Brutal American Podcast

Send us a text! Brotherhood and true friendship is forged through adversity. Most men's lives today lack any physical adversity or competitive drive, which is why we must manufacture it for ourselves. In this episode we discuss the importance of physical tests as well as our recent testing of the GBRS Fitness Standards. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at ...

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Send us a text! One of the best ways to develop efficient and effective shooting mechanics is through at-home dry fire training. In this episode we walk through a series of systems designed to maximize your dry fire training. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Be prepared. Be armored...

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Send us a text! In this episode we sit down with our friend Tim Six to discuss and drink the quintessential Brutal American drink: Bourbon Whiskey. We talk through the American history of bourbon, what makes it special, and which bourbons to look for whether you're shopping just for something to bring to this week's cigar night or to gift your father at his retirement party. We hope y'all enjoy the episode. We sure enjoyed making it. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalam...

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Send us a text! In this episode we discuss the primary principles of building a home gym as well as our Top 10 Home Gym Equipment Essentials for the average man seeking to build out a space to cultivate strength and resilience in his home. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Be prepar...

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

Send us a text! One of the most common objections we get when talking to guys about taking the next step in improving their families' home or church situation is, "I just need to get my wife onboard." In our feminized world, even good men who are working toward stewarding their households well often find themselves in a state of conviction which their wives do not share. In this episode we do our best to address the men contending with that problem. How do you win your wife to your vision? Wh...

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Send us a text! Here's our 2nd Quarter Q&A Episode answering listener questions on a host of different topics. Thank you for your questions! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Be prepared. Be armored. Get your American-made body armor from Armored Republic at ArmoredRepublic.com Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Plan...

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

Send us a text! In this episode we walk through the origins of the name Brutal American, how we came to be the new hosts of the podcast, as well as a list of attributes we believe describes the archetypal Brutal American. This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Be prepared. Be armored. Get your American-made body armor from Armored Republic at ArmoredRe...

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

Send us a text! In this episode we talk through the philosophy and objectives of the Refuge Church Security Team. We discuss why church security is important, what the team's purpose is and is not, as well as basic gear needs, and some of the lessons we've learned conducting church security. This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Be prepared. Be armore...

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

Send us a text! In this episode we discuss the need that boys and young men have for strenuous physical challenges and how parents should be approaching this arena with their sons. How early should these challenges start? What benefits will hard work yield beyond physical improvement? How are we implementing these principles with our young sons and with the boys under our charge in the Titus 2 program here in Ogden? This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartner...

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

Send us a text! Here's our first quarter "Ask Us Anything" show. We cover a host of topics from friendship in marriage to building a Christian Borough where you are to building discipline in the gym. Thank you for sending in your questions! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners; Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/ Fuel your training with Mt. Athos — The path to peak performance. ...

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

Send us a text! This is our first installment of a series we'll be returning to periodically throughout the year that we're calling simply "The Tactical Series". In this one we walk through the "Why" and the "What" of the general classification of weapons optics known as "Red Dots" as well as some our personal preferences for when and how we would apply these different options. Hang around later as we take these optics out on the range to do some testing and work through additional optic spec...

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Send us a text! The Christmas Day Coronation of Kings, fighting the good fight with joy and mirth, laughing and singing in the midst of battle, and more on this episode of The Hard Men Podcast. If you're wondering what to get us for Christmas, a Hard Men Patreon membership for yourself would sure put a smile on our faces. Merry Christimas and Happy New Year! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast coffee. Get 15% off your cof...

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

Send us a text! Conservatives are quick these days to attack the downstream effects of feminism like transgenderism and rampant pornography, but we tend to flinch when First Wave Feminism is mentioned. If we are to rid our society of these evils and return to the God-ordained vision for the household then this ideology must be addressed from its inception. Where did Feminist ideology begin? Who were the original key players? We'll answer these questions and more in this episode of the Hard Me...

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Send us a text! In this episode we talk about Family Christmas Traditions. Why are family traditions important? What traditions formed us? And what traditions do we want to pass on to our children? If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon! Check out https://www.NewChristendomPress.com/store for our Black Friday deals! Orders over $75 will get 15% off at checkout! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Chris...

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Send 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. ht...

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Send us a text! Many of you have asked where Eric has been, and if he's ever coming back. Well, we finally tracked him down. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, Eric returns to discuss leadership, delegation, organization building, and succession plans. 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 perf...

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

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 the episode! This episode's Headline ...

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Send us a text! Earle "Marty" Combs recently went viral online after waking up at 4:00am in his home in Boulder, Colorado to check on a loud noise that had come from his kitchen. What he didn't know as he walked down the stairs with his AR-15 is that a black bear had broken in through a window, ripped his trash can out of his cabinet, and was rifling through the contents on the floor. After spotting the bear with his weapon light it immediately charged him. Marty put 7 well-placed rounds into...

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Send 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 incli...

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Send 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 home...

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Send 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 Mt. Athos — The...

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Send 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 B...

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

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 ...

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Send 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:&...

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Send 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/2025 Sign up fo...

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Send 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/2025 Sign up for th...

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Send 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 Chri...

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Send 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/2025 Check out the Farmer Bill's Provisions's products. Click the link below to...

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Send 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://insighttoinci...

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

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 ...

Published: 7 March 2025

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Send 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,...

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

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 affec...

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Send 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, man...

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

Send 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 o...

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Send 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. 1...

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Send 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 M...

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

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 November—plenty of...

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Send 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 pr...

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

Send 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 ove...

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

Send 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 ...

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Send 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 We...

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Send 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...

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Send 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 m...

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024