Hey hey, it’s been a while!!
We are back with another explosive podcast conversation with Mr Jordan Bates:
Jordan is the Founder of Council of Kings. He’s a father, husband, co-founder of Apotheosis, men’s leadership coach, and the author of six books. Jordan has been immersed in transformational work for fifteen years and in Men’s Work for the past six years, training with respected leaders and organizations in the space. He is repeatedly humbled and honored to witness the depth, beauty, and power of this work—and to contribute to the formation of the God-led masculine leaders our world truly needs.
Join Jordan’s upcoming ‘Rise of the Kings’ programme (starts April 1st): https://councilofkings.co/rise-of-kings
In this podcast, we discuss the plight of young men in the modern age from unclear gender roles to pornography and technology. Then we discuss how to find your place in the world, the skills and virtues you need and Jordan’s model for becoming the man you could be. Finally, we discuss the ideal man (Christ) and how Jordan’s own journey from cradle Catholic to wandering nomad and back to the faith inspires his men’s work. Check it out 👇
Chapters:
00:00 Meet Jordan Bates
00:26 Why Mens Work
03:57 Modern Male Isolation
08:07 Purpose In A Meta Crisis
11:27 Service Over Introspection
14:07 Missing Rites Of Passage
16:09 Brotherhood And Retreats
19:39 Finding In Person Community
24:30 Christ As North Star
31:14 Hierarchy Of Values
33:30 Attention As Worship
35:14 Ora Turning Life To Prayer
36:41 Leaving Church Finding Mysticism
43:03 Family Life Brings Christ Back
47:00 Dogma Structure And Fire
52:48 Practices For Holy Spirit Experience
54:35 Mini Monasteries And Centering Prayer
59:24 Ritual Without Living Faith
01:02:30 Breaking Materialism With Soul Tech
01:06:51 Final Reflections And Outro
