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Chasing Masculinity
Chasing Masculinity is a podcast dedicated to helping men navigate life with purpose and integrity through faith-based principles, exploring the balance between Christian values and modern masculinity. Each episode offers practical advice and personal reflections on becoming the best version of yourself in a world full of societal pressures. Check out my book, 24 Rules of Masculinity, out now! Find it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/wutzke
Episodes
Chasing MasculinityEp 81 Why We Sleep ⅓ of Our Lives with Brett McCracken
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Brett McCracken to discuss his new book, The Wisdom of Sleep. Together, they explore…
Chasing MasculinityEp 80 How to be an Optimist of the Future with Stephen McAlpine
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Stephen McAlpine to discuss the ideas behind his book Futureproof and what it means…
Chasing MasculinityEp 79 A Better Alternative to Social Media with Shawn Whitson
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Shawn Whitson, founder and CEO of ActsSocial, to discuss the growing influence of…
Chasing MasculinityEp 78 Should You Take Communion with Sean DeMars
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with pastor and author Sean DeMars to discuss his recent Gospel Coalition article, Should…
Chasing MasculinityEp 77 Why Your Legacy Matters with Walt Taylor
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Walt Taylor to discuss his book, Forging a Legacy: A Christian Man's Guide to Faith…
Chasing MasculinityEp 76 The Education System is Failing Boys with Dr. Michael Gurian
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Dr. Michael Gurian to discuss the ideas behind Boys, A Rescue Plan and the challenges…
Chasing MasculinityEp 75 You’re Not Humble Enough with Ed Welch
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with author and biblical counselor Dr. Edward Welch to discuss his book, The Humility…
Chasing MasculinityEp 74 The Error in Modern Discipleship with Jonathan Dodson
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Jonathan Dodson to explore what gospel-centered discipleship truly means and why it…
Chasing MasculinityEp 73 Become Uncivilized with Traver Boehm
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Traver Boehm to explore the philosophy behind Man Uncivilized and what it means for…
Chasing MasculinityEp 72 Don’t Be a Lazy Christian with Scott Sauls
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Scott Sauls to explore what it means to become a doer in a world filled with…
Chasing MasculinityEp 71 Are Home Gyms the New Meta?
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the rise of home gyms and whether they are becoming the new standard for serious lifters…
Chasing MasculinityEp 70 Answers for the Struggling Christian with Drew Dyck
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Drew Dyck to discuss the ideas behind his book Just Show Up, exploring why meaningful…
Chasing MasculinityEp 69 Reinventing Fraternities with Dr. Anthony Bradley
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Dr. Anthony Bradley to explore the ideas behind his book Heroic Fraternities and the…
Chasing MasculinityEp 68 A Fatherless Generation with Dr. James Hall
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with Dr. James Hall to explore the core ideas behind his new book Grown Boys: 7 Baby Steps…
Chasing MasculinityEp 67 How to Avoid Gym Burnout - My Current Split
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why so many men experience gym burnout and how to build a sustainable approach to fitness…
Chasing MasculinityEp 66 How to Avoid Fleeting Modernism with Brett McCracken
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke sits down with author Brett McCracken to discuss how modern culture pulls people toward constant…
Chasing MasculinityEp 65 Why You Need To Go To Church
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke examines the quiet assumption many professing Christians live by: since I believe in God, church is…
Chasing MasculinityEp 64 AI and the Future of Manhood
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores how artificial intelligence can be used to support, not replace, masculine responsibility…
Chasing MasculinityEp 63 How to Taste Whiskey
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the fundamentals of how to properly taste whiskey, breaking down what whiskey is, the major…
Chasing MasculinityEp 62 MACA - Make America Christian Again: Wearing your faith on your chest
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the idea behind “Make America Christian Again” and what it actually means to wear your…
Chasing MasculinityEp 61 Should You Get Married Traditionally or Elope?
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the question many engaged men wrestle with today: Should you pursue a traditional wedding…
Chasing MasculinityEp 60 My Biggest Takeaway From 2025: The Weekly Review
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke reflects on his biggest personal takeaway from 2025: the discipline and clarity that came from…
Chasing MasculinityEp 59 How to Get Stagnant Relationships Past Small Talk
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why so many men remain stuck in surface-level relationships and how these early patterns…
Chasing MasculinityEp 58 Why Men Lead the Fitness Charge: How a Man Sets the Health Standard for His Home
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why the health of a household so often follows the discipline of its man. He explains how…
Chasing MasculinityEp 57 How to Stop Chewing Your Nails
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke breaks down one of the most common and overlooked habits men struggle with: chewing their nails…
Chasing MasculinityEp 56 Masculine Essentials: Voice & Presence - How Tone, Posture, and Words Build Respect
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke breaks down one of the most overlooked fundamentals of masculine respect: voice and presence. Men…
Chasing MasculinityEp 55 Masculine Essentials: Digital Discipline
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, Colton Wutzke explores digital discipline, not as a tech problem, but as an issue of attention and presence. Many men…
Chasing MasculinityEp 54 Fatherlessness & the Rise of Digital Father Models
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke confronts one of the most defining issues shaping young men today: fatherlessness. Not just the…
Chasing MasculinityEp 53 Why are Some Jobs More Masculine than Others?
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why certain jobs are perceived as more masculine than others. Not to tell men which careers…
Chasing MasculinityEp 52 Why Young Men Are Failing Economically & Spiritually
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why so many young men today are struggling, not only economically, but spiritually. From…
Chasing MasculinityEp 51 Masculine Essentials: The Art of Saying No
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores one of the hardest disciplines a man can master, the art of saying no. In a world that…
Chasing MasculinityEp 50 Masculine Essentials: Dress with Intention, not Femininity
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the lost art of dressing like a man and what it means to present yourself with intention…
Chasing MasculinityEp 49 Is It Masculine to Own a Gun?
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the question: is owning a firearm a mark of masculinity, or is it simply a tool of…
Chasing MasculinityEp 48 Progressive Men Are Performative with No Substance
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why progressive masculinity often collapses into performance without substance. He unpacks…
Chasing MasculinityEp 47 The Power of Biblical Masculinity: What Scripture Says About Being a Man
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores what Scripture says about the foundation of biblical manhood. This conversation unpacks how…
Chasing MasculinityEp 46 Does the Moderate Still Exist? The Path to Radicalization
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the tension behind a pressing question: Does the moderate still exist, or has modern…
Chasing MasculinityEp 45 Can You Raise a Family on One Income? The Truth About Kids, Costs, and Calling
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores whether raising children on a single income is truly possible in today’s financial climate…
Chasing MasculinityEp 44 Masculine Essentials: Don’t Chase Confidence - Build It
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why confidence isn’t something men should chase, but something they must build. Culture…
Chasing MasculinityEp 43 Masculine Essentials: Why Every Man Needs a Hard Thing
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why every man needs a “hard thing” - a demanding pursuit that stretches him mentally…
Chasing MasculinityEp 42 Masculine Essentials: Hobbies You Need as a Man
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores another Masculine Essentials topic on why hobbies are essential for a man’s growth…
Chasing MasculinityEp 41 Is it Time to be Controversial?
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the question: Is it time for men to be controversial? This isn’t a conclusion, it’s a…
Chasing MasculinityEp 40 Masculine Essentials: The Power of Showing Up
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the often overlooked but deeply powerful act of simply showing up. Whether it’s in…
Chasing MasculinityEp 39 Masculine Essentials: Why Strong Men Train
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke breaks down another Masculine Essential and explores why strength is not optional for men, it’s…
Chasing MasculinityEp 38 What I Wish I Knew at 18 with Matthew Navarro
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke is joined by Matthew Navarro for a raw, reflective conversation on the lessons they wish they’d…
Chasing MasculinityEp 37 Masculine Essentials: How to Walk Into a Room Like a Man
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke breaks down the power of masculine presence and how the way a man enters a room speaks volumes about…
Chasing MasculinityEp 36 How to Find Your North Star with Dr. Mark Teague
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke welcomes Dr. Mark Teague - entrepreneur, father, and author of A Working Man’s Guide - for a timely…
Chasing MasculinityEp 35 Getting Past the Vanity: Using Self-Image to Cultivate Healthy Gym Habits
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores how the gym, often entered through vanity, can become a forge for masculine discipline…
Chasing MasculinityEp 34 The Discipline Blueprint: Why Strong Men Build Structured Lives
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the vital role of discipline in a man’s life and legacy. This conversation unpacks how…
Chasing MasculinityEp 33 The War on Masculinity: Why the World Needs Strong Men More Than Ever
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke confronts a cultural reality many men feel but few talk about: masculinity is under attack. This…
Chasing MasculinityEp 32 Mastering Self-Control: How to Conquer Vices and Weaknesses
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the foundational role self-control plays in a man’s life, not as a restriction, but as a…
Chasing MasculinityEp 31 Whiskey, Cigars, and Steaks: Let’s Rekindle Some Masculine Stereotypes
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores how traditional masculine rituals - like sharing whiskey, cigars, and a good steak - can be…
Chasing MasculinityEp 30 How to Develop Unshakable Confidence as a Man
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the difference between real and performative confidence, and why true masculine confidence…
Chasing MasculinityEp 29 The Power of Mentorship: Learning From Men Who’ve Walked the Path Before You
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the essential role mentorship plays in shaping a man’s character, confidence, and legacy…
Chasing MasculinityEp 28 Why Men Need to Face Hardship: Strength Through Struggle
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why hardship is not an obstacle but a necessary path to true masculinity. He breaks down…
Chasing MasculinityEp 27 Do Not Seek Intelligence, Seek Wisdom
In this final episode covering the 24 Rules of Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores why wisdom should be valued over intelligence and how true masculinity…
Chasing MasculinityEp 26 Money Does Not Buy Happiness - It Buys Security
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the true relationship between money, happiness, and security. While wealth alone does not…
Chasing MasculinityEp 25 The Pursuit of Happiness is the Happiness of Pursuit
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores the truth behind happiness and why it isn’t something to be achieved but something to be…
Chasing MasculinityEp 24 To Be a Man is to Be Vocal About Your True Self
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores Rule #21: To Be a Man Is to Be Vocal About Your True Self. The episode dives into the…
Chasing MasculinityEp 23 Work to Make Your World Better, Not THE World
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke explores Rule #20: Work to Make Your World Better, Not THE World, addressing the overwhelming…
Chasing MasculinityEp 22 Why Every Man Needs a Mission Greater Than Himself with Matthew Navarro
In this episode of Chasing Masculinity, host Colton Wutzke is joined by Matthew Navarro to discuss why every man needs a mission beyond himself and how…