Manhood Restored
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe are two ordinary Christian guys who feel compelled to call men back to true Masculinity. Through raw conversations between a Protestant and a Catholic, we aim to help men become better husbands, fathers, and leaders. We encourage an activation of faith and manly virtue so our listeners can become the Mighty Men they were made to be. New episodes weekly. Check out www.manhoodrestored.tv. Find us on Facebook at Manhood Restored Podcast. Look for the Cross! E-mail at [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share!
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BONUS: How Do We Effectively Minister the Gospel in a Post-Christian Society?
May 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWe are "de-Cathinated" (but definitely not decaffeinated) for this BONUS episode. Ben is joined by three of his pastor friends (Adam Poe, Phil Bange, and Justin Monfort), all from local churches of different Protestant denominations, to discuss this episode's title question. While we will be without the Catholic Chadder, these dynamic men are poised to deliver some absolutely great insights. In true Man Talk fashion, there's a four-way free-flowing discussion throughout; as the convers...
BONUS: How Should Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Approach Beacons of Light?
May 07, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBBeacons of Light, implemented in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in July of 2022, is an attempt to address difficult realities facing Catholics, realities like declining Mass attendance and growing priest shortages. A consolidation of parish churches into groupings called “Families” has ensued with the hope that shared resources might enable Catholics to move "from a mindset of maintenance to a mindset of mission." Despite its good intentions and its arguably necessary measures, Beacons has pr...
The Q&A Finale!
April 30, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBEpisode 138 - It's the last hurrah here on the Manhood Restored podcast! Two and half years of weekly episodes add up to 150 (counting BONUSES!), and we find ourselves having one last mighty conversation. Ben and Chad could think of no better way to sign off than to interact with questions from you, Dear Listener. We sincerely THANK YOU for coming along with us on this project - it's been a blast! God Bless you! Here are the question topics, in order of how we answer them: Our recomm...
Is it Possible to Vote Faithfully as a Christian in the 2024 Elections? (MAN TALK)
April 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBPlug 'em in and pass 'em around - the microphones, that is! Four microphones to be exact. And four men, for the last MAN TALK, convene a roundtable on this crucial leading question. Two hosts and two guest hosts have a very timely and important conversation. A really great conversation. A beautiful conversation. By the end, each man reveals how he'll be voting in the 2024 --okay, not really. But they do each finally give their conclusion on the question at hand. (Feel free to weigh i...
Man Fruit
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 136 - We've established that feminism has a fatal foothold in all sorts of cultural and societal institutions - it's made schooling anti-boy; it's made dating and marriage miserable for many--men and women alike; it's turned our storytelling into unrealistic propaganda; it's opened the floodgates for every form of gender confusion under the sun. But is it possible that it's also managed to emasculate our theology? Ben does the opposite of smooth things over in this, his last lea...
The Integrated Man
April 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBEpisode 135 - One hundred and thirty-five episodes in and the core message of this podcast remains the same: Men—MIGHTY MEN—are the solution to the problems besetting western society today. What kind of men in particular? What makes a man mighty and how can he become fit for the task of righting the ship? Piece by piece, that is the puzzle we’ve been putting together at the Manhood Restored podcast. This episode puts a frame around that puzzle’s final, integrated picture. Chad takes t...
Catholic vs. Protestant Debate - Why do Catholics Love the Sacraments?
April 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEpisode 134 - We have "grilled" each other on our differences, come together on the ways we agree, and debated big topics like salvation. Now with the end of our conversations drawing near, we couldn't conclude the podcast without one last Catholic vs. Protestant debate! Ben , professing to be the titleholder, heard a challenge in a recent Man Talk episode and can't resist leading the protest; Chad, relishing the role of "underdog", is all too happy to oblige as contender and co-host! ...
An Ode to Male Friendship
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 133 - The trends in survey data on friendship are indicating steep declines in recent decades - in both friendship quality and quantity. That trend, it's popularly believed, has most especially affected men. One 2021 survey found that men with at least six "close friends" has dropped from 55 percent to 27 percent since1990! How can that be in a society that purports to be so "social" and "connected"? Oh, the irony! Chad's parades as the Grand Poohbah in this secret man club of ...
Christian Feminism
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBEpisode 132 - It's been a long many years since the tectonic times of the Seneca Falls Convention; the societal fracture left at its feminist epicenter has widened into a canyon-sized divide between the sexes. The tremors of nearly 200 years of feminism have been felt by nearly every corner of our society. Its harmful effects are found in culture, education, economics, sexuality. Even Christian institutions have been far from immune. That's including the institution of marriage. Ben ...
A Letter to My Son
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBEpisode 131 - *LISTEN IN FOR A MANHOOD RESTORED SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* Parents and grandparents passing along hard-earned wisdom to the next generation is probably most often accomplished through oral storytelling, impromtu lectures, and incidental conversation. But there's nothing like the written word (or a written-up podcast episode) to really focus and articulate the "the things you want them to know"; taking the time to think through what's worth sharing and putting those thoughts to...
Is it the Best, or the Worst, of Times in Human History? (MAN TALK)
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBEpisode 130 - Facing down a question of far-wielding proportions is yet again the task of this MAN TALK episode, setting loose four men and four microphones on a topic that requires substantial time to work out. Hosts and Guest Hosts hash out this perennially debated question and aim at "solving the world's problems" in just over 90 minutes! The four will each give their final answers by episode's end. (What's your opinion, dear listener? Email us at [email protected] .) Pet...
Utopias & Mice Mice Baby
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBEpisode 129 - A world where every temporal necessity is given and every environmental factor optimized is a world poised for flourishing. Plentiful food and drink. Adequate space and healthy conditions. Safety and comfort and communal harmony. You couldn't imagine a more perfect existence; it'd be a veritable Utopia. Except that there's no such thing. And that's a curious fact--for mice, and for men. Ben watermelons his way back to his junior high days and channels his inner Vanilla...
The Feminist Fatale
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode 128 - Nobody likes being told a lie. That is, unless you agree up front to go along with the lie. But what if you've gone along with the lies so long, you're not so sure you know what’s true anymore? Maybe what's real is only a matter of what you're willing to go along with. Enter five foot-five, one-hundred- and fifteen-pound girl-boss action heroes. Enter Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. Enter the Feminist Fatale. Chad classes up as a cruiserweight and takes his firs...
Interview with Coffee Guru Jeff Hazel
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBEpisode 127 - This mighty good guest is a coffee aficionado if there ever was one! Jeff Hazel is the owner of Hazelnut Coffee Company, a very popular coffee shop in Celina, Ohio. He also roasts beans under his own label, Old Hatch Coffee Roastery, supplying beans for other coffee shops. Jeff joins the podcast to discuss, debate, and otherwise educate listeners on what's arguably one of man's favorite drinks! Chad, the smooth-finishing Frenchman by heritage, is the frontline interviewer...
Craving Connection
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 126 - Picture a roadside diner, a cozy spot with booths and tables for four. Inside the air is thick with grease and the smell of all-day coffee; there's the white-noise clatter of cooking and plates and silverware. Then notice the lunch patrons, some sitting together, others alone. The waitresses are taking orders, joking and smiling. It's a familiar scene all over America, a routine acted out by millions daily. And then, there in this diner, picture Ben sitting off at a tabl...
The Lost Art of Neighboring
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBEpisode 125 - G.K. Chesterton once wrote, "We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our neighbor." It can be the hardest thing, can't it, to see--to really notice--the people who live in our most direct proximity? For all the "connectedness" that we presume to possess through things like social media, there's something too often lacking in our person-to-person neighborliness these days. And that's not just a shame, it's a failure to heed a Gospel admonition. Chad sings a...
Interview with BGSU Freshman Carter Hellwarth
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBEpisode 124 - Carter Hellwarth is first-year college student at Bowling Green State University studying communication and film production. Carter grew up on a dairy farm in Mercer County, Ohio, was Class President of this graduating glass, and ranked near the top of his class at Parkway High School. He also placed 2nd in the Nation at the 2023 National FFA Convention for Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Ben takes on the role of mastermind behind this "sneak attack" of an episode, whil...
The Gambling Christian
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 123 - Since legalizing sports betting in January of 2023, the gambling scene in Ohio is going full tilt! First there was Powerball and Mega Millions, then came the Casinos. Now on the scene is the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings. Gambling in Ohio is on the ascendency, and the sports betting variety is particularly popular with men (as high as 80% sports betting app users are men!). And something about the trend bothers Ben. Or does it? Ben, the consummate competitor and faith...
Know Thy Ancestry
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 122 - When a man knows the history of his ancestors, he knows his place in the world. He knows the names of those who passed on his name; he knows how he came to be at the place he presently stands; he knows the kind of character he ought to (or ought not) emulate in order to bring honor to his family. But when a man does not know the history of his ancestors, he's left adrift and grasping without direction. Chad-son of Douglas, son of James, son of Victor, son of Albert, son ...
Interview with Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBEpisode 121 - Joel Penton is a former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State University Buckeyes, as well as a Danny Wuerffel Trophy recipient (the "humanitarian Heisman"). He is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy--a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 300 of our nation's public schools, during school hours. He is a widely sought-after speaker with over 1,000 live audiences having taken in his message....
Should I Send My Kids to College?
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBEpisode 120 - A traditional liberal arts education is an endangered species of the Western world. In modern parlance, the phenomenon of "going to college" is what's accessible to our children post high school. While "going to college" can admittedly mean a of variety of things (technical schools, 4-year state universities, Ivy Leagues, etc), what it commonly looks like on the ground is a far cry from the old liberal arts conception of education and involves a trajectory rife with ideolog...
Soft Men
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBEpisode 119 - Looking for a kick in the pants as you wind down 2023 and ramp up for a New Year? Well, you're in luck! Because Chad's fresh off a failure and feeling a little rowdy. He's tasted him some humble pie and, finding it rather helpful, he can't resist the urge to imitate the late, great Kobe Bryant and share the Humble all around with some in-your-face straight talk! Chad, coming to grips with his "loser" status, proceeds to rip it, MR-style, as Ben keeps up as co-host with ...
Can Big Families Save the World? (MAN TALK)
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBEpisode 118 - We once again fire up the four-microphone format known as the MAN TALK! Taking on this audacious question, our mic'd up Mighty hosts and co-hosts compare notes, tell stories, and sit with the topic long enough to see where the question will lead. Hang to the end and you'll hear how each man concludes when the conversation comes to an end. (We'd love to hear your input on the topic as well, dear listener! Email: [email protected] ) Dr. Joshua Steinke and Matt ...
Why All Men Should Hunt
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 117 - It's official: Ben is a hunter! (Chad is still--most certainly--not.) Ben nabbed yet another buck this hunting season, and the process by which he accomplished that kill made him feel like he'd finally arrived. What about this year's hunt brought him this sense of achievement? Now having found it, he tells his story and shares how he believes other men should strive for the same. Ben scopes out an episode based on his hunting experience and leads the charge, as Chad wan...
Remember When: A Marriage Reflection
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 116 - Whether you're married 5 years or 50, looking back on the early days in your relationship with your spouse can bring about feelings of great nostalgia. The excitement of thinking she might be the one; the deep desire to have her become yours forever; moving into your first home together: these are memories with strong emotional resonance. They are the things we sing songs about! But how well, as the years go by, do we see the present moments of our marriage and the storybo...
Interview with Coach Joe Kennedy
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 115 - Coach Joe Kennedy took an 8-year court battle over the First Amendment all the way to the Supreme Court...and won! He was an assistant varsity football coach for Bremerton High School in Washington state. He'd made a commitment to God that he was going to give thanks at the end of each game, but that was met with disapproval from his school district. The defense of his rights made it to the court's highest level, and on June 27th of 2022 his right to pray was upheld. His ...
Reconsidering Contraception
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBEpisode 114 - When it comes to unpopular Catholic moral teachings , this one ranks right up there! Whether you're a Catholic or a non-Catholic Christian, the Church's stance is an equal opportunity offender. Or perhaps, more accurately put, it's a controversial stance that's considered equally out-of-touch and irrelevant (and, therefore, is mostly ignored). All that means for Manhood Restored is this: it sure sounds like a great topic to bring up! Chad foresees a fecund future as he...
Why All Men Should Support Israel
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBEpisode 113 - The attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7th, 2023 has set off a maelstrom of political turmoil on the global stage. From the intense outrage over the disturbing details of the terrorist's actions to the strange show of support for them from elitists in academia and media, it's deep, murky waters for an average person to wade through. Despite that fact, what's clear is this: we are witnessing a significant historical event, one which we'd do well to attempt to understand. ...
Discerning God's Will with Deacon Marty Brown
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBEpisode 112 - Deacon Marty Brown has been a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for 13 years. He currently serves the St Isidore the Farmer Family of Parishes and is the Facilities Manager at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St Mary's, Ohio. Prior to becoming a deacon, Marty worked in various fields - construction, welding, mechanics, groundskeeping, firefighting, as well as being a lifelong farmer. He and his wife, Angie, have been married 40 years; they have 4 children an...
What is God’s Will and How Can I Know it? (Discernment)
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBEpisode 111 - All throughout life, we find ourselves making a multitude of decisions. Some are small and insignificant; others are major, the kinds that are like crossroads. When we are in the midst of making those big decisions (Should I change my job? Should I marry this girl? Should we move our family to a new town?), discerning the right Choice can be downright difficult. Ben puts the magnifying glass over this question as the episode's Sherlock Holmes, and Chad twists the ends of...
November 2023 Election in Ohio - State Issues 1 and 2 (RANTS!)
October 21, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBBONUS episode - Chad & Ben take turns RANTING about Issues 1 and 2 on the Ohio Ballot this November 7th, 2023. (Share this episode around with friends and family!) Chad rants on Issue 1 (up through minute 10:52), specifically calling out Catholics. What did the Archbishop of Cincinnati do on Respect Life Sunday, what was his promulgation on Issue 1, and what does that mean for the consciences of voting Catholics? Ben rants on Issue 2 (from minute 10:52 till episode's end), bringing ...
Protestant vs. Catholic Debate on Faith Alone
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBEpisode 110 - The gloves come off (!) in this doozy of a debate episode. If you thought our debate on baptism (episode 70) was juicy, then here's one that'll surely keep your attention to the end! It's the ever-ancient, ever-new battle between Protestants and Catholics, hashed out by friends, Ben and Chad: are we, or are we not, saved by faith alone? (Spoiler alert: they're still friends when it's over!) Chad dings the bell and comes out of his corner wearing the proverbial "plus wor...
Rite of Passage Ceremonies for Boys with Steven Arms
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBEpisode 109 - Steven Arms is the co-author of "Milestone to Manhood", a book about the Rite of Passage tradition his family created for a whole generation of boys who were coming of age as young men. In the book, he talks about his own Rite of Passage weekend and reflects on how it shaped him into the man he is today. He then shares how fathers can organize Rite of Passage events for their own sons. Steven lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Emily, and is the proud father of three...
Working in a Woke Workplace
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBEpisode 108 - With its many and far-reaching tentacles, it's no longer a matter of if the Giant "Woke-topus" finds you, it's a matter of when. It's coming for your kids in the subtle themes of the latest Disney movie, and during the not-so-subtle drag queen story hour at the local library; it's lingering between the big game during every commercial break, and soon (if not already) parading down your small-town main street in the month of June. And just when you thought it couldn't get an...
What is a Man?
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBEpisode 107 - Imagine leftists trying to make a documentary of their own by this episode's same title, like some kind of clever rebuttal to Matt Walsh's wildly successful "What is a Woman?". And, instead of interviewing extremist liberals, they interviewed average, everyday Americans. One wonders with delight how that might play out? Hint: if it went anything like this episode, it'd end in slap-happy hilarity! Chad channels his inner Sweet Baby Gang only to end up laughing (and sniff...
Interview with Andrew Peel (on Men's Fitness)
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBEpisode 106 - Andrew Peel is the owner of the Rock Solid Performance Gym. He's competed in fitness events such as CrossFit, Ironman triathlons, obstacle course races, and bodybuilding. He is also a 1st Phorm Sponsored Trainer and has been involved in personal training for athletes, as well as online for adults trying to make a major lifestyle change. Andrew's online coaching business, AP2 Fitness, can be found on various social media platforms, and his new podcast is called "The No Ba...
Stagnation vs. Innovation
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 105 - While many men need the reminder to curb their enthusiasm for constant productivity in their middle-aged years (see Episode #72, "The Semi-Retired Man"), perhaps there are still other men who need the reminder to maintain that enthusiasm into their advanced years. For men "with their best years behind them", the struggle might be accurately described as one between becoming stagnate and staying innovative. That struggle might become the difference between life and death. Be...
BONUS: Oliver Anthony Witnesses to Joe Rogan
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn Chad's favorite fashion, he strikes up a BONUS! conversation with Ben about the recent phenomenon that is Oliver Anthony, singer/songwriter of the top hit "Rich Men North of Richmond." Chad updates Ben on a recent interview Oliver Anthony gave to Joe Rogan (Chad, knowing Ben doesn't approve of his penchant for listening to the Rogan podcast!). The two have a brief, general discussion of the Oliver Anthony story, and talk about the value of his witness on the Joe Rogan program. SHOW NO...
Bridging the Gulf Between Spirit and Matter (with Psychedelics?)
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBEpisode 104 – The connection between the natural world and the supernatural world, between matter and spirit, is one of great mystery. Some might contend that physical matter is a hindrance to spiritual growth, while others find their spiritual lives enhanced by the natural world. One thing is for sure: the interplay between the two is consequential and definitely worth exploration. Chad’s at the helm as he pulls up anchor to see which way the winds take this drifting discussion of an ...
Is Theology of Any Use to the Average Man? (MAN TALK)
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBEpisode 103 - Yet another installment of men sitting around tables talking - another edition of the MAN TALK, that is! Where we break out all four mikes over a long-form conversation of consequence. The topic on tap: theology. How will these four conversationalists conclude on the question being considered? They each give their final answers by the episode's end! (And what say you on the matter, dear listener? Email us your thoughts at [email protected]) Father Mike Kapo...
The County Fair and Carnies (not what you think)
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBEpisode 102 - Picture, if you will, the sights and sounds of a County Fair. It's a scene of pure sensual wonderment with its neon rides, its flashy food booths, its throngs of people at big concerts and competitions. With so much excitement in the air, it's surely a fun place to be. But it can also serve as a scaled-down study of how the pleasures of the world can make us manic for more, more, more! Ben brings his bullhorn to talk over the noise as ringmaster of this sideshow of an epi...
Make of Your Home a Monastery
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBEpisode 101 - We live in dark times. An odd remaking of the Dark Ages, because the light of Western Civilization is again under threat of being extinguished. Preserving that light for the future is an effort worth undertaking. It's also one undertaken successfully once before, by the most unassuming group of people - Catholic monks. Might we do well to imitate their model... in our homes? Chad, fond of rules as he is, plays the part of Abbot for this episode, while 'Brother Ben' yet...
Swearing and Cigars
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBEpisode 100 - When menfolk get together in celebration, the revelry and carousing that ensues can, to some (to many?), be obnoxious and offensive. Why oh why, some might ask, must it be so? Shouldn't it not be so? What is it about certain stereotypical manly behavior--like stereotypical manly appearances (see 'Fords and Facial Hair', Episode 1) --that can be so off-putting from the outside looking in? Ben swears he won't cave to peer pressure for best-in-class life insurance rates as...
The Procrastinator- The Hero of Tomorrow
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBEpisode 99 - Being a Man of Action isn't as easy as it sounds. Sure, men may recognize a righteous cause when they see one; and, from time to time, men may feel the flame of mission stirred up within them; they might even, in a flash of inspiration, step out and send a shot across the bow. But then any number of obstacles--distraction, fear, doubt--inevitably follow. As a result, too many of them are left on the sideline, apathetic, and promising to take action--next time. Always next ...
Resurrecting the Religious Man
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBEpisode 98 - The word 'religion' carries a curiously negative connotation in our modern lexicon. The term is more often used for the purposes of criticism, as it conjures associations with anti-individualism, historical oppression, and hypocrisy. Religion might as well mean backward and ignorant. To be labeled as 'religious', then, would conceivably be the worst personal descriptor one could imagine. 'Spiritual', 'faithful', 'a good person' - yeah, those are all okay. But surely never...
Interview with Ben Hartings (on Suffering and the Scarcity Mindset)
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBEpisode 97 - Ben Hartings is an owner/partner at Trinity Financial Advisors in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised on a poultry farm, played division one football at Miami University (OH), and received his MBA from the University of Dayton. Ben is a two-time cancer survivor and the author of two books on dealing with loss and grief. He is involved in various Catholic ministries and outreach boards, and he and his wife of 18 years have five children, four living and one in heaven. Chad pops t...
Good Grief
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 96 - There's nothing like a song to take you back to a moment in time. Music has that kind of power because it comes alongside of us to punctuate the feelings of those moments, ministering to us in lyrics and melody. That's especially true of the most meaningful moments - those of love, joy, and grief. Still more, in the hands of God, that power of song can seem almost sacramental. Ben's the DJ at the mixing board for this self-reflective soundtrack of an episode, as Chad listen...
Does Manhood Really Need Restored?
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEpisode 95 - What... are we questioning the whole premise of the podcast now? And after nearly 100 episodes? What gives? Chad leads this tunneling expedition of an episode, searching out the assumptions underfoot, as Ben co-hosts and points his shinny head (lamp) toward the depths of Chad's cavernous quest. The two confront the Big Question head-on and layout their (inevitably) affirmative answer. Have you, dear listener, asked this very question in a personal way: does YOUR manho...
Interview with Mark Harrington (on 2023 Ohio Ballot Initiative)
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEpisode 94 - Mark Harrington is the Founder and President of "Created Equal", a pro-life education and outreach organization based in Columbus, Ohio. He travels to universities across the nation training and inspiring young leaders in cutting-edge tactics in the pro-life movement. Mark also served for more than a decade as the Executive Director of the Midwest office of the Center for Bioethical Reform prior to launching Created Equal. He's been featured in the USA Today and on national...
Nikola Jokic: From Mediocrity to Mastery, A Case Study
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 93 - 2-time NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic, recently reached the top of the basketball world after leading his Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA Championship. An unlikely success story if there ever was one, Jokic's rise to greatness is one worth taking notice of. As told in a recent ESPN article written by Ramona Shelborne, his is a tale of tapping into one's fullest potential through encouragement and hard work. Ben brings out the best that this case study has to offer as lead basketbal...