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It's Good to Be a Man

City's Gate Mediawww.itsgoodtobeaman.com
It's Good to Be a Man is a project by and for Christian men seeking a positive and practical doctrine of manhood. Our goal is to become better at our work of dominion, rightly ordering ourselves and our world by developing those virtues and skills necessary to this task.
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Episodes

The 21 Report with George Bruno

21 Studios gave us permission to republish Michael's interview with George Bruno. Enjoy! Support the show

Nov 18, 202031 min

Do Strong Men Cry?

In this episode, Michael reflects on the death of his daughter and the topic of men crying. Support the show

Nov 11, 202010 min

Deathblow to the Dad Bod with Craig James

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn talk to Craig James about overcoming mediocrity in physical fitness and life in general. Follow Craig on Twitter: @MasculineDesign Check out his program here: https://deathblowtothedadbod.com/ Support the show

Nov 09, 202050 min

Man Up or Beta Up?

In this episode, Michael reflects on the increasingly deceptive phrase "man up." Support the show

Nov 04, 202015 min

Are You a Serious Man?

In this episode, Michael asks, "Do you want to be taken seriously as a man?" Most men do, but most men equally find it difficult to be the sort of man that others take seriously. A man with gravitas. Support the show

Nov 01, 202015 min

Masculine Worship

In this episode, Michael reflects on the nature of masculine worship and the dearth of it in our churches. Support the show

Oct 28, 202013 min

Sons-Husbands with Ken Curry LMFT

In this episode, Ken Curry LMFT joins Michael and Bnonn to talk about counseling men and the issue of son-husbands. Support the show

Oct 26, 202054 min

Body Religion

In this episode, Michael explains how "heart religion" should result in "body religion." Support the show

Aug 16, 202048 min

Q & A Vol. 1

In this episode, Bnonn and Michael answer listener questions... What daily routines and disciplines have you found most beneficial in your life? What is your advice for those that want to start a men’s ministry? Any tips for how to be involved in the creative arts and not become effeminate and/or heterodox? And more! Support the show

Aug 03, 202040 min

Who does the dishes?

In this episode, we talk about why feminists and so many evangelical pastors are obsessed with who does the dishes. Hint: it has something to do with the fall, egalitarianism, and the industrial revolution. Support the show

Jul 17, 202028 min

Get Your Household in Order

In this episode, Michael talks with Eric Conn about five steps you can and should take to get your household in order. Support the show

Apr 24, 202041 min

Homestead Basics with John Moody

Regardless of your position on COVID-19, it revealed that many our households aren’t prepared for a true national crisis or even a local one. So, we’ve invited author John Moody on the show to talk about taking small steps towards self-sufficiency. Support the show

Mar 27, 202047 min

Side Hustles with Matt Williams

In this episode, Michael chats with Matt Williams (How to Build a Tent) about starting a side hustle or business. Support the show

Mar 06, 202054 min

Reestablishing the Natural Family

Today episode is audio ripped from a Facebook live video Michael recorded in a Chicago bar on the topic of reestablishing the natural family. You’ll hear a lot of background noise but we think the content lays out some important principles that’ll help you steer clear of reactionary temptations and movements as you establish your own family Support the show

Feb 25, 202013 min

The Single Mother Brouhaha

Blue check, blue hairs, and white knights were all enraged by Michael's suggestion that men ought to approach marriage to a single mother with great caution. In this episode, we breakdown the whole brouhaha. Support the show

Feb 11, 202036 min

The Singleness Problem

Singleness isn't a gift. Matter of fact, it's a huge problem for society and especially for the church. Support the show

Jan 31, 202036 min

Is Singleness a Gift?

In this episode, we begin a series on the issue of singleness in the church starting with an evaluation of the claim that singleness is a gift. It isn't. Support the show

Jan 02, 202023 min

Banning Porn From Your Life

In this episode, Michael gives a four step battle plan for any man who wants to ban porn from his life. Support the show

Dec 13, 201929 min

Recovering the Biblical Household

In this episode, Michael gives three incremental steps you can take to make your household more productive. Support the show

Nov 26, 201915 min

Mission First, Brothers.

In this episode, Michael and Bnonn discuss the important issues of "soulmates" and the principle of "mission, then marriage." Support the show

Oct 10, 201936 min

Build Godly and Manly Habits in 31 Days

In this episode, Michael issues a challenge for IGTBAM followers: read, meditate, and pray through a chapter of Proverbs everyday for 31 days this October. #31daysinProverbs How? Read: A chapter of Proverbs. Meditate : In light of this passage... What is one thing you need to flee? What is one thing you need to pursue? How will you take action? Pray : In light of this passage... What is something about God you love and respect? Tell Him. What is some sin you need to confess? Confess it. What are...

Oct 01, 201918 min

A Primer on How to Lead You Wife, Part Three

In this episode, Michael finishes (for now) our short series on how to lead your wife. This time we turn our focus to the hard work of calling your wife to follow. Support the show

Sep 26, 201914 min

A Primer on How to Lead You Wife, Part Two

In this episode. Michael continues our short series on how to lead your wife. In part one, we looked at that husband who is leading is a husband that is following King Jesus. By submitting himself to Christ’s mission, he develops that weight and gravitas necessary to pull and hold a godly woman into his orbit. Submission requires mission. In this episode, we turn to the issue of the wife herself and how a leader can’t lead someone who won’t follow. Leading requires following. Support the show...

Sep 23, 201913 min

A Primer on How to Lead Your Wife, Part One

In this episode, Michael tackles a question we get asked more than anything else: how do I lead my wife? We break it down like this: you lead your wife by following Jesus, requiring her to follow in your tracks, and calling her to do so. This may seem simplistic, but it is a sure foundation. In this series we’ll look at each of these three elements in turn starting with how leading means following . Support the show...

Sep 16, 201916 min

Minisode: Ms. Wrong, Part Two "Loudness"

This minisode is a continuation of a series that’ll focus on finding a good wife. In this episode, Michael focuses on what Scripture says about a loud woman, and how to apply this in the modern day. Support the show

Aug 22, 201918 min

Minisode: Ms. Wrong, Part One "Attire"

This minisode is the first installment of series that’ll focus on finding a good wife. In this episode, Michael focuses on what Scripture says about modesty in women, and how to apply this in the modern day. Support the show

Aug 12, 201919 min

Uncut: July 29th

In this first uncut episode, Michael & Bnonn discuss purity culture, feminism film tropes, redpill wars, and going viral. P.S. Forgive the background noise. Michael had to record outside. Those are cicadas. Support the show

Jul 29, 20191 hr 1 min
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