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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!

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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.

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INTRO (00:50)

1. What do you think about the concept of work/life balance? (06:09)
2. What do you see  young men doing wrong when it comes to the topic of career and work? (10:57)
3. Is college still worth it for men? (17:20)
4. What career advice would you give to men? (21:00)
5. Is running an online business the ticket to living the trad life in this day and age? (25:30)
6. How can a man find his purpose or calling in life? (34:10)
7. Is it important for a man to be ‘living out his purpose’ when it comes to his work? (44:40)
8. What are your thoughts on “hustle culture”? (47:00)
9. 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.

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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.

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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)

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?

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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)

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.

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INTRO: (00:50)

CONTENT:

1. Should men be vulnerable? (04:45)
2. How can a man better learn to control his emotions? (11:01)
3. Is stoicism a worthy ideal for men? (16:37)
4. Is sensitivity a weakness for men? (21:03)
5. How can a man that is cut off from his emotions start to reconnect to them? (25:00)
6. How can a husband best show up for his wife in her emotions? (32:37)
7. What do women really want from men emotionally speaking? (39:50)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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INTRO (00:50)

CONTENT:

Popular reasons men are avoiding marriage:

1. Men shouldn’t get married because 50% of marriages end in divorce and 80% of them are initiated by women (07:33)
2. Modern women are just not worth marrying anymore (19:33)
3. All women are hypergamous by nature & are inherently untrustworthy (27:38)
4. Until women improve and change or society undergoes massive reform, marriage is not worth it. (35:33)
5. Men are avoiding marriage because they “have to become a high value man first” (42:40)
6. “Men Going Their Own Way” Is a superior path (48:59)
    

OUTRO (52:35)

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!

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INTRO: (00:50)

1. Be a man of your word (06:00) 
2. Learn to say no, don’t be a yes man (11:39)
3. Take extreme ownership without being a simp (18:28)
4. Be emotionally calibrated (23:20)
5. Be the man in motion (33:10)
6. Don’t be a tyrant or dictator (36:34)
7. Escape the good boy performance trap (42:55)
8. Keep her safe (46:39)

CLOSING THOUGHTS (53:20)

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.

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INTRO (00:55)

1. DROP THE DOOMER MINDSET. (03:32)
2. BUILD YOUR FRAME. (11:13)
3. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. (20:43)
4. HAVE A STANDARD, BUT HAVE GRACE TOO. (29:10)
5. BE WILLING TO LEAD HER FORWARD. (37:04)
6. ASSESS YOUR COMPATIBILITY FROM A SOBER MIND. (40:14)
7. DON’T WASTE TIME AS “BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND” (44:42)
8. 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.

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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.

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)

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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.

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.

INTRO: (00:55)

Reasons Why Every Man Needs Brotherhood:

1. Brotherhood properly calibrates you as a man (03:27)
2. Having brothers around you unburdens your woman and helps you show up as the man that you want to be. (09:33)
3. Iron Sharpens Iron and Men Need Correction & Instruction (13:50)
4. Men need brotherly love and fatherly love. (16:58)
5. Brotherhood reveals your blindspots. (20:54)
6. Through brotherhood, a man learns how to LEAD. (24:05)
7. Brotherhood is a path towards relational mastery. (27:42)
8. Chronic isolation and disconnection is both unhealthy and ungodly. (30:02)
9. Brotherhood teaches you how to both support others and be supported. (36:12)
10. Men need a space to drop the mask and be completely honest with each other. (40:08)
11. Brotherhood can help a man realize his highest potential. (44:36)

CLOSING THOUGHTS / BROTHERHOOD DOORS NOW OPEN (46:35)

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In today's episode we answer over 30 audience questions on masculinity, femininity, marriage, faith and more. 

INTRO (00:55)

QUESTIONS

1. What are your thoughts on a woman marrying a man who is 5 years younger than her? (01:56)
2. What denomination of Christianity do you guys believe in? (04:36)
3. What is the number one thing a woman can do to empower a man? (07:11)
4. How do you balance pursuing your goals in this world and raising global awareness on conspiracies? (09:48)
5. How can I support my husband growing out of nice guy syndrome? (11:37)
6. Thoughts on sexual assault/pedophilia in the church? (14:39)
7. How can men make genuine friends like Jonathan and David were in the Bible? (16:35)
8. Is having a brotherhood biblical? (19:43)
9. Recommendations of some good godly singers/bands? I can’t listen to the majority of today’s garbage (sex, drugs, violence). (22:20)
10. After how many dates did you ask your wife to be your girlfriend? (24:20)
11. How do you overcome porn addiction and erectile dysfunction? (26:45)
12. Do you have a backup page in case the Insta Police shadow bans your content? (30:27)
13. How do you differentiate between gods will and your internal thoughts? (32:00)
14. How can I support my man in being more masculine? (34:17)
15. What is your view on women being doctors? (37:02)
16. Does a man with a high body count deserve a woman with a low body count? (38:30)
17. Is there anyone who is doing what you guys are doing, but for women… like a feminine revival account? (39:35)
18. Should you spank your children? (41:02)
19. What can a man do to make himself more masculine? (44:42)
20. I’m 23, should I start thinking about marriage at this age? (46:33)
21. What were specifics that you looked for when finding a wife? Skills, character traits, dealbreakers? (47:50)
22. Can you give an update on your sweet baby? (49:52)
23. Are humans naturally monogamous or polyamorous? (51:10)
24. What are your thoughts on stoicism, can you be a christian and study stoicism? (53:25)
25. How can a young man like me who grew up fatherless become strong and manly? (55:25)
26. I am a man who has dad issues and an absent/emotionally unavailable dad. How can I be offended less easily? (55:25)
27. 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)
28. Should men be the first to approach a woman they are interested in pursuing? (58:37)
29. As a woman, is it ok that I want to be a mom but I want a successful career in marketing? (01:00:20)
30. What are the advantages of getting married for men and women? (01:01:58)
31. 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)
32. 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)

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Securely fasten your tinfoil hats as Brendan & Mike go off the deep end into discussion around the wacky, wild and often terrifyingly true world of conspiracy theories. In this episode, they review 25 of the most popular conspiracy theories floating around the internet and share their personal opinions on whether each of them are true or false.

Timestamps 

Intro (00:55)

1. Is the Earth flat? (5:19)
2. Is Bigfoot real? (8:24)
3. Was COVID part of a globalist agenda? (11:00)
4. Are reptilian lizard people secretly ruling the world? (14:23)
5. Are wildfires a result of direct energy weapons? (16:44)
6. Is Hollywood a satanic death cult? (19:24)
7. Are we living in a computer simulation? (22:52)
8. Is climate change fake? (23:57)
9. Was the moon landing fake? (26:37)
10. Was 9/11 an inside job? (29:02)
11. Are aliens real?  (31:08)
12. Are chemicals in the water turning the frogs gay? (33:58)
13. Is Michelle Obama actually a man? (36:09)
14. Did giants roam the Earth? (37:38)
15. Did a mudflood wipe out the Tartarian empire? (39:25)
16. Is the mandela effect real? (42:33)
17. Is the government spraying us with chemtrails? (44:48)
18. Is there actually a New World Order and Great Reset? (47:21)
19. Did the government kill JFK? (48:49)
20. Does 5G make you sick? (50:20)
21. Does the government initiate false flag attacks on its own people?   (51:55)
22. Is something strange happening in Antarctica? (53:42)
23. Is Q-anon real? (55:14)
24. Is there an intentional attack on men and masculinity? (58:00)
25. Is there an intentional attack on the family unit? (58:50)

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In this episode Brendan & Mike discuss why Andrew Tate is so popular, what we agree with him on, and what problems we ultimately have with Tate and his message.

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Brendan & Mike share 7 reasons why platonic friendships between men and women don't work and don't make sense. 

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