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Virtus
by Bo Hutches
"Virtus" is the Latin word for "Manliness," but it also implies excellence and courage. This is Virtus, a show dedicated to inspiring and cultivating virtue, courage, excellence, manliness, and honor. I discuss many topics, most of which fall into the categories of personal development, theology, philosophy, work, labor, masculinity, personal interests, and cultural commentary.
Episodes
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The Birth of our Daughter
Listen in to hear our journey from a C-section at a hospital with our first son to an all natural birth at a birth center with our daughter. We learned a lot about the birth industry in hospitals and the different approach we experienced at the birth center. Perhaps our conversation will…
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Man of the House with C.R. Wiley
C.R. Wiley joins me to talk about his influential book 'Man of the House.'
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How I Changed My Mind on Baptism
In this episode I talk about the Reformed position on baptism how I shifted from a believers baptism view to an infant baptism view.
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VIRTUS Shorts – Reverse the Curse
Looking at Isaiah 65:21-23 and how Christ comes to reverse the curse of the Fall.
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Being HUSBAND with Jonathan West
Jonathan West from the Being HUSBAND Podcast joins me on the show. We talk about his podcast, CR Wiley's influence on both of us, the manosphere, and he lays out five important things for every husband to know.
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VIRTUS Shorts – Christian Civilization
The goal of God on Earth is nothing less than Christian Civilization.
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VIRTUS Shorts – Get the Job Done
To be a man of VIRTUS, you must be useful and able to get the job done.
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How to Grow in Discipline
Today I read from my blog post from December of 2021, "How to Grow in Discipline."
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Three Red Pills
I share three Red Pills that have changed my life completely.
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The Most Important Person in the World
Who is the most important person in the world? The father of the family, the head of the household, the paterfamilias.
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Riley Voth – TMM Founder, House Flipper, and Rancher
The Founder of the Majesty's Men, Riley Voth, joins me on the show to talk about productive property and all the stuff he's got going on. He gives some tips and wisdom if men pursue the productive property way of life.
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Nate Spearing – Family Man, Veteran, Contractor, Warrior, Teacher, Homesteader
Nate Spearing joins me to talk excellence, work, productive property, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Cultivating Virtue with Aristotle
Today, Aristotle guides us in cultivating true virtue.
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Freedom or Slavery – Your Choice
Proverbs teaches us that we will rule ourselves or be ruled by lust, sleep, robbery, leisure, and other things. People already enslaved to their lusts and passions are easy to control and moved about at the whims of tyrants, evidenced by last year. Today I connect some major lessons in Proverbs…
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Life Update
A quick life and podcast update.
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‘The Makers vs the Takers’ – Book Review
Today I review the book 'The Makers versus the Takers' by Jerry Bower. It's a true gem and great resource to the church and will be handy in your personal life.
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Primer on Gendered Piety
In this episode I give a basic primer on the idea of 'Gendered Piety.'
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Don’t be the Doofus Dad
Modern culture portrays fathers as incompetent, overweight, good for nothing, and someone who just gets in the way or hinders what the rest of the family is trying to do - think Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin. May it not be with Christian fathers. I offer some reflections and exhortations to…
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Postmillennialism with Collin Brooks
Pastor Collin Brooks from Redeemer Christian Fellowship in Roswell, NM joins me today and gives the ins and outs of postmillennialism. We have a great conversation about what it is compared to other end times positions, answer common objections, and Collin gives some personal ways the postmill...
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A Mixed Bag with Scott Tungay
Today Scott Tungay joins me on the podcast to talk all sorts of stuff: masculine hierarchies, honor, localism, nationalism, how we win as believers, mission, hope over despair, and what the future might hold. Enjoy.
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Navigating the Chaos by Building Up Households
Today I read from my own blog post 'Navigating the Chaos by Building Up Households' and reflect on our current moment in history. Are we prepared to live in a nation in decline? What is our plan for navigating the years to come?
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The Patriarchy and Raising Sons with Jared Sparks
"The Patriarchy" has been a buzz word for the last several years and it is always portrayed in a negative light. On the episode today, Jared Sparks tells us about biblical patriarchy; how it can be redeemed and how it is good for the world. We also talk about his approach to intentionally raising...
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God’s Mission and Your Mission
Today I talk about the importance of having a personal mission for your life and setting your personal mission in the broader scope of God's mission in the world.
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Earthly Christianity – The Body
Part 2 of my series 'Earthly Christianity.'
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Reflections on The Odyssey
I recently finished Homer's 'The Odyssey' and it had a profound impact on me. Today I share some lesson I learned from the epic poem.
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Wartime at Christmas
Jesus is our Prince of Peace and Christmas is our reminder that the Incarnation was an act of war against all darkness, sin, hell, death, and Satan.
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Virtus with Dr. Glenn Sunshine
Dr. Glenn Sunshine joins me on the show to get his historical expertise on the idea of virtus, or manliness, in the days of the Roman empire. We talk about virtus throughout history, the founding of our nation, personal development, and much more.
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Not Safe, But Good
In this episode I read an article written by Greg Morse at Desiring God about masculinity. Its very much in the same vein of what this podcast is trying to promote. Morse drives home the truth that masculinity is tough and tender, meek and fierce, and like Aslan, not safe, but good.
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Thanksgiving and a Theology of Patriotism
Thanksgiving is this week so I give a quick history of the holiday making the case that Thanksgiving is a Christian holiday. I also offer a theology of patriotism or love of country.
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Earthly Christianity – Wisdom
Part 1 of my series on "Earthly Christianity" where I discuss the tangible aspects to our faith. Wisdom is not just something that happens between our ears, but it works itself out into daily life.
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Put Not Your Trust In Princes
Take away from the election? Christians need a bigger vision than the next four years, regardless of who is in the White House.
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Don’t Despise the Younger Generation
Today I comment on the older generation of men that tend to look down on the younger generation for being lazy and irresponsible. The fact of the matter is the older generation raised the younger generation and really isn't in a place to criticize to harshly. What should the younger generation do...
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Lewis Fridays: Modern Man and His Categories of Thought
Today I read from Lewis’s essay “Modern Man and His Categories of Thought.”
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The Roots of Our Divide
Today I reflect on a few reasons why America is so divided.
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Definitions of Masculinity
In this episode I give several definitions of what it means to be a man that have been helpful in my own life.
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Lewis Fridays: Nostalgia
Today I read from Lewis’s sermon ‘The Weight of Glory’ honing in on his idea of Nostalgia and how it should influence us today.
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Responsibility, Mastery, Legacy
In this episode I give three ideals and motivators to strive for in life.
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Lewis Fridays: A Dream and COVID-19
I read a portion of Lewis’s essay “A Dream” and make some connections to our current COVID-19 situation.
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Autumn
I share a few reflections on the season of Autumn and why you need to be enjoying it.
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Manly Greatness with Aristotle
Reading from Aristotle’s ‘Ethics’ I look at what he has to say about greatness or the old school term of ‘Magnanimity.’ What does it mean…
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Lewis Fridays: Men without Chests
‘Men without Chests’ is perhaps the most important chapter that was written in the 20th century. In this chapter Lewis masterfully defends objectivity – values,…
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Work With Your Hands
I talk about why you should begin working your hands. Whether its a weekend project or hobby, working with your hands teaches you about yourself…
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Marriage, Children, and Society
In this episode I talk about some of the issues around marriage and children and how those issues effect society.
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Masculinity: Biology, Culture, Ownership, and Mission
Masculinity is the culmination of a man’s maleness, manliness, and manhood in the pursuit of a mission in life. How should we think through masculinity?…
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Gravitas
Looking at the Roman virtue of Gravitas today and why you need to cultivate it in your life. — This episode is sponsored by ·…
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“The Necessity of Chivalry” – C.S. Lewis
In this episode I read you C.S. Lewis essay on chivalry as an ideal. Chivalry is a work of art as it combines ‘men of…
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Thinking Through Black Lives Matter
Should Christians embrace the movement and organization of Black Lives Matter? No. Tune in to find out why. — This episode is sponsored by ·…
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Why Evangelicals Are Bad at Beauty
In this episode I give some reasons why evangelicals have historically not been very good at producing a theology of beauty. I also share a…
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Work and Keep
How do you gauge success in life? Two words: Work and Keep. Tune in to find out how incorporating these words in your life will…
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Virtus – What It’s All About
In this first episode I talk about what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from it. I talk about the meaning…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Virtus" is the Latin word for "Manliness," but it also implies excellence and courage. This is Virtus, a show dedicated to inspiring and cultivating virtue, courage, excellence, manliness, and honor. I discuss many topics, most of which fall into the categories of personal development, theology, philosophy, work, labor, masculinity, personal interests, and cultural commentary.
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Bo Hutches
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What is Virtus about?
"Virtus" is the Latin word for "Manliness," but it also implies excellence and courage. This is Virtus, a show dedicated to inspiring and cultivating virtue, courage, excellence, manliness, and honor. I discuss many topics, most of which fall into the categories of personal development, theology,...
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