Navigating the Chaos by Building Up Households
Today I read from my own blog post 'Navigating the Chaos by Building Up Households' and reflect on our current moment in history. Are we prepared to l…
Podcast: Virtus
“Virtus” is the Latin word for “Manliness,” but it also implies excellence and courage. This is Virtus, a show dedicated to inspiring and cultivating virtue, courage, excellence, manliness, and honor. I discuss many topics, most of which fall into the categories of personal development, theology, philosophy, work, labor, masculinity, personal interests, and cultural commentary.
The Patriarchy and Raising Sons with Jared Sparks
"The Patriarchy" has been a buzz word for the last several years and it is always portrayed in a negative light. On the episode today, Jared Sparks te…
God’s Mission and Your Mission
Today I talk about the importance of having a personal mission for your life and setting your personal mission in the broader scope of God's mission i…
Earthly Christianity – The Body
Part 2 of my series 'Earthly Christianity.'
Reflections on The Odyssey
I recently finished Homer's 'The Odyssey' and it had a profound impact on me. Today I share some lesson I learned from the epic poem.
Wartime at Christmas
Jesus is our Prince of Peace and Christmas is our reminder that the Incarnation was an act of war against all darkness, sin, hell, death, and Satan.
Virtus with Dr. Glenn Sunshine
Dr. Glenn Sunshine joins me on the show to get his historical expertise on the idea of virtus, or manliness, in the days of the Roman empire. We talk …
Not Safe, But Good
In this episode I read an article written by Greg Morse at Desiring God about masculinity. Its very much in the same vein of what this podcast is tryi…
Thanksgiving and a Theology of Patriotism
Thanksgiving is this week so I give a quick history of the holiday making the case that Thanksgiving is a Christian holiday. I also offer a theology o…
Earthly Christianity – Wisdom
Part 1 of my series on "Earthly Christianity" where I discuss the tangible aspects to our faith. Wisdom is not just something that happens between our…
Put Not Your Trust In Princes
Take away from the election? Christians need a bigger vision than the next four years, regardless of who is in the White House.
Don’t Despise the Younger Generation
Today I comment on the older generation of men that tend to look down on the younger generation for being lazy and irresponsible. The fact of the matt…
Lewis Fridays: Modern Man and His Categories of Thought
Today I read from Lewis’s essay “Modern Man and His Categories of Thought.”
The Roots of Our Divide
Today I reflect on a few reasons why America is so divided.
Definitions of Masculinity
In this episode I give several definitions of what it means to be a man that have been helpful in my own life.
Lewis Fridays: Nostalgia
Today I read from Lewis’s sermon ‘The Weight of Glory’ honing in on his idea of Nostalgia and how it should influence us today.
Responsibility, Mastery, Legacy
In this episode I give three ideals and motivators to strive for in life.
Lewis Fridays: A Dream and COVID-19
I read a portion of Lewis’s essay “A Dream” and make some connections to our current COVID-19 situation.
Autumn
I share a few reflections on the season of Autumn and why you need to be enjoying it.
Manly Greatness with Aristotle
Reading from Aristotle’s ‘Ethics’ I look at what he has to say about greatness or the old school term of ‘Magnanimity.’ What does it mean…