Happiness is the subject of thousands of articles, podcasts, and scientific studies. Yet all this focus on happiness doesn’t seem to be making people any happier. In fact, the more they try to be happy, especially by fighting to get rid of bad feelings and cling to good ones, the more unhappy people often become. My guest would say that the first s…

Happiness is the subject of thousands of articles, podcasts, and scientific studies. Yet all this focus on happiness doesn’t seem to be making people any happier. In fact, the more they try to be happy, especially by fighting to get rid of bad feelings and cling to good ones, the more unhappy people often become. My guest would say that the first s…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we take a look at what Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30 when it comes to rest and weariness. Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110664/subscribe To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreat Register for 90 Days of Discipline: https:…

Books are everywhere. They’re so common, they’re easy to take for granted. But my guest argues that they’re worth fully appreciating — because the book isn’t just a container for content; it’s a revolutionary technology for shaping culture and thought. Joel Miller is a former publishing executive, an editor, a book reviewer, and the author of The I…

Books are everywhere. They're so common, they're easy to take for granted. But my guest argues that they’re worth fully appreciating — because the book isn’t just a container for content; it’s a revolutionary technology for shaping culture and thought. Joel Miller is a former publishing executive, an editor, a book reviewer, and the author of The I…

Most of us know what we should do to be healthier: eat better, move more, sleep well. The real challenge? Actually following through. On today’s show, I talk to behavioral psychologist Amantha Imber, author of The Health Habit, who argues that the missing piece in most health advice isn’t more information — it’s learning how to bridge the gap betwe…

Most of us know what we should do to be healthier: eat better, move more, sleep well. The real challenge? Actually following through. On today’s show, I talk to behavioral psychologist Amantha Imber, author of The Health Habit, who argues that the missing piece in most health advice isn’t more information — it’s learning how to bridge the gap betwe…

There’s a lot of debate these days about what it means to be a man. But maybe the answer is simpler than we think, and a lot of masculinity just comes down to confident competence. A broad set of know-how. The ability to get stuff done. The capacity to move through the world with purpose and skill. As someone who’s lived several lives in one, Ellio…

There’s a lot of debate these days about what it means to be a man. But maybe the answer is simpler than we think, and a lot of masculinity just comes down to confident competence. A broad set of know-how. The ability to get stuff done. The capacity to move through the world with purpose and skill. As someone who's lived several lives in one, Ellio…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we take a look at what Peter wrote in his letters when it comes to the attributes of a Christian and how we should be spending our effort and energy for the Kingdom. To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreat Support The Show: https://www…

Note: This is a rebroadcast. It’s a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in tip-top shape? My guest knows his way all around this issue and has some field-tested, insider advice to offer. Charles MacPherson spent two decades as t…

Note: This is a rebroadcast. It’s a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in tip-top shape? My guest knows his way all around this issue and has some field-tested, insider advice to offer. Charles MacPherson spent two decades as t…

Send us a text In today's episode, we dive into Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:1, where He warns us to “beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them.” Together, we unpack what it means to live a life of genuine devotion, one that seeks the Father’s approval rather than the applause of others. We discuss how …

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we take a look at the famous speech by Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in The Arena and examine what arena's we have been placed in. Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110664/subscribe Register for our next session of Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xvii To secure your spot at ne…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we discuss the dangers of cheap conversion. The Bible gives us a clear roadmap of the Gospel and how to help people respond to it, and yet overtime we have drifted from this for the sake of our denominations and practices. To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.c…

When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and beloved fantasy authors. But their writing wasn’t drawn only from their bucolic days teaching at Oxford and walking in the English countryside; it had a darker, deeper backdrop: the trenches of World War I and the cataclysm of World War II. Lewis and…

Send us a text On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Robb, Goat, and Luke to discuss the end of Matthew 5 where Jesus teaches on loving our enemies and treating people well even if they do not do so in return. Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110664/subscribe Register for our next session of Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com…

When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and beloved fantasy authors. But their writing wasn't drawn only from their bucolic days teaching at Oxford and walking in the English countryside; it had a darker, deeper backdrop: the trenches of World War I and the cataclysm of World War II. Lewis and…

Send us a text On today's Out In The Garage podcast we discuss our need for patriarchs. We have a pandemic of older men who have fallen prey to the idea that they are not needed or that their voice and impact does not matter. This is not true and we want to begin to change that conversation. To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: htt…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we are going to take a look at the church, the purpose, function and why we should give it back to the Lord better than we recieved it. We will look at 7 purposes for the church and why they matter to those who are saved and those we are supposed to be a witness to. To secure your spot at next years retreat cli…

When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become? My guest today makes the case that siblings may be just as influential as parents in impacting how we turn out. Her name is Susan Dominus, and she’s a journalist and the author o…

When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become? My guest today makes the case that siblings may be just as influential as parents in impacting how we turn out. Her name is Susan Dominus, and she’s a journalist and the author o…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we take a look at what happens when we attempt to the the judge and jury when it comes to executing justice in our own life. Jesus made it clear our lives should be radically different and in many ways that begins with how we interact with those who despise us the most. Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.…

Send us a text On this special PoM podcast episode I sat down with Zane Fields, founder of Next Man Up Retreat, a retreat designed for young men ages 16-25 in Junction City Kentucky. To learn more visit: https://www.instagram.com/nextmanupretreat/ Secure Your Spot: https://junction.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/69/responses/new?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEA…

Send us a text On today's Out In The Garage podcast we discuss the journey of the Christian faith, what causes us to need to pull over and what we can do to make sure we arrive at our intended destination. To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreat Support The Show: https://w…

Send us a text On today's PoM podcast we are going to take a look at what it means to have peace of mind as a Christian. If anyone should have a peace about them, should it not be those who are connected to the Source of Peace? To secure your spot at next years retreat click here: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreat Suppo…

In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever. Dr. Paul Taylor, a psychophysiologist and the author of the new book The Hardiness Effect…

In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever. Dr. Paul Taylor, a psychophysiologist and the author of the new book The Hardiness Effect…