Virtus

Today I review the book ‘The Makers versus the Takers’ by Jerry Bower. It’s a true gem and great resource to the church and will be handy in your personal life.

In this episode I give a basic primer on the idea of ‘Gendered Piety.’

Modern culture portrays fathers as incompetent, overweight, good for nothing, and someone who just gets in the way or hinders what the rest of the family is trying to do – think Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin. May it not be with Christian fathers. I offer some reflections and exhortations to fight against the modern stereotype. 

Pastor Collin Brooks from Redeemer Christian Fellowship in Roswell, NM joins me today and gives the ins and outs of postmillennialism. We have a great conversation about what it is compared to other end times positions, answer common objections, and Collin gives some personal ways the postmill vision has impacted him in his daily life. 

Today Scott Tungay joins me on the podcast to talk all sorts of stuff: masculine hierarchies, honor, localism, nationalism, how we win as believers, mission, hope over despair, and what the future might hold. Enjoy. 

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 live in a nation in decline? What is our plan for navigating the years to come?

“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 tells us about biblical patriarchy; how it can be redeemed and how it is good for the world. We also talk about his approach to intentionally raising his own sons.

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 in the world.

Part 2 of my series ‘Earthly Christianity.’

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.

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.

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 about virtus throughout history, the founding of our nation, personal development, and much more.

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 trying to promote. Morse drives home the truth that masculinity is tough and tender, meek and fierce, and like Aslan, not safe, but good.

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 of patriotism or love of country.

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 ears, but it works itself out into daily life.

Take away from the election? Christians need a bigger vision than the next four years, regardless of who is in the White House.

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 matter is the older generation raised the younger generation and really isn’t in a place to criticize to harshly. What should the younger generation do in response? Tune in. 

Today I read from Lewis’s essay “Modern Man and His Categories of Thought.”

Today I reflect on a few reasons why America is so divided.

In this episode I give several definitions of what it means to be a man that have been helpful in my own life.

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.

In this episode I give three ideals and motivators to strive for in life.

I read a portion of Lewis’s essay “A Dream” and make some connections to our current COVID-19 situation.

I share a few reflections on the season of Autumn and why you need to be enjoying it.

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 to be a Magnanimous man? What are some qualities that great people display? How can we cultivate it in our own life? How should we balance this with the Scriptures? The Greek philosopher has much

‘Men without Chests’ is perhaps the most important chapter that was written in the 20th century. In this chapter Lewis masterfully defends objectivity – values, morality, and truth. In this episode I let Lewis do most of the talking as a read from sections of this chapter and make a few comments.

I talk about why you should begin working your hands. Whether its a weekend project or hobby, working with your hands teaches you about yourself and the world around you.

In this episode I talk about some of the issues around marriage and children and how those issues effect society.

Masculinity is the culmination of a man’s maleness, manliness, and manhood in the pursuit of a mission in life. How should we think through masculinity? When does a boy become a man? What role does biology play in guiding cultural differences? The transgender movement is plainly wrong, but how should we think through it and live out our masculinity? These

Looking at the Roman virtue of Gravitas today and why you need to cultivate it in your life. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I read you C.S. Lewis essay on chivalry as an ideal. Chivalry is a work of art as it combines ‘men of blood and iron’ and men who are ‘meek in hall.’ — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Should Christians embrace the movement and organization of Black Lives Matter? No. Tune in to find out why. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I give some reasons why evangelicals have historically not been very good at producing a theology of beauty. I also share a bit about what I’m doing in my own life to remedy that. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do you gauge success in life? Two words: Work and Keep. Tune in to find out how incorporating these words in your life will help you succeed. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this first episode I talk about what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from it. I talk about the meaning of virtus, how its related to the more modern, yet old school concept of chivalry. I’m attempting to resurrect this old Roman virtue of Virtus in your life and therefore in your family, community, and