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Brutal American PodcastAnswering Patron QuestionsSend us a text!In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Tate and Ethan sit down and answer some recent questions from our Patrons on a host of topics.If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon!This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast coffee. Get 15% off your coffee with code "NCP15". https://luxcoffee.co/Fuel your training with Mt. Athos — The path to peak performance. https://athosperform.com/Be pre...
2025-11-121h 30Brutal American PodcastMeet the New Hosts: Who Are These Guys?Send us a text!Many of our faithful listeners have been asking if Tate and Ethan have fully taken over the Hard Men Podcast.The answer is, Yes. With that in mind we thought it might be good to officially introduce ourselves.In this episode, we sat down to tell a little of our stories, and give you as the listeners an idea of who we are and what we're about. Our wives were a massive help with the questions so a big Thank You to them.We hope you enjoy...
2025-10-011h 49Brutal American PodcastFace to Face: Why Hospitality is Key for Culture BuildingSend us a text!In this episode Tate and Ethan review Steve Wilkins' book "Face to Face" on the topic of intentional hospitality and Christian friendship.This is an often overlooked skill and practice in the church today, and one that must absolutely be recovered. A thick culture is built through deep friendships and deep friendships are built through the aggressive pursuit of hospitality.How can we better cultivate true friendships, and what are the practical ways that we can make our homes and lives welcoming places to be?This episode's...
2025-08-201h 26Brutal American PodcastThe Top 7 Masculine Western Movies Every Man Needs to WatchSend us a text!Stories of the wild, American frontier are an essential part of the American mythos, and for over 100 years the Western film has been the primary conduit for telling these great tales.In this episode of The Hard Men Podcast, Tate & Ethan throw on their hats, light some cigars, sip some whiskey, and talk through some of the most iconic Westerns ever made.What are some of the great Westerns every man should be familiar with? How can we use these films to inspire us and our generations? And how...
2025-08-061h 42Brutal American PodcastDHT: The Ultra Masculine Form of Testosterone You've Never Heard AboutSend us a text!In this episode, Tate Taylor and Ethan Senn sit down to discuss the largely unknown but highly impactful androgen, DHT.What is DHT?What are the mental and physical effects that it produces?How can the everyday guy start optimizing his natural DHT production?And why is it important for Christian men to be maximizing their physical & psychological potential?We talk about all this and more on this episode of the Hard Men Podcast.Fuel your training with...
2025-07-231h 17Brutal American PodcastBuilding Bands of Brothers: What This Looks Like in OgdenSend us a text!In the last few episodes we’ve worked through the “Why?” and “How?” of building a band of brothers in your local church context. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor sit down to wrap up the series by describing the different brotherhoods, groups, and guilds of Refuge Church. They talk from firsthand experience about how many of our local groups are organized and led as well as the intentions behind them. Find the book Building Your Band of Brothers here: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Yo...
2025-07-101h 43Brutal American PodcastHow to Start Building Your Tribe: Who Should Be in It?Send us a text!When you think about building a band of brothers or a tribe of men, several practical questions arise: Are you a tribal leader? Should you join another tribe? Does this exist where you are? Are the men around you rowing in the same direction as you? In this episode, Dan Berkholder, Ethan Senn, and Tate Taylor talk about practical aspects for building a local tribe. They'll talk about establishing a vision, organizing, and setting the course of activities that should unite the tribe. They continue working out some practical help after r...
2025-06-251h 09Brutal American PodcastField Training in the High Uintas: Exposing Boys to Hardship, Discomfort, & Hard SkillsSend us a text! It used to be that went sent our boys into groups like the Boy Scouts of America to train for manhood. But as those organizations have drifted left, we lack male spaces for discipleship and formation for young men. At St. Brendan’s Academy and Refuge Church, we’re trying to forge a new path forward. Recently, pastor Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor took some of the young men from Refuge Church on a field training exercise in the high Uintas of Utah. During their time in the mountains, the boys learne...
2025-05-141h 13Brutal American PodcastEgo is the Enemy: Why We Need to Talk Less and Do MoreSend us a text!In 1934, Upton Sinclair ran for governor of California. During the campaign, he wrote a book, in the past tense, talking about all he accomplished as governor. The problem? He got crushed in the election bid. His talk and hype outpaced the work he needed to do to actually win the race. Like Sinclair, many of us can get ahead of ourselves with talk—about what we have or hope to accomplish. In the process, our hype game outpaces our actual accomplishments. In this episode, we'll talk about practical ways to make war...
2025-02-0549 minBrutal American PodcastAll The Single Ladies (Are Destroying America)Send us a text!The Single Woke Female (SWF) is becoming one of the larger voting blocs in America. Likewise, women are remaining unmarried and childless at drastically increasing rates. This has ramifications not only for households, but the health of the American nation. As it turns out, women who remain unmarried, just like those who go to college, vote liberal at drastically higher rates. We'll talk about why that is. In this episode, we'll talk about why this is a problem, how it affects the political landscape and economy, and what we as Christians...
2025-01-221h 31Brutal American PodcastSaving America's Unborn Children with Jason StormsSend us a text!In this episode, we talk with Jason Storms, National Director of Operation Save America, a masculine endeavor to save America's unborn children from murder in the womb. Jason talks about how to actually make real change in society and politics, including grassroots efforts, and how Christians can see change on the issue of abortion. The way you have political power is to unseat existing political party leadership, and to be a real political threat to them. Unfortunately, many Christian default to pietistic notions that don't amount to any action. Jason also...
2025-01-101h 16Brutal American PodcastCourage, Leadership, & the Legacy of Chesty Puller: Lessons in Masculine Strength & AmbitionSend us a text!Men today are told that the masculine virtues of bravery and courage, the readiness to fight, and the desire to win glory for their people and their nations are standards of a time gone past. We are told to rejoice over the death of masculinity, but there is a reason stories like that of Chesty Puller still light fires in the hearts of good men. In today’s episode of the Hard Men Podcast we’ll reminisce on the bravery and leadership of a great man in the face of impossible odds...
2024-11-261h 03Brutal American PodcastRecovering the Lost Art of HospitalitySend us a text!While churches are full of age specific programs today, the actual, biblical command to practice hospitality has fallen by the wayside. In this episode, I talk with Pastor Kevin Griffin about why we as a church need to recover the lost art of hospitality. We'll discuss practical issues, as well as biblical principles behind the practice.Get 10% off your next Reformation Heritage Books order with discount code "HARDMEN."Buy your plate armor from Premier Body Armor today.10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer....
2024-10-241h 11Brutal American PodcastThe Family Economy with Rory GrovesSend us a text!What is a productive household? I sit down with Rory Groves to talk about his new book, "The Family Economy: Discovering the Family as it Was Designed to Work." We talk about the Industrial Revolution, how it reshaped family life, and what God's design is for the household and marriage as a central economy.Get 10% off your next Reformation Heritage Books order with discount code "HARDMEN."Buy your plate armor from Premier Body Armor today.10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Alpine Gold...
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Brutal American PodcastBig Announcement!Send us a text!We here at New Christendom Press have a big announcement for you: A brand new book!That's right, after more than a year of work, Brian and Ben are pleased to announce Haunted Cosmos: Doing Your Duty in a World That's Not Just Stuff, a book all about the glory of the world God has made—seen and unseen—and how to do your duty in it.You can preorder this premium hardcover edition right now at this link. These will be shipping around the first week or two of N...
2024-10-0104 minBrutal American PodcastObesity, Ultra-Processed Foods, & The Revival of Ancestral DietsSend us a text!Is the modern American diet a recipe for disaster? This episode unpacks the alarming rise in obesity rates over the past fifty years, spotlighting how the shift from active jobs to sedentary lifestyles and the explosion of ultra-processed foods have led to a public health crisis. Hear from thought leaders like Paul Saladino, RFK Jr., John Moody, and Joel Salatin as they champion a return to ancestral dietary practices, advocating for whole, nutrient-dense foods over today's processed alternatives. We'll also critique modern dietary guidelines and discuss the wisdom of figures like Vince Gironda...
2024-09-121h 05Brutal American PodcastThe Grill Americans: NFL preview, Fantasy Football, & Masculine Formation with Andrew IskerSend us a text!Football isn't just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon and a formative experience for young men. Joining us is Andrew Isker, as we tackle the heated debates surrounding football's significance. We dive deep into the role of sports in shaping masculinity, discussing how tackle football instills resilience, confidence, and strength in young boys. However, we also caution against the dangers of youth sports becoming an idol, where parents' excessive investment can sometimes overshadow more important aspects of life. Reminiscing about the golden era of Cornhusker football, we advocate for the revival...
2024-09-051h 56Brutal American PodcastFighter Pilot: Robin Olds & The Softening of the Air Force with Ethan SennSend us a text!As the U.S. military has pushed the leftist agenda, it has inevitably emasculated and weakened itself. While the Air Force, for example, used to be a place for hard men like Robin Olds, one of the most decorated fighter pilots of all time, now it's just another bastion of DEI stupidity and Covid nonsense. In turn, like other branches, it has driven away the real men and American patriots who once made it great.In this episode we'll talk with Ethan Senn, Chief of Staff at New Christendom Press, about...
2024-08-291h 48Brutal American PodcastUltra Endurance: 100-Mile Runs, Voluntary Hardship, & Forging Men with Tate TaylorSend us a text!What drives someone to run 100 miles through the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountains? Discover the extraordinary story of Gordy Ainsleigh, whose determination transformed the Tevis Cup horse race into the legendary Western States Endurance Run. This episode takes you back to the origins of ultra-endurance running, tracing its evolution and celebrating the relentless spirit of the athletes who dare to push their physical and mental limits.We'll talk with Tate Taylor, native Texan and Ogden transplant, about his running of the Hoka Bandera 100K several times, including his personal...
2024-08-151h 14Brutal American PodcastTrump Assassination Attempt, Elon Musk, & Gender Roles in the Secret ServiceSend us a text!Of all the things that became clear after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, perhaps topping the list was the inadequacy of women serving in Secret Service roles especially when the bullets were flying. We talk about why only men should serve in such roles, and why the push to get women into law enforcement roles in America is a disaster.Join the Patreon exclusive membership.10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting...
2024-07-191h 02Brutal American PodcastThe Mythopoetic Movement, Robert Bly, & Christian Nationalism with Will SpencerSend us a text!Join us as we explore the mythopoetic men’s movement, inspired by Robert Bly’s "Iron John," and how it aimed to fill the emotional void left by distant paternal figures. We'll uncover the cultural significance of this movement, which relied on Jungian psychology and pagan spirituality, examining its rise in the context of post-World War II alienation and the 1960s cultural shifts. We'll also talk about its compromises with feminism. In our conversation with Will Spencer, we dissect the evolving landscape of masculinity, especially in the transition from manufacturing to a ser...
2024-06-052h 02Brutal American PodcastBad Therapy: How Mental Health Experts Are Destroying AmericaSend us a text!The majority of Americans have been catechized to believe that psychologists are the experts when it comes to happiness and human flourishing. But as Abigail Shrier says in her new book, "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up," it's probably true that psychologists are the last people on earth to consult about how to raise healthy kids. Why is that?In this episode, I talk with pastor Dan Berkholder about why psychotherapeutic methodologies are so anti-Christian and do more harm than good. We talk about iatrogenesis, the concept that healers—in...
2024-05-222h 01Brutal American PodcastGirl Bosses, Taylor Swift, & Yoga Pants: Smashing Feminism's Idols in the Public SquareSend us a text!In this episode, I'll talk about why we should ridicule what is ridiculous and why we should smash idols in public. In particular, we'll talk about the three daughters of feminism—three visions for womanhood—that need to be dismantled. They are what I'm calling Girl Boss, Inc., Taylor Swift, and Yoga Pants.In Judges 6, Gideon was raised up by the Lord to fight against the Midianites, but first, he was called to smash his father's idol in the public square and to replace it with the altar of the Lord. The...
2024-05-0132 minBrutal American PodcastC.S. Lewis, Male Headship, & Hysterical Women RulingSend us a text!In his book, The Silver Chair, C.S. Lewis tells an interesting story about a dilapidated school run by a woman trying to be a Head. She is a picture of what happens when women are wrongly put in places of rule, and how weaponized empathy controls an environment—and eats it alive. We'll talk about male headship, why it is necessary, and why women aren't made to rule in home, church, or society.Sign up for the New Christendom Press Conference in June 2024.Join the Patreon exclusive membership.
2024-04-231h 17Brutal American PodcastInterview with Charles Haywood: NETTR, Franco, & Camp of the SaintsSend us a text!In this episode, I talk with Charles Haywood about his term, No Enemies to the Right (NETTR), and the updated version, No Enemies On the Right (NEOTR). It's not uncommon today to see conservatives attacking each other, but we talk about why guarding the right flank isn't the best strategy for winning the culture war.We also talk about Charles' writings on Franco and a recent review he did of Camp of the Saints and why it matters to the immigration discussion today, as well as the rebuilding of the West.
2024-04-101h 12Brutal American PodcastMTNTOUGH Fitness with Dustin DiefenderferSend us a text!In this episode, I talk with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness, about his journey from the missionary fields of Africa to training the ultimate outdoor athletes on the mountain. We talk about overcoming adversity, honing mental toughness, and pushing through mental roadblocks. Dustin has built training programs with the help of Special Forces soldiers, hunted some of the most rugged backcountry wilderness areas imaginable, and hails from the great state of Montana.We also talk about the value of physical courage, a passion for hunting in the wild, and the...
2024-03-301h 16Brutal American PodcastAlex Stewart of Premier Body Armor: Family, Faith, and Building Legacy through BusinessSend us a text!When you picture a family business, do you think of bulletproof vests and ballistic protection? That's the unique world Alex Stewart of Premier Body Armor and I explored as we unraveled the company's journey from a small metal shop to the forefront of personal armor. Our conversation took us through the transformation of protective gear, touching on the practicality of innovations like the everyday armor t-shirt bundle—a favorite of mine for its unobtrusive defense—and the clever inclusion of ballistic protection into everyday items like backpack inserts. Alex's insights reveal a commitment to s...
2024-02-2954 minBrutal American PodcastTucker Talks to Putin, The Woke Regimevangelicals, and 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl AdsSend us a text!I'm joined by pastor Dan Berkholder to discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin, and why it's significant that Putin talked for 30 plus minutes about the history of Russia. Among other things, Tucker said Moscow is a beautiful city, unlike those in America. Why do we tolerate crime and filth in our streets? As it turns out, we might just prefer it. We also discuss the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl ads, why Christians prefer badness, and how our woke regime-aligned leaders in the church have sold us out. Christians have a...
2024-02-1458 minBrutal American PodcastThe Masculine Toughness of Nolan RyanSend us a text!We live in soft, comfortable world today in the West. At least most of us do. In this episode, we're going to talk about the hard virtues of physical courage and toughness—something embodied in one of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time, Nolan Ryan. They called him Big Tex. The Nolan Express. He pitched a record-setting 7 no hitters. In his early days, he threw a blistering 108-MPH fastball. In this episode, we'll explore the manly toughness of Nolan Ryan.Sign up for the New Christendom Press Conference in...
2024-02-0253 minBrutal American PodcastPlutarch's Timeless Wisdom: Alex Petkas on Courage, Leadership, and the Shaping of Great MenSend us a text!In this episode, I talk with Alex Petkas, host of the Cost of Glory podcast. He's also a former professor with a Princeton PhD in Classical Literature. His podcast is a dramatic retelling of Plutarch's Lives, which is one of the most influential books in human history. We'll discuss why Christians can benefit from Plutarch. We talk about why there are so few great men today, why rhetoric is important for leadership, and how Alex once interacted with Elon Musk on Twitter/X about Sulla. Speaking of which, why did Sulla e...
2024-01-191h 05Brutal American PodcastLonesome Dove, July Johnson, and the Failure of Weak MenSend us a text!Larry McMurtry's book, Lonesome Dove, earned him a Pulitzer prize. The author was a master at unpacking relational dynamics in engaging prose. In this episode, we talk about how July Johnson embodies the failures of the soft Mr. Nice Guy. We also talk about practical steps for me to stand up to their wives, which is the only recipe for a happy home. We'll dissect the compelling interplay between characters like Gus McCray and Woodrow F. Call, offering profound reflections on life through their humorous dialogues. We also explore the real-world...
2024-01-1136 minBrutal American PodcastThe Patriarchy is Inevitable: Taylor Swift, Rush Limbaugh, & Father RuleSend us a text!As the Taylor Swift X saga continues, it's interesting to note that her father, her producers, and the support staff around Taylor are largely comprised of—wait for it—men. In this episode, we'll unpack just how God has ordered the world and how patriarchy, like Thanos claimed about himself, is inevitable. Rush Limbaugh talked about girls softening their conservative fathers. The Daily Mail covered my tweet, which now has 22.5 million impressions. Newsweek also weighed in. As did the Washington Examiner, which said Taylor can save Ame...
2023-12-1538 minBrutal American PodcastSmashing Celebrity Idols: Taylor Swift, a Viral X Post, and Duties of FatherhoodSend us a text!A recent tweet of Eric's went viral on Twitter/X, which at the time of this post, had reached over 10 million impressions. What gives? Taylor Swift appeared on TIME magazine as "Person of the Year," scantily clad and with a cat draped around her neck. It may be the perfect picture of today's feminine ideal, but it's also heinously destructive for women, families, and society. We discuss in this week's episode. In this episode we talk about a father's duty to protect his daughter's sexuality, and why this is an important...
2023-12-0859 minBrutal American PodcastA Response to Kevin DeYoung and the 'Moscow Mood'Send us a text!Who gets to define the boundaries of acceptable language in Christian circles? Why does the Christian community appear to be divided by the use of strong language? Join me and my co-host, Pastor Dan Burkholder as we tackle these thought-provoking questions. In this episode, we interrogate Kevin DeYoung's critique of the so-called 'Moscow mood,' as embodied by the outspoken Christian leader Doug Wilson. Delving into the discourse, we dissect DeYoung's arguments, offering our own insights, as well as Dr. Joe Rigney's insightful response article.Language, it turns out, is more...
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