If you didn’t believe in the inherent value of masculinity, you wouldn’t be here listening to this podcast. But you are so I know that you believe in the message to reclaim and restore masculinity in a world that has been constantly distorting what it means to be a man, undermining the value men bring …
From the Archives: Stephen Mansfield
Our From the Archive series offers a detailed look at selected previous podcasts in order to give you a fresh take on the episode as well as some actionable notes. Order of Man Podcast #38: Stephen Mansfield. Originally broadcast in December 2015. Who is Stephen Mansfield? He’s a NYT bestselling author as well as an …
Building Your Band of Brothers with Stephen Mansfield
Building a “Band of Brothers.” It’s something we hear a lot about but few of us, as men, actually take the time to do it. We all know no man is an island but, how do you actually enlist the help of the men around you? Today I talk with New York Times Bestselling Author, …
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OoM 038: What Makes a Man “Manly” with Stephen Mansfield
What does it mean to be a man? It’s a question I’ve asked all 38 podcast guests up to this point. And, it’s a question that is difficult to answer. My guest today, Stephen Mansfield, breaks it down piece by piece as he talks about rites of passage, the need for excitement and adventure in …
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VIC BLENDS | Turning Your Struggles Into Strengths
You guys have heard me talk a lot about our role as protectors, providers, and presiders not only within the walls of our home but in our communities as well. Not only do we have the opportunity to give back to those in need, we have a moral obligation to do so, especially if …
Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men
Every man is born with just one thing: his sovereignty—his power to respond to his environment and his circumstances. Unfortunately, most men have spent much of their lives giving away that sovereignty. Every time a man passes blame or shirks his responsibility, every time he makes excuses for his performance, and every time he trades …
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5 Books Every Man Should Read in 2018
It’s been said that, “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” I believe that’s true. We have so much access to the world’s greatest minds and thinkers and all we have to do is tap into those minds through the power of their written words. I didn’t …
Overcoming “The Drift”
What exactly is “The Drift?” The Drift is the natural tendency we have as men to coast, and in a way, take our hands off the steering wheel of life and allow ourselves to be controlled and put ourselves at the mercy of all that life offers. The fact is that there are forces at …
Dealing with Depression
Depression. It’s very real. It’s very common. It’s very destructive. We all know someone who is going through a bout with depression, and, we might even know someone who has contemplated or attempted suicide. Suicide rates are on the rise among men. In fact, as I was researching this morning, I found that some studies …
Join or Die
You’ll notice I called this post, Join or Die. What do I mean by this? I mean that it is critical that you and I, as men, find a way to join other men face-face. I’m going to talk about why this is so important. I’m going to talk about what to look for in …
FFN 032: Hold Fast
Hold Fast: It’s likely we’ve heard the term but do we know how it applies to our everyday lives? Originally the term, “Hold Fast” was used as a nautical term referring to the importance of securing a ship’s rigging especially in bad weather. The implications of the term, “Hold Fast,” are critical in helping us, …
FFN 023: How to Win Your Wife Back
I titled the name of this podcast, How to Win Your Wife Back, but it’s not just for men who may be going through a separation. It’s for men who are married or who might get married at any time in the future. In other words, the things that I talk about today are going …
