Send us a text! When you think about building a band of brothers or a tribe of men, several practical questions arise: Are you a tribal leader? Should you join another tribe? Does this exist where you are? Are the men around you rowing in the same direction as you? In this episode, Dan Berkholder, Ethan Senn, and Tate Taylor talk about practical aspects for building a local tribe. They'll talk about establishing a vision, organizing, and setting the course of activities that should unite the tri...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text! Men of today are starved for brotherhood. Close male friendships, forged through trial and fire, have been replaced by high definition screens and Saturday ball games. Leisure time with friends isn’t a bad thing at all—but it is not where the process of iron sharpening iron occurs. In this episode, we talk about masculine friendship and tribes, specifically Stephen Mansfield's book Building Your Band of Brothers. Find the book here: Building Your Band of Brothers: https://www.ama...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text! Boomers, and old men in general, have a hard time letting go of thrones, seats of power, or inheritances. Instead of passing them on, in envy they crush young men, whom they see as threats. Is this a new phenomenon? It turns out, it’s a tale as old as time. In this episode, we talk with Thomas Achord about Jason and the Argonauts, an Ancient Greek tale, and how it applies today. 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025 Sign up for the NCP Ga...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text! It used to be that went sent our boys into groups like the Boy Scouts of America to train for manhood. But as those organizations have drifted left, we lack male spaces for discipleship and formation for young men. At St. Brendan’s Academy and Refuge Church, we’re trying to forge a new path forward. Recently, pastor Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor took some of the young men from Refuge Church on a field training exercise in the high Uintas of Utah. During their time in the mountains, ...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text! Drew Brees suffered multiple injuries in his career that could have been retirement inducing. But through a knee injury and major shoulder damage, Brees came back to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Tate Taylor joins us to talk about his recent Achilles tear, and how he embraces adversity as a gift. We’ll talk about Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Obstacle is the Way.” 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025 Sign up for the NCP...
Apr 30, 2025•55 min
Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Tate Taylor about why men need spaces to physically push themselves, as well as the New Christendom Games that will take place at our conference in June. We'll talk about the funeral games in The Aeneid, and why older men should be excited to see young men hardening their bodies through physically demanding efforts. Tate walks us through the qualifier for the Games, and talks about what the competition will include at the conference. 2025 New Christe...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text! We live in a feminist-coded workforce, as can be seen with the dominant role HR department—run by hysterical women—upon employee conduct. In this episode, we talk about the problem and how to escape it. We’ll talk about practical ways Christians can start, buy, and run businesses that support middle class working men. 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025 Check out the Farmer Bill's Provisions's products. Click the link below to claim 20%...
Apr 02, 2025•48 min
Send us a text! What is the Post War Consensus, and why is it causing such heated debate? What does it have to do with the Antioch Declaration? And speaking of that, why has the tide in Reformed circles shifted so rapidly since 2020? In this episode, I'll talk with J.D. Hall, who writes at Insight to Incite and has been following the evangelical subversion for over a decade. We'll also talk about Al Mohler, Russell Moore, and the intentional effort to push the SBC left. https://insighttoincite.s...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Kevin Griffin, pastor of counseling at Refuge Church, about the problems feminism has created in the church, especially by allowing women’s sins to go unaddressed. In Proverbs, we have various warnings against brawling or contentious women, yet in the church today it is seldom you will see pastors address such women. We’ll also talk about David Edgington’s forthcoming book from New Christendom Press, “White Knights and Reviling Wives.” Not only is th...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text! Discover the dynamic world of missionary work with Alex Kocman, the Director of Communications at ABWE, as we uncover impactful strategies for church planting and spreading the gospel. Alex shares invaluable insights into ABWE's unique funding model for missionaries, encouraging accountability and financial resilience, while also highlighting the distinctions and cooperative efforts between ABWE and the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board. This episode is yo...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text! In 1934, Upton Sinclair ran for governor of California. During the campaign, he wrote a book, in the past tense, talking about all he accomplished as governor. The problem? He got crushed in the election bid. His talk and hype outpaced the work he needed to do to actually win the race. Like Sinclair, many of us can get ahead of ourselves with talk—about what we have or hope to accomplish. In the process, our hype game outpaces our actual accomplishments. In this episode, we'll ta...
Feb 05, 2025•49 min
Send us a text! The Single Woke Female (SWF) is becoming one of the larger voting blocs in America. Likewise, women are remaining unmarried and childless at drastically increasing rates. This has ramifications not only for households, but the health of the American nation. As it turns out, women who remain unmarried, just like those who go to college, vote liberal at drastically higher rates. We'll talk about why that is. In this episode, we'll talk about why this is a problem, how it affects th...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Jason Storms, National Director of Operation Save America, a masculine endeavor to save America's unborn children from murder in the womb. Jason talks about how to actually make real change in society and politics, including grassroots efforts, and how Christians can see change on the issue of abortion. The way you have political power is to unseat existing political party leadership, and to be a real political threat to them. Unfortunately, many Chr...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text! Men today are told that the masculine virtues of bravery and courage, the readiness to fight, and the desire to win glory for their people and their nations are standards of a time gone past. We are told to rejoice over the death of masculinity, but there is a reason stories like that of Chesty Puller still light fires in the hearts of good men. In today’s episode of the Hard Men Podcast we’ll reminisce on the bravery and leadership of a great man in the face of impossible odds, ...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text! While churches are full of age specific programs today, the actual, biblical command to practice hospitality has fallen by the wayside. In this episode, I talk with Pastor Kevin Griffin about why we as a church need to recover the lost art of hospitality. We'll discuss practical issues, as well as biblical principles behind the practice. Get 10% off your next Reformation Heritage Books order with discount code "HARDMEN." Buy your plate armor from Premier Body Armor today. 10 Ways...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send us a text! What is a productive household? I sit down with Rory Groves to talk about his new book, " The Family Economy: Discovering the Family as it Was Designed to Work. " We talk about the Industrial Revolution, how it reshaped family life, and what God's design is for the household and marriage as a central economy. Get 10% off your next Reformation Heritage Books order with discount code "HARDMEN." Buy your plate armor from Premier Body Armor today. 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text! We here at New Christendom Press have a big announcement for you: A brand new book! That's right, after more than a year of work, Brian and Ben are pleased to announce Haunted Cosmos: Doing Your Duty in a World That's Not Just Stuff, a book all about the glory of the world God has made—seen and unseen—and how to do your duty in it. You can preorder this premium hardcover edition right now at this link . These will be shipping around the first week or two of November—plenty of tim...
Oct 01, 2024•4 min
Send us a text! Is the modern American diet a recipe for disaster? This episode unpacks the alarming rise in obesity rates over the past fifty years, spotlighting how the shift from active jobs to sedentary lifestyles and the explosion of ultra-processed foods have led to a public health crisis. Hear from thought leaders like Paul Saladino, RFK Jr., John Moody, and Joel Salatin as they champion a return to ancestral dietary practices, advocating for whole, nutrient-dense foods over today's proce...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us a text! Football isn't just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon and a formative experience for young men. Joining us is Andrew Isker, as we tackle the heated debates surrounding football's significance. We dive deep into the role of sports in shaping masculinity, discussing how tackle football instills resilience, confidence, and strength in young boys. However, we also caution against the dangers of youth sports becoming an idol, where parents' excessive investment can sometimes overshad...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 160
Send us a text! As the U.S. military has pushed the leftist agenda, it has inevitably emasculated and weakened itself. While the Air Force, for example, used to be a place for hard men like Robin Olds, one of the most decorated fighter pilots of all time, now it's just another bastion of DEI stupidity and Covid nonsense. In turn, like other branches, it has driven away the real men and American patriots who once made it great. In this episode we'll talk with Ethan Senn, Chief of Staff at New Chr...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text! What drives someone to run 100 miles through the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountains? Discover the extraordinary story of Gordy Ainsleigh, whose determination transformed the Tevis Cup horse race into the legendary Western States Endurance Run. This episode takes you back to the origins of ultra-endurance running, tracing its evolution and celebrating the relentless spirit of the athletes who dare to push their physical and mental limits. We'll talk with Tate Taylor, na...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send us a text! Of all the things that became clear after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, perhaps topping the list was the inadequacy of women serving in Secret Service roles especially when the bullets were flying. We talk about why only men should serve in such roles, and why the push to get women into law enforcement roles in America is a disaster. Join the Patreon exclusive membership . 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer . Alpine Gold Exchange Websit...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text! Join us as we explore the mythopoetic men’s movement, inspired by Robert Bly’s "Iron John," and how it aimed to fill the emotional void left by distant paternal figures. We'll uncover the cultural significance of this movement, which relied on Jungian psychology and pagan spirituality, examining its rise in the context of post-World War II alienation and the 1960s cultural shifts. We'll also talk about its compromises with feminism. In our conversation with Will Spencer, we disse...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send us a text! The majority of Americans have been catechized to believe that psychologists are the experts when it comes to happiness and human flourishing. But as Abigail Shrier says in her new book, " Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up ," it's probably true that psychologists are the last people on earth to consult about how to raise healthy kids. Why is that? In this episode, I talk with pastor Dan Berkholder about why psychotherapeutic methodologies are so anti-Christian and do mo...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text! In this episode, I'll talk about why we should ridicule what is ridiculous and why we should smash idols in public. In particular, we'll talk about the three daughters of feminism—three visions for womanhood—that need to be dismantled. They are what I'm calling Girl Boss, Inc., Taylor Swift, and Yoga Pants. In Judges 6, Gideon was raised up by the Lord to fight against the Midianites, but first, he was called to smash his father's idol in the public square and to replace it with ...
May 01, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send us a text! In his book, The Silver Chair, C.S. Lewis tells an interesting story about a dilapidated school run by a woman trying to be a Head. She is a picture of what happens when women are wrongly put in places of rule, and how weaponized empathy controls an environment—and eats it alive. We'll talk about male headship, why it is necessary, and why women aren't made to rule in home, church, or society. Sign up for the New Christendom Press Conference in June 2024. Join the Patreon exclusi...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Charles Haywood about his term, No Enemies to the Right (NETTR), and the updated version, No Enemies On the Right (NEOTR). It's not uncommon today to see conservatives attacking each other, but we talk about why guarding the right flank isn't the best strategy for winning the culture war. We also talk about Charles' writings on Franco and a recent review he did of Camp of the Saints and why it matters to the immigration discussion today, as well as th...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send us a text! In this episode, I talk with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness, about his journey from the missionary fields of Africa to training the ultimate outdoor athletes on the mountain. We talk about overcoming adversity, honing mental toughness, and pushing through mental roadblocks. Dustin has built training programs with the help of Special Forces soldiers, hunted some of the most rugged backcountry wilderness areas imaginable, and hails from the great state of Montana....
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send us a text! When you picture a family business, do you think of bulletproof vests and ballistic protection? That's the unique world Alex Stewart of Premier Body Armor and I explored as we unraveled the company's journey from a small metal shop to the forefront of personal armor. Our conversation took us through the transformation of protective gear, touching on the practicality of innovations like the everyday armor t-shirt bundle—a favorite of mine for its unobtrusive defense—and the clever...
Feb 29, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Send us a text! I'm joined by pastor Dan Berkholder to discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin, and why it's significant that Putin talked for 30 plus minutes about the history of Russia. Among other things, Tucker said Moscow is a beautiful city, unlike those in America. Why do we tolerate crime and filth in our streets? As it turns out, we might just prefer it. We also discuss the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl ads, why Christians prefer badness, and how our woke regime-aligned leaders...
Feb 14, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 149
