Men And Their Mothers - Ep. 032

02/21/24 • 51 min

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How should a man relate to his mother? In this episode, Brendan & Mike discuss common mistakes men are making in relation to their mothers. They also share actionable tips and strategies for how a man can improve in this area of his life. This conversation is a deep dive into a topic that can cause a great deal of turmoil in a man’s life, and in his marriage.

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INTRO (00:50)

Mistakes that men are making in relation to their mothers:

#1. Living under the thumb of his mother. (08:29)

#2. Putting his mother before his wife. (15:00

#3. Failure to set proper boundaries with his mother. (21:25)

#4. Falling into relationship with a woman who treats him like his mother. (26:40)

#5. Continuing to allow himself to be coddled by his mother well into adulthood. (34:30)

#6. Thinking that “honoring” his mother means enabling and allowing her toxic behaviour. (41:50)

Advice for single mothers of boys.... (45:26)

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INTRO (00:50)

Mistakes that men are making in relation to their mothers:

#1. Living under the thumb of his mother. (08:29)

#2. Putting his mother before his wife. (15:00

#3. Failure to set proper boundaries with his mother. (21:25)

#4. Falling into relationship with a woman who treats him like his mother. (26:40)

#5. Continuing to allow himself to be coddled by his mother well into adulthood. (34:30)

#6. Thinking that “honoring” his mother means enabling and allowing her toxic behaviour. (41:50)

Advice for single mothers of boys.... (45:26)

Previous Episode

Wives: Don’t Make These Marriage Mistakes! - Ep. 031

Reviewing 7 common mistakes that we see wives making in their marriages! Too often we see one sided content online speaking only to the wrongs of husbands. In this episode we focus squarely on holding wives accountable for the responsibility that they have in the health and well-being of their marriages.

Note: Mike's audio got weird for the first minute and then the issue clears up for the rest of the episode.

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INTRO (00:50)

Mistake #1: Losing sight of the good in your husband. (03:00)

Mistake #2: Thinking that your husband becoming “more masculine” will solve all of your relational issues, forever and ever. (08:20)

Mistake #3: Saying you want leadership from your husband when you actually don’t. (15:50)

Mistake #4: Getting lost and confused in secular, worldly content about trauma, healing, relationships, and self-help (22:53)

Mistake #5: Believing the lie that a wife's submission is earned based on her husband's good performance. (30:14)

Mistake #6: Thinking that “traditional gender roles” apart from Christ are the solution. (37:18)

Mistake #7: Thinking that your lack of “happiness” is justification for divorce. (41:25)

Closing Thoughts (48:25)

Next Episode

Work, Careers & Finding Your Purpose - Ep. 033

How does a man find his purpose, and how should men approach the topic of career and work in general? Brendan & Mike do a deep dive into these questions and more, as they discuss business, entrepreneurship and finding meaningful work in our modern age.

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INTRO (00:50)

What do you think about the concept of work/life balance? (06:09)
What do you see young men doing wrong when it comes to the topic of career and work? (10:57)
Is college still worth it for men? (17:20)
What career advice would you give to men? (21:00)
Is running an online business the ticket to living the trad life in this day and age? (25:30)
How can a man find his purpose or calling in life? (34:10)
Is it important for a man to be ‘living out his purpose’ when it comes to his work? (44:40)
What are your thoughts on “hustle culture”? (47:00)
Do you think that a man needs to have his career, work and finances in order before he gets married? (52:07)