Maccabee Society

Welcome, men. Today we introduce Episode 1 of Deplorably Rigid Podcast, my new podcast. How many episodes will there be? That depends on a lot of things, not least on the reception of this first podcast. In today’s episode, my friends and I descend into the weeds of both Gregorian and Anglican Chant. Aaron McGarvey (author of The Casualties of Bad Church Music, not to be confused with The of Bad Church Music by Benedict Augustine) and Scott Whitmore assist me in looking over:   PART 1: Incarnation Catholic Church, A Brief History (1:30) PART 2: Resources for Practicing Gregorian Chant (8:00) PART 3: Practicing Gregorian Chant (14:15) PART 4: Anglican Chant (23:53) PART 5: The Historical Development of Chant (29:34) PART 6: The Importance of Chant (33:45) The post Deplorably Rigid Podcast Episode One: Practicing Liturgical Chant appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Dr. Taylor Marshall addresses a group of men on the topic of virtue, but in particular, how the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance can transform a man into the best version of himself. Listen below or click here to begin this podcast on virtue. Please leave questions or comments below. The post 4 Caridinal Virtues for Men with Applications: Maccabee Podcast 001 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Jared Zimmerer and Dr. Taylor Marshall sit down for dinner after maxing out on deadlifts (Jared: 500 lbs & Taylor 405 lbs) and bench press to talk about lifting, beer and fitness, Exodus 90, the two kinds of fun, how/why they write fiction novels, etc. Click the link below to listen and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes: Please leave a comment or question below. The post Deadlifts, Burgers, and Fiction: Maccabee Podcast 011 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Jared Zimmerer discusses advice he recieved from his father, how to discern projects, and why knowing your purpose causes focus in life. Dude Stuff: Read George Washington’s Rules of Civility (to be posted on Maccabee Site) Tip: Getaway Weekends    www.intothewildweekend.com    &    www.troopsofstgeorge.org  The post Dad Advice, Discernment, and Purpose: Maccabee Podcast 010 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer discuss leadership. What are the qualities of a leader? How can you get started? How does a Christian man lead? Our recommendations this week: Tip: Reach out to a leader in your life, buy them dinner, and thank them. Dude stuff: History of Rome Podcast. Please leave a comment below. The post Christian Leadership, Serving Others, and The Cross: Maccabee Episode 009 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer discuss the necessity of moving away from man caves and into the study. How does your personal space define who you are? What does your study say about you and your identity?   This week we recommend Aristotelian activity and a few great book recommendations. Be sure to leave your comments below.   The post Man Caves, The Study, and Identity: Maccabee Podcast 008 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer discuss tribalism. Is it healthy? Is it fallen? What’s different about tribalism from Nationalism? Our recommendations this week: Exodus 90 (www.exodus90.com) and Summer BBQ. Please leave a comment below. The post Tribalism, Nationalism, and Belonging Maccabee Podcast appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer discuss taking their wives to the Dallas Symphony to hear Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre Act I, and talk about the philosophy of music, sanctity of the home, giving your son a BB gun, and the importance of pull ups in your workout routine. Our recommendations this week: Pullups and Jura Scotch. Please leave a comment below. The post Philosophy of Music, BB Guns, and Pull Ups Maccabee Podcast 006 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Against Socialism: What is Hierarchical Order and Proper Rule? Jared Zimmerer and Dr. Taylor Marshall discuss self-governing, the problem with socialism, book recommendations and leadership. This episode covers: History of political philosophy in the ancient Greeks. Plato’s analogy of the man’s body as parallel to the city state. The rise of communism. What men can do to resist and reform society and culture against socialism. Please leave your comments and questions below: The post Against Socialism: What is Hierarchical Order and Proper Rule? Maccabee Podcast 005 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Today’s episode features Marlon de La Torre, the Director of Catechesis for the Diocese of Ft. Worth. He’s a husband and father, an author and a former golden gloves boxer. You can find his website at www.knowingisdoing.org Call to action: http://www.christendomrestoration.org/uploads/9/0/2/6/9026344/letter-of-st-louis-ix-to-his-son.pdf Dude Stuff: Either on Amazon for approx. $40 or visit the Pipe Guys if you’d like a little more tailor made quality: Pipe Guys. Please leave a comment or question below. The post Fatherhood and Mentors: Maccabee Podcast 004 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Should Christian men study the ancient pagan Stoics? Is Stoicism simply having a “stiff upper lip”? Jared Zimmerer and Dr. Taylor Marshall sit down with Dr. Kevin Vost to discuss the riches of Stoic philosophy for men and how Stoicism conforms and conflicts with Christian masculinity. Please leave a comment below: The post Should Christian Men Study Stoicism? Dr Kevin Vost Interview on Maccabee Podcast 003 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

If you missed the opening Maccabee Society Podcast Episode 1, please begin there. You can listen to Episode 1 by clicking here. On this week’s Maccabee Society Podcast, Dr. Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer talk about confidence, swagger, and becoming bold as a man, plus tip of the week and thing of the week. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Please leave a comment below. The post Confidence, Swagger, Overcoming Fear on Maccabee Society Podcast 002 appeared first on Maccabee Society.

Today we launch our initial Maccabee Society Podcast featuring Dr. Taylor Marshall and Jared Zimmerer. We talk about “why the need for a conservative men’s society” and why it relates to Judah Maccabeus: Leave a comment below: The post Be the Maccabee! Maccabee Society Podcast Episode 001 appeared first on Maccabee Society.