The Masculine Revival Podcast

Most men today aren’t lacking motivation. They’re lacking order. They’re trying to fix their lives at the surface - habits, routines, and productivity - while the deeper structure is broken. So they stay stuck, frustrated and drifting through life. In this episode, I break down the four things every man needs to become grounded, focused, and capable of leading his life well: God above him Brothers beside him A purpose in front of him A woman behind him When these are in place, a man becomes steady. When they’re not, everything feels off... his mind, his marriage, his direction, his life. This is not theory. This is the structure I’ve seen transform hundreds of men over the past five years. If your life feels out of alignment, this episode will show you exactly where to look. 🔗 Work With Me Join the Masculine Revival Brotherhood (Men’s Groups):https://www.masculinerevival.com Apply for the Free 4-Week Men’s Group:APPLY HERE 1:1 Men’s Mentorship:https://www.masculinerevival.com/mentorship Couples Coaching:https://www.masculinerevival.com/couples-coaching 🧠 Go Deeper Substack (Articles & Long-Form Writing):https://masculinerevival.substack.com/ Instagram (Daily Content):https://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival/ ⚡ Recommended Black Lotus Shilajit:Use Code MASCULINEREVIVAL For Free Shipping On Your Order

In this episode, Brendan shares his personal journey of discovering his mission in life — from being a deeply anxious young man struggling to function in daily life, to eventually building the Masculine Revival Brotherhood and spending the past five years helping men grow in leadership, faith, and brotherhood. This conversation breaks down the reality of purpose: how it’s discovered, why most men never pursue it, and the uncomfortable truths about the long road of struggle, failure, and persistence that often precedes it. Brendan explores key ideas including: Why purpose is often discovered through action, not endless thinking How your pain and struggles often point toward your calling The importance of being a good steward of what God has already given you Why purpose is less about what you do and more about how you show up The myth that finding your purpose means life becomes easy The role of the Hero’s Journey in a man’s personal transformation How to begin identifying the “golden thread” running through your life If you’re a man wrestling with questions about meaning, direction, and calling, this episode will help you start thinking about purpose in a much more grounded and practical way. Work With Brendan Masculine Revival Brotherhood A high-integrity men's community helping men grow in faith, leadership, marriage, and brotherhood. Join hundreds of men who have participated since 2021. Apply here:https://www.masculinerevival.com/brotherhood 1:1 Men's Mentorship Work directly with Brendan to develop clarity, leadership, and direction in your life. https://www.masculinerevival.com/mentorship Couples Coaching For couples who want to restore order, leadership, and connection in their relationship. https://www.masculinerevival.com/couples-coaching More Masculine Revival Website & Articles https://www.masculinerevival.com/blog Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival

What advice would you give a Christian woman who is waiting for a husband? In today’s episode, I respond to that exact question and share a few honest thoughts about preparing for marriage in a culture that often romanticizes it. Many people spend years thinking about finding the right person, but far fewer spend time becoming the kind of person who is actually ready for marriage. In this conversation, I talk about the importance of developing the mindset and skillset of a wife before marriage, why having a sober and realistic view of marriage matters, and how unrealistic expectations about “godly men” can actually sabotage healthy relationships. Marriage is not a fairytale or a spiritual fantasy — it’s a demanding, lifelong partnership that requires maturity, humility, and preparation. If you're a Christian woman who hopes to be married one day, this episode offers a grounded perspective on how to use this season of life wisely and prepare yourself for the realities of marriage. In this episode: • Why preparation matters more than passive waiting • The importance of developing the skills and mindset of a wife • Why marriage is often over-romanticized in Christian spaces • The danger of unrealistic expectations about “godly men” • How to become the kind of woman a good man would want to marry Resources & Ways to Work With Me: Masculine Revival Brotherhood:https://masculinerevival.com 1:1 Men’s Mentorship:https://masculinerevival.com/mentorship Couples Coaching:https://masculinerevival.com/couples-coaching Instagram:https://instagram.com/masculinerevival Blog & Articles:https://masculinerevival.com/blog

What are the fundamental difference between men who radically change their lives and men who stay comfortably the same? At the beginning of this episode, I also share a personal update: I’ll be legally changing my last name from Schmidt to Scholefield. I explain why, and what that decision represents for me in this season. From there, we dive into the deeper theme of the episode: decisiveness. We talk about: Why enrollment is not transformation The cost of indecision How half-commitment slowly decays your life Why decisiveness is a masculine virtue And what it actually takes to move from passive to powerful If you’ve been hovering in the middle — knowing what to do but not doing it — this episode is for you. It’s time to decide. --Resources & Ways to Work With Me Masculine Revival Brotherhood:https://masculinerevival.com 1:1 Men’s Mentorship:https://masculinerevival.com/mentorship Couples Coaching:https://masculinerevival.com/couples-coaching Blog & Articles:https://masculinerevival.com/blog Instagram:https://instagram.com/masculinerevival

In this episode, I break down one of the most common and destructive dynamics I see in my work with men: simping inside marriage.This is the subtle, well-intentioned, “nice guy” pattern where a man abandons his backbone in the name of keeping the peace… and slowly erodes attraction, polarity, and respect in the process.We’ll talk about:-What “simping” actually looks like in a marriage-Why it often comes from insecurity and fear of conflict-How men confuse niceness with love-The hidden cost of over-accommodating your wife-And what healthy, grounded leadership actually requiresThis episode is direct. It’s practical. And it’s rooted in real patterns I’ve seen play out dozens of times inside couples coaching and the Brotherhood.If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells…If your wife says she wants you to lead but pushes back when you do…If you’ve lost respect for yourself in your own home…This one’s for you.—If you’re serious about becoming the kind of man your marriage actually needs, the Masculine Revival Brotherhood is where this work happens in real time, alongside other men who are doing the same.Apply here: https://masculinerevival.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/masculinerevivalBlog & Articles: https://masculinerevival.com/blogLead well.

The podcast is back! Brendan shares life and business updates, as well as briefly addressing what happened with the Unplugged dating app.Most couples chase tools, tips, and techniques to fix their marriage, but what if the real problem isn’t a lack of tools, but rather a heart posture that has drifted away from love, humility, and connection? In this episode I break down why heart posture — the orientation of your inner life toward your spouse — is the foundation of every healthy marriage, and why no amount of “skills” will work without it. We talk about resentment, forgiveness, curiosity, emotional safety, and how to reset the default orientation of your heart in real-world marriage dynamics.If you want practical insight that transcends tactics and gets to the groundwork of relational flourishing, this episode is for you.Work With Me / ResourcesMasculine Revival Brotherhood — https://masculinerevival.com1:1 Men’s Mentorship — https://masculinerevival.com/mentorshipCouples Coaching — https://masculinerevival.com/couples-coachingBlog & Articles — https://masculinerevival.com/blogInstagram — https://instagram.com/masculinerevival

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Curt Storring, a husband, father of four (with a fifth on the way), and a man who has walked the path of family leadership with both humility and courage.He talks honestly about the mistakes he's made, some of the lessons he's learned, and what it means to approach marriage and fatherhood with clarity, sobriety, and conviction. This isn’t just theory, it’s lived experience. We share the real work of becoming a steady presence in the home, bearing responsibility, and leading in a way that invites trust and builds legacy.If you're a husband or father, or preparing to become one, this episode offers hard-earned wisdom, practical tools, and grounded encouragement for the road ahead.Listen in.Connect with Curt:https://proclaimpodcasting.com/Connect with Masculine Revival:– 📬 Free weekly articles & teachings: Subscribe on Substack– 📱 Follow on Instagram: @masculinerevival– 🛡 Join the Brotherhood (Men’s Groups): Apply Here– 🔥 1:1 Men’s Mentorship: Learn More

No man is truly self-made.You were shaped by your parents, your friends, your pain, your past.Even the things you think you did on your own were built on a foundation someone else helped lay.In this episode, I break down the myth of the self-made man and explain why isolation is the enemy of real growth.We cover the danger of always running from your reflection, the value of staying in hard relationships, and why the mirror of brotherhood is what actually refines you.Masculine maturity doesn’t happen in a vacuum.It happens when you stop hiding, stop performing, and face the truth with other men beside you.If you’ve been doing life alone—or you’ve been trying to "figure it all out" before you show up—this episode is for you.Connect with Masculine Revival:– 📬 Free weekly articles & teachings: Subscribe on Substack– 🎥 New YouTube Channel: Subscribe on YouTube– 📱 Follow on Instagram: @masculinerevival– 🛡 Join the Brotherhood (Men’s Groups): Apply Here– 🔥 1:1 Men’s Mentorship: Learn More

I sit down with Jonathan Rios who is a psychotherapist with over 20 years in the mental health industry for a deep and grounded conversation on what it means to become a man.We cover a variety of topics pertaining to the pursuit of authentic and mature masculinity, like...– Cultivating a masculine identity in a confused culture– Facing fear and finding real courage– Discovering your purpose and unique gift– The process of initiation and becoming a man– Forgiveness & father hunger in men– And much moreThere is some real depth and nuance shared in this episode, enjoy! Connect with Jonathan:Jonathan's Website: https://thriiv.co/primal-menJonathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalvirtues/ Connect with Masculine Revival:– 📬 Free weekly articles & teachings: Subscribe on Substack– 🎥 New YouTube Channel: Subscribe on YouTube– 📱 Follow on Instagram: @masculinerevival– 🛡 Join the Brotherhood (Men’s Groups): Apply Here– 🔥 1:1 Men’s Mentorship: Learn More

Most modern men are stuck in a victim mindset and they don’t even realize it.In this episode, I unpack what it means to cultivate a masculine mindset, one rooted in responsibility, grit, and forward motion. From killing your inner complainer to learning how to lean just past your edge, this is a wake-up call for men who are ready to reject passivity and start carrying real weight.We cover:Why life isn’t about you and why that’s freeingTurning failure into feedbackLiving on your edge without burning outWhat it looks like to “go to war” with whiningFinding your inner warrior and doing hard thingsWhy keeping your word is masculine spiritual warfarePlus, a shoutout to the five newest men who stepped into the Brotherhood this month.This episode will sharpen you! Connect with Masculine Revival:– 📬 Free weekly articles & teachings: Subscribe on Substack– 🎥 New YouTube Channel: Subscribe on YouTube– 📱 Follow on Instagram: @masculinerevival– 🛡 Join the Brotherhood (Men’s Groups): Apply Here– 🔥 1:1 Men’s Mentorship: Learn More

In this episode, I break down 21 traits that define authentic, mature masculinity. This isn’t just a list of ideals, it’s a mirror. A way to see where you’re standing strong, and where you’re falling short.We cover everything from taking full responsibility for your life… to leading your family with both strength and tenderness… to living with sexual integrity, emotional discipline, and masculine frame.This is a practical, no-fluff breakdown of what it actually looks like to be a man in today’s world, and to stop drifting through life as a passive, lukewarm version of yourself.Listen in, take inventory, and count your score. Then ask the deeper question:What kind of man am I becoming?If you want help turning these traits into daily habits, go to 👉 masculinerevival.com and apply to join the Brotherhood.Connect with Masculine Revival:– 📬 Free weekly articles & teachings: Subscribe on Substack– 🎥 New YouTube Channel: Subscribe on YouTube– 📱 Follow on Instagram: @masculinerevival– 🛡 Join the Brotherhood (Men’s Groups): Apply Here– 🔥 1:1 Men’s Mentorship: Learn More

Too many men are stuck in cycles of guilt, shame, and self-hatred, trying to move forward while dragging the dead weight of their past behind them. In this episode, Brendan delivers a stern but fatherly call to finally lay it down.You’ll learn why willpower isn’t enough, what it really takes to receive forgiveness, and how to stop punishing yourself for the man you used to be. This is about more than healing... It’s about choosing a new identity rooted in grace, responsibility, and masculine maturity.If you're tired of trying to earn your worth or fix yourself through performance… this episode is your invitation to stop running and start rebuilding. CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

What does it take to become a man in our time? In this episode, I sit down with Father Michael Butler, who is the priest of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Livonia, MI, for a deep conversation on manhood, virtue, and faith. With over 30 years of experience in men’s work and 30 years serving in the priesthood, Fr. Michael brings a rare depth and nuance to the discussion. We talk about the crisis of manhood in the modern world, the importance of initiation and discipline, the recovery of virtue, and how ancient Christian wisdom speaks directly to the hearts of men today. This conversation will challenge and encourage you, whether you're a husband, father, leader, or simply a man trying to walk the narrow road. Follow Fr. Michael on Instagram: HEREFr Michaels website: HERE CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

This is the story behind the man you see today, and the pain that shaped him.In this episode, I walk you through some of the pivotal turning points in my life. This is a raw and honest look at how God used brokenness, not success, to make me a man.If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or unsure of the road ahead, this one’s for you.CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

What is mature masculinity, and how do you cultivate it in a culture that never taught you how to grow up?In this foundational episode of the Masculine Revival Podcast, Brendan Schmidt delivers a clear, structured teaching on the journey from boyhood to manhood. Drawing from personal experience, years of mentorship, and hard-earned wisdom, he lays out the traits of immature men, the marks of mature masculinity, and a practical framework for becoming the man you were meant to be.This episode covers:- The difference between boyhood, prolonged adolescence, and manhood- Why most men are stuck, and how to break free- The real definition of masculinity (hint: it’s not bravado)- How mature masculinity plays out in marriage, fatherhood, and leadership- The 3 Pillars of Mature Masculinity: Clarity, Containment, and CourageWhether you’re just starting out or seeking to deepen your growth as a husband, father, or leader, this is a must-listen.________________________________________________________________Timestamps Boyhood (03:25)Traits of the immature man (06:22)What mature masculinity is (08:47)The three pillars of mature masculinity (10:45)How to cultivate mature masculinity (13:03)________________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

In this comeback episode, Brendan shares the personal and spiritual journey that reshaped his life, work, and message. He opens up about the cost of choosing conviction over comfort, and the clarity he’s found on the other side. This episode lays out a bold new direction for the Masculine Revival Podcast, and a call for men to pursue truth no matter the cost. If you’re feeling stuck, compromised, or unclear about what it means to lead with integrity in today’s world, this conversation will challenge you to reorient your life around what matters most. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

When he leads well, her submission flows naturally and easily... right? In this episode, Brendan breaks down the ever popular concept of "masculine men create feminine women." He explains the ways in which this concept is true, and the ways in which it can be incredibly damaging and detrimental to the health of a relationship. Lots of insights, lessons and tips shared in this one... Enjoy!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship____________________________________INTRO (00:50)Why am I even talking about this? (02:05)The ways in which it is a true statement (08:36)The ways in which it is false and can be damaging and harmful (13:06)An ideal actually worth striving for… (17:42)

Entering mature manhood with both feet requires doing the "inner-work". A man must get right with himself, his past, and where he comes from. Once he's done this, he is freed up to do the "outer work" of acquiring, accomplishing, achieving, and becoming the man that he wants to be. In today's episode, Brendan explains the ins and outs of what can be a complicated and confusing topic for many men._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship____________________________________(00:50) Updates(04:55) Intro(05:16) Defining Inner Work vs Outer Work(08:56) Men fall into these two extremes(12:05) Which is more important? Which should a person start with?(14:11) Why do men avoid inner work?(18:51) How to actually do inner work.(25:22) How does Christ tie into all of this?

Is a wife's sin her husband's responsibility, and is there even such a thing as an "abusive wife"? Our highly feministic culture usually suggests that any wrong a wife does in her marriage was somehow triggered by her husband's poor behaviour or poor performance. This thinking leads to not only a whole lot of marriage dysfunction, but sadly a whole lot of divorce.In the first ever Masculine Revival Podcast interview, Brendan sits down with Dr. David Edgington to discuss several controversial topics pertaining to marriage and how a couple can flip an unhealthy marriage dynamic into a functional one that honours each other and God.Grab Davids Book, The Abusive Wife: Ministering To The Contentious Woman - GET IT HEREView Davids Website - HEREFollow David On Twitter - HERE_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

Join Brendan for the much anticipated 41st episode of the show as he briefly addresses parting ways with Mike, and then dives into the topic of how to properly assess compatibility for marriage and how to know if a woman is worth marrying! New content coming out weekly again. Thank you for your patience and understanding!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

Brendan & Mike answer 16 questions from the audience on a variety of topics._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________________________________________INTRO (00:50)Why are men waiting to get married later? (02:35)Should you pursue women when you are early 20s? Or trust will provide? (06:45)Tips on long distance dating? I met a guy I like but he is on the other side of the country… (09:14)Should we worry about the new world order, conspiracies, and other hard issues? (12:53)Can Mike explain how he became catholic, sad to hear this… Brendan are you catholic, or just mike? (15:23)Thoughts on Mark Driscoll calling out the pastor for having a male stripper at that mens event? (29:00)Courtship app. I’m based in Toronto, 38y Female. Should I try it? Are there many men in the pool? More info please. (31:40)Why do you think some men struggle to commit to a godly relationship? (32:52)What to do if your partner is into conspiracy theories? To be fair, he helped me not to get the vax… (36:30)How to convince someone who believes they have no incentive to get married without shaming? (40:34)Ever thought about starting a tribe network to connect with like-minded men? Any local groups in california? (42:55)How do you personally disciple your wife as her spiritual authority? (43:40)How do you talk to a brother in Christ about his failing at being a leader in his marriage? (47:33)With rampant materialism and greed in the world, how should we view money as christians? (49:36)When do we begin the rebellion against the reptilians that are making the frogs gay? (51:56)In a time where I want to be single, what should a young man be focusing on? (52:52)

Join Mike for a solo-episode where he shares about his strength training and weight-loss journey, as he offers advice on where to start, why strength training is important, the negative aspects of gym culture, how to approach the gym as a Christian, and more!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

A deep dive into the world of self-help, healing and personal development. Too often men and women get lost in doing "inner work" and endlessly obsess over trying to heal and improve themselves. In this episode, Brendan and Mike bring some clarity to what can be a confusing topic for many. Join us for yet another entertaining and informative episode! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________________________INTRO (00:50)What are your thoughts on self-help as a whole? Is it all bad? (04:11)Should men always being growing/striving? (13:30)Is self-love something that men and women should be striving towards? (22:15)Should people do “inner work” or try to find healing prior to entering a relationship? (30:15)How can a person actually find resolution and healing? (39:00)How can a person get over a victim mindset? (40:40)Would you change anything on your own personal development journey if you could go back and do it over again? (46:00)

Hard truths and sobering reminders about the reality of marriage and married life. If you want a thriving marriage, are in a rut in your marriage, or need a mindset overhaul when it comes to your marriage, we've got you covered in this episode. Get Brendan's Marriage Check in HERE_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship__________________________________________INTRO (00:50)Marriage does not exist to make you happy. (03:50)Online relational content often causes more harm than it does good. (14:15)Thinking that all relational problems stem from your man’s lack of masculinity is delusional. (19:18)Anything less than radical responsibility and extreme ownership in your marriage is a failure on your part. (24:50)“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (27:25)Holding onto bitterness, resentment and being unforgiving will destroy your marriage. (34:50)Stop fantasizing about what would be, or could be, or should be, and face reality. (39:15)

Discussing living together before marriage, boyfriend/girlfriend culture, the glory of being a husband and father, and how to approach courtship properly! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship___________________INTRO (00:50)Our stories, did we play house? (05:05)What do you think about boyfriend/girlfriend culture? (10:08)Why is playing house wrong and why should a couple not live with each other before marriage? (24:29)What should a couple do if they are already living together before marriage? (33:55)How should a couple properly navigate being boyfriend and girlfriend? (36:12)

How should men navigate cancel culture? Should men disregard political correctness entirely? Do we believe in "Agenda 2030" and are we preppers? Brendan & Mike discuss all of this and more, and also share their story of (almost) being cancelled by their payment processing company last week!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________INTRO (00:50)How do you think that men should navigate cancel culture? (09:43)Would you quit a high paying job if the culture was extremely woke and gay? (16:59)What is "political correctness"? (21:17)Should men be true to their convictions and disregard political correctness entirely? (26:10)Do you believe in agenda 2030? (32:50)With that being said, what do you think about the concept of "prepping"? (40:19)Do you think prepping is biblical? (43:11)

Brendan & Mike discuss “nice guy syndrome” exploring what it is, where it comes from, why it’s a problem, and ultimately what a man should do about it if he has it! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship________________INTRO (00:50)What is nice guy syndrome? (06:00)Where do you think “nice guy syndrome” comes from? (10:25)What are some problems that men will run into when they are stuck in the nice guy routine? (19:50)Why do women not trust or respect nice guys? (27:37)How can a man overcome nice guy syndrome? (32:43)What should a woman do if she is with a guy who has nice guy syndrome..? (41:55)

How does a man find his purpose, and how should men approach the topic of career and work in general? Brendan & Mike do a deep dive into these questions and more, as they discuss business, entrepreneurship and finding meaningful work in our modern age. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship________________________INTRO (00:50)What do you think about the concept of work/life balance? (06:09)What do you see young men doing wrong when it comes to the topic of career and work? (10:57)Is college still worth it for men? (17:20)What career advice would you give to men? (21:00)Is running an online business the ticket to living the trad life in this day and age? (25:30)How can a man find his purpose or calling in life? (34:10)Is it important for a man to be ‘living out his purpose’ when it comes to his work? (44:40)What are your thoughts on “hustle culture”? (47:00)Do you think that a man needs to have his career, work and finances in order before he gets married? (52:07)

How should a man relate to his mother? In this episode, Brendan & Mike discuss common mistakes men are making in relation to their mothers. They also share actionable tips and strategies for how a man can improve in this area of his life. This conversation is a deep dive into a topic that can cause a great deal of turmoil in a man’s life, and in his marriage. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship__________________________________INTRO (00:50)Mistakes that men are making in relation to their mothers:#1. Living under the thumb of his mother. (08:29)#2. Putting his mother before his wife. (15:00#3. Failure to set proper boundaries with his mother. (21:25)#4. Falling into relationship with a woman who treats him like his mother. (26:40)#5. Continuing to allow himself to be coddled by his mother well into adulthood. (34:30)#6. Thinking that “honoring” his mother means enabling and allowing her toxic behaviour. (41:50)Advice for single mothers of boys…. (45:26)

Reviewing 7 common mistakes that we see wives making in their marriages! Too often we see one sided content online speaking only to the wrongs of husbands. In this episode we focus squarely on holding wives accountable for the responsibility that they have in the health and well-being of their marriages.Note: Mike's audio got weird for the first minute and then the issue clears up for the rest of the episode. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship______________INTRO (00:50)Mistake #1: Losing sight of the good in your husband. (03:00)Mistake #2: Thinking that your husband becoming “more masculine” will solve all of your relational issues, forever and ever. (08:20)Mistake #3: Saying you want leadership from your husband when you actually don’t. (15:50)Mistake #4: Getting lost and confused in secular, worldly content about trauma, healing, relationships, and self-help (22:53)Mistake #5: Believing the lie that a wife's submission is earned based on her husband's good performance. (30:14)Mistake #6: Thinking that “traditional gender roles” apart from Christ are the solution. (37:18)Mistake #7: Thinking that your lack of “happiness” is justification for divorce. (41:25)Closing Thoughts (48:25)

Brendan & Mike discuss 7 common mistakes men are making in their marriages, and what they can do to fix them. Lots of tactical advice, hard hitting reminders and practical wisdom is shared in this one! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_________________________INTRO: (00:50)Mistake #1: Being indecisive. (05:58)Mistake #2: Coasting and just going through the motions. (13:10)Mistake #3: Having no backbone and not holding your wife accountable. (20:10)Mistake #4: Believing the “happy wife, happy life” lie. (27:50)Mistake #5: Treating her like your roommate or your bro. (36:20)Mistake #6: Failing to spiritually shepherd your family. (41:06)Mistake #7: Misunderstanding what it means to be a protector. (46:40)Bonus Mistake: (54:10)

Men are being encouraged to give up on the idea of marriage. It has been said that feminism is too powerful of a force, and modern women are just too far gone to be worth marrying or building families with. Brendan & Mike discuss if modern women are indeed lost beyond hope, and how men can navigate the current cultural blackhole that we find ourselves in. Red-Pill or the Christ-Pill... Which way western man? _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship______________________INTRO: (00:50)Can God save modern women? (05:00)Should a man wife up the next degenerate woman he meets to save the west? (06:50)What’s the difference between saving a woman and leading her? (13:48)How can a man know if a woman is worth investing in and is actually wife material? (26:00)WHAT indicates that she IS/ IS NOT wife material (30:00)Two divergent paths…. Red Pill Vs. Christ Pill… Which way western man? (32:40)

What is the red pill? What can a man learn from it? Brendan & Mike do a deep dive into the popular red pill men’s movement, explaining what the red pill ideology is, and share why they believe men should ultimately avoid it._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_____________________Intro (00:50)What is the red pill? (03:40)What are the positive aspects of the red pill? (07:00)Reasons why men must ultimately avoid the red pill…The red pill produces bad fruit. (10:30)The red pill dissuades men from becoming husbands and fathers. (19:30)The red pill says women aren’t worth committing to in our current society, while encouraging men to be players and extract sex from women without committing to them. (24:30)The red pill teaches that women have zero ability to overcome the worst aspects of female nature. Modern women are beyond salvation. (28:45)The red pill encourages men to remain victims, and leads men into further bitterness and resentment. (33:41)Cheating is ok if you are a high value man. (37:05)The red pill rejects God and offers no real hope (42:10)

Should men be vulnerable? How can a man learn to better control his emotions, and on the flip side, how can a man better learn to feel his emotions? Men are often confused and caught between conflicting narratives about how to relate to not only their emotions, but the emotions of their wife. In today’s episode, Brendan & Mike share what they’ve learned on the topic of emotional mastery for men. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_________________________INTRO: (00:50)CONTENT:Should men be vulnerable? (04:45)How can a man better learn to control his emotions? (11:01)Is stoicism a worthy ideal for men? (16:37)Is sensitivity a weakness for men? (21:03)How can a man that is cut off from his emotions start to reconnect to them? (25:00)How can a husband best show up for his wife in her emotions? (32:37)What do women really want from men emotionally speaking? (39:50)

What do you do if your father was less than ideal? How do you forgive and move on? In this episode, Brendan & Mike dive deep into the topic of “the father wound” and provide actionable tips for how to move forward from a troubling past. Disclaimer: this episode gets very raw and real. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_________________________Intro (00:50)What is the father wound? (03:05)The importance of a present and loving father. (05:45)Our father stories. (14:17)5 steps to healing the father wound. (46:12)Turn and face your past, stop running from it….Feel it all, don’t intellectually bypass it.Let go of your attachments to how things could’ve or should’ve been… accept the reality.Forgive!Grow In your Relationship With God The FatherClosing thoughts and reflections. (59:25)

What are the right and wrong ways for men and women to use social media? Should women even be on social media in the first place? Brendan & Mike explore these questions and more in the first episode of 2024. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_______________INTRO: (00:55)Should women even be on social media? (06:00)What are the wrong ways for a woman to engage with social media? (13:40)What are the right ways for a woman to engage with social media? (18:30)What are the wrong ways for a man to engage with social media? (24:50)What are the right ways for a man to engage with social media? (32:53)

In their final episode of 2023, the guys answer 34 audience questions on a broad range of topics. There will be something for everybody in this episode. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship__________________INTRO (00:50) 1. Why do you cuss so much as Christians? (02:15)2. Is lack of masculine guidance resulting in gender dysphoria? (06:46)3. You guys promote homemaking and that women shouldn’t work outside of the home but Mikes wife said she worked after she had their first baby so that sounds rather contradictory? (09:00)4. My husband is writing a book but we have no income at all. Won’t get a job at all. What can I do as a wife? (10:40)5. How to accept God when you are a realist through and through? A science man. (13:00) 6. Why are there so many dog moms/dads that don’t care to have a real family?7. You made a passive remark about turning the other cheek. Jesus commanded this. You agree? (20:03) 8. Should you get married while in college? (22:52) 9. Should young men still consider joining the military, or no, due to the woke presidential administration? (24:36) 10. Is it wise to date someone based on their potential? (26:33) 11. Can you recommend a podcast for healing and getting into full femininity? (29:42) 12. Where do you guys see yourselves in 10 years? (33:20) 13. How do we go about studying the Bible to really grasp the meaning of it and understand it? (36:06) 14. How to spot covert narcissism earlier on in men (also in women)? (39:18)15. How do you handle your in-laws? (41:42) 16. How much should attraction play into picking a spouse/person to court? (44:52) 17. Divorced mom with 2 kids, i know your “red flags” thoughts, but give us some advice/hope. (47:01)18. Would you rather be a templar knight in the crusades, or a spartan in the brave 300? (48:57)19. Do you go to church? How do you vet a church? And your thoughts on complementarianism? (50:04) 20. Why is the new age a red flag? (53:20) 21. How much do we need to disclose about our dating history? When to share? (54:48) 22. How do you find your mission as a man? (56:42) 23. What would you each say to young boys and girls out there who currently lack father figures? (58:25) 24. Can I buy my fiance coaching sessions for Xmas? We both love the show (01:00:00) 25. How do I know if my fiance is serious about his faith? He does all of the above except read the bible… (01:01:31)26. Male perspective on how to be ok with his past of experienced girls/insecurity and inferiority (01:03:04) 27. Tell us about your wives! Things they do that make you feel respected/loved/appreciated (01:05:12) 28. Tips for women on how to support their man on kindling more innate masculinity? (01:07:30)29. What do you believe women should be doing before they are married (college, work etc) (01:08:31) 30. Thoughts on groups like boy scouts of america for kids? Theres been lots of scandals (01:10:35)31. Is masculine revival your full-time job? (01:12:20)32. What are you doing to encourage more men to join your courtship network? (01:12:40)33. Did you have good examples of fathers growing up? (01:14:17) 34. How do you raise a godly masculine son? (01:15:48) OUTRO (01:17:00)

Brendan & Mike share three ways men can think about the concept of masculine leadership in the context of marriage. They also explore the topic of how far a husbands leadership in his marriage actually extends._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

The guys review 6 popular reasons modern men are avoiding marriage and also share their thoughts on the red-pill and MGTOW men's movements._____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship________________________INTRO (00:50)CONTENT:Popular reasons men are avoiding marriage:Men shouldn’t get married because 50% of marriages end in divorce and 80% of them are initiated by women (07:33)Modern women are just not worth marrying anymore (19:33)All women are hypergamous by nature & are inherently untrustworthy (27:38)Until women improve and change or society undergoes massive reform, marriage is not worth it. (35:33)Men are avoiding marriage because they “have to become a high value man first” (42:40)“Men Going Their Own Way” Is a superior path (48:59) OUTRO (52:35)

Can the average family still get by on a single income, or has that become a far-fetched dream? Can traditional gender roles still work, or are they outdated and archaic? In this episode, the guys cover the ins and outs of the "trad-life" from both the male and female perspective. Expect lots of value, insight and laughs! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:50)TRUE OR FALSE?Adhering to traditional gender roles is the best relationship model for men, women, children and society as a whole (04:44)Traditional gender roles are about adhering to strict rules and guidelines based on gender (09:03)Due to inflation and increased costs of living, the trad life is not possible for the average couple anymore (11:25)If a woman becomes a trad-wife, she becomes completely dependent on her husband (19:25)Living the trad life is a one-way ticket to happiness and fulfillment (27:20)It is NOT good for a woman to be the primary breadwinner in a marriage (31:39)For the trad life to work, a man MUST be in a high earning career (38:07)Women cannot work outside of the home under any circumstance (42:03)Every task between husband and wife should be divided based on gender (46:28)Living the trad life and being in a biblically based marriage are the same (49:08)Living the trad life is still possible | Closing Thoughts (55:18)

Trust is foundational to a healthy and thriving relationship. In today's episode, the guys share 8 pieces of advice on how to build and keep her trust. Listen as Brendan & Mike shed light and bring clarity on a topic that many men get confused about. This episode is full of practical advice and actionable information!_____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:50)Be a man of your word (06:00) Learn to say no, don’t be a yes man (11:39)Take extreme ownership without being a simp (18:28)Be emotionally calibrated (23:20)Be the man in motion (33:10)Don’t be a tyrant or dictator (36:34)Escape the good boy performance trap (42:55)Keep her safe (46:39)CLOSING THOUGHTS (53:20)

Helpful reminders, tips, and thoughts for the ladies looking to go from single to happily married. Whether you are single or in a relationship already, there will be takeaways for you in this episode! _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:50)Give your life to Christ (06:09)Learn useful skills (10:25)Master your mindset and attitude (18:56)Don’t over romanticize about a “masculine man” (24:57)Don’t treat your boyfriend like your husband (30:32)Reject the ways of the world and dont get lost in worldly pursuits (35:28)Don’t waste time on men who don’t want the same things as you (40:38)Own your desire to be a wife, mother and homemaker (44:44)CLOSING THOUGHTS (47:39)

This is the A-Z guide on going from single to happily married. Brendan & Mike lay out a clear path, offer essential reminders, and highlight clear do's and don'ts when dating with the intention of marriage. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship_____________INTRO (00:55)DROP THE DOOMER MINDSET. (03:32)BUILD YOUR FRAME. (11:13)KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. (20:43)HAVE A STANDARD, BUT HAVE GRACE TOO. (29:10)BE WILLING TO LEAD HER FORWARD. (37:04)ASSESS YOUR COMPATIBILITY FROM A SOBER MIND. (40:14)DON’T WASTE TIME AS “BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND” (44:42)GET MARRIED, BRO. (48:46)CLOSING THOUGHTS: (52:43)

Brendan & Mike share their testimonies of how they came to faith in Christ. They explain where they were at before becoming Christians, what opened their eyes, and what they believe now. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship

What’s true and what’s false about masculine/feminine dynamics? Brendan and Mike discuss the controversial topic of intersexual dynamics between men and women, shedding light on what can often be a confusing and overwhelming subject. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Masculine/feminine polarity is extremely important to the health and well-being of a marriage (True or false?) (08:39)All people have a masculine and feminine side within them (True or false?) (12:22)A man can make a woman more feminine (True or false?) (19:22)A woman can make a man more masculine (True or false?) (22:30)If a man leads well, a woman will naturally submit to him (True or false?) (25:39)Masculine women are a result of absent fathers and weak men (True or false?) (35:10)If gender roles have been reversed in a marriage, it can be corrected (True or false?) (40:23)If a man isn’t occupying his masculine role, divorce is an option (True or false?) (44:40)Women are as capable of leading a marriage as men (True or false?) (49:54)Traditional gender roles are the best relationship model for men, women, children and society as a whole (True or false?) (51:10)OUTRO: (53:36)

What makes a marriage succeed, and what makes a marriage fall apart? In today's episode, Brendan and Mike explore the principles that make for a thriving marriage, as well as diving into some of the things that couples do that end up undermining the strength of their most important human relationship. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Honour your vows. (05:20)Master your mindset (08:24)Attack the problem and not each other (15:25)Don’t hold a record of wrongs, extend grace and forgiveness (21:32)Have lots of sex (25:34)Understand and embrace your roles as husband and wife (30:27)Make Christ the foundation of your marriage (35:47)Give love the way your spouse most naturally receives it. (40:02)Don’t compare your spouse; don’t talk negatively about your spouse (44:09)Have a shared mission (51:37)OUTRO: (55:08)

Brendan & Mike discuss the life changing benefits of brotherhood and how having a council of good men in a man's life is the missing piece for so many modern guys. Warning: this episode may alter your perspective on just how important and significant brotherhood is for men. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO: (00:55)Reasons Why Every Man Needs Brotherhood:Brotherhood properly calibrates you as a man (03:27)Having brothers around you unburdens your woman and helps you show up as the man that you want to be. (09:33)Iron Sharpens Iron and Men Need Correction & Instruction (13:50)Men need brotherly love and fatherly love. (16:58)Brotherhood reveals your blindspots. (20:54)Through brotherhood, a man learns how to LEAD. (24:05)Brotherhood is a path towards relational mastery. (27:42)Chronic isolation and disconnection is both unhealthy and ungodly. (30:02)Brotherhood teaches you how to both support others and be supported. (36:12)Men need a space to drop the mask and be completely honest with each other. (40:08)Brotherhood can help a man realize his highest potential. (44:36)CLOSING THOUGHTS / BROTHERHOOD DOORS NOW OPEN (46:35)

Can women be both feminine and feminist? Should women strive to more than "just" mothers, wives and homemakers? In this episode Brendan & Mike unpack 12 ways that feminism lies to women. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:55)THE LIES: A woman must fight for empowerment and equality. (04:25)Casual sex is liberating. (08:38)A woman can be feminine and feminist at the same time. (12:57)Women can have it all. (19:15)Motherhood is bondage. (23:31)A strong woman doesn’t need no man. (29:25)Women get paid less than men for the same work. (33:40)Patriarchy is bad and evil. (37:29)Women should strive to be more than “just” mothers, wives and homemakers. (43:00)Biblical Femininity is oppressive. (45:50)You can be healthy in any shape or size. (49:38)Men and women are interchangeable in marriage and in society. (53:54)CLOSING THOUGHTSWhat should women actually do? (57:15)What should men do? (59:40)

In today's episode we answer over 30 audience questions on masculinity, femininity, marriage, faith and more. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship INTRO (00:55)QUESTIONSWhat are your thoughts on a woman marrying a man who is 5 years younger than her? (01:56)What denomination of Christianity do you guys believe in? (04:36)What is the number one thing a woman can do to empower a man? (07:11)How do you balance pursuing your goals in this world and raising global awareness on conspiracies? (09:48)How can I support my husband growing out of nice guy syndrome? (11:37)Thoughts on sexual assault/pedophilia in the church? (14:39)How can men make genuine friends like Jonathan and David were in the Bible? (16:35)Is having a brotherhood biblical? (19:43)Recommendations of some good godly singers/bands? I can’t listen to the majority of today’s garbage (sex, drugs, violence). (22:20)After how many dates did you ask your wife to be your girlfriend? (24:20)How do you overcome porn addiction and erectile dysfunction? (26:45)Do you have a backup page in case the Insta Police shadow bans your content? (30:27)How do you differentiate between gods will and your internal thoughts? (32:00)How can I support my man in being more masculine? (34:17)What is your view on women being doctors? (37:02)Does a man with a high body count deserve a woman with a low body count? (38:30)Is there anyone who is doing what you guys are doing, but for women… like a feminine revival account? (39:35)Should you spank your children? (41:02)What can a man do to make himself more masculine? (44:42)I’m 23, should I start thinking about marriage at this age? (46:33)What were specifics that you looked for when finding a wife? Skills, character traits, dealbreakers? (47:50)Can you give an update on your sweet baby? (49:52)Are humans naturally monogamous or polyamorous? (51:10)What are your thoughts on stoicism, can you be a christian and study stoicism? (53:25)How can a young man like me who grew up fatherless become strong and manly? (55:25)I am a man who has dad issues and an absent/emotionally unavailable dad. How can I be offended less easily? (55:25)How to know when to help friends grow vs knowing when they are holding me back and I have to let them go? (57:44)Should men be the first to approach a woman they are interested in pursuing? (58:37)As a woman, is it ok that I want to be a mom but I want a successful career in marketing? (01:00:20)What are the advantages of getting married for men and women? (01:01:58)Tips we wish we knew before going into business on our own? I’m in the process of starting a men’s health and fitness coaching business and i’d love to learn a few lessons without the scars if you know what i mean. (01:04:22)Does a man struggling with same sex attraction have to marry a woman and have children in order to be fully masculine? Can he choose to live a celibate life in light of his struggles and live in the fullness of his masculine identity? (01:06:37)CLOSING THOUGHTS (01:09:55)

Apply these truths to save yourself a whole lot of time and a whole lot of heartbreak! This is the wisdom that Brendan & Mike wish that they had in their early 20s. _____________________________________________________________CONNECT + WORK WITH BRENDAN🔹 InstagramDaily content on masculinity, marriage, and leadershiphttps://www.instagram.com/masculinerevival🔹 SubstackWeekly teachings and personal reflections for men and women—packed with free valuehttps://www.masculinerevival.com/email-list🔹 Brotherhood (Men’s Groups)Structured, high-accountability men’s groups for those serious about leveling up in life, faith, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com🔹 Couples CoachingStrengthen your marriage or relationship with my personalized supporthttps://masculinerevival.com/couples🔹 1:1 Mentorship for MenFocused coaching for men committed to personal growth, purpose, and leadershiphttps://masculinerevival.com/mentorship TimestampsIntro (00:55)You don’t need to have it all figured out before you get married. (2:45)Don’t over-complicate courtship. (6:18)Over-romanticizing the masculine and feminine will leave you perpetually single. (9:55)A man must know who he is, what he wants, and where he is going. (18:30)There’s no such thing as “the one.” (24:00)Playing house is for little kids. (29:30)Good leadership from a man can absolutely transform a willing woman. (33:55)Don’t have premarital sex. (38:17)Don’t expect perfection. (43:30)Just get married, bro. (45:57)9 questions to consider when you are thinking about marrying a woman. (47:45)Closing thoughts (49:14)