The Will Spencer Podcast

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads "A Man Lost By A River” by the American poet Michael Blumenthal. This rich and evocative poem asks us a question, "What if we didn't truly know ourselves?" What if somewhere inside there was a voice longing to be heard? Where might we find that voice, and what might it have to say? Blumenthal both asks and answers those questions in this poem, and as his life story illustrates, he knows what he's talking about. To read "A Man Lost By A River" click here. To learn more about Michael Blumenthal, click here. For Oscar Wilde's epigrams, click here. To watch Chris Thile perform Bach's Sonata No. 1 in G Minor on a mandolin, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter.

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews married up-and-coming YouTube stars Jennifer Moleski and Dale Hiller. We talk about: The 21 Convention where I met them, and where we got to know each other, and how the convention can benefit both men and women What traditional partnership means to them, and the challenges of unlearning that they're facing individually, and together What it means for a woman to be a truly good wife and a man to be a truly good husband The perils of being a content creator on YouTube these days Jennifer shares her experience of becoming an adoptive mother to Dale's daughter after never wanting to have kids And Dale shares his personal story of transformation from childhood abuse into the strong and capable man he is today This is definitely one of my favorite conversations so far, and between talking about meaningful subjects we share a good bit of laughter. I hope you enjoy. Jennifer Moleski on YouTube (click here) Dale Hiller / LackLuster on YouTube (click here) Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads the poem “Mother and Son” by one of Canada's most beloved literary figures, Alden Nowlan. This challenging and provocative piece highlights the ways that parental violence can masquerade as harmless touches, right before our eyes. But by understanding the differences between men and women, we see that not all is well. And through that discomfort, art can help us learn, and grow. To read "Mother and Son" click here. To learn more about Alden Nowlan, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Follow The Renaissance of Men on Instagram and Twitter.

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews author, blogger, licensed architect, and public speaker Socrates of 21 Studios and manningupsmart.com. We talk about: How to shift men's lives from Greek Tragedy to Greek Comedy, and how that parallels with The Hero's Journey Socrates' journey as a new father His personal transformation as a man, and where he's going next The struggles that some men face in overcoming divorce and the loss of loved ones And the origins of Socrates' name and his distinctive colorful shirts.  Socrates' Twitter: @manningupsmart Socrates' Website: http://manningupsmart.com Socrates' on 21 Studios YouTube Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).

In this episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer reads the classic “Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. To read "Psalm of Life", click here. To learn more about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Twitter: @will_renofmen Instagram: @renofmen

This week on the Renaissance of Men Podcast, Will Spencer interviews blogger, author, speaker, and patriarch Zac Small, of thefamilyalpha.com and the Fraternity of Excellence. We talk about: The process of reclaiming his real name, and some of the disadvantages of using pseudonyms online The 21 Convention, Jack Donovan, Ivan Throne, Goldumund Unleashed, and Tanner Guzy, and their influences on Zac's life Lighting a fire in men's lives to create genuine transformation Where the name "The Renaissance of Men" came from and what it's all about My life-changing blog post, "To Lose the World and Gain My Soul" Zac's history in the "manosphere", or as we now call it, the Renaissance of Men Zac's "inner generator" and how he keeps it fueled and running smoothly How men need other men to break out of the boxes that we're trapped in Setting a high bar for his kids and his family, and building a legacy The nature of being Dominant vs. being Domineering The importance of in-person connections His wife Jackie, their relationship, and how they work together to build a strong family culture When he and his wife went to war with each other, and what they got out of that process and how its made their relationship what it is today Zac's Instagram: @zacsmall_ Zac's Twitter: @zacsmall_ Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (new account).

In this first episode of The Renaissance of Men’s “Poetry for Men” series, Will Spencer introduces the series and reads “The Man Watching” by Rainer Maria Rilke. To read "The Man Watching" click here. To order "The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart", click here. Visit https://renofmen.com to sign up to be notified about exciting upcoming news. Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram.

In the debut episode of podcast, Will Spencer interviews author, blogger, and men’s fashion icon Tanner Guzy of masculine-style.com.Topics:Tanner's Family and Its Unique Culture His Growth and Development What It Takes to Lead a Good Life The Fashion Rituals of the Punk Rock Subculture His Challenges and Key DecisionsA Suit That Changed His LifeCONNECT WITH TANNERWebsiteTwitterInstagramThe Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men."EXITING THE NEW AGE COURSEI spent twenty years in the New Age. This is what I learned on the way out.13 chapters, study guide, practices inventory, 30+ book bibliography.A new section on Christian apologetics to the New Age is in production. Buy now at $29 and get the upgrade free when the price goes to $49.https://willspencer.co/exitMENTORSHIP FOR MENI mentor men one-on-one through 12 weeks of biblical mentorship, with daily accountability.If you've built something real but you're stuck at a transition that competence alone can't solve, book a free clarity call:https://willspencer.co/mentorshipCONNECTYouTubeTwitter/XSubstackInstagramWebsiteSPONSORS Mentioned in this episode:Puritan TreasuresReformation Heritage Books offers 15 Puritan classics in modern language with new introductions for today’s readers. Use code SPENCER for 10% off.https://heritagebooks.org/