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We are two ordinary Christian guys who feel compelled to call men back to true Masculinity. Through raw conversations between a Protestant and a Catholic, we seek Manhood Restored.
About Manhood Restored
Mighty Men of Valor (that’s you!): We invite you to pull up a chair and have a listen—just as if we were talking over cold beers (or hot coffee!). Be entertained, be inspired, be challenged. Then, join us, and let’s get down to some restoration!
Ben Neff
Co-Host
Chad Stolly
Co-Host
Chad Stolly was also a middle school teacher, but got out long before Ben did. He is ONLY an insurance salesman in his five-generation family-owned agency. Podcasting is a welcomed distraction from the always-selling-insurance reality that is his day job. He too is married to his wife of nearly 20 years and is obviously the Catholic because he has 7 children (not just 4).
Recent Episodes
Episode 44 – Indoctrination Station, Part 1 (Entertainment)
All aboard the Ben Express for a three-part series investigating how Marxist ideology has highjacked some of western society’s most trusted institutions. Whether it’s Media & Entertainment, the Christian Church, or Public Education & Universities, this Marxist infiltration threatens at every turn to influence public opinion toward uncritical groupthink. That is, its aim is to indoctrinate. When it comes to Media & Entertainment, look no further for evidence than the lockstep slant of nearly every major news outlet, or the unapologetically woke content of Disney.
Ben hits a record high pitch as he conducts this episode, while Chad dutifully shovels optimism into the firebox to keep things chugging along. The two turn a critical eye at the risks involved with media consumption in the current cultural climate. Are the sources we seek for news and information the “right” ones, and how can one discern what sources are trustworthy? What are some examples of indoctrinating through entertainment content? What sorts of practical things can be done (dads, especially) to be on guard against this form of deception?
PS – listen till the end for some “mousy mess-up” outtakes!!
SHOW NOTES:
Article Ben References on Lost Institutions: Laying Siege to the Institutions | Imprimis (hillsdale.edu)
Star Wars III Clip: So this is how liberty dies … with thunderous applause! – YouTube
Source for Ben’s Quotation: australian christian lobby youtube – Bing video
Episode 43 – How to Pray (Like a Man!)
There’s something very intimate and vulnerable about prayer. And let’s face it, that can be intimidating for guys. It’s almost as if a prayer life is better suited for women, to whom communication and emotionality often come easier. But prayer is much too important to leave off, even if it proves difficult and awkward. Like anything else, given the right approach, prayer can find its own character and richness in the life of a man.
Chad pulls a switcheroo as he dresses to the nines for full effect in this sermon-slash-episode, while Ben’s left confusedly pretending to concelebrate in a collar. The two hit their knees and offer up some insight on the why’s and how’s of prayer. What are some good, manly reasons why we need a healthy prayer life? What are some common obstacles to prayer, and what are some practical tips for overcoming them? At the end, Chad and Ben offer a prayer aloud to model how simple and straightforward praying can be.
SHOW NOTES:
2 Books Referenced:
“Restoration of Christian Culture” by John Senior Restoration of Christian Culture – Angelus Press
“Prayer for Beginners” by Peter Kreeft Prayer For Beginners by Peter Kreeft (goodreads.com)
Bonus: Grill the Protestant
We’ve officially clipped over 5,000 downloads! What a very cool and humbling milestone! As a BIG thank you to everyone out there listening and sharing the podcast–and by popular demand following our recent “Grill the Catholic” episode–we have flipped the tables, and Chad gets to Grill the Protestant!
How will Ben now handle the heat? Can Chad cook up some spicy convo by throwing a little Sola on the barbie? With topics such as authority, scriptural interpretation, Communion, and salvation turning on the spit, there’s bound to be some tasty results!!
We look forward to continuing to create quality content for you and growing the Manhood Restored message!
Episode 42 – Interview with Earl Mills, Great Lakes Conference Director CGGC
Episode 42 – Earl Mills, Guest Convo
Earl Mills is a former dairy farmer who was called to ministry in the Churches of God denomination. After attaining his Master of Divinity from Winebrenner Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary, he went on to serve in various pastoral roles in the Churches of God General Conference for 42 years (and counting!). During his 20 years as lead pastor of the Chambersburg First Church of God in Pennsylvania, he helped grow the church into the largest in the whole General Conference. He’s currently director over the Great Lakes Conference, covering all of Michigan and Ohio.
Chad launches this whaling expedition of an episode, while Ben goes straight savage, heaving his harpoon at any truth that bobs to the surface. The two venture into deep waters, fishing for schools of wisdom from Earl’s vast ministry experience. What are some of the biggest challenges facing the Christian church in the 21st century? What are some of the most effective ways to bring men back to church? How can believers better utilize both truth and grace in their efforts to evangelize?
Episode 41 – Grill the Catholic
Grill the Catholic
While it’s true this is a podcast where a Protestant and a Catholic converse about all things masculine from the point of view of their differing faith traditions, those differences aren’t often dwelled upon. That’s not because doing so couldn’t be fruitful; nor is it because confronting differences of opinion is too uncomfortable. In fact, a cool-headed exchange of ideas is a very manly thing to do! It’s also a lot of fun!
Ben is the grill master for this episode, armed to the teeth with Biblical spiciness, ready to cook up some tough-minded conversation. Chad, marinated in his Catholic beliefs, takes the heat so as to serve up some well-done answers for Ben to chew on. The two engage in the lost art of rational, respectful dialogue. Can Chad handle Ben’s battery of biblical inquisitiveness without losing his cool? What specific issues will the two have to agree to disagree on? Will Ben have his most burning questions about Catholicism answered to his satisfaction?
