  That America is G...

Send us a text! I'm joined by pastor Mike Denna and Isaiah Pettyjohn for an in-depth discussion about the top masculine films of all time. Resources: G.A. Henty, In Freedom's Cause .Owen Strachan's article on 1917 . 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.co...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'm joined by Josh Price to discuss the Christian response to the Black Lives Matter movement, including videos from J.D. Greear and Matt Chandler. We'll discuss BLM's belief statement and analyze these videos. Article & Video links:- https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-myth-of-systemic-police-racism-11591119883 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irh...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll discuss "The Coddling of the American Mind" and why it's one of the most important books you can read given our current cultural moment. From snowflakes to safe spaces, trigger warnings, and emotional trauma, we'll unpack the great untruths that have plagued our country. Get the book: https://tinyurl.com/y86hfwvjWebsite: https://ericco...

Send us a text! In this episode I talk with Police Detective MC Williams about the George Floyd incident, riots, the Police Response, & Big Evangelicalism's support of Black Lives Matter. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_conn/ Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Written to give you the tools necessary...

Send us a text! Complementarianism has been the dominant theology for the last 30 years in the Reformed evangelical church. In this episode, we'll explore its origins, teachings, proponents, and the problems with this theology. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_conn/ Get our new book “The Productive Household”. Writ...

Send us a text! In this episode, I'll talk with Jesse Van Der Molen about the Red Pill Movement, its key figures, and why its messaging has been successful among men. From Rollo Tomassi to Jordan Peterson, we'll be talking about authentic masculinity in a gynocentric world. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_con...

Send us a text! I talk with Pastor Brian Sauve about how men in the church can respond in a godly way to the Rona Crisis, including what it means to love your neighbor and a proper understanding of Romans 13. We'll talk idolatry, statism, and spheres of sovereignty in this episode of the Hard Men podcast. Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Instagram: https:/...