There are so many things to strive for. So many ways to pursue greatness in manhood. Some of my favorite conversations are the ones that lean into those things without even trying. Conversations with Ethan are like that. Inevitably we talk about what it means to be a good man. What is required of us by our family and our church. Even things like the role fitness plays in every day life and how to build endurance. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

The doctrine of repentance is a deep one. There’s a lot to think through and consider in developing a solid understanding of what it means to repent. Kenny is my pastor and dear friend and he came on the podcast this week to talk about all of it. Hopefully this conversation is enjoyable and helpful. It certainly was for me. Enjoy.

Chief White A.K.A Master Chief is a retired Navy Chief, a former co-worker, and a dear friend. We talk about what he misses about the Navy (spoiler alert, he misses everything but he’s too proud to say it.), what we like about 80’s music (also everything), and most importantly, how many pans of rice one should prepare if one hopes to maintain the smooth operation of a ship-board kitchen.

In this the inaugural episode of a bit I’m calling Sibling Rivalry, I’m joined by my elder brother and sister to play trivia. This being the introduction to it all, we focus on the personal with questions about our upbringing and adolescence. The result is much nostalgia, belly laughing, and the promise of more to come. Enjoy.

Sometimes you have to come to terms with the fact that some people have stupid names and meat-loaf isn’t steak.

Have you ever asked yourself if auctioneering is a scam? Have you ever wondered if working a perfectly good job for a decent wage is actually slavery? Ever wanted to know what freedom tastes like? Amazingly enough, all of those answers and more can be found right here on the Second Hijo Podcast. You’re welcome.

Noah is a newly graduated police officer and a dear friend. In this episode we talk about the current challenges facing law enforcement, racial essentialism and standpoint epistemology with a little music theory to kick things off. Enjoy.

If the Dos Equis guy had a brother it would be Tom. A former co-worker and a dear friend, Tom is a retired world-traveler and has stories for days. We talked about his adolescent years in Bolivia, his work with various bible translation groups, and the ways in which wanderlust wanes with age. Sit back with a whiskey and a comfy pair of house shoes and enjoy the conversation.

By far one of the most enjoyable conversations I’ve had in a long while. Kenneth is the head pastor at Reformation Christian Fellowship where I attend with my family. FRANKS is— well you already know FRANKS. On this episode we talk about scotch, cigars, the law of God on the hearts of men, and Gnosticism. Also beef. Enjoy.

James is an elder at my church, an avid reader, a brilliant thinker, and a dear friend. We talk about Spirit-led devotion, the biblical role of government, and a litany of other fascinating topics. Unfortunately no one will ever hear them because the audio quality is so terrible. Just kidding. It’s not that bad. But it’s not great. Sorry.