The Vital Masculinity Podcast

Do the Coronavirus lockdowns have you feeling down? Do you feel a bit lazier, despondent or discouraged right now? You'll find a lot of common ground with the guys in this episode. We break down symptoms of what could once be considered the "8th Deadly Sin." In this episode, you will learn just what Acedia is and (while we aren't priests or doctors!) be able to diagnose if you have it yourself.

Show Highlights:

• What is Acedia?
• How is Acedia different from Sloth (or laziness)?
• Why is Acedia dangerous?
• Normalization of the noonday devil in modern culture.
• Why binging is bad.
• Five Principal Manifestations of Acedia.
• "Daughters" of Acedia.

Resources:

• The Noonday Devil by Dom Jean-Charles Nault
• The Eight Evil Thoughts by Evagrius of Pontus

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In this episodes, the gents provide a step-by-step guide to quitting porn once and for all. If you're a man who struggles with this vice (or any addiction, for that matter), you won't want to miss this conversation.

Show Highlights:

• How to make a plan of attack to beat your porn addiction.
• The importance of prudent and honest reflection.
• An analysis of possible causes and triggers.
• Ways to eliminate common triggers.
• The importance of forming healthy habits to replace harmful ones.
• Acedia, the noonday devil, and why it is destructive.
• The importance of accountability partners.
• Options to take to stay accountable by yourself.
• Should you track your streaks?
• What happens if you relapse?

View the full show notes here.

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
• The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
• Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
• NoFap
• YBAP
• Reforged Man Course
• Fight the New Drug

Episodes Referenced:

• Interlude - Nice Guys
• Interlude - Dating Well

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In this episode, the gents discuss the harmful effects of pornography and lay a foundation men can use to begin to quit.

Show Highlights:

• Side effects of pornography use.
• Secondary reasons to quit porn.
• How do you know you're addicted to porn?
• Phases of breaking free.
• Why growth in virtue needs to be paired with quitting an addiction.
• Getting radical and taking immediate action to stop your addiction.
• Why you need to take ultimate responsibility for your actions and issues.

View the full show notes here.

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
• The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
• Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
• NoFap
• YBAP
• Reforged Man Course
• Fight the New Drug

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In this episode, the gents dive a bit deeper into the harmful nature of pornography to line up their last episode on breaking free from this addictive drug.

Show Highlights:

• Pornography and Natural Law.
• The harm of objectifying people.
• How porn harms both consumers and producers.
• Pornography is against the Cardinal Virtues.
• Porn in the context of our rights and responsibilities.
• Why sex is a responsibility.

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
• The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
• Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
• NoFap
• YBAP
• Reforged Man Course
• Fight the New Drug

View the full show notes here.

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In this episode, the gents begin a brief discussion about the dangers of pornography use among men. This episode tackles common objections raised to the "anti-porn" crowd by mainstream sources.

Show Highlights:

• What is pornography?
• Does porn harm people?
• Is porn safe?
• Is porn consensual?
• Pornography and sex-trafficking
• The addictiveness of pornography
• Is porn acceptable since it's not typically illegal?
• Is porn acceptable since "everyone" views it?
• The myth that we are "sexual creatures."
• The myth of a need for "release."
• Does porn empower women or spice up your love life?
• Is the anti-porn crowd prudish or wholly religious?
• Is porn only a men's issue?
• Is it still wrong if you don't pay for it?

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
• The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
• Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson
• NoFap
• YBAP
• Reforged Man Course
• Fight the New Drug

View the full show notes here.

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In this episode, the gents wrap up their discussion of feminism and offer up ways that we can counter their destructive narratives, forging a better society for men and women going ahead.

Show Highlights:

• Why we are all influenced by feminism in modern society.
• How we can fight for the dignity of men and women.
• Why life is more nuanced than a traditional black-and-white view put forth by many on both sides.
• Standing up for women without white knighting.
• Why we should not associate closely with unrepentant men.
• The importance of purity and treating people with pure intentions.
• How pornography distorts our view of women.
• How having a good wife and family can counteract societal narratives about feminism and "women's liberation."
• Why we need to find good men to support us on this battle.

Resources:

• Fulton Sheen, Communism and Women

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In this episode, the gents discuss the last, most current wave of feminism - the 4th Wave - which has infiltrated the core of our society.

Show Highlights:

• The rise of high-profile sexual harassment cases and #metoo.
• How feminism has influenced the workplace.
• Workplace harassment, sensitivity training, and men.
• The rise of body shaming (and body positivity) and why this is harmful.
• The falsity of rape culture and thoughts as to why it arose.
• Why male privilege is the wrong approach to the differences between the genders.
• Why toxic masculinity is nonsensical and caricatures real masculinity to a fault.
• Intersectionality and the Oppression Olympics.

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In this episode, the gents invite Beth and Theresa from Freed from Feminism on to the show to discuss their escape from this dangerous ideology and why they believe feminism hurts men, women and families.

Show Highlights:

• An introduction to the hosts of Freed from Feminism.
• Why Beth and Theresa left the feminist worldview behind.
• The largest areas in which feminism hurts women.
• Why many men consider themselves feminists.
• How men should respond to feminism in their families and communities.
• How feminism affects relationships between men and women.
• The link between feminism and Marxism.
• Why female "liberation" hurts society.

About Freed from Feminism:

Freed from Feminism Catholic Podcast hosted by former feminists exploring the ideology behind feminism, its destructive nature & how women can find freedom in true femininity.

Keep in Touch with the Ladies:

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Twitter: @FreedFeminism

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In this episode commemorating the one year anniversary of the Vital Masculinity Project, the gents remember the past year, discuss current events, and look ahead towards the future of the podcast and journal. Check it out to get the first insights as to what's next for the project! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vitalmasculinity/support

In this episodes, the gents move on to third wave feminism and expose the dangers that it has had on our families, society and culture.

Show Highlights:

• Some sources of agreement with third wave feminism.
• Male effeminacy and domestic violence.
• "Reproductive rights."
• More discussion on the ills of contraception and abortion.
• The reclamation of derogatory terms and why that's a harmful thing.
• The problem with "sexual liberation" and "sex positivity."
• The goods and evils of the Red Pill movement.
• Why it's every man's duty to uphold the dignity of every woman (and every human in general).
• Preliminary discussions on the Glass Ceiling idea.
• Workplace benefits that favor women over men.
• A fitting quote to end from the Ven. Fulton Sheen.

Resources:

• Fulton Sheen, Communism and Women

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