The world needs strong men. Men who have the courage, strength, and determination to build great things, protect what matters, stand for truth and justice, and lead the way to a better future. But what exactly makes a man strong? And how can you harness your masculinity to change the world?
Building Great Things:
Strong men have a natural ability to build great things. Whether it’s constructing towering structures, founding successful businesses, or creating meaningful works of art, they have the vision and drive to turn their ideas into reality. So if you want to change the world, start by using your masculinity to build something great.
Protecting What Matters:
In addition to building great things, strong men also have a duty to protect what matters. Whether it’s their families, their communities, or their values, they are willing to put themselves on the line to defend what they believe in. So if you want to change the world, make sure you’re protecting what’s important.
Standing for Truth and Justice:
Strong men don’t just protect what matters, they also stand for truth and justice. They have the courage to speak up when others are silent and to fight for what’s right, even when it’s not easy. So if you want to change the world, be a voice for truth and justice.
The Courage of a Strong Man:
Courage is a key component of masculinity, and it’s what sets strong men apart from the rest. As Jordan B. Peterson said in his book “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos,” “And if you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of.” So embrace your courage and be the strong man the world needs.
The words of strong men have inspired generations, and they continue to provide guidance and wisdom today. Whether it’s Jordan Peterson’s advice to be “a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control” or Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s insight that “The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves,” these quotes capture the essence of masculinity and the power of strong men.
In conclusion, the world needs strong men, and it’s up to each of us to harness our masculinity and use it to make a positive impact. Whether you’re building great things, protecting what matters, standing for truth and justice, or embracing your courage, remember that your strength and masculinity can change the world. So embrace your masculinity, be a strong man, and start making a difference today.
Are you a father looking for guidance on how to raise your children to become confident, capable men? Look no further than the Father on Purpose Podcast, where Josh Hatcher, founder of Manlihood.com, recently shared his insights and experiences on nurturing manhood.
In this episode, Josh discusses his experience as a Christian man, raising four children, and the lessons he learned from his own father. He candidly shares both the things he got right and the mistakes he made as a dad, offering invaluable advice to fathers everywhere.
Josh also addresses the challenges that men face in today’s culture, where masculinity is often seen as a negative trait. He encourages men to embrace their God-given responsibilities and to lead by example, even in the face of adversity.
Whether you’re a new father or have been raising children for years, Josh’s words will inspire and equip you to be the best father you can be. Don’t miss out on this powerful conversation – listen to the Father on Purpose Podcast featuring Josh Hatcher now.
But this podcast episode is just the tip of the iceberg. Manlihood.com offers a wealth of resources for men seeking to live out their God-given purpose. From articles on manly skills and fatherhood to a thriving online community, Manlihood.com is the ultimate destination for men who want to be the best they can be.
So what are you waiting for? Check out the Father on Purpose Podcast featuring Josh Hatcher. You’ll be glad you did.
Today, we have a special guest who is a true pioneer in the tech industry and a bestselling author. He was eBay’s first Chief Financial Officer and has worked for several other tech companies. He has written a futuristic novel that offers insights into the challenges we will face in the future as our lives become more entwined with rapidly evolving technology. Joining us today is Gary F. Bengier, an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, with an MA degree in philosophy from San Francisco State University.
Now, Gary will take us on a journey of how he perceives AI will cause the most fundamental change in our lives, his insights on the possibility of a non-worker’s purgatory, and how to find purpose in an increasingly automated future.
Welcome to another episode of Manly Chunks of Wisdom on the Manlihood ManCast. At Manlihood, we understand that many men lead busy lives and may not have the time to read lengthy books or philosophical treatises to gain insight into how to live life to the fullest. That’s why we’re here to offer you bite-sized chunks of manly wisdom that you can apply to your life today.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring the profound wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher, theologian, and poet who lived in the 19th century. We’ll be sharing some of his best quotes and insights to help inspire you to be a better man. As always, if you enjoy these Manly Chunks of Wisdom, be sure to check out our free book at Manlihood.com/chunk. Thanks for tuning in, and let’s dive into the wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard.
“I stick my finger into existence and it smells of nothing.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
“People understand me so poorly that they don’t even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.”
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
“There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“What labels me, negates me.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
“Marry, and you will regret it; don’t marry, you will also regret it; marry or don’t marry, you will regret it either way. Laugh at the world’s foolishness, you will regret it; weep over it, you will regret that too; laugh at the world’s foolishness or weep over it, you will regret both. Believe a woman, you will regret it; believe her not, you will also regret it… Hang yourself, you will regret it; do not hang yourself, and you will regret that too; hang yourself or don’t hang yourself, you’ll regret it either way; whether you hang yourself or do not hang yourself, you will regret both. This, gentlemen, is the essence of all philosophy.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“The Bible is very easy to understand. But we Christians are a bunch of scheming swindlers. We pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well that the minute we understand, we are obliged to act accordingly.”
“The proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing. But because he wants to do it in his own strength, he is fighting not with man, but with God.”
― Soren A. Kierkegaard
“A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that’s just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it’s a joke.”
“If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of the potential, for the eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints, possibility never. And what wine is so sparkling, what so fragrant, what so intoxicating, as possibility!”
“To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one’s self…. And to venture in the highest is precisely to be conscious of one’s self.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being & walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, & the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“How did I get into the world? Why was I not asked about it and why was I not informed of the rules and regulations but just thrust into the ranks as if I had been bought by a peddling shanghaier of human beings? How did I get involved in this big enterprise called actuality? Why should I be involved? Isn’t it a matter of choice? And if I am compelled to be involved, where is the manager—I have something to say about this. Is there no manager? To whom shall I make my complaint?”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“There is nothing with which every man is so afraid as getting to know how enormously much he is capable of doing and becoming.”
― Soren Kierkegaard
Thanks for listening, and if you like these Chunks of Manly Wisdom, you’ll love the book that we put together for you. You can get it FREE at http://Manlihood.com/chunk
The right tool for the job. It’s a concept that men understand well. Today’s guest talks about the RIGHT TOOLS for Fatherhood.
https://youtu.be/QOzsYN9JjrI
Kent Evans of Manhood Journey
Welcome to the Manlihood ManCast, I’m excited to introduce our guest today, Kent Evans. Kent is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. Kent understands what it takes to be a dad, with 27 years of marriage to his wife April and raising 5 sons and one daughter-in-law.
After a successful 20-year career as a business leader, Kent embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s been featured on various media platforms including television, radio, web outlets, and podcasts. Kent has spoken at parenting and men’s events and is also an author of three books.
Books by Kent Evans
Kent’s first book, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, provides guidance for men to find mentors and wise counsel. His second book, The Manhood Journey: Charting a Course to Biblical Fatherhood, focuses on helping dads not only be good or great fathers, but godly ones.
In his newest book, Bring Your Hammer: 28 Tools Dads Can Grab From the Book of Nehemiah, Kent provides key tips to help dads become more godly fathers. I’m excited to have Kent on the show today to discuss his journey, his work with Manhood Journey, and his latest book. Welcome, Kent!
Testicular Fortitude means having deep seated masculine courage and strength. Balls. Guts. Manlihood.
Testicular Fortitude on the Manlihood ManCast is where we take a look at men who have beat the odds, men whose courage has left a lasting legacy.
Viking Takeover
The Vikings, feared and ruthless raiders, who plundered and pillaged their way through Europe, spreading terror and destruction wherever they went. But among their ranks stood one warrior who rose above the rest, a man who was as feared as he was respected, a man known as Ivar the Boneless.
Ivar the Boneless
Ivar, son of Ragnar Lothbrok, was a Viking chieftain of Danish origin, whose life story is suffused with legend. He was a man who sought not only to plunder but to conquer.
In 865, Ivar and his brothers Halfdan and Hubba invaded Great Britain at the head of a large Viking force, known as the Great Heathen Army.
Their motivation was to avenge their father, who had died after being captured while raiding the kingdom of Northumbria.
The Battle of Nottingham
After capturing the capital city of York in 866, Ivar led his army to Nottingham, in the kingdom of Mercia. But the Mercian king Burgred called upon Wessex for assistance, and King Aethelred I and the future King Alfred soon arrived to besiege Nottingham. The Danes withdrew to York without a fight.
Ivar and his brothers remained in York for about a year, before returning to East Anglia where they defeated King Edmund in battle.
Scotland bound
Ivar did not participate in the Viking campaign to take Wessex from King Alfred in the 870s. Instead, he renewed his partnership with Olaf the White and entered what is now Scotland. Their army overran and destroyed Dumbarton, capital of the Strathclyde kingdom, in 870. The following year the two returned in triumph to Dublin. Ivar, by then known as ‘king of the Norsemen of all Ireland and Britain,’ died in 873.
The Testicular Fortitude of Ivar the Boneless
The meaning of Ivar’s peculiar nickname, ‘the Boneless,’ is not known with any certainty. It might refer to a hereditary skeletal condition such as osteogenesis imperfecta, or to an inability to walk.
It stands in contrast to modern times, when pain or any kind of disability almost gives us an excuse to surrender. Ivar isn’t known for his kindness, or his goodness. He was fierce and brutal. He took what didn’t belong to him. He ruled and reigned in the very ways a viking would expect. As with many of the men we highlight here, we can learn from their moral weakness as much as we can learn from their strength.
In the face of that debilitating pain, Ivar the Boneless was a Viking warrior unlike any other, a man of courage, strength, and determination, whose legacy lives on to this day.
Testicular Fortitude
Do you have testicular fortitude? Do you want to embrace your life of courage? Join our elite group of powerhouse men who are changing the world. Manlihood.com/brotherhood
In this episode of Manlihood’s podcast for men, Josh Hatcher interviews Aaron Walker, a successful entrepreneur and personal development coach. Aaron is the founder of “A View from the Top,” a men’s mastermind group that helps men grow personally and professionally.
During the podcast, Aaron shares his journey from being a successful businessman to finding meaning and purpose in his life by helping other men become successful. He discusses the importance of personal development for men, and how it can help them achieve their goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Meet Aaron Walker, a Personal Development Expert and Entrepreneur
Aaron also talks about the benefits of being a part of a men’s mastermind group, such as his ISI Mastermind, where men can connect with like-minded individuals and receive support and accountability. He emphasizes the value of having a community of people who are committed to growth and development.
A View from the Top
Throughout the podcast, Aaron shares his personal experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for men who are seeking to improve themselves and their lives. His philosophy is based on the belief that success is not just about achieving material wealth, but also about finding purpose and fulfillment in life.
The Power of Mastermind Groups
If you’re looking for personal development for men, or seeking to connect with other like-minded individuals, A View from the Top and the ISI Mastermind are great resources to check out. With Aaron’s guidance and support, you can take the steps necessary to achieve your goals and live the life you’ve always wanted.
This episode originially aired in March of 2020 – The world was facing a time that none of us understood. Things were uncertain. It was a tough time to be a man. Political unrest. Uncertainty about the future. We survived. So I thought it would be interesting to look back on this episode with fresh eyes.
Lesli Doares – Expert Marriage and Relationship Coach
Are you struggling with your marriage or relationship? Are you looking for guidance on how to build a strong and healthy relationship with your partner? If so, you’re not alone. Many men struggle with these issues, and it’s important to seek help from experts like Lesli Doares.
On this episode of Manlihood ManCast, we are joined by Lesli Doares, a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, and author of the book “Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After With More Intention, Less Work.”
Watch and Listen to the Manlihood ManCast with Josh Hatcher – a top ranking Podcast for Men at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Marriage and Relationship Coaching
Lesli is an expert in marriage and relationship coaching, and during our discussion, she shares her insights and advice on how men can improve their relationships and marriages. Lesli believes that communication is key to a successful relationship, and she teaches couples how to communicate effectively and compassionately.
She also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in relationships. Lesli encourages men to be open and honest with their partners, and to create a safe space where both partners can share their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Lesli’s Approach
Lesli’s approach to coaching is holistic, which means she takes into account all aspects of a person’s life and how they impact their relationships. She helps men identify patterns of behavior that may be negatively affecting their relationships and provides them with tools to make positive changes.
Lesli also helps couples identify their core values and teaches them how to align their actions and behaviors with those values. This approach helps couples build stronger, more meaningful relationships that can withstand the challenges that life inevitably brings.
Join the Discussion
If you’re struggling with your marriage or relationship, or if you simply want to improve your communication and connection with your partner, then this episode is for you. Join us on the Manlihood ManCast as we delve into the world of marriage and relationship coaching with Lesli Doares.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field and take steps towards creating the happy, healthy relationship you deserve. Listen now to this podcast for men and discover how Lesli’s approach can help you improve your relationships and marriages.
At Manlihood, we’re curating chunks of manly wisdom for you. If you’re like a lot of men, you may find yourself short on time for reading long books to look for wisdom that you can apply to your life…. We’re offering you the Campbells Soup version… the best quotes and insights to help inspire you to be an even better man.
Thanks for listening, and if you like these Chunks of Manly Wisdom, you’ll love the book that we put together for you. You can get it FREE at http://Manlihood.com/chunk
Listen the the Manlihood ManCast – a podcast for men on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Quotes from Ernest Hemmingway
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.”
“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“Forget your personal tragedy. We are all bitched from the start and you especially have to be hurt like hell before you can write seriously. But when you get the damned hurt, use it-don’t cheat with it.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“Write hard and clear about what hurts.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“Never confuse movement with action.”
― Ernest Hemingway
“No, that is the great fallacy: the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful.”
