In this episode, Michael explains how "internet Christianity" can lead to a negative view of your local church. Also, Parents should be aware that this episode contains a metaphor that, while not explicit, is intended for an older audience.

Episode 10 | Reactive Externalism

Feb 19th, 2024 8m 25s

In this episode, Michael explains how reacting against the wishy-washiness of our times can lead to a form of externalism.

Episode 9 | The Power of Small Habits

Jan 15th, 2024 12m 24s

In this episode, Michael talks about the incredible power of forming small habits.

Episode 8 | Sleep as a Discipline

Jan 8th, 2024 9m 50s

In this episode, Michael explains how sleep is a gift, a necessity, and a discipline.

Episode 7 | Plain Speech

Jan 2nd, 2024 13m 8s

In this episode, Michael tackles associative thinking, emotional reasoning, tone policing, and mature biblical rhetoric.

Episode 6 | Sacraments & Denominations (Q&A)

Dec 22nd, 2023 34m 19s

In this episode, Michael answers: What’s the best argument for paedobaptism?Why are you a presbyterian? What do you think about Federal Vision?Why did you leave the Presbyterian Church in America?Why did you join the CREC?What are your thoughts

Episode 5 | Do Hard Things with Matt Reynolds

Dec 20th, 2023 59m 1s

In this episode, Matt Reynolds and Michael discuss the importance of fitness, its benefits, and why some in the church have animosity against it.Check out Barbell Logic's website here: https://barbell-logic.com/And follow Matt Reynolds on Twit

Episode 4 | Becoming Wise

Dec 18th, 2023 14m 19s

In this episode, Michael discusses how meditation is key to becoming wise and why consuming too much content without it can debilitate a man.

Episode 3 | Hardships & Productivity (Q&A)

Dec 15th, 2023 16m 25s

In this episode, Michael tries his best to answer: How to face hardships in a godly manner, especially when there is no one to walk with you through those hardships.How do you guide your wife spiritually when you are embracing biblical masculin

Episode 2 | The Myth of Work-Life Balance with David Bahnsen

Dec 13th, 2023 42m 15s

In this episode, Michael interviews David Bahnsen, who oversees $4 billion in assets as the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group. They discuss the myth of work-life balance, a doctrine of vocation, and much more. C

Episode 1 | Holy Ambition

Dec 11th, 2023 10m 4s

In this episode, Michael explains why we need men possessed by a holy ambition for all of life.

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Episode 0 | Practical Theology for Men

Dec 6th, 2023 4m 48s

In this introductory episode, Michael explains the goals and focus of "This is Foster" and how it relates to, and differs from, his previous project, "It's Good to Be a Man."

There Be LARPers

Sep 23rd, 2020 10m 21s

What does LARPing have to do with Calvinism and masculinity?

Episode 7 "The Manipulations of Alpha-Gurus"

Jun 5th, 2020 12m 14s

Fatherlessness results in weak men who are hungry for approval from a strong man.Which is why you find "harems of beta-males" in orbit around some "alpha guru" who functions as their tribal chieftain.  These weak men are desperate for their

Episode 6 "Beta Up!!!"

May 23rd, 2020 14m 54s

“Man up” or “be a man” are phrases commonly employed by weak men and brash women to silence, shame, and manipulate a man into acting in an unmanly way.

Episode 5 "Patriarchy in Real Life"

May 19th, 2020 12m 36s

The reformer is neither a compromiser or a revolutionary. The compromiser has a can of paint.The revolutionary has a can of gasoline.But the reformer has a toolbox.Reformers are pragmatic but principled. They recognize that both person

Episode 4 "Gangs of Men"

May 11th, 2020 8m 58s

Most men's ministries are just women's ministries but with bacon.

Episode 3 "Boys Don't Cry"

May 6th, 2020 10m 1s

Men must know how to keep a cool head when calm turns to chaos all around them.Men must know how to defuse or redirect their anger towards something constructive.Men must practice emotional restraint. If men are to be leaders, they must be