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The Struggle BubbleHow to Become a Parent: A Struggle Through the Fertility Gauntlet w/Ben and Julia KowalczykChildhood friends Ben and Julia Kowalczyk join the Chad and Craig on this week's episode. The conversation details Ben and Julia's struggle with their long-distance relationship and the challenges they faced. They talk about the importance of communication and making sacrifices for love. Julia and Ben share their journey of career changes, infertility, and IVF, all while establishing their careers and working while carrying this mental burden. They both experienced the pressure of finding a stable job and starting over in their 30s. They decided to start a family and faced the challenges of infertility, undergoing multiple I...2024-08-271h 07
Manhood RestoredBONUS: How Do We Effectively Minister the Gospel in a Post-Christian Society?We are "de-Cathinated" (but definitely not decaffeinated) for this BONUS episode. Ben is joined by three of his pastor friends (Adam Poe, Phil Bange, and Justin Monfort), all from local churches of different Protestant denominations, to discuss this episode's title question. While we will be without the Catholic Chadder, these dynamic men are poised to deliver some absolutely great insights. In true Man Talk fashion, there's a four-way free-flowing discussion throughout; as the conversation draws down, each co-host gives their final weigh-in. The four co-hosts discuss how to effectively minister in our homes and in society, and how t...2024-05-141h 51Manhood RestoredThe Q&A Finale!Episode 138 - It's the last hurrah here on the Manhood Restored podcast! Two and half years of weekly episodes add up to 150 (counting BONUSES!), and we find ourselves having one last mighty conversation. Ben and Chad could think of no better way to sign off than to interact with questions from you, Dear Listener. We sincerely THANK YOU for coming along with us on this project - it's been a blast! God Bless you!Here are the question topics, in order of how we answer them:Our recommended "replacement" podcasts/resources, post-MRWhy didn't we ever...2024-04-302h 08Manhood RestoredIs it Possible to Vote Faithfully as a Christian in the 2024 Elections? (MAN TALK)Plug 'em in and pass 'em around - the microphones, that is! Four microphones to be exact. And four men, for the last MAN TALK, convene a roundtable on this crucial leading question. Two hosts and two guest hosts have a very timely and important conversation. A really great conversation. A beautiful conversation. By the end, each man reveals how he'll be voting in the 2024 --okay, not really. But they do each finally give their conclusion on the question at hand. (Feel free to weigh in, dear listener, by emailing us at mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv)Craig Flack and Andy...2024-04-231h 32Manhood RestoredMan FruitEpisode 136 - We've established that feminism has a fatal foothold in all sorts of cultural and societal institutions - it's made schooling anti-boy; it's made dating and marriage miserable for many--men and women alike; it's turned our storytelling into unrealistic propaganda; it's opened the floodgates for every form of gender confusion under the sun. But is it possible that it's also managed to emasculate our theology? Ben does the opposite of smooth things over in this, his last lead episode--that is, he just makes more waves (and too many puns), while Chad carries a memorable tun...2024-04-1645 minManhood RestoredThe Integrated ManEpisode 135 -One hundred and thirty-five episodes in and the core message of this podcast remains the same: Men—MIGHTY MEN—are the solution to the problems besetting western society today. What kind of men in particular? What makes a man mighty and how can he become fit for the task of righting the ship? Piece by piece, that is the puzzle we’ve been putting together at the Manhood Restored podcast. This episode puts a frame around that puzzle’s final, integrated picture.Chad takes the mound in the final game of this seven...2024-04-091h 03Manhood RestoredCatholic vs. Protestant Debate - Why do Catholics Love the Sacraments?Episode 134 - We have "grilled" each other on our differences, come together on the ways we agree, and debated big topics like salvation. Now with the end of our conversations drawing near, we couldn't conclude the podcast without one last Catholic vs. Protestant debate! Ben , professing to be the titleholder, heard a challenge in a recent Man Talk episode and can't resist leading the protest; Chad, relishing the role of "underdog", is all too happy to oblige as contender and co-host! The two turn inward again to talk on a major point of departure between Cath...2024-04-021h 42Manhood RestoredAn Ode to Male FriendshipEpisode 133 - The trends in survey data on friendship are indicating steep declines in recent decades - in both friendship quality and quantity. That trend, it's popularly believed, has most especially affected men. One 2021 survey found that men with at least six "close friends" has dropped from 55 percent to 27 percent since1990! How can that be in a society that purports to be so "social" and "connected"? Oh, the irony!Chad's parades as the Grand Poohbah in this secret man club of an episode, while Ben gets a co-host's initiation, coughing through the club's cloud of ciga...2024-03-2659 minManhood RestoredA Letter to My SonEpisode 131 - *LISTEN IN FOR A MANHOOD RESTORED SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*Parents and grandparents passing along hard-earned wisdom to the next generation is probably most often accomplished through oral storytelling, impromtu lectures, and incidental conversation. But there's nothing like the written word (or a written-up podcast episode) to really focus and articulate the "the things you want them to know"; taking the time to think through what's worth sharing and putting those thoughts to paper, is a a great way of leaving behind your words even after you're gone.Chad busts out his "quill" an...2024-03-1258 minManhood RestoredIs it the Best, or the Worst, of Times in Human History? (MAN TALK)Episode 130 - Facing down a question of far-wielding proportions is yet again the task of this MAN TALK episode, setting loose four men and four microphones on a topic that requires substantial time to work out. Hosts and Guest Hosts hash out this perennially debated question and aim at "solving the world's problems" in just over 90 minutes! The four will each give their final answers by episode's end. (What's your opinion, dear listener? Email us at mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv .)Pete Mustard and Josh Wendel coincidentally both have experience in the automotive industries; while that has abso...2024-03-051h 31Manhood RestoredThe Feminist FataleEpisode 128 - Nobody likes being told a lie. That is, unless you agree up front to go along with the lie. But what if you've gone along with the lies so long, you're not so sure you know what’s true anymore? Maybe what's real is only a matter of what you're willing to go along with. Enter five foot-five, one-hundred- and fifteen-pound girl-boss action heroes. Enter Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. Enter the Feminist Fatale.Chad classes up as a cruiserweight and takes his first official swing at feminism's fatal flaws, while his possibly-welter, but prob...2024-02-2055 minManhood RestoredCraving ConnectionEpisode 126 - Picture a roadside diner, a cozy spot with booths and tables for four. Inside the air is thick with grease and the smell of all-day coffee; there's the white-noise clatter of cooking and plates and silverware. Then notice the lunch patrons, some sitting together, others alone. The waitresses are taking orders, joking and smiling. It's a familiar scene all over America, a routine acted out by millions daily. And then, there in this diner, picture Ben sitting off at a table on his own - doing one of his favorite things.Ben is the ad...2024-02-0646 minManhood RestoredThe Lost Art of NeighboringEpisode 125 - G.K. Chesterton once wrote, "We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our neighbor." It can be the hardest thing, can't it, to see--to really notice--the people who live in our most direct proximity? For all the "connectedness" that we presume to possess through things like social media, there's something too often lacking in our person-to-person neighborliness these days. And that's not just a shame, it's a failure to heed a Gospel admonition.Chad sings a familiar little ditty as the lead vocals on this episode, while Ben stares smi...2024-01-301h 03Manhood RestoredThe Gambling ChristianEpisode 123 - Since legalizing sports betting in January of 2023, the gambling scene in Ohio is going full tilt! First there was Powerball and Mega Millions, then came the Casinos. Now on the scene is the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings. Gambling in Ohio is on the ascendency, and the sports betting variety is particularly popular with men (as high as 80% sports betting app users are men!). And something about the trend bothers Ben. Or does it?Ben, the consummate competitor and faithful fixer, is "all-in" as the lead for this episode, while Chad--Mr. Pennypincher himself--holds his ca...2024-01-1651 minManhood RestoredKnow Thy AncestryEpisode 122 - When a man knows the history of his ancestors, he knows his place in the world. He knows the names of those who passed on his name; he knows how he came to be at the place he presently stands; he knows the kind of character he ought to (or ought not) emulate in order to bring honor to his family. But when a man does not know the history of his ancestors, he's left adrift and grasping without direction. Chad-son of Douglas, son of James, son of Victor, son of Albert, son of J...2024-01-0957 minManhood RestoredInterview with Joel Penton of LifeWise AcademyEpisode 121 - Joel Penton is a former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State University Buckeyes, as well as a Danny Wuerffel Trophy recipient (the "humanitarian Heisman"). He is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy--a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 300 of our nation's public schools, during school hours. He is a widely sought-after speaker with over 1,000 live audiences having taken in his message. Joel and his wife Bethany live in Columbus, Ohio, with their five children. Ben loads his sling and shines his...2024-01-0255 minManhood RestoredShould I Send My Kids to College?Episode 120 - A traditional liberal arts education is an endangered species of the Western world. In modern parlance, the phenomenon of "going to college" is what's accessible to our children post high school. While "going to college" can admittedly mean a of variety of things (technical schools, 4-year state universities, Ivy Leagues, etc), what it commonly looks like on the ground is a far cry from the old liberal arts conception of education and involves a trajectory rife with ideological and moral hazards that parents ought to give an honest evaluation of.Ben masterfully leads thi...2023-12-261h 09Manhood RestoredSoft MenEpisode 119 - Looking for a kick in the pants as you wind down 2023 and ramp up for a New Year? Well, you're in luck! Because Chad's fresh off a failure and feeling a little rowdy. He's tasted him some humble pie and, finding it rather helpful, he can't resist the urge to imitate the late, great Kobe Bryant and share the Humble all around with some in-your-face straight talk!Chad, coming to grips with his "loser" status, proceeds to rip it, MR-style, as Ben keeps up as co-host with his own big word and various voic...2023-12-191h 01Manhood RestoredWhy All Men Should HuntEpisode 117 - It's official: Ben is a hunter! (Chad is still--most certainly--not.) Ben nabbed yet another buck this hunting season, and the process by which he accomplished that kill made him feel like he'd finally arrived. What about this year's hunt brought him this sense of achievement? Now having found it, he tells his story and shares how he believes other men should strive for the same.Ben scopes out an episode based on his hunting experience and leads the charge, as Chad wanders into unchartered territory as the co-host still sporting the same stereotypical salesm...2023-12-0552 minManhood RestoredRemember When: A Marriage ReflectionEpisode 116 - Whether you're married 5 years or 50, looking back on the early days in your relationship with your spouse can bring about feelings of great nostalgia. The excitement of thinking she might be the one; the deep desire to have her become yours forever; moving into your first home together: these are memories with strong emotional resonance. They are the things we sing songs about! But how well, as the years go by, do we see the present moments of our marriage and the storybook ones of our past as being part of a connected whole?2023-11-2858 minManhood RestoredReconsidering ContraceptionEpisode 114 - When it comes to unpopular Catholic moral teachings , this one ranks right up there! Whether you're a Catholic or a non-Catholic Christian, the Church's stance is an equal opportunity offender. Or perhaps, more accurately put, it's a controversial stance that's considered equally out-of-touch and irrelevant (and, therefore, is mostly ignored). All that means for Manhood Restored is this: it sure sounds like a great topic to bring up! Chad foresees a fecund future as he furrows the field of this episode, while Ben's indentured to the hard labor of coming along to corral the p...2023-11-141h 14Manhood RestoredWhy All Men Should Support Israel Episode 113 - The attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7th, 2023 has set off a maelstrom of political turmoil on the global stage. From the intense outrage over the disturbing details of the terrorist's actions to the strange show of support for them from elitists in academia and media, it's deep, murky waters for an average person to wade through. Despite that fact, what's clear is this: we are witnessing a significant historical event, one which we'd do well to attempt to understand.Ben leads with gratitude as the host for this important episode, as Chad...2023-11-071h 03Manhood RestoredWhat is God’s Will and How Can I Know it? (Discernment)Episode 111 -All throughout life, we find ourselves making a multitude of decisions. Some are small and insignificant; others are major, the kinds that are like crossroads. When we are in the midst of making those big decisions (Should I change my job? Should I marry this girl? Should we move our family to a new town?), discerning the right Choice can be downright difficult. Ben puts the magnifying glass over this question as the episode's Sherlock Holmes, and Chad twists the ends of his imaginary stash while helping Ben get to the bottom of thin...2023-10-241h 04Manhood RestoredNovember 2023 Election in Ohio - State Issues 1 and 2 (RANTS!)BONUS episode - Chad & Ben take turns RANTING about Issues 1 and 2 on the Ohio Ballot this November 7th, 2023. (Share this episode around with friends and family!) Chad rants on Issue 1 (up through minute 10:52), specifically calling out Catholics. What did the Archbishop of Cincinnati do on Respect Life Sunday, what was his promulgation on Issue 1, and what does that mean for the consciences of voting Catholics? Ben rants on Issue 2 (from minute 10:52 till episode's end), bringing to light facts now known about the commercialization of marijuana from other states who've implemented it. What are thos...2023-10-2120 minManhood RestoredProtestant vs. Catholic Debate on Faith AloneEpisode 110 - The gloves come off (!) in this doozy of a debate episode. If you thought our debate on baptism (episode 70) was juicy, then here's one that'll surely keep your attention to the end! It's the ever-ancient, ever-new battle between Protestants and Catholics, hashed out by friends, Ben and Chad: are we, or are we not, saved by faith alone? (Spoiler alert: they're still friends when it's over!) Chad dings the bell and comes out of his corner wearing the proverbial "plus works" trunks, while a well-trained Ben enters the ring wearing trunks that sport the...2023-10-171h 37Manhood RestoredWhat is a Man?Episode 107 - Imagine leftists trying to make a documentary of their own by this episode's same title, like some kind of clever rebuttal to Matt Walsh's wildly successful "What is a Woman?". And, instead of interviewing extremist liberals, they interviewed average, everyday Americans. One wonders with delight how that might play out? Hint: if it went anything like this episode, it'd end in slap-happy hilarity! Chad channels his inner Sweet Baby Gang only to end up laughing (and sniffling) the whole episode through as its lead Super-movie-quoter. Ben fails to capture Chad's point (or keep up wit...2023-09-2652 minManhood RestoredStagnation vs. InnovationEpisode 105 -While many men need the reminder to curb their enthusiasm for constant productivity in their middle-aged years (see Episode #72, "The Semi-Retired Man"), perhaps there are still other men who need the reminder to maintain that enthusiasm into their advanced years. For men "with their best years behind them", the struggle might be accurately described as one between becoming stagnate and staying innovative. That struggle might become the difference between life and death.Ben imagines himself with snow white facial hair and a southern drawl as the Colonel for this episode, as Chad co-hosts, sp...2023-09-1252 minManhood RestoredBONUS: Oliver Anthony Witnesses to Joe RoganIn Chad's favorite fashion, he strikes up a BONUS! conversation with Ben about the recent phenomenon that is Oliver Anthony, singer/songwriter of the top hit "Rich Men North of Richmond." Chad updates Ben on a recent interview Oliver Anthony gave to Joe Rogan (Chad, knowing Ben doesn't approve of his penchant for listening to the Rogan podcast!). The two have a brief, general discussion of the Oliver Anthony story, and talk about the value of his witness on the Joe Rogan program.SHOW NOTES:Joe Rogan Reacts To Oliver Anthony Sharing Faith, R...2023-09-0717 minManhood RestoredIs Theology of Any Use to the Average Man? (MAN TALK)Episode 103 - Yet another installment of men sitting around tables talking - another edition of the MAN TALK, that is! Where we break out all four mikes over a long-form conversation of consequence. The topic on tap: theology. How will these four conversationalists conclude on the question being considered? They each give their final answers by the episode's end! (And what say you on the matter, dear listener? Email us your thoughts at mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv) Father Mike Kapolka and Shawn Meyer are both pastors. Fr. Mike is the Parochial Vicar at the Holy Cross Family of...2023-08-291h 24Manhood RestoredThe County Fair and Carnies (not what you think)Episode 102 - Picture, if you will, the sights and sounds of a County Fair. It's a scene of pure sensual wonderment with its neon rides, its flashy food booths, its throngs of people at big concerts and competitions. With so much excitement in the air, it's surely a fun place to be. But it can also serve as a scaled-down study of how the pleasures of the world can make us manic for more, more, more!Ben brings his bullhorn to talk over the noise as ringmaster of this sideshow of an episode, as Chad spo...2023-08-2252 min
The Renegade Lawyer PodcastGLM Summit Preview: Transforming Law Firms: A Conversation with Chad KirbyBen Glass first met Chad Kerby when chad was director of sales at Infusionsoft (now Keap) and Chad and Ben masterminded together. Chad will be the MC at this years Great Legal Marketing Summit.On this GLM Summit preview episode, Ben and Chad journey together down memory lane, delve into the significance of the intake experience in law firms, and lift the lid on what to expect at the upcoming Summit. Trust us, Chad's contribution will be a game-changer for all attendees.But that's just the tip of the iceberg. We chat about Scalawble and...2023-08-1610 minManhood RestoredMake of Your Home a MonasteryEpisode 101 - We live in dark times. An odd remaking of the Dark Ages, because the light of Western Civilization is again under threat of being extinguished. Preserving that light for the future is an effort worth undertaking. It's also one undertaken successfully once before, by the most unassuming group of people - Catholic monks. Might we do well to imitate their model... in our homes? Chad, fond of rules as he is, plays the part of Abbot for this episode, while 'Brother Ben' yet again graciously plays along as a Catholic character and co-host. The two...2023-08-151h 11Manhood RestoredSwearing and CigarsEpisode 100 - When menfolk get together in celebration, the revelry and carousing that ensues can, to some (to many?), be obnoxious and offensive. Why oh why, some might ask, must it be so? Shouldn't it not be so? What is it about certain stereotypical manly behavior--like stereotypical manly appearances (see 'Fords and Facial Hair', Episode 1) --that can be so off-putting from the outside looking in? Ben swears he won't cave to peer pressure for best-in-class life insurance rates as lead 'foul linguist' on this episode, while Chad strikes a hard bargain as the clean yet cloud...2023-08-081h 08Manhood RestoredResurrecting the Religious ManEpisode 98 - The word 'religion' carries a curiously negative connotation in our modern lexicon. The term is more often used for the purposes of criticism, as it conjures associations with anti-individualism, historical oppression, and hypocrisy. Religion might as well mean backward and ignorant. To be labeled as 'religious', then, would conceivably be the worst personal descriptor one could imagine. 'Spiritual', 'faithful', 'a good person' - yeah, those are all okay. But surely never 'religious'!Chad takes the [fictitious] challenge of breathing life back into the word 'religion' as lead contrarian for this episode, while Ben bites...2023-07-251h 18Manhood RestoredInterview with Ben Hartings (on Suffering and the Scarcity Mindset)Episode 97 - Ben Hartings is an owner/partner at Trinity Financial Advisors in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised on a poultry farm, played division one football at Miami University (OH), and received his MBA from the University of Dayton. Ben is a two-time cancer survivor and the author of two books on dealing with loss and grief. He is involved in various Catholic ministries and outreach boards, and he and his wife of 18 years have five children, four living and one in heaven.Chad pops the cork on, and proposes a toast to, the rich flav...2023-07-181h 22Manhood RestoredGood GriefEpisode 96 -There's nothing like a song to take you back to a moment in time. Music has that kind of power because it comes alongside of us to punctuate the feelings of those moments, ministering to us in lyrics and melody. That's especially true of the most meaningful moments - those of love, joy, and grief. Still more, in the hands of God, that power of song can seem almost sacramental.Ben's the DJ at the mixing board for this self-reflective soundtrack of an episode, as Chad listens in as a Lucy-like cohost, with a c...2023-07-1153 minManhood RestoredDoes Manhood Really Need Restored?Episode 95 - What... are we questioning the whole premise of the podcast now? And after nearly 100 episodes? What gives? Chad leads this tunneling expedition of an episode, searching out the assumptions underfoot, as Ben co-hosts and points his shinny head (lamp) toward the depths of Chad's cavernous quest. The two confront the Big Question head-on and layout their (inevitably) affirmative answer. Have you, dear listener, asked this very question in a personal way: does YOUR manhood need restored? What are three senses in which Ben and Chad firmly believe manhood needs restored? If you, too...2023-07-041h 04Manhood RestoredBONUS: Father's Day Fun (Diagnosing Dad Behavior)Bonus Convo: Diagnosing Dad BehaviorA Father's Day special & bonus episode (suggested by Ben, believe it or not)! A big shout out to dads: thank you for all you do to keep society sane by keeping your families ordered in ways only a father can! To show our appreciation, Ben and Chad strike up an entertaining conversation about what constitutes "dad behavior". Taking turns calling out behaviors from separately created lists, the two diagnose which ones are a) common to most, if not all, dads; b) probably unique to their own 'daddom'; or c) just plai...2023-06-1833 minManhood RestoredWhat to Make of the Chad Meme?Episode 92 - In a headline-happy culture that's fraught with daily doses of polarizing sensation, it can be a real challenge to stay sane. Most of the content within those headlines involve matters outside of our immediate control. That, in turn, stokes the fires of the mania that is social media, which is perhaps a symptom of the hysterical headlining. How are we to properly respond this phenomenon? Enter the "Chad Meme"... and the Chad Meme Mindset.Chad is (naturally) the leading Meme-man for this episode, as Ben strains mightily as co-host to find the usefulness in m...2023-06-1342 minManhood RestoredPeterson, Rogan, and Beck, Oh my!Episode 90 - In today's "influencer age", podcast personalities and pundits abound. Some of them reach meteoric status with followers in the millions. Their voices and opinions, therefore, have a great influence. As consumers of these kinds influencers, it can be difficult to take in their content with a critical ear. That fact becomes all the more salient when Christians are listening to non-Christians.Ben sets his sights on the wizardry of some popular personas as the lead for this episode, while Chad fearlessly follows down Ben's yellow brick road to levelheaded listening. The two traverse some t...2023-05-301h 03Manhood RestoredPrager and PornEpisode 89 - Popular conservative commentator Dennis Prager recently made headlines for taking a surprisingly lax position on pornography. Those comments set off a firestorm among many of his Christian fans. While Prager cited his Jewish faith for his slightly different views on porn, the rationale used for those views might very well reflect that of many in the culture--even conservative Christians. And that deserves clarification. Chad takes things up a notch as the fearlessly prudish lead for this episode, while Ben nervously dismisses all disclaimers and comes along for the uncomfortable ride. The two go wher...2023-05-231h 01Manhood RestoredHow Much Should a Christian Man Prep? (MAN TALK)Episode 88 - Guest hosts, Kory Fletcher and Matt DriggsA long-overdue return to the four-mic format known as the MAN TALK! Taking a broad, open-ended question to the table for a lively discussion, your two podcast hosts welcome two guest co-hosts. Will the four men be able to handle this meandering, oft-maligned topic in such a way as to be taken seriously in their conclusions? (Email us at mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv to weigh in, dear listeners!)Kory Fletcher and Matt Driggs both have their eyes open to the potential scenarios threatening society-as-we-know-it. Kory keeps a deve...2023-05-161h 23Manhood Restored5 + 1 Reasons Every Man Should HomesteadEpisode 87 - There has been a resurgence of interest in homesteading in certain segments of America. Younger generations turn away from a tech-saturated lifestyle; urbanites migrate to the rural countryside for simplicity and fresh air. Whatever the reason, the popularity of homesteading in our modern context isn't because it's convenient or immediately practical. No, it would seem there's something more to it.Ben leads fully loaded (including one in the chamber) with answers in this do-it-yourself kind of episode. Chad co-coasts down memory lane, a shadow of his former homesteader-self. The two plow through the rich r...2023-05-0949 minManhood RestoredThe Integrity of Joseph Chambers (A Movie Review)Episode 86 – Released in February of 2023 (USA), “The Integrity of Joseph Chambers” is a movie that dredges the depths of what it means to be a man. Joseph, haunted by an insecurity about his manliness, is driven to risk everything he loves to erase that insecurity. When things go from irresponsible to irrevocable, Joseph’s real test of manliness begins.Chad, projector and popcorn in-hand, has the lead role for this feature film of an episode. Playing Siskel to Chad’s Ebert, Ben piggybacks his way into profundity as movie critic and co-host. The two sit with th...2023-05-0255 minManhood RestoredOur Biggest Pet PeevesEpisode 84 - We have some fun in this show of light-hearted insights - not necessarily manly insights, just quirky insights from two men; not necessarily insightful complaining, just insightful complaints; and not necessarily angry insights, just personally peevish insights. It does, however, necessarily give insights into the weirdness of these co-hosts! Ben cracks up with the tiniest annoyances "on his mind" as the Grand Instigator of this episode, while Chad channels his own personal peccadillos and finds out how truly peevish he can be. The two each share and discuss their top three "pet peeves" (and...2023-04-181h 00Manhood RestoredA Treatise on TruthEpisode 83 - Almost everything we as a society argue for and argue against depends upon a foundational principle: that there is such a thing as Objective Truth. It's a first step before which all other steps depend. While that principle, for the most part, still carries the day with subjects that pertain to the observable realm (science), when it comes to applying the principle to religious faith or morals, it's a different story. (Especially if your name is Joe Rogan.) Chad Tosses around capital 'T' words with a stickler's pizzaz as lead Truth Teller for this...2023-04-1152 minManhood RestoredInterview with Dr. Christopher StroudEpisode 82 - Dr. Christopher Stroud is a board-certified OB/GYN at the Fertility & Midwifery Care Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which he and his wife started in 2014. He is trained in a highly specialized, natural form of fertility care called Creighton Model Fertility/NaPro Technology. Dr. Stroud runs the Holy Family Birth Center in Fort Wayne, which uses an integrated physician-nurse midwife model of care. He is also the co-host of a nationally known radio show & podcast called "Doctor, Doctor". He and his wife Marianne have five children and three grandchildren. Chad takes responsibility as the f...2023-04-041h 04Manhood RestoredDads, Daughters, Dress, and Death GlaresEpisode 81 - In an age of high slit dresses, low cut tops, and leggings, making an effort toward modesty might simply seem impractical. Depending on where you look, though, it could be that it's not even a consideration--maybe even in Christian, conservative circles. What that means for a man and his conscience is one thing. But what that means for a father raising a daughter? Well... good luck (is about what it seems)!Ben buffs up, and shines to a sheen, his various guns as the dad of two daughters for this episode, while Chad inno...2023-03-281h 03Manhood RestoredMen and ArtEpisode 80 - Many, if not most, of the greatest artists of all time were men. Yet it could be argued that the average man today has distanced himself from much of what could be traditionally called "the arts." Whether it's making it or appreciating it, things like poetry and painting, crafts and classical music, aren't likely at the top of the list for the manliest activities. Should that concern men?Chad channels his chest hair envy and 'leads like a Ross' for this episode, as Ben keeps the beat and plays the p(art) of gro...2023-03-211h 06Manhood RestoredMarriage and the Life of FaithEpisode 77 - Life-long commitments like marriage and being a Christian are sources of our life’s greatest meaning and joy. Yet they also come with their fair share of difficulty (understatement?). Life choices of that import, carried forward over time, invariably encounter challenges. Figuring out, therefore, how to persevere in the face of those challenges is paramount.Chad takes the lead in this “Life is a Dance” kind of episode. Ben follows, worming his way into the conversation with the wit of a middle-school math teacher. The two tango over this all-too-relatable, relational reality. When it comes to...2023-02-281h 12Manhood RestoredBe a Dangerous ManEpisode 74 - Strength in a man has the potential to destroy, and to construct. To oppress, and to liberate. To kill, and to protect. A key determiner in the employment of that strength is whether or not its placed at the service of a good and worthy end. It is also in submitting his strength that a man becomes most effective. And submission requires one "dangerous" virtue: humility.Chad humbly submits his word subversion in this episode of untamed length, while Ben keeps his caution tape within reach, carefully auditing episode safety. The two volley barbs a...2023-02-071h 12Manhood RestoredThe Semi-Retired ManEpisode 72 - Life is a balancing act. Yet many of us find ourselves banking hard from one extreme to another: some live life on cruise control, others with the pedal to the metal. One approach leads to boredom, the other to burnout. Ironically, it could be argued that both cases are in some sense "wasting" life. Ben, upon a full audit of his life's time, calls forth the cake and ice cream for this big announcement of an episode. Chad (always a sucker for free goodies) comes along, looking to secure his slice of this halfwa...2023-01-2450 minManhood RestoredMemento Mori (Remember Your Death)Episode 71Death is coming for us all... someday. Reminders of that reality aren't hard to miss. Think of physical limitations brought on by aging; of losing a loved one; of threats of illness or accidents. In the end, there is no forgetting that we are mortal. And yet trying to forget death (or more accurately, avoiding at all costs the very idea of it) is what most of us tend to prefer. Given its inescapability, though, that might not be the wisest approach. Chad is the Undertaker wrestling a dark opponent in this episode, as his t...2023-01-171h 08Manhood RestoredCatholic vs. Protestant Debate on BaptismEpisode 70Fresh off a record month, we are rapidly approaching 10,000 downloads (in less than half the time it took us to get to 5,000!). To celebrate and show our gratitude to you, dear listener, we bring you a good-hearted, truth-seeking debate. One that highlights some of our underlying differences as a Protestant and a Catholic: a debate on Baptism. It’s a topic that Ben even says has become one of his biggest hang-ups with Catholicism.Ben, therefore, fills this episode up with a pool (or font?) of questions, as he goads Chad into trying gainers off t...2023-01-101h 08Manhood RestoredWhy is It Hard to Believe? (MAN TALK)Episode 67 - Guest Hosts, Jason Stolly and Randy GarmanHere goes with another lively roundtable discussion, all four mics turned up, on a curiously uncomfortable leading question! Two hosts and two guest hosts peer through the discomfort, seeking answers to the many questions implied by the question at hand. Will they be able to draw down to any conclusions by the episode's end? (Let's hear your thoughts, too, dear listeners! Email us at: mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv) Jason Stolly and Randy Garman are both smart, thoughtful seekers. Yet neither of them describes themselves as believers, at least not...2022-12-201h 40Manhood RestoredBe Thou Salty, O Christian ManEpisode 62 - Be Thou Salty, O Christian ManAfter Christ calls his followers "salt of the earth", he warns against the loss of said saltiness, saying that the flavorless are only good for being "thrown out and trampled underfoot." Regardless of how one might describe salt--pungent, preservative, potent--it would, based on Christ's words, seem to be a quality critical to the life of a Christian and to that of the Christian Church. Chad cooks up a unique recipe in this savory meal of an episode, while Ben minces the ingredients as the sharp-edged sous chef. The...2022-11-151h 11Manhood RestoredWhat Makes Fatherhood Indispensable? (MAN TALK)Episode 58 - MAN TALK EDITION - Guest Hosts, Noah Stolly and TC CipolloneCheers! to another four-mic, four-man roundtable discussion on a crucial leading question. Our hosts and guest hosts wrestle with this two-ton topic, each winding down to a conclusion on how they will finally answer the question at hand. (Listeners, weigh in by emailing mightymen@manhoodrestored.tv)Noah Stolly and TC Cipollone are both MIGHTY, devoted fathers. They also each have very unique and contrasting stories on how they first came to be fathers. The two guest hosts tell their stories and use thei...2022-10-181h 29Manhood RestoredCleveland and Conversion, Deshaun and DevotionEpisode 57 - Cleveland and Conversion, Deshaun and DevotionAllegiance to a favorite sports team is a complex phenomenon deep in the psyche of a man. Claiming a team as your "favorite" often starts at the tenderest of ages; following that team closely for years--through star players, through heartbreaks, through championship runs--creates a kind of unique loyalty, one that becomes curiously embedded in a man's identity. It could even be said to border on devotion. That's particularly true for a Cleveland Browns fan (Ben).Ben makes a big announcement as the player-coach/host in this press con...2022-10-1150 minManhood RestoredThe 52 Finale!Episode 52 - The 52 Finale!It's officially been one year of the Manhood Restored podcast! We made it! 52 episodes (the goal set when we started this thing)! Thank you to our listeners, show guests, behind-the-scenes supporters, and everyone who's been a part of this first year. We've decided to keep rolling into year two: the new goal is 104 episodes! We hope you're as excited as we are to continue making manhood mighty again!Chad is the Point Man driving this 'Greatest Hits' episode (everyone needs a Greatest Hits, right?), while Ben gets dragged along behind with never...2022-09-0658 minManhood RestoredIndoctrination Station, Part 3 (Education)Episode 50 - Indoctrination Station, Part 3 (Education)This is the final destination on the Ben Express, the last in a three-part series on the Marxist March through western institutions. It's the topic that's been begging to be discussed, the station to end all stations: the Indoctrination of Education. News Flash: Education in America is in a bad way. Whether it's schools becoming testing grounds for each new leftist lunacy, or the country's average test scores falling pitifully below that of its international counterparts, headlines noting the 'crisis' abound. What's really intriguing is the contention that the school system's failur...2022-08-231h 13Manhood RestoredIndoctrination Station, Part 1 (Entertainment)Episode 44 - Indoctrination Station, Part 1 (Entertainment)All aboard the Ben Express for a three-part series investigating how Marxist ideology has highjacked some of western society's most trusted institutions. Whether it's Media & Entertainment, the Christian Church, or Public Education & Universities, this Marxist infiltration threatens at every turn to influence public opinion toward uncritical groupthink. That is, its aim is to indoctrinate. When it comes to Media & Entertainment, look no further for evidence than the lockstep slant of nearly every major news outlet, or the unapologetically woke content of Disney. Ben hits a record high pitch as he c...2022-07-121h 04Manhood RestoredHow to Pray (Like a Man!)Episode 43 - How to Pray (Like a Man!)There's something very intimate and vulnerable about prayer. And let's face it, that can be intimidating for guys. It's almost as if a prayer life is better suited for women, to whom communication and emotionality often come easier. But prayer is much too important to leave off, even if it proves difficult and awkward. Like anything else, given the right approach, prayer can find its own character and richness in the life of a man. Chad pulls a switcheroo as he dresses to the nines for full effec...2022-07-0550 minManhood RestoredBONUS: Grill the Protestant (5,000 Downloads!)Bonus Convo: Grill the ProtestantWe've officially clipped over 5,000 downloads! What a very cool and humbling milestone! As a BIG thank you to everyone out there listening and sharing the podcast--and by popular demand following our recent "Grill the Catholic" episode--we have flipped the tables, and Chad gets to Grill the Protestant!How will Ben now handle the heat? Can Chad cook up some spicy convo by throwing a little Sola on the barbie? With topics such as authority, scriptural interpretation, Communion, and salvation turning on the spit, there's bound to be some tasty...2022-07-011h 00Manhood RestoredGrill the CatholicEpisode 41 - Grill the CatholicWhile it's true this is a podcast where a Protestant and a Catholic converse about all things masculine from the point of view of their differing faith traditions, those differences aren't often dwelled upon. That's not because doing so couldn't be fruitful; nor is it because confronting differences of opinion is too uncomfortable. In fact, a cool-headed exchange of ideas is a very manly thing to do! It's also a lot of fun!Ben is the grill master for this episode, armed to the teeth with Biblical spiciness, ready to coo...2022-06-211h 23Manhood RestoredWhy Must Men Read Books? (MAN TALK)Episode 39 - MAN TALK EDITION - Guest Hosts, Josh Evans and Chad LefeldHere is our second "Man Talk", where we turn on all four microphones for a roundtable discussion on a pointed "leading question". Once the question has been thoroughly explored, each host gives their yea or nay and defends their final position. (Listeners, we'd like you to weigh in also - see below on how to participate!)Josh Evans and Chad Lefeld possess very respectable resumes as readers of all sorts and varieties of books. Both men enjoy reading books and find them val...2022-06-071h 17Manhood RestoredBro, No! We Don't Talk About Sex (M.A.P.S. to Avoid Traps)Episode 38 - Bro, No! We Don't Talk About SexThis is the long-anticipated, long-avoided fourth topic (FINALLY the S!) in Ben's MAPS series. If there were ever any doubt that he would go there, here is the podcast's first foray into the topic of SEX. (It only took 38 episodes!) Addressing the elephant in the recording studio had to be done; after all, it's only one of the biggest traps men face today, especially as it relates to remaining faithful to their wives in marriage. Ben takes the plunge and dives headlong onto the soapy slip and...2022-05-3148 minManhood RestoredWhy I Love Saint Joan of ArcEpisode 37 - Why I Love Saint Joan of ArcThe story of Joan of Arc has captivated generations of believers and non-believers alike. Countless biographers, poets, playwrights, artists and filmmakers have tried to capture what it was about her life that made her so fascinating. She was a shepherdess turned solider, a mystic turned martyr, and a patriot turned patroness (of France). But at the bottom of it all was this one inspiring fact: she was 100% committed to her mission from God.Chad raises the Mighty Banner under which this episode is to march, while Ben...2022-05-2456 minManhood RestoredPower Play (M.A.P.S. to Avoid Traps)Episode 35 - Power PlayProgressing to the letter "P", the third topic in his "M.A.P.S." series, Ben takes a look at another one of the biggest traps men face today: power. It's a trap that puts many influential men on the front pages for the worst reasons. It's also a trap many of us think, based on our life circumstances, that we'd never get caught up in. Lest we be deceived, the Tim-tation to power lurks everywhere. Essential question for this episode: how do we avoid the pitfalls that come with power? Ben's...2022-05-1055 minManhood RestoredThe Theory of Common ManEpisode 34 - The Theory of Common ManOur world is obsessed with "great men" who go to the furthest extremes of human excellence at any cost. It exalts, celebrates, and otherwise immortalizes this version of "greatness" to the expense of alternatives that might balance that with qualities like character or wisdom. Think of professional athletes turned political activists; think of billionaires turned medical experts; think of beautiful movie actors turned social influencers. In other words, we live in an age that dismisses the common man. Chad dons a white lab coat and a tinge of sarc...2022-05-0350 minManhood RestoredBONUS: Should a Protestant Do Exodus 90? (Day 91 Reflection)Bonus Convo: Should a Protestant Do Exodus 90?As a follow up to Ben's "negotiated" commitment to take on the Exodus 90 challenge, we have an fun, informal conversation about how it went for him. Ben shares, and Chad probes: would Ben say he successfully completed the challenge? Was there anything he struggled with or didn't like about the program? What kinds of benefits or perspectives did he gain by engaging in the many disciplines? Did he grow closer to God during the 90 days? In essence, would Ben recommend this to other men - including Protest...2022-04-2823 minManhood RestoredAlcohol - A Tale of 2 L's (M.A.P.S. to Avoid Traps)Episode 32 - Alcohol - A Tale of 2 L'sBen again sets his sights on four of the biggest traps men face today, in this the second letter/topic of his "M.A.P.S." series. Moving on from Money, he goes after the letter "A" for Alcohol. A subject some guys might like to "crack open" a little too much, while others would rather it not be "raised" at all. Essential question: how do we restore alcohol to its proper place on the Christian man's shelf?Toasting to yet another tough topic, Ben embraces the lime...2022-04-1957 minManhood RestoredWomen, Step Aside (Men, Step Up)Episode 31 - Women, Step Aside (Men, Step Up)Over 170 years have passed since the feminist movement began, and its influence on western culture has been far-reaching. One area in particular that it has affected is the role of men and women within marriage. On that score, the results of the movement have arguably been unfavorable--for both men and women. Disentangling ourselves from those negative, often hidden influences on our relationships can be extremely difficult.Nervously taking the mantle of motivator in this, his most controversial episode to date, Chad tells he and his wife's personal sto...2022-04-1257 minManhood RestoredAre Sports Still a Net Benefit to the Culture? (MAN TALK)Episode 30 - MAN TALK EDITION - Guest Hosts, Barry Peel and Andrew PeelThis, the first-ever "Man Talk", is a new format where four men on four mikes take up a controversial "leading question" and have a free-flowing, roundtable discussion. By the episode's end, each man will have to solidly cast his YES or NO vote. (Listeners, see below for how you can cast your vote as well!)Barry and Andrew bring extensive experience to the topic at hand. As former semi-pro athletes, as fitness competitors and fitness trainers, and as coaches at different levels for...2022-04-051h 27Manhood RestoredMoney, Money, Money (M.A.P.S. to Avoid Traps)Episode 29 - Money, Money, Money The first installment of a Ben-led, 4-topic series called "M.A.P.S. to Avoid Traps". Each letter in the acronym MAPS represents four of the biggest traps men face today. Although you'll have to wait to find out which topic each of the last three letters stand for (Ben thinks he can keep you guessing!), the letter 'M' is for Money! Essential question: how do we make money a tool and not a trap?Ben navigates from behind the wheel/pulpit on a serial rant for this episode, as Chad...2022-03-2946 minManhood RestoredTrump, Tone, and Taming the TongueEpisode 28 - Trump, Tone, and Taming the TonguePublic discourse in our day is largely influenced by the fear of giving offense. In an age of social media censorship and "hate speech" policing, it's no wonder we've become so sensitive to what's being said and how someone's saying it. It's a sensitivity that infects nearly everything - our relationships, our national politics, and even our religious views. Are we all getting a little too uptight about words and ideas, or should we take still more care when we speak? Chad lashes out with his words as lea...2022-03-2254 minManhood RestoredWhat do you want your kids to do with their life?Episode 25 - What do you want your kids to do with their life? The word "vocation" has a slightly different connotation for Catholics than it does for Protestants. When it comes to parenting, though, both meanings are relevant. What kind of people are our children going to grow up to be? What career path will they end up on? What is God calling them to do? These are questions every parent has fretted over. So, then what is a parent's role in shaping these vocational outcomes?Chad initiates each manly sound, smell, and mannerism for this...2022-03-011h 04Manhood RestoredBONUS: Debate on Heavenly Intercession (will Ben "pray" to the Saints?)Bonus Convo: Debate on Heavenly IntercessionWe've reached 2,500 downloads! While we didn't get there as quickly as we'd hoped, we're there nonetheless! So, THANK YOU! Unfortunately, that means Ben doesn't get his chance to "stump the Catholic." Instead, as a way to celebrate the milestone, we thought we'd whet your appetite with a mini debate!Ben's grown curious lately about the Catholic notion of "praying to the Saints", but he still has his Protestant guard up. What's with this whole business of heavenly intercession? Are those who've gone before us still aware of earthly concerns, and whe...2022-02-2427 minManhood RestoredI'll Have the Blue Pill, PleaseEpisode 22 - I'll Have the Blue Pill, PleaseThe term Red Pill, or the phrase "being Red Pilled", has become common lingo in discourse involving the pursuit of, or the discovery of, truth. Its origin is the 1999 film The Matrix, in which the main character has a choice to keep following the evidence where it leads (take the red pill) or to remain in his ignorance (take the blue pill). Red pilling gets all the attention and glory, but does the blue pill not also have an allure all its own?Chad is "The One" pu...2022-02-0857 minManhood RestoredBuild Back Better...CultureEpisode 19 - Build Back Better... Culture.The tides of a secularized culture are aggressively rising. And the strongholds of Western Civilization--things like religion, the traditional family, and moral values--are eroding under the onslaught of those battering waves. Living in the midst of that wreckage, one might be tempted to despair: Is there any hope for recovering the lost ground and rebuilding? Chad lays out the blueprint for reconstruction as job foreman of this episode. Ben grimaces as he holds a nail gun gingerly, ready to support as the general laborer. The two layout the future site o...2022-01-1849 minManhood RestoredBONUS: Ben's Rant (will he do Exodus 90 or not?)Bonus Convo: Ben's RantJoin in on this hilarious discussion as we conclusively tackle the question, "Will Ben do Exodus 90 or not?" Hear Ben's thoughts, concerns, complaints, and proposed conditions as he tries to use his expert negotiating skills to strike an ecumenical deal with Chad... Will Chad bend? Who will get the upper hand in this slugfest? And will Ben finally go for it?2022-01-1321 minManhood RestoredInterview with Nathaniel Binversie from Exodus 90Episode 18 - Nathaniel Binversie, Guest ConvoNathaniel Binversie is the Director of Mission for Exodus 90. He graduated from the University of St Thomas in St Paul, Minnesota and holds a master's degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute. Before joining Exodus, he spent time in campus ministry at the University of Utah and as a missionary at FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Nathaniel and his wife and two daughters reside in Ft Wayne, Indiana. He also has a colossal beard.Chad raises the sails for this interview, hoping to catch gusts of good conv...2022-01-1148 minManhood RestoredThe Gospel According to Ted LassoEpisode 17 - The Gospel According to Ted LassoIn just over a year and two seasons, the Apple TV+ streaming series "Ted Lasso" has received much critical acclaim. The show has won 7 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Starring Jason Sudeikis as the main character, Ted Lasso is an American football coach who becomes a surprise hire for coach of a Premier League soccer team in the UK; his only credentials for such a position are his quick wit, charm, and persistent positivity.Ben kicks the conversation around the field as captain of this episode, wh...2022-01-0451 minManhood RestoredSlave or Free Man?Episode 16 – Slave or Free Man?In a democratic society, individuals are at liberty to do what they please so long as it doesn’t break an established law. Beyond that definition, there’s a thin line between being truly “free” and being burdened by sheer license. In other words, a man who is free to do anything might often find himself incapable of NOT doing something (addiction), or incapable of ONLY doing one thing (the good). When does that incapacity become enslavement?Chad leads the charge for liberation in this episode, and Ben follows (up t...2021-12-2850 minManhood RestoredInterview with Justin MiesseEpisode 15 - Justin Miesse, Guest ConvoJustin Miesse holds a criminal justice degree from the University of Toledo and is a graduate of the Vineyard Leadership Institiute in Columbus. When he's not farming in his family agri-business or playing music with local worship teams, Justin owns and operators Iron Element LLC, a company focused on personal defense training and firearms & ammunition sales. Iron Element offers a variety of firearms training, including training for youth and women, as well as church security development training. Ben is locked and loaded and ready to take aim as lead int...2021-12-2158 minManhood RestoredLEAD in Your HomeEpisode 14 - LEAD in Your HomeA man's role in his home is one of great importance. But the 20th century has definitely made strides to diminish that fact. Things like industrialized work and women's liberation have tried mightily to squeeze the father out of his proper place in the home. Today's culture especially calls men to reclaim that role and be true leaders for their families. The home isn't just the woman's domain.Ben fires up the heavy equipment and hauls away misconceptions, while Chad's dives in to sort through the dumpy aftermath. Alternating betwe...2021-12-1443 minManhood RestoredGod's GreenlightsEpisode 13 - God's GreenlightsWouldn't it just be like a couple of Christian guys to glean inspiration from a Hollywood A-lister? Well, no... it wouldn't. But that's what makes this episode so interesting! Matthew McConaughey's 2020 memoir, "Greenlights", has been a surprising success, staying atop the non-fiction bestseller list for 50 weeks. While his famous style and flare for life might be an unsuspecting source of inquiry after manly virtue, it turns out there may be more than meets the eye to this Romcom actor.Chad rides out in front as the Lone Ranger for this pseudo book...2021-12-0753 minManhood RestoredBONUS 1000 Download Celebration & ChallengeBONUS EPISODE - 1,000+ Downloads! As a big THANK YOU to those who've been listening and sharing, Ben & Chad offer a Bonus Episode! It's a brief, behind-the-scenes look at the Manhood Restored Podcast, covering three aspects of its origins: 1) What's up with the "Half Cath" - "Part Prada" Logo? 2) What is meant by the phrase "Might Men of Valor", and where did it come from? 3) What is the target audience that each co-host has in mind?Chad also issues a challenge to listeners to help take the number of downloads to 2,500 in the...2021-12-0318 minManhood RestoredInterview with Chris BihnEpisode 12 - CHRIS BIHN, Guest ConvoChris Bihn and his family run a unique health food business called "Our Fathers Foods." Utilizing a patented process to crush grain, their products deliver preservative and synthetic free alternatives to modern wheat-based foods like bread and oats. The Bihn family business is more like a ministry in that they seek to do their part in restoring God's order by focusing on Natural Law, putting the family at the center, and nourishing people at the local level.Ben "steaks" his keen interest in the subject matter as the lead in...2021-11-3053 minManhood RestoredGoing Glutton FreeEpisode 11 - Going Glutton FreeIt's one of the "Seven Deadly Sins" and one of the hardest bad habits to hide. Yet Gluttony might be one of the least talked about vices there is (except if used in a joke at Thanksgiving). Seems like a good topic to crack open, in other words, for men living in a culture that's replete with overindulgence!Ben pours a few (not too many) straight, black cups of conversation, while Chad squirms in his seat with an over-stimulated conscience. As the two explore definitions, fess up to their own run...2021-11-2348 minManhood RestoredResistance ReadinessEpisode 10 – Resistance ReadinessHave you ever wondered, after seeing a headline about a mandate-related confrontation (on an airplane or at a supermarket), how you would’ve acted in a similar situation? Too often we dismiss the thought because we assume that it would “never happen to me.” The prevalence of such impositions upon our liberties and the increasing lengths to which governments have proven willing to go, should put men on high alert. Chad conducts the sounds of alarm while Ben polishes the brass of his best prepper instinct. The two walk through...2021-11-1650 minManhood RestoredInterview with John WoodEpisode 9 – DR JOHN R. WOOD, Guest ConvoDr. John R. Wood is a passionate Catholic evangelist, having spoken at hundreds of parishes across the country and published three books, including the bestselling, “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission: 5 Steps to Winning the War Within”. When he’s not helping patients as a mobile eye doctor, John and his family put on powerful sacramental prep retreats called Dragon Slayers at churches all over Ohio. Chad takes lumberjack-like swings at the big questions with Dr. Wood, while Ben whittles in his own nuanced inquiries. John shares with...2021-11-0953 minManhood RestoredRISK: The Game of Kingdom DominationEpisode 8Today Ben and Chad risk it all by sharing from their lives. They look at their own successes and failures as well as how healthy risk is necessary to restore manhood. The two outline what is a healthy risk and an unhealthy risk. They also explore what it means for the church to “circle the wagons.” Ben leads the way in calling out complacency in men and unpacks what risk looks like for the Kingdom of God. (35:00). As with a lot of the episodes it gets more lively as they go ending with a rock solid...2021-11-0254 minManhood RestoredAre you a none?Episode 7 – Are You a None?Being religiously UN-affiliated (going with the NONE identifier on the ‘religion’ portion of census questioning) is all the craze these days. You might be surprised to know just how popular, though! Recent data suggests a snowballing trend on this score.After attempting some trick (word) plays, Chad gets under center to quarterback this episode. With Ben as the unconventional offensive lineman, the two take the field to peel away the layers of this phenomenon. What does this trend signal for our future? How do we explain why this is happenin...2021-10-2650 minManhood RestoredFighting Injustice – An Interview with Mike Spencer of Project LifeVoiceAfter serving as a pastor for 23 years, Mike Spencer has dedicated himself to full-time pro-life ministry. His heart for the unborn has led him to speak to thousands at churches, conferences, and campuses across the country. First as a speaker for Life Training Institute, and now as the founder and president of Project LifeVoice, Mike’s burden is to awaken and equip the church to become pro-life ambassadors. Chad and Ben sit down with this Man of Justice and discuss the civil rights issue of abortion. Why are pastors and priests so reluctant to speak out on...2021-10-1946 minManhood RestoredSpiritual F-WordsEpisode 5 Spiritual F-WordsToday Chad and Ben are not dropping F-bombs but instead looking at the one thing many men resist in their spiritual journey, fellowship with God. This is the key to true peace and spiritual growth. They also look at what men do to avoid what’s most important and look at the why behind it. They address some of the escapes men use to avoid fellowship.We also acknowledge the elephant in the room and address the Father Wound.SHOW NOTES4 Escapes from FellowshipFan...2021-10-1246 min