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In this episode we sit down with YouTube content creator and jack of all trades TE Brian Cosby to discuss our mandate as men to provide and protect and the necessity of discipleship in these areas for young men.

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12. Brite Ideas w/ Derrick Brite

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

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11. King of Kings & Piety in the Civil Realm w/ James Baird

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

On this episode we are joined by TE James Baird, the author of "King of Kings" which is out now.

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10. The Masculine Key & Moral Cosmology w/ Mark Robinson

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

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9. Being a Churchman with Mel & Kevin

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips

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8. The Man a Churchman

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

All four men sit down and speak plainly. The talk is long, but it runs deep. Nate leads. They get straight to it—what it means to be a man in the church. No fluff. Just truth, drawn from Scripture, the Westminster Confession, and the hard-won lessons of shepherding souls.

They take up the doctrine of the church—the visible body of Christ. They speak of membership, of duty, of belonging. They talk about how men ought to give themselves to the church. Not as critics, but as brothers. As servants. As sons of the living God. There is laughter too. And sharp edges. But the weight of the thing is not lost on them.

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7. Family Worship with Matthew Everhard

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Matt and Ben are joined by guest Matthew Everhard to discuss family worship in depth.

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6. Men as Fathers

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In this heartwarming and convicting episode, the Reforming Men team sits down for an extended conversation on fatherhood, one of God’s most profound and joyful callings for men. Kicking off with stories about their own children, the hosts reflect on the importance of encouraging their kids, disciplining with love, and living out the gospel in the home.

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5. Marriage & a Godly Household w/ C.R. Wiley

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Nate Xanders sits down with pastor, author, and cultural commentator C.R. Wiley to discuss biblical patriarchy, marriage, masculinity, and the household as a central unit of dominion and discipleship. From mutual help in marriage to the future of AI and its implications for the family, this rich and practical conversation explores the vital importance of building households that last in a world that’s falling apart.

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4. Men in Marriage

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Reforming Men Podcast, hosts Ben Ratliff, Matt Adams, and Nate Xanders take a deep dive into biblical masculinity in marriage. Far from being a social contract or a modern convenience, marriage is a divine calling that requires courage, sacrifice, and godly leadership. The guys break down Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 24.2, emphasizing God’s purposes for marriage, the necessity of male leadership, and the dangers of cultural compromise.

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3. Habits of a Godly Man

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Godly men don’t grow by accident. In this episode, Ben Ratliff and Matt Adams, joined by guest Stephen Spinnenweber, break down 18 Habits of a Godly Man. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, these habits shape men to honor Christ in every area of life.

1.Worship – Commit to corporate worship, morning and evening.

2.Rest – Honor the Lord’s Day by setting aside work.

3.Work Hard – Labor diligently six days for God’s glory.

4.Read the Bible – Daily intake of Scripture is essential.

5.Pray – Fight prayerlessness and seek God regularly.

6.Meditate on the Word – Dwell deeply on biblical truth.

7.Confess Sin – Own your failures and repent.

8.Pursue Purity – Kill lust and guard your heart.

9.Sleep Well – Sleep honors God and strengthens the body.

10.Exercise – Physical discipline benefits spiritual life.

11.Eat Well – Glorify God in your diet.

12.Read Books – Grow in wisdom and knowledge.

13.Give Generously – Support the church and care for others.

14.Sing – Lead in worship with your voice.

15.Build Relationships – Invest in friendships and mentorship.

16.Provide – Take responsibility for those under your care.

17.Protect – Defend life and those entrusted to you.

18.Teach – Pass the faith to others.

Godly habits require effort, discipline, and accountability. Keep growing, keep leading, and keep passing it on.

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2. Personal Piety

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Reforming Men Podcast, Matt, Ben, and Josh dive into the foundational topic of personal piety and how it shapes biblical masculinity. They explore the sufficiency of Scripture, the necessity of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of zeal in a man’s life. The hosts discuss cultural pressures, the battle against sin, and practical ways men can grow in godliness.

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A Godly Man’s Picture – Thomas Watson

The Holy Spirit – Geoffrey Thomas

Piety: The Heartbeat of Reformed Theology – Joel Beeke

Masculine Christianity – Zachary Garris

The Spirit and the Church – John Owen

The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt

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1. Introductions

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this introduction, you’ll meet your hosts—Ben Ratliff, Matt Adams, Josh Reagan, and Nate Xanders—as we share our vision for this podcast and what’s to come. We discuss our mission to help men embrace their God-given roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders while rooting ourselves in Scripture and the wisdom of the Westminster Standards.

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Coming Soon: The Reforming Men Podcast

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Reforming Men Podcast! Launching on January 9, this podcast is dedicated to encouraging and equipping men to embrace their God-given roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders. Rooted in Scripture and the Westminster Standards, we’re here to cultivate a renewed vision of Biblical masculinity—one that is Christ-like, sacrificial, and rooted in love.

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