Brutal American Podcast
Building the New Christendom through Business & Financial Networking with Brenton Riling
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In this episode we have the chance to interview Brenton Riling, the founder of Reformed Business Alliance and Appalachia Digital. We talk through entrepreneurship, producing economic power, and Christian Borough building.
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Forming Young Men: Team Sports, Suffering, and Virtue
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In this episode, we sit down in the new studio to discuss the role team sports play in forming the whole man. Western thought has long understood that a man's formation involves both the mental and the physical—not one at the expense of the other. From the classical tradition to the Christian understanding of discipline and suffering, the formation of young men has always required more than simply educating the mind.
As we seek a better way to educate our children than the modern public school system, we must be ca...
Isaac Botkin: T.Rex Arms, Community Defense, & American Manufacturing
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In this episode we have the opportunity to sit down with Isaac Botkin of T.REX Arms to discuss community defense, American manufacturing, the state of the modern American militia man, and more.
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Answering Listener Questions (Part 2)
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In this episode we pick up where we left off in the previous Q&A episode with more listener questions including: "How many of the Ogden guys are on a cut?" "What are your top picks for a rifle / pistol combo?" "Can I maintain strength while training for a marathon?" and more.
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The Man in the Arena w/ Joe Garrisi
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In this episode of the Brutal American Podcast we interview Joe Garrisi of Backwards Planning Financial on the topic of courage and conducting business in an anti-Christ society.
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Answering Listener Questions (Part 1)
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Where do I find a church like Refuge? Thoughts on Martial Arts? How to we discern between shock jocks and truth tellers? How do I find a godly wife? We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the Brutal American Podcast.
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ALERT Academy: Forging Extraordinary Men with Jesse Boulden
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In this episode we interview the Commanding Officer at the ALERT Academy Col. Jesse Boulden on what it takes to build great men through discipline, hardship, camaraderie, training, and service in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Titus 2 Field Training Exercise 2026
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In this episode we debrief our 2026 Titus 2 FTX. Why do we think these are important? Where did we go? What did we do? What were the learning objectives for our young men? How did we improve the exercise compared to last year? We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the Brutal American Podcast.
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The Slow March of Marxism through the Department of War w/ Dr. Chase Spears
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We all know that our nation's military has been one of the many victims of Marxist messaging, but to what degree? Can we in good conscience recommend what was once the high honor of military service to our sons and brothers? In this episode we discuss this and more with Dr. Chase Spears.
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Brotherhoods Need Physical Tests: GBRS Fitness Standards
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Brotherhood and true friendship is forged through adversity. Most men's lives today lack any physical adversity or competitive drive, which is why we must manufacture it for ourselves.
In this episode we discuss the importance of physical tests as well as our recent testing of the GBRS Fitness Standards.
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The Everyman's Guide to Dry Fire Training Systems
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One of the best ways to develop efficient and effective shooting mechanics is through at-home dry fire training. In this episode we walk through a series of systems designed to maximize your dry fire training.
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The Everyman's Guide to Bourbon
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In this episode we sit down with our friend Tim Six to discuss and drink the quintessential Brutal American drink: Bourbon Whiskey.
We talk through the American history of bourbon, what makes it special, and which bourbons to look for whether you're shopping just for something to bring to this week's cigar night or to gift your father at his retirement party.
We hope y'all enjoy the episode. We sure enjoyed making it.
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The Everyman's Guide to Building a Home Gym: The Top 10 Essentials
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In this episode we discuss the primary principles of building a home gym as well as our Top 10 Home Gym Equipment Essentials for the average man seeking to build out a space to cultivate strength and resilience in his home.
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Winning Your Wife To The Patriarchy
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One of the most common objections we get when talking to guys about taking the next step in improving their families' home or church situation is, "I just need to get my wife onboard." In our feminized world, even good men who are working toward stewarding their households well often find themselves in a state of conviction which their wives do not share.
In this episode we do our best to address the men contending with that problem. How do you win your wife to your vision? What are the arguments...
Q&A: How do I Deal with a Reviling Wife? Should I Move? What do I Buy for My 1st Handgun? & More
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Here's our 2nd Quarter Q&A Episode answering listener questions on a host of different topics. Thank you for your questions!
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What Is A "Brutal American"?
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In this episode we walk through the origins of the name Brutal American, how we came to be the new hosts of the podcast, as well as a list of attributes we believe describes the archetypal Brutal American.
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Your Church Needs a Security Team: The Basics of Building & Maintaining a Team for Church Defense
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In this episode we talk through the philosophy and objectives of the Refuge Church Security Team.
We discuss why church security is important, what the team's purpose is and is not, as well as basic gear needs, and some of the lessons we've learned conducting church security.
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Should Your Son be Lifting Weights?
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In this episode we discuss the need that boys and young men have for strenuous physical challenges and how parents should be approaching this arena with their sons.
How early should these challenges start?
What benefits will hard work yield beyond physical improvement?
How are we implementing these principles with our young sons and with the boys under our charge in the Titus 2 program here in Ogden?
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Ask Us Anything: Should Young Men be Looking for a "Best Friend" in a Wife, Staying Consistent in the Gym, and More
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Here's our first quarter "Ask Us Anything" show. We cover a host of topics from friendship in marriage to building a Christian Borough where you are to building discipline in the gym. Thank you for sending in your questions!
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The Everyman's Guide to Red Dot Optics
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This is our first installment of a series we'll be returning to periodically throughout the year that we're calling simply "The Tactical Series".
In this one we walk through the "Why" and the "What" of the general classification of weapons optics known as "Red Dots" as well as some our personal preferences for when and how we would apply these different options.
Hang around later as we take these optics out on the range to do some testing and work through additional optic specifications.
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"Merry Christmas" is a Statement of War
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The Christmas Day Coronation of Kings, fighting the good fight with joy and mirth, laughing and singing in the midst of battle, and more on this episode of The Hard Men Podcast.
If you're wondering what to get us for Christmas, a Hard Men Patreon membership for yourself would sure put a smile on our faces.
Merry Christimas and Happy New Year!
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First Wave Feminism and Its Bolshevik Roots
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Conservatives are quick these days to attack the downstream effects of feminism like transgenderism and rampant pornography, but we tend to flinch when First Wave Feminism is mentioned.
If we are to rid our society of these evils and return to the God-ordained vision for the household then this ideology must be addressed from its inception.
Where did Feminist ideology begin?
Who were the original key players?
We'll answer these questions and more in this episode of the Hard Men Podcast.
Family Traditions and Winning the Hearts of Your Children
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In this episode we talk about Family Christmas Traditions.
Why are family traditions important?
What traditions formed us?
And what traditions do we want to pass on to our children?
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Answering Patron Questions
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In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Tate and Ethan sit down and answer some recent questions from our Patrons on a host of topics.
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Eric Conn Returns: Leadership and Organization Building
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Many of you have asked where Eric has been, and if he's ever coming back. Well, we finally tracked him down.
In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, Eric returns to discuss leadership, delegation, organization building, and succession plans.
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Training with Kettlebells & Sandbags for Real-World Strength, Health, and Longevity
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In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss the history and benefits of strength training with kettlebells and sandbags. If you've been considering building out your own home gym this is one you won't want to miss.
We talk about what separates these implements from standard gym equipment, what their best uses and pitfalls are, and how can you add these into your regimen to build strength, endurance, and longevity.
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Meet the New Hosts: Who Are These Guys?
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Many of our faithful listeners have been asking if Tate and Ethan have fully taken over the Hard Men Podcast.
The answer is, Yes. With that in mind we thought it might be good to officially introduce ourselves.
In this episode, we sat down to tell a little of our stories, and give you as the listeners an idea of who we are and what we're about. Our wives were a massive help with the questions so a big Thank You to them.
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The Everyman's Guide to Everyday Carry
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In light of recent events, the need for Christian men to be prepared is at an all time high. Gone are the days where apathy or complacency are acceptable. We must be ready on a daily basis, and that includes the tools you carry on your person.
In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss how we think through the principles, considerations, and gear of the everyman's everyday carry.Â
What gear should you always have on you?
How important is alertness and awareness in your e...
(BONUS EPISODE) Marty "The Bear Guy" Combs: Why Agency is an Essential Part of Every Christian Man's Life
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Earle "Marty" Combs recently went viral online after waking up at 4:00am in his home in Boulder, Colorado to check on a loud noise that had come from his kitchen.
What he didn't know as he walked down the stairs with his AR-15 is that a black bear had broken in through a window, ripped his trash can out of his cabinet, and was rifling through the contents on the floor.
After spotting the bear with his weapon light it immediately charged him. Marty put 7 well-placed rounds into the...
Dopamine: Fuel for Discipline, Desire, and Drive
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Dopamine has been a heavily researched and discussed topic in the past few years, especially in relation to addiction.
But what is dopamine? What does it do? And how can we use it to propel us to greater fruitfulness?
In this episode, we break down how dopamine really works, why it can lead men into cycles of depression and weakness or motivation and strength, and how to harness it for discipline, focus, and long-term success. If you’ve ever wondered why you're naturally inclined to chase comfort instead of gr...
Face to Face: Why Hospitality is Key for Culture Building
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In this episode Tate and Ethan review Steve Wilkins' book "Face to Face" on the topic of intentional hospitality and Christian friendship.
This is an often overlooked skill and practice in the church today, and one that must absolutely be recovered. A thick culture is built through deep friendships and deep friendships are built through the aggressive pursuit of hospitality.
How can we better cultivate true friendships, and what are the practical ways that we can make our homes and lives welcoming places to be?
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The Top 7 Masculine Western Movies Every Man Needs to Watch
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Stories of the wild, American frontier are an essential part of the American mythos, and for over 100 years the Western film has been the primary conduit for telling these great tales.
In this episode of The Hard Men Podcast, Tate & Ethan throw on their hats, light some cigars, sip some whiskey, and talk through some of the most iconic Westerns ever made.
What are some of the great Westerns every man should be familiar with? How can we use these films to inspire us and our generations? And how...
DHT: The Ultra Masculine Form of Testosterone You've Never Heard About
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In this episode, Tate Taylor and Ethan Senn sit down to discuss the largely unknown but highly impactful androgen, DHT.
What is DHT?
What are the mental and physical effects that it produces?
How can the everyday guy start optimizing his natural DHT production?
And why is it important for Christian men to be maximizing their physical & psychological potential?
We talk about all this and more on this episode of the Hard Men Podcast.
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Building Bands of Brothers: What This Looks Like in Ogden
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In the last few episodes we’ve worked through the “Why?” and “How?” of building a band of brothers in your local church context. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor sit down to wrap up the series by describing the different brotherhoods, groups, and guilds of Refuge Church. They talk from firsthand experience about how many of our local groups are organized and led as well as the intentions behind them.Â
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How to Start Building Your Tribe: Who Should Be in It?
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When you think about building a band of brothers or a tribe of men, several practical questions arise: Are you a tribal leader? Should you join another tribe? Does this exist where you are? Are the men around you rowing in the same direction as you? In this episode, Dan Berkholder, Ethan Senn, and Tate Taylor talk about practical aspects for building a local tribe. They'll talk about establishing a vision, organizing, and setting the course of activities that should unite the tribe.Â
They continue working out some practical help after r...
Building Your Band of Brothers: Why Tight Knit Groups of Men are Essential to the Mission of the New Christendom
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Men of today are starved for brotherhood. Close male friendships, forged through trial and fire, have been replaced by high definition screens and Saturday ball games.Â
Leisure time with friends isn’t a bad thing at all—but it is not where the process of iron sharpening iron occurs. In this episode, we talk about masculine friendship and tribes, specifically Stephen Mansfield's book Building Your Band of Brothers.Â
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Jason & The Argonauts, Envious Old Kings, and Young Men’s Tribes with Thomas Achord
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Boomers, and old men in general, have a hard time letting go of thrones, seats of power, or inheritances. Instead of passing them on, in envy they crush young men, whom they see as threats. Is this a new phenomenon?Â
It turns out, it’s a tale as old as time. In this episode, we talk with Thomas Achord about Jason and the Argonauts, an Ancient Greek tale, and how it applies today.
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Field Training in the High Uintas: Exposing Boys to Hardship, Discomfort, & Hard Skills
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 It used to be that went sent our boys into groups like the Boy Scouts of America to train for manhood. But as those organizations have drifted left, we lack male spaces for discipleship and formation for young men. At St. Brendan’s Academy and Refuge Church, we’re trying to forge a new path forward.Â
Recently, pastor Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor took some of the young men from Refuge Church on a field training exercise in the high Uintas of Utah. During their time in the mountains, the boys learne...
The Drew Brees Comeback: Injuries, Setbacks, & Overcoming Adversity
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Drew Brees suffered multiple injuries in his career that could have been retirement inducing. But through a knee injury and major shoulder damage, Brees came back to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
Tate Taylor joins us to talk about his recent Achilles tear, and how he embraces adversity as a gift. We’ll talk about Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Obstacle is the Way.”
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