Optimize your life
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My latest interview, this one on The Bedros Keuilian Show. As Bedros says, “In this special guest episode, I sit down with Father Michael Butler, an incredible man who understands the male psyche like no other. We dive deep into discussions about masculinity, the journey of men, and the path to self-mastery. This isn’t your …
My latest podcast interview, in which we talk about the benefits of working out, men’s self development, the struggles young men face, building each other up, and engaging on social media. @kyleorthodox did a great job with the interview and editing. Check it out on YouTube. . . Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In this video, I cover (1) a few things you should avoid if you want a relationship; (2) the basic question you need to ask yourself, which is: what do you bring to the table; and (3) six specific things you can do to increase the odds that you can develop a relationship with a …
A discussion between Paul Robson of Maniphesto, Fr Michael Butler, and David Patrick Harry of Church of the Eternal Logos, on the growing Orthosphere and the expanding impact of social media, memes and other online phenomena on the Orthodox faith. . . Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Encountering a man on a lake in rural Michigan gives rise to some thoughts about the difference between loneliness and solitude. Kudos to Steve Mayeda, whose recent posts on divorced father’s loneliness at Christmas-time, when they can’t be with their kids, is part of the basis for this video. Find his excellent work here: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveMayedaTV. …
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One of the eight fundamental passions identified by ancient Christian monks is what most personal development practices are designed to combat. It’s name is Akedia, the Noonday Demon. . . Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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A live interview I gave on the Calling All Men Summit on 6 Dec 2023. We covered a lot of ground in the discussion. The discussion of virtue and courage begins at around the 31 minute mark. Find out more about the summit here: https://callingallmen.byhealthmeans.com/ . . Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In this the fifth and last talk, Fr Michael talks about the “Voice of the Father,” which, in contrast to the “Voice of the Accuser,” is full of grace and mercy. As adoptive sons of God, we, too, can hear the Father affirm that we are His beloved sons, in whom He is well pleased. …
In this first talk, Fr Michael describes some of the wounds men bear, especially the verbal wounding we receive from our dads, from siblings, bullies, and other men in our lives, as well as the harsh self-talk in which we engage every day. There is some coarse language here. “Satan,” or “Shaitan” in the original …
