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Choice Men

by Calvin

Choice Men is a weekly podcast, where Calvin Higgins and Sam Rothenberger, work to make people the right kind of uncomfortable. While they are young men, they still want to reach more than just young men. The hope to reach all ages, men and women. They want to make people uncomfortable on the way to being more Christ-like.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 68 - ECS Rummage Sale

    In this Episode! Sam and I tour the ECS Rummage Sale. We interview some workers, host a game show, and even golf? Tune in for an exciting episode! ECS Our Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  2. Ep. 72 - Patriarchy Is Inevitable?

    In this episode Sam and I discuss some questions related to It's Good to Be a Man. We happen to be reading this with our discipleship group and we think it makes for some good podcast discussion too! Enjoy! Buy It's Good to Be a Man at Cannon Press Our current Email: [email protected]…

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  3. Ep. 71 - Managing School, Sports, & Seasonal Craziness

    In this episode Sam and I tackle how students should be managing their school work, sports, and seasonal activities and events. Student Athletes are named that way on purpose so make sure you're living up to that name! Our current email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  4. Ep. 70 - 4th Student Interview for the CMSSS

    In this episode Sam and I interview our youngest sisters; Keelah Higgins and Jayne Rothenberger. Its a fun episode but the audio quality is not the best so thanks in advance for your understanding! Also no more May Birthdays haha! Walkers Coffee Instagram Defiance & Obedience Podcast Instagram…

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  5. Ep. 69 - Orientation Night (ECS)

    In this episode Sam and I head to Orientation Night at Evangel Classical School! We interview some teachers, board members, and students as the night goes on. We like to cross pollenate our community things so give it a listen and let us know what you think! Links: ECS ECS Instagram Comeford...

  6. Ep. 67 - 3rd Student Interview for the CMSSS

    In this episode, we had my sister, Hallie Higgins on to talk about her summer, how students can improve their summers and eventually we talk about filmmaking. Thanks to Hallie for being on the show! Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  7. Ep. 66 - Second Student Interview for the CMSSS

    In this episode Sam and I interview Joshua Sarr - our second student interview of the Choice Men Student Summer Series. He is a student at Evangel Classical School and we loved having him on! Thanks Joshua! Current Email: [email protected] ECS Website: evangelcs.org

  8. Ep. 65 - First Student Interview for the CMSSS

    In this episode, Sam and I interview Zander Hevia, a 10th Grader at Evangel Classical School. He is the first student interview in the Choice Men Student Summer Series. Thanks Zander! Follow Zander on Instagram: @zanderhevia Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  9. Ep. 64 - How to Keep Learning (after high school)

    In this episode Sam and I discuss how to keep learning after high school. We are students for life, so how can we continue to do that? Well listen in to find out! Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  10. Ep. 63 - Education in America

    In this episode, Sam and I discuss America's 250th Birthday, and how education affected America's beginning and how it is affecting us now! Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  11. Ep. 62 - Freedom Isn't The Goal

    Happy 4th of July!! 🎇 In this episode, Sam and I discuss freedom, and how that should not be our main goal. Discipline equals freedom, and that is what we tackle! Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  12. Ep. 61 - All By Myself

    This week, just I will be talking! This is Episode 1 of the Choice Men Student Series. I am talking about how you can still be productive, even when working by yourself! Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  13. Ep. 60 - ECS Spring Concert Review

    ECS just had their spring concert for 2026! Sam and I attended and we share our thoughts in this episode! Thanks for Listening! ECS Concert: https://vimeo.com/1196869889?fl=pl&fe=sh Current Email: [email protected]

  14. Ep. 59 - Summer! How NOT To Waste It!

    Welcome back! This week Sam and I tackle summer for students. We share some thoughts and ideas for students to be able to maximize their summers. Thanks for listening! Current Email: [email protected]

  15. Ep. 58 - 2026 Graduation Recap!

    In this episode, we cover the Class of 2026's Graduation! Sam and I got to attend, and we have thoughts! Congrats to the Grads! Thanks for listening! Current Email: [email protected]

  16. Ep. 57 - Young Men & Social Media

    This week, we dive into social media and the place that has in a young man's life. We have some thoughts:) Current Email: [email protected]

  17. Ep. 56 - Sam Surprise Interviews Calvin

    This week Sam surprises Calvin with some questions related to marriage, kids, and general man hood! This is a fun one! Current Email: [email protected]

  18. Ep. 55 - Thoughts On The Night

    Evangel Classical School just had their Fundraising Feast! Sam asks Calvin some questions about the night! Sorry for the technical issues! Current Email: [email protected]

  19. Ep. 54 - RGT Review

    This week we are reviewing this years Raggants Got Talent Show, with the guy who ran it, Calvin!!!! Lots of fun and inside info in this one! Link to the Show: https://vimeo.com/1188134681 Current Email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  20. Ep. 53 - Trip Review

    In this episode Sam interviews Calvin after his recent trip to the East Coast. We had fun with this one, and you will to! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  21. Ep. 52 - All You Need To Start

    This episode covers everything you need to know about starting a podcast! Its quick and fun so give it a listen! Email us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  22. Ep. 51 - Expand Your Gravitational Coordinates

    In this Episode, we dive into the concept of thinking farther ahead. This is for those young people, looking to add to add more to gravity to themselves via responsibility. Email: [email protected] Sean's Fiction Festival Talk Philip's Sermon Sean's Sermon Thanks for Listening!

  23. Ep. 50 - Wow! 50 Episodes!

    Woohoo! We made it! In this episode we celebrate God's gifts to us, remember our funniest moments so far, and announce something AMAZING! Thanks for supporting so far! Stick around for more great content! Our email is down, so my personal will do for now: [email protected] Thanks for...

  24. Ep. 49 - Worse Than You Think!

    This episode is all about disobedience and obedience. We are here to say that people are disobeying more than they think, and that needs to be dealt with in order to glorify God more! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  25. Ep. 48 - DP Fiction Book Release Reaction

    In this Episode, we react to Dude Perfect's announcement of their fiction book series; Dude Perfect + Panda. We watch the clip live and react so tune in for some fun. New Email: [email protected] Dude Perfect Book Release Article Buy The Book Full Almost Athlete's Episode Thanks for listening!

  26. Ep. 46 - Your Classes Matter

    Students, listen up! This ones for you. All your classes matter and are connected to one another. Don't take them for granted. Lean into the ones you love and and the ones you are not naturally drawn to. Keep learning and connecting the dots. Links: What is Classical Education?...

  27. Ep. 47 - The Fiction Friction

    Don't Worry Ep. 46 is coming out soon! Because it is releasing on the Fiction Festival Day, Ep. 47 is all about fiction. We break down why some people really dislike fiction, and why they should take a different stance. The show is off the rails from the beginning! Enjoy! Thanks to ECS, TEC, and...

  28. Ep. 45 - Hypocrites

    In this episode, we are tackling the issue of parents who are hypocritically asking for their children to obey, while they continue to no obey the Lord themselves. Parents are what kids model, and no one should be surprised that the kids are disobeying, when the parents are not setting the…

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  29. Ep. 44 - Sports, School, Life

    Are you struggling to prioritize your priorities as a student? Spending too much time one sports and no on your homework? Maybe something else? We are here to help. We are talking about how to balance sports and your other priorities. We think this will be helpful for the students out there!…

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  30. Ep. 43 - Rhetorics Tournament 2026

    This week, Sam, our guest and I, discuss our thoughts on the Rhetoric Tournament 2026. We all participated in different capacities, but we all judged at various times. In this episode, we give our reviews, comments, and questions. Enjoy! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  31. Ep. 42 - Leave Each Other Alone!

    This week Sam, our guest and I, discuss how friend groups ought to operate. Friends can either push each other to greater things or pull them down to lesser things. I think we all want it to be better, so tune in to hear what you and your friends could do differently as to honor the Lord! Thanks...

  32. Ep. 41 - Discipline Your Kids

    This week, Sam and I delve into the depths of discipline. We all need it, but in this context, we discuss how parents ought to be disciplining their children. We think it does not happen enough, and we have some thoughts about the ways in which discipline should take place. Does spanking enter…

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  33. Ep. 40 - Pay Attention!

    This week Sam and I are speaking more to the parents. We want parents to be paying attention to their kids. Parents need to know how their kids are behaving both in public and private spaces. This means parents must be proactive and not passive in their parenting. This episode should be...

  34. Ep. 39 - Young People's Interactions

    Tune in this week to hear Sam and I discuss young people's interactions. We think that fellowship is being broken, (as is typical with sinners:) but is not being restored among our young people, (which should not be common among our youth). Christian youth, need to be watched more closely and...

  35. Ep. 38 - Young People’s Interactions

    This week Sam and I discuss how young people ought to interact. Specifically how the young men ought to treat young women. There are expectations that Sam and I believe need to be held by parents and peers in order to build a better community of young christian people. Email Us:...

  36. Ep. 37 - 2026: Prioritize

    This week Sam and I discuss how students can best prepare themselves for 2026. Happy New Year!! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks For Listening!!

  37. Ep. 36 - The Greatest Christmas Movie Of ALL Time?

    This week Sam and I made some bold claims about the 2018 Grinch movie! Tune in to hear to what we think! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  38. Ep. 35 - Secret Santa Revisited

    This week Sam and I discuss Secret Santa, Attitude Problems around the Christmas, and some solid Christmas Dad Advice! It's a great listen or watch for the whole family! Thanks for Listening! Email Us: [email protected]

  39. Ep. 34 - Christmas Will ALWAYS Be Christian !

    This week we discuss Christmas, Christmas decor, The Reason For The Season, and so much more. Things We Mentioned: Trinity Evangel Church: ⁠https://trinityevangel.org⁠ Evangel Classical School: https://evangelcs.org Comeford Community College: https://comeford.org Join TEC for our Cookies and...

  40. Ep. 31 - Outside Your Comfort Zone

    This week, Sam and I discuss comfort zones. More particularly, we discuss how some recent changes and trips have helped us get outside our comfort zones, and why you should too! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks For Listening!

  41. Ep. 30 - Task Master

    This week we dive into off season training , tasks, and few other random tidbits. Should be exciting. Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for listening!

  42. Ep. 29 - Passive vs. Active

    This week Me and Sam, and guest Bazen, keep it rocking with our series of school related episodes. Whether you are going to school right now, or parenting children who are, this series is for you. Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for listening!

  43. Ep. 28 - Yes Sir!

    This week, Me and Sam tackle the question saying "Yes Sir" or ma'am or coach, as that is something we have just come across! We are in episode 2 of our series on How To Get Ready For School. So have a listen! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!!

  44. Ep. 27 - It’s So Close!

    Listen in this week, as guest Bazen Higgins(woah) joins us to discuss how to prep for school as a student, both in physical and spiritual ways. It’s good time and the beginning of a series, so come back next time for some more. Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  45. Ep. 26 - All The Things (With Guests)

    We are back! It's been too long! This week we discuss Calvin's recent marriage to Bazen, who is one of our guests! Her brother Zander, also joins us! We discuss some youth issues as well, so all around its a good time! Email us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  46. Ep. 25 - The Cardigan Vs. The Sweater Vest

    Join us as we discuss the hot debate of sweater vests vs cardigans for our male and female students respectively. We may discuss it more, this one is fast. Email us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  47. Ep. 24 - We Don't Like Charismatics!

    Tune in this week to hear us talk about the questions re received about worship and young men last week. We wanted to follow up on the last two and dive deeper. Enjoy! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  48. Ep. 23 - Young Men In Worship.

    Tune In this week to hear Sam and I discuss a few questions that a listener sent in about Young Men and Worship. Solid Questions, Solid Discussion. We are in the car for this episode, we will be back to real mics soon! Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

  49. Ep. 22 - Graduation!!

    Tune in to hear our thoughts on ECS's Class of 2025 recent graduation!! We delve a little deeper into what we hope continues to happen at Graduation time! Audio is off by the way :) Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for listening!!

  50. Ep. 21 - Fund Raising Feast

    Tune in this week as we recap the Fund Raising Feast, and rant about miscellaneous things. Email Us: [email protected] Thanks for Listening!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Choice Men is a weekly podcast, where Calvin Higgins and Sam Rothenberger, work to make people the right kind of uncomfortable. While they are young men, they still want to reach more than just young men. The hope to reach all ages, men and women. They want to make people uncomfortable on the way to being more Christ-like.

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Choice Men is a weekly podcast, where Calvin Higgins and Sam Rothenberger, work to make people the right kind of uncomfortable. While they are young men, they still want to reach more than just young men. The hope to reach all ages, men and women. They want to make people uncomfortable on the way...

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