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Hampus Linder is a Swedish documentary filmmaker who came to a European men's gathering in 2019 intending to expose the men's movement — and ended up making a six-year personal film about masculinity, fatherhood, and what it means to be a man. That film is Confessions of a Swedish Man. In this conversation, Paul and Hampus revisit the journey honestly — including the dark side of what Paul was building: a men's movement built on new age spirituality that enabled predatory leaders. They talk about the collapse of that movement, what real spiritual foundation looks like, and why two men who disagree on much can still be genuine friends. 🎬 Watch Confessions of a Swedish Man: https://confessionsofaswedishman.com/eng 📩 Join the Path of Manliness men's groups: [link] Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Hampus Linder? 02:00 – How a filmmaker set out to expose the men's movement 03:00 – Paul's journey from atheism to Orthodox Christianity 05:00 – Why the European Men's Gathering collapsed 10:30 – Where there's power, there will be abuse 11:50 – Hampus's own spiritual journey through making the film 13:30 – Fear of intimacy: with men, with women 16:00 – Commercialised spirituality and the manipulation of vulnerable men 18:00 – Did the men's gatherings make money? 21:00 – The value of each person as unique 22:30 – Sacrificial love? Paul explains the Orthodox understanding 24:30 – Why secular rituals fall flat 25:00 – The transcendental argument: why unity requires God 29:00 – Hampus pushes back on traditional gender roles 31:00 – What masculinity actually is — and what it isn't 33:00 – Man, woman, head and body: the Orthodox vision of marriage 36:00 – A stable and well-functioning family life 38:00 – Commercialised therapeutic individualism — the real secular religion 41:00 – How left and right each took half of Christian truth 42:00 – The woman caught in adultery: mercy AND "go and sin no more" 43:00 – Hampus opens up: heartbreak 45:00 – Paul: why the secular path to love fails 48:00 – What's next for Hampus and Confessions of a Swedish Man?

Something unexpected is happening in Europe.Young men—especially in Denmark—are returning to Christianity.Not out of nostalgia. Not out of weakness. But because modern life is failing them.Relativism promised freedom.Liberalism promised happiness.Technology promised connection.What many men found instead was isolation, confusion, and a loss of meaning.In this video, Paul—founder of Path of Manliness—explains why young men are rejecting modern pseudo-religions like individualism and rediscovering faith, order, discipline, and responsibility through traditional Christianity.This isn’t about politics.It’s about truth, masculinity, and community.If you’re a man seeking strength, stability, and brotherhood in a disordered world, you’re not alone. 👉 Read more about Core here: pathofmanliness.com/core

Everyone is watching the same screens, reacting to the same headlines—Trump drama, Silicon Valley AI, Elon Musk, Hollywood noise. Meanwhile your real life gets thinner: weaker focus, weaker habits, weaker brotherhood. This video is a call to reclaim what matters most: your attention. Because attention is not neutral—whatever you give it to forms you. The modern world trains men to consume and react. Tradition trains men to repent, build virtue, and take responsibility where they actually live: family, work, parish, and local community. At Path of Manliness we’re building small bands of men: daily accountability, quarterly goals, and traditional rhythms (prayer, Scripture reading, real relationships). If you’re done being pulled around by the algorithm, start here:Join Core: https://pathofmanliness.com/core/

Nick Fuentes is a lightning rod—a nerdy looking Catholic kid, suddenly exploding on the mainstream and attacked as a “monster.” But the real question for men isn’t whether he’s provocative… it’s why so many young men are listening. In this conversation, Paul and Father Patrick dissect the deeper issues underneath the “taboo rebellion”: the collapse of male authority, the confusion around marriage in our world, and why copying internet outrage won’t save your soul. We also draw a line: Orthodox Christianity isn’t a political trolling project—our aim is repentance, stability, and salvation. If you’re done with the grind, done with cultural insanity, and ready to rebuild your life with strength, brotherhood, and Tradition—join a Path of Manliness: https://pathofmanliness.com/ Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #NickFuentes #PiersMorgan #TuckerCarlson #OrthodoxChristianity #TraditionalMasculinity #ChristianMarriage #MensMentalHealth #Tradition #Brotherhood #AntiWoke

Modern culture tells men that masculinity is the problem — and that men and women are interchangeable. But every man who has lived through relationship conflict knows this simply isn’t true. Women and men are different, and unless a man understands emotional stability, leadership, and responsibility, his family will suffer. In this video I share a traditional, grounded perspective on female emotions, monthly cycles, relationship “tests,” and why a man must become the stable centre of his household. This isn’t about domination. It’s about embracing the role God gave you — to protect, guide, and love with strength. If you’re a man who wants to grow in competence, clarity, and community, consider joining Core — a practical path to becoming grounded, dependable, and spiritually rooted. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro and woodworking project1:50 - Differences between men and women3:49 - Male responsibility for the family's emotional stability5:23 - The trap of conflict avoidance6:33 - Healthy boundaries7:32 - Bearing each others burdens in marriage10:11 - Men have to be the adult in the relationship 👉 Read about Core:https://pathofmanliness.com/core/ Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work:http://pathofmanliness.com

Modern men are confused about women, relationships, and their role in the world. Youtube channels like Alexander Grace, Happy Wife School, Hoe_Math, and Louise Perry highlight real patterns in female psychology and the collapse of relations between men and women—but without a grounding in tradition, many men remain stuck in frustration, bitterness, or perpetual self-improvement without direction.In this conversation, we explore what the Red Pill gets right, what it gets wrong, and how Traditional Christianity gives a fuller, healthier and far more demanding picture of masculine responsibility. We discuss hierarchy, frame, marriage, and why men today must recover a clear standard of leadership rooted in spiritual order—not ego, resentment, or individualism.If you’re a man who wants to leave confusion behind and rebuild his life on strength, stability, and brotherhood, join the Genesis Workshop here:👉 https://pathofmanliness.com/genesis-workshop/Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1Read more about our work:http://pathofmanliness.com#AlexanderGrace #RedPill #masculinity #OrthodoxChristianity #tradition #relationships #malefemaledynamics #manhood #PathofManliness #Happywifeschool #hoe_math

Many men today struggle to bridge the gap from the faith of their fathers and a growing pull toward ancient Christianity. In this honest conversation, an Orthodox son sits down with his Protestant dad to wrestle with ideas from church authority, bishops, early Church history, and the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge – without tearing the family apart. See our last discussion on Protestantism and Orthodoxy here: https://youtu.be/9bPHjsUZI6M We talk about hierarchy as self-sacrificing service, why the early Church mattered, and how to confront real disagreements while still honouring your father. If you’re a man who feels disillusioned with modern church culture yet afraid of dividing your family, this will hit close to home. If you want strength, stability, and brotherhood as you walk this path toward Tradition, join other men on the same journey in the Genesis Workshop – a structured process to rebuild your life around traditional manhood and ancient Christianity: 👉 https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop You don’t have to walk this alone. Step onto the Path of Manliness. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #orthodoxchristianity #protestantism #traditionalmasculinity #fatherson #churchhistory #councilofnicaea #earlychurchfathers #pathofmanliness #mensgroup #christianity

Here is Karen’s video from “Happy Wife School” which I refer to in the video: https://www.youtube.com/live/azWrUvwj...Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content.   / @pathofmanliness  Read more about our work:http://pathofmanliness.com

What happens when father and son discover that their shared Christian faith no longer means the same thing? In this honest conversation, Paul (Orthodox Christian) and his father Tony (Protestant) explore what happens when a man’s search for truth leads him beyond modern Christianity — into the depth of Orthodox Tradition. If you’re a man seeking strength, stability, and community through timeless Christian tradition, begin your journey in our Genesis Workshop: 👉 https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #tradition #orthodoxy #masculinity #christianity #fatherandson #faith #meaning #brotherhood #pathofmanliness

When men cut themselves off from the transcendent, nihilism follows—and souls collapse. In this conversation, Paul and Fr. John Strickland unpack Dostoevsky vs. Nietzsche: why “will to power” ends in self-destruction, how Crime and Punishment exposes the cost of transgression, and what an Orthodox return to order, hierarchy, and worship offers modern men. If you’re disillusioned with the culture and hungry for strength, stability, and brotherhood, this is for you. Ready to stop drifting and build on rock? Join our Genesis Workshop—a practical on-ramp into traditional wisdom, daily disciplines, and a living brotherhood of men walking toward God. Start here → https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #Dostoevsky #Nietzsche #OrthodoxChristianity #traditionalmasculinity #nihilism #CrimeAndPunishment #JordanPeterson #brotherhood #menscommunity #tradition

Lead your family by first leading the spirit of your home. In this short talk Paul — founder of Path of Manliness and an Orthodox Christian husband and father — explains why leadership begins with emotional tone, how men should stop “unloading” burdens onto their wives, and how brotherhood and spiritual practice equip a man to bring harmony and stability into family life. This is practical, tested, and grounded in Orthodox practice — not a quick fix but a way of life. If you want a proven process to build strength, habits, and a faithful brotherhood that helps you lead at home, join our Genesis Workshop: https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop — limited places, men only. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #tradition #orthodoxChristianity #fatherhood #familyleadership #menandfaith #husbandship #leadership

A weekend on a Danish homestead. Men training, learning, and building side-by-side. In this conversation, UFC veteran Martin Kampmann joins Paul to reflect on hands-on workshops (boxing, wrestling, carpentry, singing), the quick bond that forms when men push themselves together, and why focused craft and physical discipline help men stay grounded as fathers and workers We also discuss the wider picture: many men today feel isolated, distracted, and unsure how to become strong, stable, and useful. Path of Manliness offers a countercultural path—practical skills, shared effort, and a return to living tradition oriented toward meaning and responsibility. If you’re ready to reset your direction and find brothers committed to growth, start here: ➡ Genesis Workshop: https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #tradition #masculinity #brotherhood #UFC #MartinKampmann #menswork #orthodoxchristianity #selfmastery #denmark #genesisworkshop

Join our Genesis workshop here: https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshopModern men are told to be soft, agreeable, and “safe.” But Scripture calls them to something higher — to be head in self-sacrificing love, just as Christ is Head of the Church.When a man lives in obedience to God, he becomes the root of stability for his wife and children. His faith anchors their emotions, his discipline protects their trust, and his leadership guides them toward holiness and peace.In this video, Paul explores what godly masculinity truly offers a woman — protection, provision, and leadership — not as domination, but as service.Without godly men, women are forced to harden themselves to survive. But when men return to their role as protectors, providers, and priests of the household, women can once again flourish in grace and beauty.Chapters:00:00 Introduction: The Rise of Traditional Christianity Among Youth00:34 Christian Anthropology: Understanding Man and Woman00:54 The Role of Men and Women in Christian Marriage02:44 The Concept of Headship and Its Misunderstandings03:38 Stability and Trust in Christian Family Life05:01 The Classical Understanding of Male Leadership07:50 The Biological and Spiritual Roles of Men and Women11:11 The Path to Salvation: Marriage and Monasticism12:33 Conclusion: Embracing the Sacrament of MarriageSubscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1Read more about Maniphesto:https://maniphesto.com/aboutFree Tools and Resources: https://maniphesto.com/tools/Join an online men's group with Maniphesto Core: https://maniphesto.com/core-member/Find us on your preferred platform:https://linktr.ee/maniphesto

Most men today have no idea how to court a woman. They “date,” they flirt, they text — but few ever prepare themselves to be husbands. In this video, I explain the 7 biggest mistakes men make when courting a woman, and how to avoid them by returning to a traditional, God-centered approach to marriage. Courtship is not about getting a girlfriend. It’s not about validation, pleasure, or fixing your loneliness. It’s about preparing yourself to take responsibility for a woman, for children, and for a home — and to work out your salvation through marriage. If your life is rightly ordered — stable, disciplined, and oriented toward God — then courtship becomes simple and clear. You won’t need to play games, chase affection, or lose yourself in emotional confusion. You’ll know who you are, where you’re going, and what kind of woman can walk beside you. In this video, you’ll learn: 1. Why aiming at “comfort” instead of lifelong marriage ruins your discernment. 2. Why being financially and emotionally stable is your duty before courtship. 3. The danger of hiding your intentions — and why plain speech attracts serious women. 4. How to stop seeking her validation and start walking in obedience to God. 5. Why courtship should be short and decisive, not a drawn-out emotional drift. 6. How lust blinds a man and destroys real love. 7. Why speaking to parents — hers and yours — is a mark of true masculinity. Guiding Principle: Keep your eyes on God. Get your connection and strength from other men. Then approach a woman not as a beggar seeking affection — but as a man offering a life of faith, stability, and purpose. If you want to learn how to live this path in practice — building strength, stability, and community through tradition and brotherhood — 👉 Join the next Genesis Workshop: http://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop The Path of Manliness Strength. Stability. Community. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about Maniphesto: https://maniphesto.com/about Free Tools and Resources: https://maniphesto.com/tools/ Join an online men's group with Maniphesto Core: https://maniphesto.com/core-member/ Find us on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/maniphesto

This is talk #4 in our series with Fr. John. You can watch all the previous episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYRyCgpa3EsAmpI1w4KR7dknlcfU4-Z4&si=tKVWMWn9wcynQY4D Men are starved for meaning. In this conversation, Fr. John Strickland and Paul unpack why Dostoevsky saw the modern project collapsing into nihilism, how Nietzsche’s “will to power” seduces many today, and why the Orthodox path—repentance, hierarchy, and liturgical brotherhood—actually forms men. We contrast utopian fantasies with the sober beauty of life in the Church, where men stand shoulder-to-shoulder and become reliable husbands, fathers, and brothers. If you’re a man tired of isolated self-help and atomized living—and ready for strength, stability, and community—join our Genesis Workshop. It’s a clear on-ramp to traditional wisdom, daily practices, and real fraternity. 👉 Sign up: https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about Maniphesto: https://maniphesto.com/about Free Tools and Resources: https://maniphesto.com/tools/ Join an online men's group with Maniphesto Core: https://maniphesto.com/core-member/ Find us on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/maniphesto #Dostoevsky #Nietzsche #OrthodoxChristianity #TraditionalMasculinity #Nihilism #ReturnToOrder #Brotherhood #FrJohnStrickland #MensFormation #Christianity