The Sovereign Man Podcast

Andrew Tate sends a confusing message. On one hand, he contributes to raising awareness of some dangerous political and social issues. But on the other hand, he's actually contributing to those same issues by giving advice that can only do damage to men, women and society on a macro scale. Check out the Sovereign Circle or the Battle Ready program at https://www.sovereignman.ca/ . While you're the...

"Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times." - G. Michael Hopf The above poem says it all. The rise, decline and fall of the Roman empire is testament to this cycle. When the living is easy, mankind has a tendency to give in to temptation, trading dignity for decadence. Over time, basic human principles slide until they start...

"Faith is what will give you the courage to do something when you know that it may be the last thing that you ever do." - Ernest Emerson "Don't pray for an easier life, pray for stronger men." - John F. Kennedy Ernest Emerson is the man who designed the tactical folding knife used by the Navy Seals. He's a martial artist who's been instructing hand-to-hand combat for over 30 years to likes of the...

Jerry West is an NBA legend who's been immortalized in the NBA logo. He wrote an autobiography called, West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life where he shares his perspective on being raised by his imperfect father. Here at the Sovereign Man, we believe that father's, even many of the imperfect one's, deserve some credit in the legacy of the their children. Jerry West's performance as an athlete...

It takes courage to be decisive. It's a very masculine quality that everyone benefits from. If you're a person who sits on the fence and avoids being direct and clear, you'll benefit from today's conversation. Check out the Sovereign Circle or the Battle Ready program at https://www.sovereignman.ca/ . While you're there, check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

There's always room for a man to step up his game. A man who knows some basic principled when it comes to dating and relationship will do a lot of good in the world by setting an example for other men and for their children by learning how to fulfill his role in relationship. Men who're dating or interested in dating, or in a long-term relationship will step up their game by hearing the wisdom tha...

"The world is burning men." The foundation of principles that we depend on to sustain our human dignity has been stripped away and men are losing their faith in God, themselves, and society.  At the same time, the notion of toxic masculinity is burning men while society tries to take away our voices.  Joseph Warren says don't believe the lie of toxic masculinity, but be sure to use your masculinit...

Porn is an addiction and like any other, it escalates. An obsession with pornography and sex robs a man of his integrity and his ability to fully honour and fulfill a woman. Frank Rich sees pornography as a marketing tool for the human trafficking industry. He has made it his mission to help men overcome their porn addictions and become the man they were meant to be. In this episode: Where else is...

"Most men don't know what their values are and therefore they have trouble standing for something. We get to choose who we are as men, we get to choose who we are as business owners and in the context of life." Patrick Francey is the founder of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN). For the last 30 years, he's helped thousands of Canadians create sovereignty and financial freedom for themselve...

Freedom and sovereignty are available to anyone who takes ownership over their life. With that as a starting point, the barriers you've set for yourself will start breaking down. And with the strength that comes from doing this work, you'll find that you want to help others do the same. Kipp Sorensen is a leader in the men's movement known as the Iron Council, part of Ryan Michler's, Order Of Man....

Men will always need to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities. But it isn't necessarily just about knocking down enemies. Tim Larkin believes learning how to defend yourself makes your life more peaceful because you become more aware of the potential for danger in your life and how to avoid it. In this episode: Give yourself permission to start from scratch. It's not about wh...

Times have changed but the most basic principles of being a man haven't. Despite lifestyle and politics, a man still has to survive, protect, and do what it takes to raise a family if he so chooses. Huub Van Maris was born in the late 50s, surrounded by men who had just been through the second world war and depended on their basic, no-bullshit masculinity for survival.   Huub Van Maris believes th...

Art is a powerful way of teaching and upholding the potential and dignity of humanity. The  TV show, Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner is one example as it exemplifies five pillars of masculinity; loyalty, honour, respect, trust, and commitment.     Check out the Sovereign Circle or the Battle Ready program at https://www.sovereignman.ca/ . While you're there, check out the store for Sovereign M...

Without the presence of a father, and considering the fact that no father is perfect, boys will look for father energy elsewhere. Colt Charlebois reminds us that every man has access to father energy through God.   Also in this episode: John Eldredge https://wildatheart.org/ Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives https://emersonknives.com/ Folding Steak Knife https://emersonknives.com/shop/knives/all-kn...

"When your fathers no longer there for you, you need other men to pick up that baton. Because you need 'fathering' right 'till you die." Social isolation has always been a problem but the recent lockdowns have made matters worse. This can be more of a problem among men since men tend to keep their feelings to themselves. The result is that he becomes emotional and goes into his head. But when a ma...

Marriage is something many people don't know how to approach anymore. Everyone knows someone who's divorced or going through a divorce or who complains that they want a divorce.  It's no wonder many people decide not to get married at all, even if they still want a long-term relationship. But avoiding marriage completely doesn't have to be the only solution. Understanding some basic relationship p...

"There's something about making something with your bare hands that just makes you feel good." Forging steel to make an axe and learning how to use it is masculinity at its finest. Rob Dent knows the unique fulfilment that comes from building functional tools with your own hands and he's created a business to give others the same opportunity. Axcadmy is located at 388 Carlaw Ave. in Toronto, Canad...

Part of a man's legacy is his kids. It's an incredible opportunity to contribute the priceless lessons you've learned in your life to the future generations of society. If you haven't already found it, your kids will become your purpose. And If you've already found your purpose, your kids will propel you forward and show you your true strength, making the path toward your goals more clear and dire...

A word-whore is the type of man who only gives his word when he knows he'll get something in return. Always investing in himself, he damages his relationships and misses countless opportunities to build up his community and fellow man. This man doesn't understand or trust that the more you give of yourself, the more you get back. Your strength of character is your most valuable asset. The more we...

"Nothing of value ever comes from being comfortable." Rob Arpa owns and runs a landscaping company and day after day, he's experienced the tremendous amount of satisfaction and joy that comes from accomplishing something that's uncomfortable. If you've ever done anything close to that kind of work, for even just an hour, or you've watched a crew working on a property, then you know what this episo...

"Anyone that's achieved anything of any value was not in a comfortable situation." Life is hard, and there are so many ways to dull the pain. Comfort is too easy to find. But then you're just running from the front lines of your life. That's why we created the Battle Ready program. And that's why Andy Frisella created 75 HARD. Because we can truly step up and serve our families and communities whe...

"If he's into it, I'm into it." - Ryan Michler on spending time with our sons. Today's guests are leaders among men and young men. They're shining examples of how men and boys can show up as fathers and sons. They share stories of humility, respect and the powerful strength and learning that comes from growing as a family. Ryan is the host of the Order Of Man podcast and his son, Brecken is the ho...

Matt Conway is a man who's learned the value of cutting through the bullshit and talking straight with other men. He's lucky enough to have a few men in his life he can trust with some of the bigger issues that might come along. Not all men are so lucky, in fact far too few have even one good friend they can have meaningful conversations with to help keep them out of their heads and focused on the...

"History is not ruled by the majority, it's ruled by the dedicated minority. So even though we're not numerous, we can turn this thing." There's a crisis of masculinity and it's hurting men but it's also hurting society. Stephen Mansfield has written books on the subject and is one of the leaders in bringing integrity back to men and boys. Stephen wants to help men find their way back to the versi...

"It's a particularly masculine thing to stand in front of your tribe." Greg Medford, of Medford Knives & Tools, is a patriot who believes your true home is the place where you create yourself. He believes in service of country and values what being in the military brings to a man's character. Most importantly, he believes that a virtuous man is compassionate while also being dangerous to his enemy...