Brutal American Podcast

Send us a text!In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Sauve and Dan Berkholder to talk about the five most influential books we've read. Spoiler alert: some of our picks turned into clusters. In any case, you'll get your money's worth in this episode, which is full of lots of great book discussions. From classic works of fiction to sci fi and theology, we unpack the books that have most shaped our thinking.This episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books. Be sure to check out the Family Worship Bible Guide. For lovers of Puritanism, check out A Puritan Theology, from Joel Beeke & Mark Jones.Other notes… Eric Conn’s Patreon Support the show

Send us a text!Are you hated in today's culture? If not, you should probably be concerned. The fact is, if we're faithful to Christ, that means the world will hate us. Consider this a roadmap to being hated — and how to do it as a Christian, i.e. with joy & gratitude, not bitterness.I'm joined in this episode by Dan Berkholder and Brian Sauve as we make our epic Meatspedition to get beef and pork from Quinn Bible, owner of Salt & Strings Butchery in southern Illinois.This episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books. Be sure to check out the Family Worship Bible Guide.Other notes... A King's Hall Podcast episode about Chesty Puller Michael Walsh, Last Stands Eric Conn's Patreon Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, we talk about the Great Battle for the Masculine or heroic soul. We'll talk about why men long to have the odds stacked against them, back to back with other great men, in a fight that demands their very best—courage, competence, and strength. We'll also talk about how you can cultivate virtue.This episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books. Be sure to check out the Family Worship Bible Guide.Other notes... A King's Hall Podcast episode about Chesty Puller Michael Walsh, Last Stands Eric Conn's Patreon Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk with John Moody about what's going on with low testosterone in men, why our world is overrun by soy products, and what you can do to combat this softening. We'll also talk about technology, whether or not it is neutral, and what we can learn from the Amish about a principled approach to novel tech. We'll look at why gardens are a form of resistance, why food is a weapon, and John's relationship with Thomas Massie, who may well be the most based gent in America.Weston A. Price FoundationThis episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books, which produces books to fuel the next reformation.Get your copy of The Family Worship Bible Guide today. Support the show

Send us a text!What drove Michael Jordan to greatness? It was his father hunger. Unfortunately, that same father hunger is also destroying a nation, as young men and women long for fatherhood but often find only absence, criticism, coldness, or, worse, abusive language and behavior.Why is Father Hunger so important? Why has it shaped a generation? We’ll discuss this and more in this episode of the Hard Men Podcast.Pick up your copy of the Family Worship Bible Study Guide from Reformation Heritage Books, which is a great resource for leading in family worship. Support the show

Send us a text!Men of weak character put the people around them at risk, and this only worsens as timid-hearted men of delicate constitution rise in the ranks of leadership within a community, church, or government. Think of Captain Sobel in Band of Brothers, the petty and capricious disciplinarian of Easy Company who always got lost, tortured his men, and was wildly disliked. Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk with pastor Joel Webbon from Right Response Ministries. We talk about how many of us have made huge transitions from Acts 29 to post mill covenant theology, and why that trend is happening. We also talk about Aimee Byrd, the slippery slope to feminism that is complementarianism, and why biblical masculinity is needed in the pulpit today.Notes: Right Response YouTube. The Ridge Church on Facebook.   Support the show

Send us a text!Should Christians pray the imprecatory Psalms? Many notable Christian voices, including C.S. Lewis, say 'no.' However, we find the imprecatory Psalms on the lips of New Testament authors and Christ. So what's the verdict? In this episode I talk with Sean McGowan, a PCA pastor, about his book, Psalms that Curse. The book makes the case that Psalms of imprecation are important for believers to pray today, and we talk about the biblical argument for doing so. Psalms that Curse, by Sean McGowan Hard Men Podcast Patreon King's Hall (Eric's other podcast with Brian Sauve & Dan Berkholder) Support the show

Send us a text!In the American church today, the standard philosophy when it comes to attracting men is that you set the barrier for entry as low as possible. You ask little to nothing from men, you don’t expect much from them by way of attention span or effort, and you try to make the service as much like a rock concert or sporting event as possible. In effect, we treat our men like Homer J. Simpson (a moron) or Ned Flanders (effeminate), and are then surprised when the competent men aren't present.What men are attracted to, however, is risk, danger, and the promise of reward. When men have real mission, real challenges, and a high barrier for entry, they are fully engaged.Show Notes: Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow Endurance, Alfred Lansing  Support the show

Send us a text!In this episode, I talk with Dave and Kyle from Reformed Operator about why God so often prefers to work through faithful men serving as warriors for His cause. Such was the case with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts, which we talk about in this episode. We also talk about Kyle's recent article, Who Dares Wins, about the Rhodesian SAS. We talk about what Guerilla Theology is, why it's important, and how you can develop a "Minuteman Mindset."Show Notes:  Who Dares Wins, Reformed Operator. A Handful of Hard Men, Hans Wessels. 4th Generation Warfare: Commies, Karens, Cowards, and Cowboys, Reformed Operator.  Support the show