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Salty Snacks Imagine a man sitting on a couch, alone on a Saturday afternoon. He is watching a football game with a bowl of salty chips and a beer within arm’s reach. With this limited information, how would you describe the scene and the man within it? It was in a recent interview with podcaster Matt Fradd that Christopher West painted this picture and asked the same question of the listeners. Reflecting… Read More
Masculinity is Bestowed Until a few years ago, Masculine Initiation was not a category that I had spent much time thinking about. I used to see things in terms of transactions. I have skills and abilities. I can see that some men are skilled and comfortable in parts of life that I am not. I am compensated for my productivity and output, and I compensate others to do things for me that… Read More
Math Lessons In a recent episode of the Order of Man podcast, host Ryan Michler interviewed Chris Williamson, host of another show I frequent, Modern Wisdom. The men covered a variety of topics and subjects, but towards the end of the show, Chris articulated an idea that I had not heard before: Never multiply by zero. As a professional numbers guy, I am always excited to hear great advice that ties in… Read More
Sunday Practices One of the weekly pillars in the life of my family is going to church. Spending an hour together in community, in worship, and encounter is something that I am grateful for. Especially after the last 18 months, when we could not go at times due to the pandemic. I have come to love the opportunity to attend mass on a regular basis. I look forward to sharing this love… Read More
Lyrical Reminders Sometimes a song I have not heard in a while will come on and capture my attention. It might remind me of the place I first heard it or the lyrics trigger a particular memory. This happened recently. A song called ‘Whispers’ by the artist, Passenger, popped up on a playlist. For me, the song captures a longing for something more and the difficulty in finding that ‘more’ in a… Read More
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