Brutal American Podcast

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

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

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 article on belonging. Support the show

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 decay is cringe worthy, and what can be done to clean up our current cultural mess.Show Notes:  The Political Pietism of John Piper, by Andrew Sandlin Center for Cultural Leadership Andrew's Substack Ezra Institute Support the show

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, why now is the time to stand tall and push back, and how you can keep a tender heart while maintaining a spine of steel.Notes:  The Ridge Covenant Church. The Ridge YouTube Channel. Pastor Andy Parker on Instagram. Support the show

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

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, polarization is a powerful tool.Hard Men Facebook Page.Eric Conn on Twitter.Subscribe to the Hard Men Newsletter. Support the show

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 Says, by Mark Horne. Pastor Rich's church teachings page. Support the show

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

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 McKeown. Rest, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Support the show