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Hard Men PodcastTraining with Kettlebells & Sandbags for Real-World Strength, Health, and LongevitySend us a text!In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss the history and benefits of strength training with kettlebells and sandbags. If you've been considering building out your own home gym this is one you won't want to miss.We talk about what separates these implements from standard gym equipment, what their best uses and pitfalls are, and how can you add these into your regimen to build strength, endurance, and longevity.This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan...
2025-10-151h 12Hard Men 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 48Hard Men PodcastThe Everyman's Guide to Everyday CarrySend us a text!In light of recent events, the need for Christian men to be prepared is at an all time high. Gone are the days where apathy or complacency are acceptable. We must be ready on a daily basis, and that includes the tools you carry on your person.In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss how we think through the principles, considerations, and gear of the everyman's everyday carry. What gear should you always have on you?How important is alertness and awareness in your e...
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Hard Men PodcastDopamine: Fuel for Discipline, Desire, and DriveSend us a text!Dopamine has been a heavily researched and discussed topic in the past few years, especially in relation to addiction.But what is dopamine? What does it do? And how can we use it to propel us to greater fruitfulness?In this episode, we break down how dopamine really works, why it can lead men into cycles of depression and weakness or motivation and strength, and how to harness it for discipline, focus, and long-term success. If you’ve ever wondered why you're naturally inclined to chase comfort instead of gr...
2025-09-031h 08Hard Men 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 25Hard Men 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 41Hard Men 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 17Hard Men 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 42Hard Men 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 08Hard Men PodcastBuilding Your Band of Brothers: Why Tight Knit Groups of Men are Essential to the Mission of the New ChristendomSend us a text!Men of today are starved for brotherhood. Close male friendships, forged through trial and fire, have been replaced by high definition screens and Saturday ball games. Leisure time with friends isn’t a bad thing at all—but it is not where the process of iron sharpening iron occurs. In this episode, we talk about masculine friendship and tribes, specifically Stephen Mansfield's book Building Your Band of Brothers. Find the book here:Building Your Band of Brothers: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Your-Brothers-Stephen-MansfieldFuel your training with Mt...
2025-06-111h 18Hard Men PodcastJason & The Argonauts, Envious Old Kings, and Young Men’s Tribes with Thomas AchordSend us a text!Boomers, and old men in general, have a hard time letting go of thrones, seats of power, or inheritances. Instead of passing them on, in envy they crush young men, whom they see as threats. Is this a new phenomenon? It turns out, it’s a tale as old as time. In this episode, we talk with Thomas Achord about Jason and the Argonauts, an Ancient Greek tale, and how it applies today.2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Sign up for the...
2025-05-281h 10Hard Men 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 13Hard Men PodcastThe Drew Brees Comeback: Injuries, Setbacks, & Overcoming AdversitySend us a text!Drew Brees suffered multiple injuries in his career that could have been retirement inducing. But through a knee injury and major shoulder damage, Brees came back to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.Tate Taylor joins us to talk about his recent Achilles tear, and how he embraces adversity as a gift. We’ll talk about Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Obstacle is the Way.” 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Sign up for the NCP Games:https://beregenerated.com/games/Fue...
2025-04-3055 minHard Men PodcastThe Drew Brees Comeback: Injuries, Setbacks, & Overcoming AdversitySend us a text!Drew Brees suffered multiple injuries in his career that could have been retirement inducing. But through a knee injury and major shoulder damage, Brees came back to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Tate Taylor joins us to talk about his recent Achilles tear, and how he embraces adversity as a gift. We’ll talk about Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Obstacle is the Way.” 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Sign up for the NCP Games:https://beregenerated.com/games/F...
2025-04-3055 minHard Men PodcastWhy Men Need Agonistic Spaces: New Christendom Games & The AeneidSend us a text!In this episode, we talk with Tate Taylor about why men need spaces to physically push themselves, as well as the New Christendom Games that will take place at our conference in June. We'll talk about the funeral games in The Aeneid, and why older men should be excited to see young men hardening their bodies through physically demanding efforts. Tate walks us through the qualifier for the Games, and talks about what the competition will include at the conference.2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Sign...
2025-04-181h 10Hard Men PodcastHow to Escape the Economic LonghouseSend us a text!We live in a feminist-coded workforce, as can be seen with the dominant role HR department—run by hysterical women—upon employee conduct. In this episode, we talk about the problem and how to escape it. We’ll talk about practical ways Christians can start, buy, and run businesses that support middle class working men. 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Check out the Farmer Bill's Provisions's products. Click the link below to claim 20% off.https://farmerbillsprovisions.com/discount/HARDVisit KeepwisePartners.com or call De...
2025-04-0248 minHard Men PodcastThe Post War Consensus, Evangelical Longhouse, SBC Subversion, & Antioch Declaration with J.D. HallSend us a text!What is the Post War Consensus, and why is it causing such heated debate? What does it have to do with the Antioch Declaration? And speaking of that, why has the tide in Reformed circles shifted so rapidly since 2020?In this episode, I'll talk with J.D. Hall, who writes at Insight to Incite and has been following the evangelical subversion for over a decade. We'll also talk about Al Mohler, Russell Moore, and the intentional effort to push the SBC left.https://insighttoincite.substack.com/2025 New Christendom...
2025-03-191h 22Hard Men PodcastHow Reviling Wives Are Destroying the Church (And What To Do About It)Send us a text!In this episode, we talk with Kevin Griffin, pastor of counseling at Refuge Church, about the problems feminism has created in the church, especially by allowing women’s sins to go unaddressed. In Proverbs, we have various warnings against brawling or contentious women, yet in the church today it is seldom you will see pastors address such women. We’ll also talk about David Edgington’s forthcoming book from New Christendom Press, “White Knights and Reviling Wives.” Not only is the book helpful at diagnosing this problem, it also provides practical tools for...
2025-03-081h 08Hard Men PodcastHow Reviling Wives Are Destroying the Church (And What To Do About It)Send us a text!In this episode, we talk with Kevin Griffin, pastor of counseling at Refuge Church, about the problems feminism has created in the church, especially by allowing women’s sins to go unaddressed. In Proverbs, we have various warnings against brawling or contentious women, yet in the church today it is seldom you will see pastors address such women. We’ll also talk about David Edgington’s forthcoming book from New Christendom Press, “White Knights and Reviling Wives.” Not only is the book helpful at diagnosing this problem, it also provides practical tools for d...
2025-03-071h 56Hard Men PodcastImpactful Missionary Work, Church Planting, & Navigating Cultural Challenges with Alex KocmanSend us a text!Discover the dynamic world of missionary work with Alex Kocman, the Director of Communications at ABWE, as we uncover impactful strategies for church planting and spreading the gospel. Alex shares invaluable insights into ABWE's unique funding model for missionaries, encouraging accountability and financial resilience, while also highlighting the distinctions and cooperative efforts between ABWE and the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board. This episode is your gateway to understanding the intricate balance between emotional revivalist traditions and the necessity for properly trained and qualified missionaries.Visit ForgedBeardCo.com today and use...
2025-02-191h 07Hard Men 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...
2025-02-0548 minHard Men 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 31Hard Men 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 16Hard Men 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 03Hard Men 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 10Hard Men 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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Hard Men 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 minHard Men 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 05Hard Men 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 55Hard Men 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 47Hard Men 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 13Hard Men 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 02Hard Men 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 02Hard Men 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 01Hard Men 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...
2024-05-0131 minHard Men 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 16Hard Men 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 12Hard Men 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 15Hard Men 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...
2024-02-2953 minHard Men 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 minHard Men 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 minHard Men 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...
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