Have you ever noticed the guy in a fighting stance on the Art of Manliness logo? That’s not just some random symbol; it’s an actual dude: John L. Sullivan, the greatest bare-knuckle boxer of the 19th century. While most people think bare-knuckle boxing came to an end during Sullivan’s era, in fact, it never entirely went away. In his new book, Bare…

In this episode, I interview Steve Osterholzer. Steve is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel whose the founder and director of the Christian non-profit called, 'Of Mountains & Men.' Their mission is to help guide teens into Christian manhood through a combination of wilderness adventures and biblically based discussions about manhood. Join me in this…

Do you sometimes walk to another room in your house to get something, but then can’t remember what it was you wanted? Do you sometimes forget about an appointment or struggle to remember someone’s name? You may have chalked these lapses in memory up to getting older. And age can indeed play a role in the diminishing power of memory. But as my guest…

On today's podcast episode I sat down with Ryan Wekenman pastor of Red Rocks Church in Austin Texas and author of "Single Today, Conquer Yesterday's Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow's Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are." Ryan believes that singleness isn’t a curse to endure. Rather, it’s a gift to enjoy, even if at times it can be hard to see it that w…

Do you sometimes walk to another room in your house to get something, but then can’t remember what it was you wanted? Do you sometimes forget about an appointment or struggle to remember someone’s name? You may have chalked these lapses in memory up to getting older. And age can indeed play a role in the diminishing power of memory. But as my guest…

Subscriber-only episode On today's podcast episode I sat down with Ryan Wekenman pastor of Red Rocks Church in Austin Texas and author of "Single Today, Conquer Yesterday's Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow's Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are." Ryan believes that singleness isn’t a curse to endure. Rather, it’s a gift to enjoy, even if at times it can …

On today’s Out In The Garage Episode we continue our to look at Philippians by looking at 1:3-11 and unpacking the idea of what can happen if we are just a little bit more obedient to the right things today than we were yesterday. Registration is currently open for our next session of Tribe. To learn more or to secure your spot click here: https://…

If you read most first aid guides, the last step in treating someone who’s gotten injured or sick is always: get the victim to professional medical help. But what if you found yourself in a situation where hospitals were overcrowded, inaccessible, or non-functional? What if you found yourself in a grid-down, long-term disaster, and you were the hig…

If you read most first aid guides, the last step in treating someone who’s gotten injured or sick is always: get the victim to professional medical help. But what if you found yourself in a situation where hospitals were overcrowded, inaccessible, or non-functional? What if you found yourself in a grid-down, long-term disaster, and you were the hig…

On today's podcast episode we take a look at what happens when neglect putting on the Belt of Truth as found in Ephesians 6:14. Pick up the newest PoM Patch, "Unabated Vigor" in the Gear Store: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/unabated-vigor-pvc-patch Build your own Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/…

Our phones are meant to be a tool that we use to be more productive, solve problems, or stay connected with friends and family. But, these tools are becoming more and more of a nuisance than a help. In many cases, smartphone use is leading to sleep problems, depression, loneliness, increased stress and anxiety, impaired focus, and self-absorption. …

Over the last decade, there’s been an increase in the number of people, particularly young adults, who struggle with low moods, distractibility, and anxiety, and consequent difficulties with getting their life on track and making progress in work, friendship, and romance. In addressing these difficulties, people are often given or adopt a mental he…

Over the last decade, there's been an increase in the number of people, particularly young adults, who struggle with low moods, distractibility, and anxiety and consequent difficulties with getting their life on track and making progress in work, friendship, and romance. In addressing these difficulties, people are often given or adopt a mental hea…

Subscriber-only episode On today’s podcast episode I sat down with Mark Walker, a CEO, philanthropist and author of “The Multiplication Factor: 16 Truths about Partnering with God in Business and Life.” Mark and the book answer the question: 'How do we partner with God to bring about success in our professional lives? And when we do, how do we cult…

On today’s podcast episode I sat down with Mark Walker, a CEO, philanthropist and author of “The Multiplication Factor: 16 Truths about Partnering with God in Business and Life.” Mark and the book answer the question: 'How do we partner with God to bring about success in our professional lives? And when we do, how do we cultivate a spirit of genero…

On today’s Out In The Garage Episode we begin to look at Philippians by learning who the people were that Paul was writing to. When we go to Acts 16 we get a better idea of those who would have received this letter and what their life was like before meeting Jesus. Registration is currently open for our next session of Tribe. To learn more or to se…

On today’s A Quiet Life podcast we look at Luke 19 and the Authority of Jesus. As men we have this eternal struggle with authority, we often want to be in authority, but we are not always keen to the responsibly that comes with it. Pick up the newest PoM Patch, "Unabated Vigor" in the Gear Store: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/unabate…

When we think of rituals, we tend to think of big, inherited, more occasional religious or cultural ceremonies like church services, holidays, weddings, and funerals. But as my guest observes, we also engage in small, self-made, everyday rituals that help us turn life's more mundane moments into more meaningful ones. In the The Ritual Effect: From …

I share my takeaway from conversation with a friend where he shared with me the concept that we don't always see things the way they are, but the way we are. Join me in this episode as I share my takeaways from our conversation, and how we should accurately look at things in our life!Autor: Discipline of Manliness

On today’s PoM podcast I sit down and talk with Shea Houdmann creator of GotQuestions.org and author of “The 100 Most Asked Questions About God And The Bible.” For more than two decades, Shea Houdmann and GotQuestions.org have cut through the confusion, answering even the hardest of questions with clarity, grace, and love. GotQuestions.org receives…

Subscriber-only episode On today’s PoM podcast I sit down and talk with Shea Houdmann creator of GotQuestions.org and author of “The 100 Most Asked Questions About God And The Bible.” For more than two decades, Shea Houdmann and GotQuestions.org have cut through the confusion, answering even the hardest of questions with clarity, grace, and love. G…

Millions of young adults know what it's like to graduate from college with student debt. For some, it's a frustrating annoyance. For others, it's a worry-inducing burden. For Ken Ilgunas, it was a dragon in need of slaying and a pathway to adventure. Ken is the author of Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom, and today on the show…

On today's Out In The Garage episode we look to the "No More's" at the end of the Bible. Build your own Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builder-the-gospels To get more PoM Podcast content and join a global community of men who help support PoM join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the…

On today's podcast we look at the unending tension that men live; the fear of being less than. No matter what aspect of our life, men do not want to feel like they are coming up short compared to what they should be or used to be. Pick up the newest PoM Patch, "Unabated Vigor" in the Gear Store: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear Visit Load…

Jake Knapp loves tech. He grew up using Apple II and then Mac computers, browsing bulletin boards, and making his own games. As an adult, he worked at Microsoft on the Encarta CD-ROM, before being hired by Google, where he worked on Gmail, co-founded Google Meet, and created Google Ventures' Design Sprint process. Today, he's a venture capitalist a…

In this episode I explain the benefits of cold exposure therapy, or cold plunges. Over the last 90 days, I've been doing cold plunges daily, and I review my experiences, what I used, and how it went. I also review 6 benefits of cold exposure therapy and what I noticed in each from my own personal experience.…

Happiness and depression can feel like slippery and befuddling things. We can do the things we've been told will make us happy, while still not feeling satisfied. Or, on paper, our lives can look great, yet we feel depressed. And the advice that's out there about these states doesn't always seem to correspond to our lived experience. Ryan Bush has …