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Would You Have Welcomed Jesus… or Killed Him? Men Who Entertain Angels – Part 3 What you do with Jesus reveals everything about you. Most men think hospitality is about clean homes, good meals, and polite conversation. Scripture says its more. Hospitality is a dividing line. It exposes your heart. It reveals whether you belong to Christ… or stand against Him. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon walks through the life of Jesus to show the full weight of biblical hospitality. Not soft. Not sentimental. Real hospitality welcomes, provides, protects, and operates under God’s authority. And it always forces a decision. Jesus received hospitality. Jesus gave hospitality. And Jesus commands it. Some welcomed Him. Some used Him. Some tried to kill Him. That same line still stands today. So the question is simple—and unavoidable: Would you have welcomed Jesus… or killed Him?   CHAPTERS 00:00 – What You Think Hospitality Is (And Why You’re Wrong)01:30 – The Song That Announces God’s Hospitality (Luke 1:53)04:00 – Hospitality in the Old Testament vs. Fulfilled in Christ08:20 – Jesus: The Perfect Picture of Hospitality10:30 – Why Dependence Doesn’t Make You Weak14:30 – Hospitality Divides Men (From the Beginning)18:00 – Egypt, Exile, and the True Son Who Didn’t Fail20:30 – Jesus the Man: Strong, Not Soft23:00 – Receiving Hospitality Without Compromise26:30 – Hospitality from Friends, Sinners, and Enemies28:50 – From the Womb to the Grave: A Full Life of Hospitality30:20 – Entertaining Christ Unaware (Road to Emmaus)32:30 – How Jesus Gives Hospitality Without a Home35:00 – Welcoming the Unwanted Without Affirming Sin38:00 – Provision: Feeding, Healing, and Overdelivering40:00 – Protection: Rebuking Evil and Guarding Truth43:00 – Authority: Hospitality Under God’s Order45:00 – Washing Feet: Strength That Serves49:00 – Why Insecure Men Can’t Lead or Serve51:00 – God’s Infinite Provision Frees You to Give52:50 – The Table: Christ Gives Himself55:00 – The Cross: The Greatest Act of Hospitality58:00 – The Final Divide: Receive Him or Be Cast Out   KEY TAKEAWAYS Hospitality is not about manners. It’s about how you respond to Christ. Jesus shows perfect hospitality through welcome, provision, and protection. Weak men reject responsibility. Strong men receive and give rightly. The cross is the ultimate act of hospitality—Christ giving Himself for sinners. Your life already answers the question: What have you done with Jesus?   ABOUT THE SHOW The Patriarchy Podcast equips men to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise. We call men to reject passivity, embrace responsibility, and lead with strength—for the glory of Christ and the good of His Kingdom.   SUPPORT THE MISSION We are raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy, training the next generation of boys and girls in biblical truth and godly masculinity and femininity. Give here:https://sovereignkingacademy.com   CONNECT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaAll Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   SPONSORED BY Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionhttps://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Get strong. Lead your family well.https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   FINAL CALL TO ACTION Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Like, share, and send this to a man who needs it. Until next time, build, fight, protect, and lead...This is the Patriarchy.     https://youtu.be/1wltjesC0Mc

AI, the End of the World, and the Future of Christian Men Artificial Intelligence: The New Tower of Babel or Just a Tool? What happens when machines start doing everything better than men? Jobs disappear. Creativity shifts. Even sermons can be generated in seconds. Some are calling AI the new Tower of Babel. Others say it’s just another tool like the internet or the printing press. So what should Christian men actually think? In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with software engineer Josh Dawes to cut through the hype, the fear, and the propaganda surrounding artificial intelligence. They tackle the real dangers, the false alarms, and how men can use this technology without being ruled by it. This is about dominion, responsibility, and refusing to become passive in a machine-driven world.   Chapters 00:00 – Cold Open: A world replaced by AI02:08 – Genesis 11 and the Tower of Babel connection03:00 – Is AI Skynet… or just hype?04:00 – Meet Josh Dawes (software engineer & Christian thinker)05:00 – How AI is already being used (music, writing, ministry)07:30 – Real fears vs blind optimism10:00 – What AI actually is (demystified)13:00 – Why AI feels like magic17:00 – AGI, consciousness, and the “Skynet” question23:00 – Is AI just a tool or something more powerful?25:30 – Industrial Revolution comparison29:00 – Dead Internet Theory explained32:00 – Does AI make you stupid? (MIT vs Harvard studies)37:00 – AI and the future of creativity, music, and art48:00 – Is AI theft or plagiarism?52:00 – Should pastors use AI for sermons?56:00 – The danger of outsourcing spiritual responsibility1:00:00 – Final thoughts: how Christian men should approach AI   Key Takeaways AI is not magic. It’s advanced pattern recognition, not a soul. The real danger is not machines becoming human, but men becoming passive. Used wrongly, AI will weaken you. Used rightly, it can sharpen you. Creativity is not dead, but it is changing fast. Pastors and leaders must never outsource the work God called them to do. This is a dominion issue. Men either rule tools or get ruled by them.   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership—equipping men to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise.   Support the Mission Help us build for the next generation:https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaAll Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – https://steadfastcigars.com/Fit Father Project – https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539   Final Call to Action Subscribe, share, and join the fight for biblical masculinity.  

You Are Commanded to Be Hospitable Men Who Entertain Angels Part 2 Episode Summary Hospitality is not optional. It is commanded. In Part 2 of Men Who Entertain Angels, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon moves from definition to duty. This episode walks through the Ten Commandments, the case laws of the Old Testament, and the witness of Scripture to show that hospitality is not softness. It is strength under authority. Biblical hospitality is not lawless kindness. It is ordered love. It welcomes, provides, and protects under the rule of God. It does not celebrate sin. It does not surrender truth. And it does not abandon responsibility. This episode exposes the modern counterfeit. A version of hospitality that tolerates evil, rejects authority, and calls compromise compassion. That is not biblical. That is rebellion dressed up as virtue. Instead, men are called to lead. To open their homes with discernment. To protect what is under their roof. To provide for those in need. To uphold truth while extending mercy. Hospitality flows from obedience. It requires backbone. It requires clarity. It requires men. If you want to understand how God commands hospitality and how to actually practice it, this episode lays it out.   Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – The Problem with Modern Hospitality02:27 – God’s Character and Hospitality04:52 – Defining Biblical Hospitality09:38 – God’s Commands Are Good12:01 – The Law of God and Hospitality14:27 – False Hospitality16:50 – The First Commandment19:12 – Idolatry and Limits21:40 – Bearing God’s Name24:06 – Sabbath and Mercy26:34 – Hospitality as Witness28:56 – Authority and Order31:14 – Biblical Examples33:36 – Men Must Lead35:53 – Leadership and Hospitality38:17 – Guests and Honor40:39 – Preserve Life45:22 – Sexual Purity47:46 – Cultural Corruption50:10 – From Taking to Giving52:32 – Willingness to Give54:57 – Truth and Trust57:20 – Hospitality and the Gospel59:46 – Contentment1:02:09 – Case Laws1:10:00 – Old Testament Examples1:25:00 – Prophetic Warnings1:45:08 – God’s Promise1:47:34 – Final Charge   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Build strength that lastsStart: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.  

What does real hospitality look like? In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon opens Genesis 18 and shows that hospitality is not a soft, optional extra. It is a masculine Christian duty rooted in the very character of God. Abraham welcomed strangers under the oaks of Mamre, and in doing so became a model for faithful men everywhere. This first installment lays the groundwork. Joseph defines biblical hospitality as love for the stranger expressed through welcome, provision, and protection under rightful authority. He traces that theme from Eden to Christ, showing that hospitality begins with God Himself. He also argues that this duty is woven into creation, written on the heart, and required of Christian men, families and churches. This is a call to recover real Christian hospitality in a world of performance, pride, and counterfeit virtue. Chapter Breaks00:00 Cold open: Abraham welcomes strangers at Mamre05:38 Hebrews 13:2 and episode introduction07:49 Hospitality in Afghanistan, Palestine, and the Islamic world10:06 Why Christian hospitality must be more than cultural performance12:02 Defining biblical hospitality16:54 Romans 12 and the mercies of God as the foundation of obedience18:56 Eden, creation, and God as the first host24:24 Christ, the gospel, and the welcome of God30:16 Personal story: God’s provision in seminary35:15 Hospitality, natural law, and the image of God37:56 Lot, Sodom, and hospitality as moral resistance47:54 The Good Samaritan and the law written on the heart50:43 Application: the duty to practice hospitality now54:18 Preview of the coming episodes on hospitality56:38 Final charge and outro About the ShowThe Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise, exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world. Support the MissionWe’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored BySteadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Dr. Balduzzi built the Fit Father Project to help men stop drifting, reclaim discipline, and get strong for life. If you're ready to take ownership of your health, don’t wait. This is the first real step toward lasting strength for your body, your family, and your legacy.Start: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Final Call to ActionSubscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.     hospitality, biblical hospitality, Abraham, Genesis 18, Hebrews 13:2, entertaining angels, Christian hospitality, masculine virtue, patriarchy, biblical masculinity, love of strangers, provision, protection, welcome, Romans 12, mercy of God, image of God, natural law, Lot, Sodom, Good Samaritan, household, church, family leadership, Christian living, covenant theology, Abrahamic faith, kingdom building, Christian duty, pastoral teaching

Many men are angry. Angry about politics.Angry about feminism.Angry about the corruption in the church.Angry about the state of the nation. But anger without direction becomes distraction. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Army Chaplain BJ Newman to talk about focus, priorities, and building where you actually have influence. This is a re-release of a previous episode. The video may show Joseph about forty pounds heavier, but the truth here has only grown sharper with time. Men are losing because they are fighting the wrong battles. Instead of endless online debates and outrage cycles, we must return to first principles: Family first.Local focus.Build institutions, not platforms.Fight the battles in front of you. If you want to stop drifting and start building, this conversation will help you re-center your mission.   Chapter Breaks: 00:00 – Why Men Are So Distracted Right Now03:15 – Grief, Bitterness, and Cultural Collapse08:40 – The Danger of Endless Online Arguments14:10 – Family First: The Primary Battlefield22:30 – Local Focus and Real Influence31:00 – Institutions Over Popularity43:20 – Fighting Today’s Battles54:10 – Building Something That Outlasts You   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and get strong for lifeStart: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.

Don’t Fall for It Why Christians Keep Getting Played Christians are supposed to be people of truth. Instead, too many are people of reaction. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon is joined by Pastor Michael Clary to expose a growing problem inside the Church: emotional manipulation masquerading as compassion. All it takes is a viral headline, a crying mother, or a carefully framed news story, and discernment goes out the window. Feelings replace facts. Sentiment replaces Scripture. And gullibility gets baptized as “love.” But biblical love is not blind. It is not naive. And it is not manipulated. Drawing from Romans 12 and Philippians 1, this conversation cuts straight to the heart of weaponized empathy, propaganda, weak pulpits, cowardly leadership, and the cultural chaos that results when Christians stop testing the spirits. If you care about leading your family well, thinking clearly in a propaganda age, and refusing to be played by emotional narratives, this one is for you.   Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – If You Want to Control Christians, Just Tell a Sad Story01:10 – Romans 12: Renewing the Mind in an Age of Manipulation02:40 – Michael Clary’s Background: From Crew to Church Planting11:00 – The “Normie Whisperer” and Introducing Hard Truths14:00 – Winsomeness, Courage, and Paying the Price for Clarity19:00 – Church Conflict, Elder Division, and Blessed Subtraction23:30 – Why Christians Keep Falling for Emotional Narratives26:40 – Weaponized Empathy and News Cycle Manipulation29:00 – Love Without Discernment Is Not Love32:30 – Head, Heart, and Hands: Building Whole Men35:00 – Propaganda, Framing, and the Battle for the Dictionary41:30 – Fear of Man or Fear of Woman?45:30 – Feminine Empathy, Misplaced Compassion, and Cultural Chaos47:30 – Training Men in Discernment in a Propaganda Age   Key Takeaways Emotions are not evidence of truth.• Love without knowledge and discernment becomes dangerous.• Propaganda rarely lies outright. It frames truth to control your reaction.• Weak pulpits create weak men.• Pastors must not fear emotional backlash more than they fear God.• Men must discipline their feelings instead of being ruled by them. Biblical love is strong. It is clear-eyed. It refuses to enable evil in the name of kindness.   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Dr. Balduzzi built the Fit Father Project to help men stop drifting, reclaim discipline, and get strong for life. If you're ready to take ownership of your health, don’t wait. This is the first real step toward lasting strength—for your body, your family, and your legacy.Start: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy. weaponized empathy, Christian discernment, emotional manipulation, propaganda tactics, biblical masculinity, renewing the mind, Romans 12, Philippians 1, love with discernment, head heart hands theology, fear of man, fear of woman, weak pulpits, church conflict, pastoral courage, cultural propaganda, media framing, emotional reasoning, feminist ideology, Christian leadership, biblical patriarchy, men and discernment, testing the spirits, truth vs feelings, Christian worldview, spiritual maturity, church health, masculine leadership, rejecting passivity, build fight protect lead

Good Marriages Require Good Fights 11 Rules for Fighting Without Losing Your Temper, Your Leadership, or Your Wife Episode Summary Most marriages do not fall apart because of conflict. They fall apart because men do not know how to handle it. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon lays out a hard but hopeful truth. Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Chaos is not. God has given clear rules for fighting that protect authority, preserve peace, and strengthen unity when a husband leads instead of checks out or explodes. This is not marriage therapy. This is biblical leadership. You will learn why passivity poisons marriages, why egalitarian fighting never resolves anything, and how patriarchy done God’s way makes real peace possible. If your home feels like a constant battlefield or a cold ceasefire, this episode gives you a way forward.   Chapter Breaks 00:00 – Why marriage keeps turning into World War III02:05 – Scripture, anger, and why men lose control04:20 – The myth of “peace” without conflict06:40 – Passivity, silence, and why resentment explodes09:00 – What “good fights” actually are11:30 – Choosing the right battles as a leader14:00 – The Tunnel of Chaos explained16:20 – Rule #1: No violence, no intimidation18:45 – Rule #2: Divorce talk is forbidden21:15 – Rule #3: No insults or character assassination23:40 – Rule #4: Stick to the issue at hand26:00 – Rule #5: No checking out28:30 – Rule #6: Timeouts are allowed, abandonment is not32:50 – Rule #7: No mind-reading or motive assigning35:20 – Rule #8: Admit sin quickly and clearly37:45 – Rule #9: Fight for truth, not ego39:55 – Rule #10: Uphold biblical order in the fight44:50 – Why patriarchy makes conflict possible, not oppressive49:40 – Leadership, repentance, and restoring peace   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise.   Support the Mission We are raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families.Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite and all links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph SpurgeonX: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com Fit Father Project – Stop drifting. Get disciplined. Get strong for life.Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph SpurgeonIt’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity. Until next time, build, fight, protect, and lead. This is the Patriarchy.     biblical marriage, Christian marriage, marriage conflict, fighting in marriage, how to fight fair in marriage, biblical headship, patriarchy, Christian masculinity, leadership in marriage, husbands leading, marriage arguments, conflict resolution for couples, biblical authority, marriage roles, rejecting passivity, Christian manhood, masculine leadership, marriage advice for men, patriarchy podcast, Joseph Spurgeon, fighting without divorce, anger control for men, biblical conflict resolution, marriage discipleship, Christian patriarchy

Shepherds Not Hirelings Why You Need Pastoral Care Episode Summary Too many men today confuse content with care. They follow pastors online, defend them in comment sections, and quote them from podcasts but when their marriage is bleeding, their son is drifting, or sin tightens its grip, those men are nowhere to be found. In this episode of The Patriarchy Podcast, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Aaron Prelock, pastor of Bloomington Bible Church and newly elected president of New Geneva Academy, to expose the lie of influencer Christianity and recover the biblical vision of real shepherds. We talk about what pastoral care actually is, why the modern church has traded shepherds for platforms, how this damages men and families, and why your soul depends on being known, corrected, and loved by faithful elders. This is a call to stop drifting. Stop just consuming. Christ did not redeem you to be untethered. He bought a people and gave them shepherds, not hirelings.   Check out New Geneva Academy: https://www.newgenevaacademy.com/     Episode Chapters 00:00 – Content Is Not Care02:20 – The Biblical Call to Shepherd the Flock04:30 – Introducing Aaron Prelock and New Geneva Academy08:00 – Pastoral Ministry in a Hostile Culture13:45 – Training Pastors in Character, Conviction, and Courage20:00 – Loving the Church as It Is, Not an Ideal25:45 – Purity and Peace in the Church28:30 – Sponsor: Steadfast Cigars29:45 – What Pastoral Care Actually Is35:10 – Why Preaching Alone Is Not Enough41:20 – The Internet Age and the Loss of Shepherding43:40 – Why Every Man Needs Pastoral Care48:40 – What Real Pastoral Care Looks Like49:55 – When Pastoral Care Becomes Abuse55:25 – A Word to Cold and Weary Pastors57:10 – Final Charge to Men   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise, calling men to reject passivity and embrace responsibility.   Support the Mission We are raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families.Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite and All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Pastor Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast CigarsFor men who reject passivity and hold the line.Order at: https://steadfastcigars.com Fit Father ProjectReclaim discipline. Get strong. Lead your family well.Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy: https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl: https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share this episode to call men back to Christ’s Church. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy.     https://youtu.be/-W0Qf5WOeps  

The Patriarchy Podcast | Pastor Joseph Spurgeon In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with James Baird, pastor and author of King of Kings, to dismantle the modern lie that the state can or should be religiously neutral. From towering pagan idols on American soil to the plain teaching of Psalm 2, this conversation exposes the reality every nation tries to avoid: every law serves a god, and every ruler will answer to Christ. We discuss Christian nationalism, answer objections from R2K theology, libertarianism, and theonomy, and return to historic Protestant political theology rooted in Scripture, the Westminster Standards, and the American founding. This is not about replacing the Church with the State. It is about rulers doing their God-given duty. Christ is King. Over hearts, but also over nations.   ⏱ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – The lie of state neutrality and America’s pagan idols02:30 – Psalm 2 and the duty of rulers to honor Christ04:10 – Who is James Baird and why he wrote King of Kings06:30 – Why modern evangelical political theology collapsed11:50 – Christian nationalism: caricature vs historic reality14:45 – The core argument: government and the public good17:40 – Answering objections to the syllogism21:00 – Does this replace the Church with the State?23:10 – Can the state force Christianity?25:00 – The First Amendment properly understood29:10 – Why “protect all religions” is unbiblical31:30 – Was America a Christian nation?35:00 – Theonomy, natural law, and civil legislation41:50 – COVID, tyranny, and bad political theology44:00 – Is this a recipe for persecution?50:00 – Pragmatism vs obedience52:45 – Two Kingdoms theology challengedFinal – Christ’s kingship over nations   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast equips men to embrace God-given masculinity for the glory of Christ and the good of His Kingdom. We speak plainly. We do not compromise. We call men to build, fight, protect, and lead.   Support the Mission We’re raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families committed to Christ’s Kingdom.Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Discipline. Strength. Legacy.Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph SpurgeonIt’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe.Turn on notifications.Share this episode with men who refuse neutrality. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead.This is the Patriarchy.  

Main Character Syndrome Can Get You Killed Subtitle: LARPING for Meaning Episode Summary Our culture is obsessed with being the hero. Everyone is told their life must be epic, visible, and historically significant. That lie is getting people killed. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon dismantles “main character syndrome” and exposes how political activism, social media clout, and even distorted Christian teaching train people to abandon ordinary faithfulness for performative heroics. Using a recent fatal confrontation with ICE as a sobering case study, Joseph shows how LARPing moral drama replaces obedience, wisdom, and station. The heart of the episode centers on Barzillai from 2 Samuel 19. An old man. A wealthy man. A faithful man. Barzillai serves King David quietly, refuses reward, invests in the next generation, and disappears from the story without applause. Scripture honors him anyway. This episode is a call to reject theatrical Christianity, resist the craving for significance, and embrace the radical obedience of ordinary life. Faithfulness is not failure. Obscurity is not defeat. Jesus Christ is the main character. You are not.   Chapter Breaks 00:00 Intro and Scripture Reading (2 Samuel 19:32)01:35 Barzillai vs the Cult of Visibility02:50 The Minnesota ICE Shooting and Moral LARPing07:40 Nazis, Comic Book Villains, and Fake Moral Courage11:20 Leaving Station and the Cost of Playing Hero13:45 Main Character Syndrome Defined18:30 How Social Media Trains Narcissism21:50 Barzillai’s Faithful Obscurity27:00 Hospitality, the Kingdom, and Quiet Service31:10 Refusing Reward and Investing in the Next Generation37:45 Ordinary Faithfulness Is How God Builds His Kingdom41:20 Encouragement for Middle-Aged Men49:50 Psalm 128 and the Blessing of Faithful Work53:00 Final Exhortation and Call to Share   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise, calling men to reject passivity and embrace responsibility. Support the Mission We are raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families.Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite and All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph SpurgeonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline. Get strong. Lead your family well.Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph SpurgeonIt’s Good to Be a Boy: https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl: https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.  

Principles for Obedience Training: Raising Children for Joy, Order, and Dominion   Episode Summary In this solo episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon lays down a biblical and unapologetically patriarchal framework for obedience training in the home. Drawing from Scripture and pastoral experience as a father of eight, this episode confronts modern parenting myths and reclaims God’s design for authority, discipline, and joy in the family. This is not about control for control’s sake. It is about training children to live under God-given authority for their good, their safety, and their future faithfulness. Pastor Joseph explains why obedience is foundational to parenting, how authority is meant to serve, and what God actually requires when He commands children to obey their parents. You will hear a clear standard for obedience, a theological defense of parental authority, and practical principles that expose why many parents unintentionally train disobedience instead of obedience. This episode is essential listening for fathers who want order in their homes, peace in their families, and children prepared to honor Christ in every sphere of life. If you are tired of barking commands, negotiating with toddlers, or watching chaos rule your home, this episode is for you.   Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps 00:00 – Scripture & Opening 02:20 – Purpose of the Episode 04:40 – Who Obedience Training Is Really For 06:30 – Biblical Foundation for Obedience 09:50 – Authority Redefined 12:30 – Pagan Power vs Christian Authority 16:45 – Why Mothers Must Embrace Obedience Training 18:15 – Four Reasons Obedience Training Is Necessary 20:30 – Obedience and Safety 22:40 – Obedience and Education 25:00 – Moral Foundations 27:20 – The Standard of Obedience 29:20 – Biblical Proof for the Obedience Standard 32:30 – Why Grumbling Is Serious Sin 35:45 – Parenting Begins With Self-Discipline 37:45 – Principle One: Say What You Mean 40:15 – Why Bribery Corrupts Obedience 44:00 – Losing Your Cool Teaches Delayed Obedience 46:20 – The Hostage Negotiation Mistake 49:35 – Principle Two: You Are the Parent 51:40 – Stop Asking Permission to Give Commands 54:00 – Principle Three: Get the Child’s Attention 56:15 – Training Attention and Verbal Response   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We are raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families who want faithful Christian education. Give here:https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Pastor Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast CigarsFor men who reject passivity and take dominion.Order: https://steadfastcigars.com Fit Father ProjectReclaim discipline. Get strong. Lead your family well.Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph SpurgeonIt’s Good to Be a Boy: https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl: https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity. Until next time, build, fight, protect, and lead.This is the Patriarchy.  

Andrew Rappaport was raised Jewish, trained to argue, and taught to reject Jesus. But when the gospel confronted him, he couldn't argue his way out. He followed the truth of Christianity—and lost his family in the process.   In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon interviews Andrew about the cost of discipleship, the role of debate in conversion, and what it means to follow Christ when it breaks your ties with the world.   We also talk about raising up sons who can debate while striving for the unity of the church.     Topics Covered   Following Christ when your family disowns you   How logical argument dismantled rebellion   Why Christian faith must hold up under scrutiny   Training sons to think clearly and debate with courage   Honoring parents without compromising truth   The danger of platform-building over ministry   How Jewish culture trains for argument—and how Christians can learn from it   Chapters   00:00 – Cold Open 02:00 – Meet Andrew Rappaport 08:00 – Growing Up in a Religious Home 14:00 – The Gospel Confronts 21:00 – Losing Family, Gaining Christ 30:00 – Logic, Apologetics, and Truth 42:00 – Teaching Sons to Reason 55:00 – What Sustains Faith Under Pressure 1:10:00 – Ministry vs Platform 1:15:00 – Final Thoughts   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world. ________________________________________ Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom? Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com ________________________________________ Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast X/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast ________________________________________ Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion Order: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life Start: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon: It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5D It’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS ________________________________________ Andrew Rappaport’s Ministry   Striving for Eternity Resources, podcasts, and training for apologetics and theology. https://strivingforeternity.org   Final Call to Action   Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle. Turn on notifications. Like and share to support biblical masculinity. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead.

  Why Your Kids Don’t Listen—and What to Do About It Trust: The Forgotten Weapon of Fatherhood   In this episode of The Patriarchy Podcast, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with elder, father, and foster dad Aaron Sabie to talk about one of the most overlooked pillars of fatherhood: trust.   Why don’t your kids listen? It’s not because you’re not loud enough. It’s because they don’t trust you. We dive deep into what causes that breakdown, how to fix it, and why real leadership starts long before you open your mouth.   Aaron shares powerful stories from his time as a foster father—raising broken children and watching them transform through consistent, fatherly care. You’ll also hear about:   Why most dads lose their kids’ hearts   What a trustworthy father actually looks like   The role of discipline, conscience, and consistency   Why trust isn’t earned through volume, but through mission and follow-through   Fathers, if you want to raise sons and daughters who follow—not just obey—you need this episode.   Chapters & Timestamps   00:00 – Cold Open: Why your kids don’t listen 02:01 – Welcome & Episode Overview 04:15 – Interview Begins: Meet Aaron Sabie 07:30 – The Foster Experience: Rebuilding Trust from the Ground Up 14:45 – What Trust Looks Like in Daily Discipline 21:20 – Building a Family Identity & Why Mission Matters 27:00 – Proactive vs Reactive Parenting 31:50 – Creating a Moral Warehouse: Shaping the Conscience 36:40 – Restrictive vs Permissive Parenting Pitfalls 43:25 – How Trust Shapes Teenagers 47:10 – Why Follow-Through Is Everything 50:40 – Couch Time, Family Order, and Marital Unity 56:15 – Encouragement to Fathers: Build Trust Now 1:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action     About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.  

The Truth About Cremation: What the Funeral Industry Won’t Tell You Subtitle: How Christians Should Face Death: Biblical Wisdom from a Pastor and Funeral Worker In this episode of The Patriarchy Podcast, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon is joined by Pastor Randy Redkey—funeral home worker, church planter, and faithful brother in Christ. They break down the shocking truth behind the funeral industry, the rise of cremation, and why Christians must return to biblical burial. You’ll hear firsthand what really happens behind closed doors, how pagan practices are creeping into Christian funerals, and why burial is more than tradition—it’s a declaration of faith in the resurrection of the body. 🔥 This isn’t just about how we die—it’s about how we live, and what we’re leaving behind.   Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: The Real Cost of Cremation02:20 – Meet Pastor Randy: From Pastor to Funeral Worker08:45 – Ministry to the Dead: Why the Work Still Matters12:00 – What Most People Don’t Know About the Funeral Industry17:40 – Sanitizing Death: What You’re Not Seeing22:15 – Paganism and the Cremation Craze26:40 – How the Industry Markets Grief (and Profits from It)32:30 – Biblical Burial: A Testimony of Resurrection Hope38:00 – What Scripture and Church History Teach About the Body45:00 – Jesus Was Buried: Why That Matters50:00 – Grieving With Hope: How Christians Should Mourn55:10 – Preparing for Death: Advice for Men and Fathers1:01:30 – Final Thoughts: Make Christian Burials Great Again   Topics Covered ✅ Why cremation undermines the doctrine of resurrection✅ How modern funerals sanitize the horror of death✅ What Scripture teaches about the human body and burial✅ The pagan roots of cremation and modern funeral practices✅ What to do before you or your loved ones die—practically and spiritually✅ How to lead your family through grief with hope and truth✅ Why Christian funerals should proclaim the Gospel—not just “celebrate life”   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa🌐 Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast🕊️ X/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast🟢 Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion🔗 https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life🔗 https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 📚 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.       Christian burial, cremation vs burial, biblical view of cremation, is cremation biblical, Christian funeral, resurrection of the body, what the Bible says about cremation, funeral industry secrets, pagan burial practices, Christian death, hope after death, funeral home insider, how Christians should die, biblical masculinity and death, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon, Patriarchy Podcast, Christian doctrine of resurrection, end of life Christian views, cremation truth, burial resurrection hope

You Can Save the West by Having a Family The Patriarchy Podcast | Pastor Joseph Spurgeon In this episode, Joseph Spurgeon dismantles the foolish idea that “you can’t save the West by having a family.” He walks through the biblical, historical, and cultural reality that civilizations live or die on the strength of the household—and why children are not a distraction from the cultural battle… they are the battle. Joseph responds to a popular post-liberal article claiming young men should avoid marriage and kids in order to “fight the culture war.” In typical Patriarchy fashion, he exposes the lie, opens Scripture, and makes the case that families—not frustrated bachelors—are what actually build nations and save civilizations. Be fruitful. Multiply. Take dominion. This is how you fight.   Episode Description Civilizations don’t collapse because men have too many kids—they collapse because men stop having them. In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon dismantles the idea that young men should avoid marriage and children for the sake of “saving the West.” He exposes the shallow logic of post-liberal elitism, shows why children are weapons in the cultural battle, and walks through Scripture and history to demonstrate one central truth: Nations are built, defended, and renewed by fathers, mothers, and their children—not isolated activists. If you want to strengthen the church, rebuild culture, and see Christ’s Kingdom advance, then pick up a hammer, marry a wife, raise godly children, and take dominion. This is how men fight. Be strong in body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy. 00:00 – Cold Open: “The Bureau of Approved Opinions” 01:50 – Birth Rates, Civilizational Collapse, and the Return of Patriarchy 03:45 – Psalm 127 and God’s Design for Family and Dominion 05:40 – Setting Up the Debate: Post-Liberal Article Against Family 08:34 – Angry Young Men, the Culture War, and Misguided Solutions 10:58 – “You Can’t Save the West by Having a Family?” Examining the Claim 15:50 – History and Demographics: How Patriarchy Rebuilds Civilizations 20:28 – Greece, Rome, and Why Low Fertility Destroys Empires 22:52 – Modern Western Decline and Conservative Fertility Advantage 25:18 – Genesis 1: Marriage and Children as the Foundations of Dominion 27:40 – Keeping Perspective: Psalm 73 and Trusting God in the Battle 30:09 – The Household as First Government, Economy, and Mission 34:54 – Biblical Law, Fatherhood, and the Structure of Civilization 39:46 – Family Order, Justice, and Social Stability 42:06 – Do Families Hinder Political Engagement? Scripture’s Answer 44:29 – Proverbs 31 and Household Order Enabling Public Leadership 46:52 – Eldership, Leadership, and Why Fathers Make the Best Rulers 49:23 – Historical Witnesses: Pagans and Christians Agree on Family 54:12 – Teddy Roosevelt: Sterility as a Civilizational Curse 58:57 – The Danger of Childless Politics and Short-Term Thinking 01:03:40 – What the Article Gets Wrong: Faithfulness vs. LARPing 01:06:40 – Max Jukes vs. Jonathan Edwards: Generational Consequences 01:08:23 – The Real Arena: Family Faithfulness as Cultural Warfare 01:10:45 – Final Exhortation to Men: Build, Fight, Protect, Lead 01:13:40 – Closing and Support for Sovereign King Academy About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com   Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Final Call to Action Subscribe for more conversations that sharpen men for battle.Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Like and share to support biblical masculinity.  

Nick Fuentes, NETTR, and the Battle for Young Men’s Hearts   In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with returning guest Jon Harris (host of the Conversations That Matter podcast) to unpack one of the most contentious debates raging in right-wing and Christian political spaces: the rise of Nick Fuentes, the resurgence of the “No Enemies to the Right” (NETTR / Neottr) philosophy, and what all of this means for the future of young men who are desperate for direction, leadership, and truth.   This episode isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a field manual for discerning men in a fog-of-war cultural moment.   Topics Covered:   ✅ NETTR vs. NEOTTR – What do these terms mean, who coined them, and how should faithful Christian men think about coalition-building on the right?   ✅ Nick Fuentes & the Groypers – Jon Harris gives a hard critique of Fuentes, his methods, character, and why he fails the biblical test of leadership, even if he claims to fight “the left.”   ✅ The Danger of Compromised Alliances – How co-belligerency works in Scripture (Abraham, David, Daniel, Nehemiah) versus when you’re just riding shotgun in a car driven by fools.   ✅ David & Joab – A biblical case study in working with dangerous allies while maintaining godly clarity and never surrendering your integrity.   ✅ Pastoral Wisdom for the Young & Angry – Why many of these “dissident right” figures appeal to lost young men—and why the Church must offer more than finger-wagging or limp-wristed “niceness.”   ✅ Don’t Fall for the Revenge-of-the-Dork Trap – Jon and Joseph explain how ragebait influencers hijack real masculine instincts and direct them toward perversion, cowardice, and idolatry.    Key Takeaways: Not every co-belligerent is a brother. You can fight in the same trench without handing over the megaphone—or your soul. Bad company corrupts good morals (1 Cor. 15:33). Even if someone punches left, that doesn’t make him a leader worth following. True masculinity is principled, not primal. Biblical manhood doesn’t settle for vulgarity, victimhood, or cowardice dressed up as strength.     About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode seeks to equip Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise — exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.     Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom? Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast    Follow Joseph Spurgeon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   📖 Connect with Jon Harris: YouTube: @ConversationsThatMatterpodcast Website: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/     ✅ Subscribe for more conversations like this Like this video if it challenged or encouraged you 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode ________________________________________ Sponsored By: Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion Order now: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon: It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5D It’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Be strong in your body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity.   Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Cultural Battle 02:38 Understanding NEOTR 05:20 The Historical Context of NEOTR 07:54 Defending NEOTR: Biblical Examples 10:57 Political Partnerships and Moral Integrity 13:42 Critiques of NEOTR: The Danger of Bad Company 16:18 Navigating Political Alliances 18:44 The Role of Leadership in Political Movements 21:35 Evaluating the Risks of Compromise 24:38 Conclusion: Balancing Principles and Pragmatism 33:59 Critique and Controversy: The Case of Nick Fuentes 36:05 The Media's Role in Shaping Perceptions 36:44 The Struggles of Young Men and the Church's Responsibility 38:20 Ideological Shifts and Opportunism in Political Discourse 40:05 The Dangers of Extremism and Ideological Rhetoric 41:28 Redrawing Lines: The Christian Right's Dilemma 43:00 Military Discipline and Political Strategy 44:42 Navigating Friend and Enemy Distinctions 46:34 The Role of Pastors in Political Discourse 48:19 The Call for Redemption and Moral Clarity 50:31 The Importance of Maintaining Virtue in Discourse

The Patriarchy Podcast | Smashmouth or Sellout? How Men of Conviction Can Actually Work Together To End Abortion Roe v. Wade is dead—but the killing hasn’t stopped.While politicians play games and pastors play nice, babies are still being murdered.The real question: why can’t the men who claim to fight for righteousness actually work together? In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Jason Storms, National Director of Operation Save America, to talk about how Christian men can fight for life, lead with conviction, and hold the line without losing their souls. From cowardly politicians to self-righteous activists, they expose the corruption in the pro-life movement, call out weak pastors, and lay down a battle plan for unity in truth.   Topics Covered: ✅ Why Roe v. Wade’s fall didn’t end abortion in America✅ How pro-life politics got soft—and what must change✅ The difference between abolitionists, incrementalists, and “smashmouth” reformers✅ The danger of self-righteous infighting among brothers✅ The role of pastors and pulpits in ending abortion✅ How to lead with both conviction and humility✅ The biblical blueprint for masculine unity and leadership   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Roe Is Dead… But Abortion Lives On02:45 - Meet Jason Storms of Operation Save America05:20 - How Roe’s Overturn Changed the Battlefield07:15 - Why the Pro-Life Establishment Keeps Failing11:10 - Florida, DeSantis, and the Lie of “Pro-Life” Republicans15:30 - The Dirty Secret: Many Don’t Want to End Abortion19:00 - How Politicians Manipulate Pastors23:00 - The Church’s Role: Why the Pulpit Leads the Nation25:30 - Masculine Virtue vs. Feminized Christianity30:15 - Lessons from the Abolitionist Movement34:00 - Truth Without Love: When Zeal Goes Off the Rails36:30 - The Durbin vs. Wilson Debate—How Men Disagree Rightly39:45 - Zeal, Character, and the Problem with Online Warriors42:00 - Why Men Must Balance Courage with Humility44:30 - Real Leadership: Fighting Together Without Compromise47:00 - Closing Thoughts: Build. Fight. Protect. Lead.   Don’t Just Rage—Build. This isn’t about being loud for the sake of it.It’s about standing firm on God’s law, leading your home, your church, and your nation with bold conviction and holy humility.Truth matters—but so does character. Learn what it means to fight for righteousness without losing your soul. 💬 Comment Below: Are you an abolitionist, incrementalist, or somewhere in between? How can Christian men fight together instead of tearing each other apart?   Support the MissionWe’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?👉 Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast   Connect with our Guest: Jason Storms  https://www.facebook.com/JasonStorms1 Operation Save America https://www.operationsaveamerica.org/   Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By: Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder now: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Be strong in your body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity.Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy.  

Are You Ready for the 10 Tests That Make or Break a Man? (Part 1) Every man wants the crown. Few can survive the cave. In this first part of a two-part series on The Patriarchy Podcast, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Pastor Jake Mentzel of Christ the King Church (Evansville, IN) to walk through the first five of “The 10 Tests That Make or Break a Man.” From David’s lonely nights in the wilderness to his battles with lions, giants, betrayal, and pride, these are the trials God uses to forge true kings—men who fight, lead, and refuse to quit. If you’ve ever felt like God’s hiding you, humbling you, or hammering you into shape, this episode will hit home. These aren’t just Sunday-school stories. They’re the blueprint for manhood forged in fire.   Topics Covered ✅ The Test of Calling – Learning to be faithful when no one sees you✅ The Test of Courage – Facing giants when everyone else hides✅ The Test of Brotherhood – Building real friendships through shared battle✅ The Test of Honor – Refusing to take shortcuts when you could✅ The Test of the Wilderness – Learning leadership through suffering     Chapters 00:00 – Cold Open: Every Man Wants the Crown02:17 – Psalm 144 and the Call to Arms04:30 – Introducing Pastor Jake Mentzel05:20 – Why Men’s Ministry Must Be the Engine of the Church07:45 – The First Test: Calling and Obscurity13:10 – How God Shapes Men in the Dark17:45 – The Pain That Builds Leadership19:20 – The Second Test: Courage and the Cost of Cowardice23:40 – What Drives Real Courage—Faith and Love26:00 – Why Martyrs Call Us to Action28:00 – The Third Test: Brotherhood and Battle-Tested Friendship32:00 – How Men Bond Shoulder to Shoulder36:30 – Practical Ways to Build Brotherhood Today38:10 – The Fourth Test: Honor and Refusing Shortcuts40:20 – David in the Cave: Choosing God Over the Easy Way43:45 – How Honor Protects Your Legacy46:00 – Final Reflections: The Pain That Makes a King49:30 – Closing Challenge: Build, Fight, Protect, Lead Support the MissionWe’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?👉 Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast   Connect with our Guest: Jake Mentzel  https://www.facebook.com/jacobmentzel                       https://x.com/jacobmentzel Church of the King (Evansville) https://cotkevansville.com/     Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By: Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder now: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Be strong in your body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity.Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy.   biblical manhood, christian masculinity, king david lessons, tests of a man, 10 tests of manhood, joseph spurgeon, jake mentzel, patriarchal podcast, the patriarchy podcast, christian manhood, building godly men, david in the wilderness, courage and faith, biblical masculinity podcast, christian leadership, godly masculinity, be a man of god, how god makes men, man after god’s own heart, david and saul, david goliath courage, christian brotherhood, godly friendship, spiritual leadership for men, rejecting passivity, embracing responsibility, christian warrior mindset, forge real men, masculinity revival, modern christian men, faith through trials, suffering and leadership, leadership through pain, cave to crown, forge kings, biblical patriarchy, men’s ministry, strong christian men, fighting for faith, godly honor, courage under fire, wilderness test, christian national men, kingly manhood, spiritual warfare for men      

The Patriarchy Podcast | The End Is Near? How Rapture Theology Cripples Men — with Rusty Thomas Is the kingdom of God still in the future? Or are we already living in it—and failing to act like it? In this end times episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon is joined by Rusty Thomas, longtime street preacher, pro-life warrior, and former national director of Operation Save America. Together they dismantle the bad eschatology that’s neutered the modern church and sidelined Christian men from their duty to build, fight, protect, and lead. We’re not waiting for the kingdom—it’s already here. So why are so many pastors acting like scared passengers on a sinking ship? If you’re tired of soft Christianity, fearful men, and sermons that sound more like escape plans than battle orders… this one’s for you.   Topics Covered: ✅ Why rapture theology breeds passivity, not courage✅ How Rusty’s eschatology transformed his mission✅ What it means to fight like a man in a feminized church culture✅ Why dispensationalism leads to defeatism✅ The forgotten doctrine of interposition✅ Stories from the frontlines: arrest, favor, and fruit✅ The Kingdom has come—here’s what it means for your life today       Support the MissionWe’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?👉 Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By: Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder now: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS Operation Save America: https://operationsaveamerica.org/ Be strong in your body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity.Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy.    

The Patriarchy Podcast | Islam in Middle America: Why the Church Must Wake Up & Fight Islam is no longer just a distant religion in faraway lands—it’s here. In Jeffersonville, Indiana. In your town. In your children’s schools. And in this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon tackles the growing Islamic presence in the heart of middle America, exposing it as the aggressive cult it truly is. Pastor Spurgeon shares his firsthand encounter with Muslims outside a gas station near a mosque that used to be a church. He breaks down Islam’s history, its core heresies, and the cowardice of American Christianity that’s allowed it to spread. He doesn’t flinch. He doesn’t sugarcoat. And he calls Christian men to stand firm. This episode is about clarity, courage, and Christ. The fight is here—are you ready? Topics Covered: ✅ Why Islam is a cult, not a “world religion” ✅ How mosques are replacing dying churches—even in middle America ✅ Why feminized Christianity leaves a vacuum Islam gladly fills ✅ What the Crusades got right (and what we can learn from them) ✅ How weak theology makes Christians vulnerable to Islamic deception ✅ Why knowing the Trinity isn’t optional—it’s warfare ✅ How to prepare your family and church to resist Islamic influence ✅ The false gospel of Muhammad and why it's antichrist ✅ What Christians MUST do now—before it’s too late   Don’t just listen—learn to stand.   This isn’t about fear. It’s about faith. Islam will not win. Christ is King.   Chapters: 00:00 – A Gas Station, a Bible, and Two Muslims in Robes02:00 – Islam Isn’t There Anymore. It’s Here.04:30 – The Mosque That Used to Be a Church07:00 – The Danger of Christians Who Can’t Explain the Trinity11:00 – Islam in Louisville, Jeffersonville, and Your Backyard15:00 – Muhammad: History of a False Prophet22:00 – How Islam Took Over by Immigration and Birthrates26:00 – Why the Quran Reads Like a Cult Manual32:00 – How Christians Must Respond38:00 – Don’t Be a Scholar of Islam—Be a Master of Scripture43:00 – Final Charge to Christian Men   Support the MissionWe’re raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom?👉 Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcastSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjzApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsaWebsite & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcastGab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast   Sponsored By: Steadfast Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominionOrder now: https://steadfastcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for lifeStart here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon:It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5DIt’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS   Be strong in your body, mind, and heart—for the glory of the Lord, the love of neighbor, and the blessing of your posterity.Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy. Islam in America, Islam in middle America, Jeffersonville mosque, Islam vs Christianity, false religion, Islamic cult, Muslim evangelism, Christian apologetics, biblical manhood, theocracy, Christian nationalism, Muhammad false prophet, Quran vs Bible, defending the Trinity, rise of Islam USA, dying churches, masculinity and Islam, feminized church, red pill Christianity, cult of Islam, Christianity vs Islam, gospel confrontation, Christ is King, anti-Islam Christian podcast, Patriarchy Podcast, Joseph Spurgeon, sovereign king church, Christian masculinity, biblical patriarchy, Islamic immigration, church to mosque conversions, Christian response to Islam, aggressive Islam, Christian fathers, evangelism to Muslims