Dan Berkholder Podcasts

Ever feel like modern society has lost touch with its roots? Sit down with us, as we pull back the veil of time to explore the pivotal role of ancient truths in shaping and rebuilding Christendom. We push past overused narratives and dive into misunderstood aspects of our history, taking a closer look at pivotal themes such as Christian Nationalism…

In this episode, we address the debate around adoption ethics and the social media storm following Eric Conn's recent tweets related to adoption. Our journey takes us from the language of natural affection in Biblical texts to the role of the Church in adoption, and the very real impact of unconsidered adoption. Get ready for discussions about the …

Stories have the power to transform the way we live our lives, but why is that? Have you ever considered how the narratives we weave impact our perception of the world and guide our actions? Or why so many people's live are framed by a narrative of decline? Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the transformative world of stories and w…

Are you prepared to wage the battle for hope? As fathers and leaders, we're not just fighting for our own souls. We're contending for the souls of our children, the future generation. We're on a quest to discover how to provide beams of hope amidst the swirling tempests of life. In this pursuit, we turn to Tolkien’s The Return of the King, examinin…

Do you ever ponder how societal shifts and technological advancements are influencing fertility and family structures? In this thought-provoking conversation, we compare the worldwide birth rates of the 1950s to those of today, and question the balance between fertility and prosperity. We shed light on the rise of fertility religions and the growin…

Are you grappling with how to guide your children towards godly marriages? The story of Joshua Harris, once an icon of the modern purity movement, whose unfortunate fall from grace prompts us to ponder: How can we protect our daughters from such pitfalls and inspire our sons to seek virtuous women? How can we, as fathers, help our children to marry…

In this episode, we talk about how to win your children's hearts. As we learn from the story of Stonewall Jackson, our sons will either build and defend our cultural monuments—or tear them down. How do we think about cultural transmission and legacy work? Where does it start? Ultimately, we need thick culture that comes from thick liturgy and cultu…

Doug Wilson has said one of the things you want to be as a father is “The Blessing Man.” You have a unique role to be a disciplinarian, and provide authority, order, and structure, and this is good. But you also need to be like the Lord, Our Father, who overflows with blessing. We see this picture of the Lord in Psalm 65:9-13: Ever thought about ho…

Ever thought about how the portrayal of masculinity and fatherhood in popular culture has been skewed? Unpack the idea of fatherhood, joy and masculinity with us, as we redefine the role of a father as a "blessing man" in this episode. Drawing inspiration from Joe Rigney's article, First in Last Out Laughing Loudest, and referencing characters like…

In this episode, Dan, Eric, and Brian talk about how crucial it is for fathers to teach their children what it looks like to be a friend to others, especially showing sons how to be friends with other men. This episode is sponsored by John Michael Clark of The Family Captain. They are having a conference in Nashville starting September 14th and we …

In this episode, Dan, Eric, and Brian tackle the issue of screens and the digital matrix. How do you create children who are adept at the ways of the world without sacrificing their souls, childhood, and mental skill (among other things)? This episode is sponsored by John Michael Clark of The Family Captain. They are having a conference in Nashvill…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode, Dan and Eric (congrats on the new baby, Brian) discuss the folly of merely berating men in the hopes they will somehow grow more virtuous. How do you really chastise men? As in, do not punish them, but teach them. -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The Kin…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode, Eric, Dan, and Brian continue their conversation on what it looks like to be a good father unto our daughters. How can we raise them to love true beauty, wisdom, and righteousness in such a negative and twisted world? -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode, Eric, Dan, and Brian specifically address what it looks like to be a good father unto our daughters. How can we raise them to love true beauty, wisdom, and righteousness in such a negative and twisted world? -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King's Ha…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode, Eric, Dan, and Brian discuss a trait common to all true fathers: they are "in your corner." What does that mean? How is it practiced? What are the consequences of doing it well and of doing it poorly? -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King's Hall Patr…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode, the trio discusses the primary responsibility of fathers to be protectors. Listen as they peel back the onion of this principle to find just how far reaching it is in the lives of the father and those under him. -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King'…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this short announcement episode, the guys give an update on their plan to double down on making The King's Hall the best podcast out there. -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King's Hall Patreon Psst: Patrons gain access to After Hours, a patrons-only show with ever…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, the gang sits down for an interview with everyone's favorite tradesman, Rory Groves! They discuss fatherhood in the context of a working and productive family/household. -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King's Hall Patreon…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, the gang discusses the struggle and the potential massive glories of starting some thing new. Why is it so difficult to be the first generation of a thing? Why is it difficult to be the first generation seeking to do right by your generations? …

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, Eric and Brian sit down to interview Pastor Toby Sumpter out of Moscow, ID about the problem of Father Hunger in the world. This episode of The King's Hall is sponsored by Ideal Poultry. Ideal Poultry is the country's #1 backyard poultry provid…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, Eric, Dan, and Brian continue discussing what fathers are for and really hone in on the plague of passivity in the modern churchman. This episode of The King's Hall is sponsored by Ideal Poultry. Ideal Poultry is the country's #1 backyard poult…

In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, Eric & Dan interview our good friend Chris Wiley. The trio discusses some of the greatest principles that guide fatherhood, how the generations of fathers and sons ought to interact, and they tease out some information about a book Chris is writing for New Christendom Press! This episode of The King's Ha…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, Eric, Dan, and Brian talk about the big question: what is a father, and what is he for? This episode of The King's Hall is sponsored by Ideal Poultry. Ideal Poultry is the country's #1 backyard poultry provider, and they are a wonderful Christi…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, the trio talk about the causes of our rampant father hunger. Don't be a bastard in a bastard world! This episode of The King's Hall is sponsored by Ideal Poultry. Ideal Poultry is the country's #1 backyard poultry provider, and they are a wonde…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall season 2, the trio talk about the fundamental issues that have led to widespread father hunger, and the consequential symptoms that have flowed from that. -The King's Hall Website -The King's Hall Twitter -The King's Hall Patreon Psst: Patrons gain acces…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this introductory episode of The King's Hall season 2, the trio identifies the area of focus for this season: Father Hunger. Listen to hear the lay of the land for upcoming episodes in this season; and enjoy the reuniting of these friends and pastors as they seek to help a generation o…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this final episode of The King's Hall season 1, the trio lays out the principles for building The New Christendom and gives a call to action for listeners, answering the question: How do I start? Get ready for exciting things ahead, all for the glory of God and the advance of His Kingd…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the boys talk about the problematic modern methods of pastoral training while also pointing to a better way. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything f…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys talk about how we should view the opportunity of higher education, trade schools, and careers for our children. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on …

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we sit down with Andrew Torba, founder of Gab, to discuss fighting to win and how to build durable structures. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys continue their discussion about covenant succession as it relates to the education of our children. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything f…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys give all listeners a preview of the Patreon exclusive After Hours show. Tune in and buckle up and throw down and chill out! Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous r…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys continue their discussion about covenant succession as it relates to children and worship. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything from bibli…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys talk about covenant succession as it relates to children and worship. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything from biblical theology to histo…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys open the mailbag and answer some listener questions—on everything from our local story to baptism and beyond. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on ev…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys talk media, arts, and culture and the new Christendom. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything from biblical theology to history to blue coll…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Wolfe to talk about Christian Nationalism. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything from biblical theology to history to b…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys talk through a question that can make you feel like you're treading a narrow path between two deep chasms: How should Christians think about wealth, money, and space? If the love of money is the root of all evil, should we avoid it altogether? …

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys talk about one of the ways the opposing team cloaks its attack on Christianity—waging a proxy war on so-called "whiteness" as an attack on the Christian faith and the civilization it built in the West over the last two millennia. How do we see …

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we welcome a special guest to the show: Pastor Andrew Isker, Twitter's famous Eighth-Century Woodchipper himself. In the interview, we talk about some of the issues related to Pastor Isker's forthcoming book with Canon Press, The Boniface Option. Our sp…

Dan recounts a favorite hunting story and discusses risk.By Eric Conn & Dan Berkholder

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we take up the second part in a conversation concerning Christian political theology: What would a godly city father look like? What might a Christian political theology consist of? What might a truly Christian polis be like? Here in part three, we disc…

In this episode, Dan Berkholder is joined by his brother, Jason Berkholder to discuss one of the greatest icons of American history, the M1 Garand.By Eric Conn & Dan Berkholder

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we take up the second part in a conversation concerning Christian political theology: What would a godly city father look like? What might a Christian political theology consist of? What might a truly Christian polis be like? Here in part two, we discus…

In this third part of our Shackleton series, we conclude the epic adventures of survival from the Endurance. We recount miserable conditions, the Drake Passage, and South Georgia Island. On the way, we'll talk about a man's ability to embrace the suck, motivate others, and lead with boldness. Special thanks to Salt & Strings Butchery for sponsoring…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, we take up the first part in a conversation concerning Christian political theology: What would a godly city father look like? What might a Christian political theology consist of? What might a truly Christian polis be like? Our sponsor for this episode…

In this episode, we talk about Ernest Shackleton and Endurance (this is part 2). We talk about hunting seals, trekking across the ice, and making their way through the Weddell Sea. Special thanks to Salt & Strings Butchery for sponsoring this episode. Salt & Strings Butchery is a Christian, family owned small business run by our good friends, Quinn…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In the last episode here in The King's Hall, the guys talked about one of the giants that roams the land—a great idol that must be felled as we put stone on stone in the cathedral of the new Christendom: Statism. But it is essential that we don't reach for the wrong weapon to slay this Ne…

In this episode, we talk about the total Chad energy of Ernest Shackleton, who led his men on an impossible mission to cross Antarctica. After their ship sank, Shackleton would lead his crew on one of the most harrowing adventures known to man. Special thanks to Salt & Strings Butchery for sponsoring this episode. Salt & Strings Butchery is a Chris…

Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here. In this episode of The King's Hall, the guys discuss one of the biggest idols that needs to come down for our Christendom cathedral to go up: Statism. Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everyt…