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It's Good to Be a Man
by City's Gate Media
It's Good to Be a Man is a project by and for Christian men seeking a positive and practical doctrine of manhood. Our goal is to become better at our work of dominion, rightly ordering ourselves and our world by developing those virtues and skills necessary to this task.
Episodes
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Nostalgia is a Killer
On today’s episode, Michael talks about regrets, nostalgia, survivors guilt, and the journey out of dark valleys... and the death of his brother. Support the show
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Cage Stage Patriarchy
In this episode, Bnonn and Michael discuss "cage stage" patriarchy and how to move through this phase towards a more fully formed patriarchy. Support the show
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Upending the Lords of Niceness
In this episode, Michael briefly discusses a wise way to deal with all the "nice guys" in church leadership. Support the show
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The Blessing of a Good Insult
We are back! Expect a lot of new episodes in the coming months as we are in researching and prepping for a follow-up to the It's Good to Be a Man book. Today's episode is audio from a lecture Michael gave at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID. It's on the blessing on a good insult. By the…
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Mission, Submission, and Rulership in Marriage
In this episode, Bnonn and Smokey Tennant answer some reader questions on mission, submission, and rulership in marriage. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/itsgoodtobeaman) Support the show
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Q & A on Embryo Adoption & Red Pill Advice about Single Mothers"
In this episode, Bnonn and Smokey Tennant answer some reader questions, including what it's like to live in middle earth, whether embryo adoption is biblical, and what to make of red pill advice about single mothers. Support the show
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Servant Leadership Transforms Leadership into Subservience
In this episode, Bnonn explains how the modern concept of "servant leadership" undermines the biblical teaching of leadership as a service. Support the show
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Standing Up to Crybullies
In this episode, Michael explains how to standup to cry bullies. Also, the book is available for preorder here: https://canonpress.com/products/its-good-to-be-a-man/ Support the show
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The Inevitability of Patriarchy
This episode is the audio from a talk Michael gave at The Stronghold Conference last February. We encourage you to check out more of that content at https://www.strongholdconference.com. Support the show
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How Feminism Destroyed American Women
In this episode, Michael shares a talk he gave at a secular convention for women and gives a brief update on IGTBAM. Support the show
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Scripture Shouts About Sexuality
In this episode, Michael and Bnonn explain how Scripture doesn't whisper about sexuality. It shouts about it. Support the show
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Smash the Patriarchy - A Father's Day Sermon
This is episode is a sermon Michael preached on Father's Day at East River Church. The sound is a little rough but we hope will still encourage you. Support the show
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Nice Guy-ism Part Three
This is the final of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Bnonn explains "the male burden of performance" and its connection to "nice guy-ism." Support the show
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Nice Guy-ism Part Two
This is the second of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Michael explains how self-responsibility is the key to escaping the "nice guys" neediness mentality. Support the show
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Nice Guy-ism Part One
This is the first of three episodes on "nice guys." In this episode, Michael explains what's twisted about the nice guy's understanding of sacrifice. Support the show
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Difficult Questions
In this episode, Michael and Bnonn discuss a few of the difficult questions they've been asked by men. Support the show
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From Bastard to a Patriarch
This episode is the audio of Michael's full speech at the 21 Convention last fall. Support the show
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Women Bearing the Sword
In this episode, Bnonn talks about theological significance of women bearing the sword. Support the show
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Media and Manhood with Marcus Pittman
In this episode, Michael talks with Marcus Pittman about the theological and cultural importance of stories. Support the show
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The War on Men
This episode is a short clip from Michael's session at the Stronghold Conference. You can purchase the whole session and all other sessions at www.strongconference.com. You can get an additional 25% off if you use the code: IGTBAM. Support the show
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The Psychology of White Knights
In this episode, Bnonn explains the concept of "white knights" and the psychology behind them. Support the show
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Building with Joy in Dark Days
In this episode, we republish a presentation Michael gave to his church that relates to the challenge all men face as they seek to labor and lead in an increasingly difficult environment. Support the show
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Advice for Newly Weds
In this episode, Bnonn and Michael lay out some practical advice for young couples in their first year of marriage. Inspired by Ethan and Emma! Support the show
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In the Orbit of an Alpha-Guru
In this episode, Michael explains why you find groups of weak men in orbit around some "alpha guru" and why it matters. Support the show
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Taking Responsibility for Your Life
In this episode, Michael talks about taking responsibility for your broken down vineyard of life. Support the show
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Building a Godly Sex Life
In this episode, Michael covers a ranged of issues related to building and/or improving your married sex life. This episode was originally recorded at the 2020 Builders Summit. Support the show
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Don't LARP Your Manhood
In this episode, Michael talks about how LARPing is related to what often passes for biblical manhood. Support the show
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A Sexual Reformation?
In this episode, Michael reflects on the difficulty of working towards a sexual reformation. Support the show
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Gangs of Violent Men
In this episode, Michael reflects on a childhood experience and why men are drawn towards gangs. Support the show
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White Knights and Biblical Rhetoric with A.D. Robles
In this episode, we discuss critical race theory, white knights, and biblical rhetoric with A.D. Robles. Support the show
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The 21 Report with George Bruno
21 Studios gave us permission to republish Michael's interview with George Bruno. Enjoy! Support the show
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The Masculinity Deficiency of Functional Bastards
In this episode, Michael reflects on masculinity deficiency of functional bastards. Support the show
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Do Strong Men Cry?
In this episode, Michael reflects on the death of his daughter and the topic of men crying. Support the show
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Deathblow to the Dad Bod with Craig James
In this episode, Michael and Bnonn talk to Craig James about overcoming mediocrity in physical fitness and life in general. Follow Craig on Twitter: @MasculineDesign Check out his program here: https://deathblowtothedadbod.com/ Support the show
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Man Up or Beta Up?
In this episode, Michael reflects on the increasingly deceptive phrase "man up." Support the show
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Are You a Serious Man?
In this episode, Michael asks, "Do you want to be taken seriously as a man?" Most men do, but most men equally find it difficult to be the sort of man that others take seriously. A man with gravitas. Support the show
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Masculine Worship
In this episode, Michael reflects on the nature of masculine worship and the dearth of it in our churches. Support the show
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Sons-Husbands with Ken Curry LMFT
In this episode, Ken Curry LMFT joins Michael and Bnonn to talk about counseling men and the issue of son-husbands. Support the show
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A Tale of Two Conferences with Special Guest Eric Conn
In this episode, Michael reports on his surprising experience at the 21 Convention and we discuss its connection with a controversy out of the Fight Laugh Feast conference. Support the show
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Body Religion
In this episode, Michael explains how "heart religion" should result in "body religion." Support the show
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Q & A Vol. 1
In this episode, Bnonn and Michael answer listener questions... What daily routines and disciplines have you found most beneficial in your life? What is your advice for those that want to start a men’s ministry? Any tips for how to be involved in the creative arts and not become effeminate and/or...
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Who does the dishes?
In this episode, we talk about why feminists and so many evangelical pastors are obsessed with who does the dishes. Hint: it has something to do with the fall, egalitarianism, and the industrial revolution. Support the show
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Get Your Household in Order
In this episode, Michael talks with Eric Conn about five steps you can and should take to get your household in order. Support the show
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Homestead Basics with John Moody
Regardless of your position on COVID-19, it revealed that many our households aren’t prepared for a true national crisis or even a local one. So, we’ve invited author John Moody on the show to talk about taking small steps towards self-sufficiency. Support the show
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Side Hustles with Matt Williams
In this episode, Michael chats with Matt Williams (How to Build a Tent) about starting a side hustle or business. Support the show
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Reestablishing the Natural Family
Today episode is audio ripped from a Facebook live video Michael recorded in a Chicago bar on the topic of reestablishing the natural family. You’ll hear a lot of background noise but we think the content lays out some important principles that’ll help you steer clear of reactionary temptations…
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The Single Mother Brouhaha
Blue check, blue hairs, and white knights were all enraged by Michael's suggestion that men ought to approach marriage to a single mother with great caution. In this episode, we breakdown the whole brouhaha. Support the show
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The Singleness Problem
Singleness isn't a gift. Matter of fact, it's a huge problem for society and especially for the church. Support the show
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Is Singleness a Gift?
In this episode, we begin a series on the issue of singleness in the church starting with an evaluation of the claim that singleness is a gift. It isn't. Support the show
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Banning Porn From Your Life
In this episode, Michael gives a four step battle plan for any man who wants to ban porn from his life. Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's Good to Be a Man is a project by and for Christian men seeking a positive and practical doctrine of manhood. Our goal is to become better at our work of dominion, rightly ordering ourselves and our world by developing those virtues and skills necessary to this task.
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