Send us a text! Recently, I saw a meme floating around thanks to Tim Challies. It pictured a woman hugging herself, with these words: “The highest aim of womanhood is NOT motherhood; the highest aim of womanhood is being conformed to the image of Christ—Gloria Furman."In this episode, we'll talk about why this statement is false, why Big Eva(ngelicalism) is awash with pietistic drivel like this, and what Scripture actually teaches about salvation and motherhood for women. Support the show...
Sep 23, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 helps you build a successful, flourishing life. Support the show...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 Support the show...
Aug 23, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, we’ll be discussing the major misconceptions and lies told about Patriarchy. Support the show
Aug 13, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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. 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer . Get your Hard Men Slonk eggs coffee mug by signing up on...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 this episode, Brian, Dan Berkholder, and Eric Conn break it all down, including the major tactics of the left...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 downloads. Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America , Jeff Pollard. Sign up to support Brian's Patreon so he ...
Jul 11, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 all of life? Is hierarchy inherently evil? Show Notes: Masculine Christianity , Zach Garris. Support the show...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 Support the show...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 Gab Support the show...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 belonging in local places despite the obstacles.Show Notes: Scott's Twitter feed . Scott's Website . His ar...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 John Piper's pietism led to his misplaced open letter about Donald Trump, why Ray Ortlund's glee at cultural deca...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 what's going on with so many squishy evangelicals with big platforms.We talk more about Governor Whitler's Michigan...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 Revolution impacted families, and what life within a durable household economy is actually like. Support the show...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 polarization is so effective and how you can harness its power. Whether you're a pastor, business leader, or creative, ...
Apr 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 Christians at pointing to reality.Show Notes: Rich Lusk recently spoke at the Stronghold Men's Conference . Solomon...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 of chaos.Notes: Rory Groves' Website . Discounted book for sale. C.R. Wiley, Man of the House . Support the show...
Mar 17, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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, meaningful, and enjoyable life.Notes: Overload Syndrome , Richard Swenson. Margin , Richard Swenson. Essentialism , Greg McKeow...
Mar 06, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy , William Irvine Art of Manliness, Resources on Stoicism ...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 history of conservatism is exceptionally good.Show Notes: James Davison Hunter, To Change the World Stephen B. Clark, Ma...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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 fighting the culture war at this unique moment.Show Notes: Tribal Leadership The Masculinist Newsletter , Aaron Renn The Doct...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 . Support the show...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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.Show Notes: The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates (book). DefyTyrants.com (Matt's website). Support the show...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 the World: A Holly-Jolly Collection of Christmas Devotionals for Everyone Other resources mentioned: He Shall Have ...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr
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 the church today and how we can address this issue in today's culture.Show Notes: Dominion Dating website Domi...
Jan 01, 2021•30 min
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 show. Masculine Christianity , by Zach Garris. TeachDiligently.com knowingscripture.com Support the show...
Dec 21, 2020•54 min
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 Scripture (Zach's website)My Pages: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ericconn Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twit...
Nov 25, 2020•52 min
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 Crook by Jared Sparks Masculine Christianity by Zachary Garris Knowing Scripture (Zach's website) Jared Sparks' Twitter The M...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr
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 learned from it today. When People are Big and God is Small , Ed Welch. Verdict with Ted Cruz (podcast). Moral Therapuetic Deism: The N...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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://www.patreon.com/ericconn Website: https://ericconn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Conn Support th...
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