

The Masculine Revival Podcast
Brendan Schmidt
This is The Masculine Revival Podcast. Our aim is to spur men into action by reclaiming their virtue, strength and masculinity. Because stronger men mean stronger families and stronger families equate to a more virtuous future.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 57min
How To Build & Keep Her Trust - Ep. 020
Trust is foundational to a healthy and thriving relationship. In today's episode, the guys share 8 pieces of advice on how to build and keep her trust. Listen as Brendan & Mike shed light and bring clarity on a topic that many men get confused about. This episode is full of practical advice and actionable information!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:50)Be a man of your word (06:00) Learn to say no, don’t be a yes man (11:39)Take extreme ownership without being a simp (18:28)Be emotionally calibrated (23:20)Be the man in motion (33:10)Don’t be a tyrant or dictator (36:34)Escape the good boy performance trap (42:55)Keep her safe (46:39)CLOSING THOUGHTS (53:20)

Nov 1, 2023 • 54min
Finding A High Quality Husband (A Step By Step Guide) - Ep. 019
Helpful reminders, tips, and thoughts for the ladies looking to go from single to happily married. Whether you are single or in a relationship already, there will be takeaways for you in this episode! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:50)Give your life to Christ (06:09)Learn useful skills (10:25)Master your mindset and attitude (18:56)Don’t over romanticize about a “masculine man” (24:57)Don’t treat your boyfriend like your husband (30:32)Reject the ways of the world and dont get lost in worldly pursuits (35:28)Don’t waste time on men who don’t want the same things as you (40:38)Own your desire to be a wife, mother and homemaker (44:44)CLOSING THOUGHTS (47:39)

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Oct 25, 2023 • 59min
Finding A High Quality Wife (A Step By Step Guide) - Ep. 018
The hosts discuss the importance of finding a high quality wife and starting a family at a young age. They address the frustration with the victim mentality some men have when it comes to women and the benefits of seeking advice from other men. They reflect on the lessons learned from premarital sex and emphasize the importance of moving past the modern concept of boyfriend and girlfriend. They provide a step-by-step guide on finding a high quality wife and emphasize the need to change mindset and pursue marriage.

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 12min
CHRIST IS KING: Why We Believe - Ep. 017
Brendan & Mike share their testimonies of how they came to faith in Christ. They explain where they were at before becoming Christians, what opened their eyes, and what they believe now. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

Oct 11, 2023 • 58min
Masculine/Feminine Dynamics 101 - Ep. 016
What’s true and what’s false about masculine/feminine dynamics? Brendan and Mike discuss the controversial topic of intersexual dynamics between men and women, shedding light on what can often be a confusing and overwhelming subject. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Masculine/feminine polarity is extremely important to the health and well-being of a marriage (True or false?) (08:39)All people have a masculine and feminine side within them (True or false?) (12:22)A man can make a woman more feminine (True or false?) (19:22)A woman can make a man more masculine (True or false?) (22:30)If a man leads well, a woman will naturally submit to him (True or false?) (25:39)Masculine women are a result of absent fathers and weak men (True or false?) (35:10)If gender roles have been reversed in a marriage, it can be corrected (True or false?) (40:23)If a man isn’t occupying his masculine role, divorce is an option (True or false?) (44:40)Women are as capable of leading a marriage as men (True or false?) (49:54)Traditional gender roles are the best relationship model for men, women, children and society as a whole (True or false?) (51:10)OUTRO: (53:36)

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Principles of a Thriving Marriage - Ep. 015
What makes a marriage succeed, and what makes a marriage fall apart? In today's episode, Brendan and Mike explore the principles that make for a thriving marriage, as well as diving into some of the things that couples do that end up undermining the strength of their most important human relationship. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Honour your vows. (05:20)Master your mindset (08:24)Attack the problem and not each other (15:25)Don’t hold a record of wrongs, extend grace and forgiveness (21:32)Have lots of sex (25:34)Understand and embrace your roles as husband and wife (30:27)Make Christ the foundation of your marriage (35:47)Give love the way your spouse most naturally receives it. (40:02)Don’t compare your spouse; don’t talk negatively about your spouse (44:09)Have a shared mission (51:37)OUTRO: (55:08)

Sep 20, 2023 • 51min
The Power Of Brotherhood: Why Every Man Needs It - Ep. 014
Brendan & Mike discuss the life changing benefits of brotherhood and how having a council of good men in a man's life is the missing piece for so many modern guys. Warning: this episode may alter your perspective on just how important and significant brotherhood is for men. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Reasons Why Every Man Needs Brotherhood:Brotherhood properly calibrates you as a man (03:27)Having brothers around you unburdens your woman and helps you show up as the man that you want to be. (09:33)Iron Sharpens Iron and Men Need Correction & Instruction (13:50)Men need brotherly love and fatherly love. (16:58)Brotherhood reveals your blindspots. (20:54)Through brotherhood, a man learns how to LEAD. (24:05)Brotherhood is a path towards relational mastery. (27:42)Chronic isolation and disconnection is both unhealthy and ungodly. (30:02)Brotherhood teaches you how to both support others and be supported. (36:12)Men need a space to drop the mask and be completely honest with each other. (40:08)Brotherhood can help a man realize his highest potential. (44:36)CLOSING THOUGHTS / BROTHERHOOD DOORS NOW OPEN (46:35)

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
12 Ways Feminism LIES to Women - Ep. 013
Can women be both feminine and feminist? Should women strive to more than "just" mothers, wives and homemakers? In this episode Brendan & Mike unpack 12 ways that feminism lies to women. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:55)THE LIES: A woman must fight for empowerment and equality. (04:25)Casual sex is liberating. (08:38)A woman can be feminine and feminist at the same time. (12:57)Women can have it all. (19:15)Motherhood is bondage. (23:31)A strong woman doesn’t need no man. (29:25)Women get paid less than men for the same work. (33:40)Patriarchy is bad and evil. (37:29)Women should strive to be more than “just” mothers, wives and homemakers. (43:00)Biblical Femininity is oppressive. (45:50)You can be healthy in any shape or size. (49:38)Men and women are interchangeable in marriage and in society. (53:54)CLOSING THOUGHTSWhat should women actually do? (57:15)What should men do? (59:40)

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
Your Questions Answered! - Ep. 012
In today's episode we answer over 30 audience questions on masculinity, femininity, marriage, faith and more. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:55)QUESTIONSWhat are your thoughts on a woman marrying a man who is 5 years younger than her? (01:56)What denomination of Christianity do you guys believe in? (04:36)What is the number one thing a woman can do to empower a man? (07:11)How do you balance pursuing your goals in this world and raising global awareness on conspiracies? (09:48)How can I support my husband growing out of nice guy syndrome? (11:37)Thoughts on sexual assault/pedophilia in the church? (14:39)How can men make genuine friends like Jonathan and David were in the Bible? (16:35)Is having a brotherhood biblical? (19:43)Recommendations of some good godly singers/bands? I can’t listen to the majority of today’s garbage (sex, drugs, violence). (22:20)After how many dates did you ask your wife to be your girlfriend? (24:20)How do you overcome porn addiction and erectile dysfunction? (26:45)Do you have a backup page in case the Insta Police shadow bans your content? (30:27)How do you differentiate between gods will and your internal thoughts? (32:00)How can I support my man in being more masculine? (34:17)What is your view on women being doctors? (37:02)Does a man with a high body count deserve a woman with a low body count? (38:30)Is there anyone who is doing what you guys are doing, but for women… like a feminine revival account? (39:35)Should you spank your children? (41:02)What can a man do to make himself more masculine? (44:42)I’m 23, should I start thinking about marriage at this age? (46:33)What were specifics that you looked for when finding a wife? Skills, character traits, dealbreakers? (47:50)Can you give an update on your sweet baby? (49:52)Are humans naturally monogamous or polyamorous? (51:10)What are your thoughts on stoicism, can you be a christian and study stoicism? (53:25)How can a young man like me who grew up fatherless become strong and manly? (55:25)I am a man who has dad issues and an absent/emotionally unavailable dad. How can I be offended less easily? (55:25)How to know when to help friends grow vs knowing when they are holding me back and I have to let them go? (57:44)Should men be the first to approach a woman they are interested in pursuing? (58:37)As a woman, is it ok that I want to be a mom but I want a successful career in marketing? (01:00:20)What are the advantages of getting married for men and women? (01:01:58)Tips we wish we knew before going into business on our own? I’m in the process of starting a men’s health and fitness coaching business and i’d love to learn a few lessons without the scars if you know what i mean. (01:04:22)Does a man struggling with same sex attraction have to marry a woman and have children in order to be fully masculine? Can he choose to live a celibate life in light of his struggles and live in the fullness of his masculine identity? (01:06:37)CLOSING THOUGHTS (01:09:55)

Aug 30, 2023 • 56min
10 Essential Truths About Dating & Relationships - Ep. 011
Apply these truths to save yourself a whole lot of time and a whole lot of heartbreak! This is the wisdom that Brendan & Mike wish that they had in their early 20s. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship TimestampsIntro (00:55)You don’t need to have it all figured out before you get married. (2:45)Don’t over-complicate courtship. (6:18)Over-romanticizing the masculine and feminine will leave you perpetually single. (9:55)A man must know who he is, what he wants, and where he is going. (18:30)There’s no such thing as “the one.” (24:00)Playing house is for little kids. (29:30)Good leadership from a man can absolutely transform a willing woman. (33:55)Don’t have premarital sex. (38:17)Don’t expect perfection. (43:30)Just get married, bro. (45:57)9 questions to consider when you are thinking about marrying a woman. (47:45)Closing thoughts (49:14)


