Sabah Choudrey - They/He
Date of recording - 05/12/2023
People Like Us page reference - 83, 136, 142

Sabah discusses how we wanted to capture their South Asian heritage and culture in this image and the flamboyance of some masculinities. They go on to talk about the conflict they felt about showing off their chest and their transness, along with the enjoyment of that moment in the studio.

Sabah

Ymir - He/They
Date of recording - 16/06/2023
People Like Us page reference - 151

Ymir reads a quote about the messiness of gender they wrote for the shoot back in 2021. They go on to discuss their now stronger sense of what their gender is now that they have a broader understanding of what a man can be. Ymir also talks about their relationship with their chest and how it has evolved from hatred and constant binding, to an acceptance and the need for more diverse representation of different trans bodies.

Ymir

Am Stubberfield - They/He
Date of recording - 16/06/2023
People Like Us page reference - 58, 153

Am looks through some of the photographs we've made over the years (not all included in the book) and discusses the performativity of gender and masculinity. They reflect on the little representation that was available to them growing up in the 1990s, how they were influenced by boy band members and movie stars as that was all they had access to pre internet age and with Section 28, and how the language and discourse has evolved since then, making for a slower transition journey.

Proverbs 31:1-9
By Robert Krumrey

What is the destination at the end of the path of wisdom? It’s a return to God’s original intent when he created men and women. That they would be kings and queens who rule over the world for God’s glory and the good of all including the creation itself. Find out in this sermon about the basics of biblical masculinity. About the basics of being a king.

LIfe 101 :: Kings

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re silently carrying the weight of the world—brokenness, shame, or wounds you’ve never been able to share. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.

Last weekend, the  @JPIIHealingCenter   hosted the first-ever Restored Men’s Healing Conference, and it was powerful. Men from all over the country (and even other countries!) showed up with open hearts, some for the very first time. These were men who had been silently suffering for years—dealing with wounds from abandonment, addiction, rejection, or just feeling like they’re not enough. Over the weekend, we watched God work in incredible ways as men opened up, shared their stories, and allowed Christ to step into those broken places. It was humbling and hopeful.

In this episode, Victor and I unpack some of the key takeaways from the conference and dive deep into the struggles many of us face but rarely talk about. We’ll cover why we feel like we need to hide our pain, how self-reliance is a trap, and most importantly, how God’s grace can reshape the broken parts of our lives.

Here’s the truth: Healing is possible. You can start today. You don’t have to have it all figured out; you just have to take one step forward. Let’s talk about how.

PS - Advanced giving with #igivecatholic on #givingtuesday is now LIVE 🚨

You can give today. Your support creates safe, transformative spaces for men in need. 👉 https://bit.ly/40TfJHs

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⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming everyone back to The Pew and a shoutout to attendees of the Restored Men’s Healing Conference.
03:15 – Silent Suffering: Why so many men carry hidden burdens and how the conference revealed the depth of that pain.
08:40 – The False Mask of Self-Reliance: How trying to handle everything on your own can lead to deeper wounds.
12:25 – Vulnerability as Strength: Breaking the myth that opening up makes you weak—it’s actually the key to healing.
16:05 – God the Potter: Exploring the biblical imagery of God reshaping us like clay and why it’s so relevant to our lives.
20:50 – Action Steps for Healing: From confession to community, practical ways to start finding freedom in Christ.
26:45 – A Story of Grace: Heartfelt moments from the conference where men experienced breakthrough and restoration.
33:10 – Final Thoughts: Why you’re never too far gone for God’s love and how to take the next step forward.
36:00 – Prayer: Wrapping up the episode with a prayer for healing and trust in God’s provision.

Silently Suffering

This time we are joined by Brett Hopkins, whose alter ego is burlesque legend The Amazing Brettzo. Brett regales us with stories from his youth in New Jersey and Florida and discusses his creative influences; how his work plays with gender; the history and culture of burlesque; and the fine line between parody and self-parody. It's an always-entertaining, occasionally educational conversation! • Follow Brettzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettzo/ •
Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •
Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net •
Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •
Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/



TLaM Season 2, Episode 10: Brett Hopkins (a.k.a. Brettzo)

CW: Brief mention of suicide ideation
In this week's episode, award-winning writer Adam Farrer talks about his first book Cold Fish Soup and his upcoming collection of essays Broken Biscuits. We delve into themes of masculinity and mental health, attempt to tackle imposter syndrome and discuss why a collection about a Northern seaside town has appealed to an international audience.

Find out more:
https://www.adamfarrer.co.uk/
https://saraband.net/sb-title/cold-fish-soup/
https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780008710705/broken-biscuits/
X:
https://x.com/AdamJFarrer
https://x.com/SarabandBooks
https://x.com/HarperNorthUK
Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/adamjfarrer.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/saraband-books.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adamjfarrer
https://www.instagram.com/sarabandbooks
https://www.instagram.com/harpernorthuk

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 55: Adam Farrer

Greetings My Fellow Brethren of the Faith & of The Sword,

This music is not mine own that I created but rather, found music and dialogue scenes from War movies & games that I have always played in my youth, found inspiring & enjoyed greatly.
I use them to train or think about things with the principals of the Lord in mind, to enjoy training, acting, preparing, getting focused, getting serious and in the zone. If you would like to download them for editing, listening to them, using them for your own purpose, please do!

Other music & content like this from other video games, movies, dialogue scenes, audio mixes and other audio-graphic content, along with rapping & singing from Christopher Thomas Schroeder, will be posted here on YTB @lifewithchrizzy and on our "NEW PTF LLC RUMBLE CHANNEL"
- link here: https://rumble.com/c/c-4052364

We will also be sharing these mixes on SoundCloud:
- https://soundcloud.com/musicwithchriz

We hope you enjoy nostalgic, creative, warrior, kingly, adventurous, exciting, energizing mixes and music. I do pray that you do find Christ Jesus in some of the songs as I used many during my early days of walking with the Lord, many I have let go, no longer desire, am glad I had the chance and time to listen to it and use all of them to the fullest, but seasons come and seasons go. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

Music From:
HALO 1 OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSpK8LxBKqQ

Mixed and catered for your enjoyment and own personal use :)

HALO SPARTAN "NAVY SEAL" SOLDIER (HALO MIXTAPE)

Greetings My Fellow Brethren of the Faith & of The Sword,

This music is not mine own that I created but rather, found music and dialogue scenes from War movies & games that I have always played in my youth, found inspiring & enjoyed greatly.
I use them to train or think about things with the principals of the Lord in mind, to enjoy training, acting, preparing, getting focused, getting serious and in the zone. If you would like to download them for editing, listening to them, using them for your own purpose, please do!

Other music & content like this from other video games, movies, dialogue scenes, audio mixes and other audio-graphic content, along with rapping & singing from Christopher Thomas Schroeder, will be posted here on YTB @lifewithchrizzy and on our "NEW PTF LLC RUMBLE CHANNEL"
- link here: https://rumble.com/c/c-4052364

We will also be sharing these mixes on SoundCloud:
- https://soundcloud.com/musicwithchriz

We hope you enjoy nostalgic, creative, warrior, kingly, adventurous, exciting, energizing mixes and music. I do pray that you do find Christ Jesus in some of the songs as I used many during my early days of walking with the Lord, many I have let go, no longer desire, am glad I had the chance and time to listen to it and use all of them to the fullest, but seasons come and seasons go. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

Mixed and catered for your enjoyment and own personal use :)

VICTORY, WINNER, THE BEST "K9 - COLD - KILLER" MINDSET (GRIND|MOTIVATION|HUSTLER|MIXTAPE)

Strength of Atlas is an anthem for the men's teams in the Atlas division of MDI, Mentor Discover Inspire. 

Strength of Atlas

Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor, journalist and PhD candidate in Creative Writing at Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.
Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

We're a church that is CENTERING on Christ, SERVING our neighborhood, and SENDING the next generation.  Take a listen to our sermons, or better yet, join us for a Sunday morning service.  See www.ridgetopchurch.org to find out more.

The music of The Freedom House is a collective effort of those who live in a small intentional community of freedom-minded men, women, and children. Love lives here.

A WARRIOR OF JESUS CHRIST👑⚔️🙏🏼👁
THE C.E.O of PRIME TIME FILMZ LLC🌹🎥
🎬Filmmaking💎Acting📸Modeling
🔴⚪️Website:⬇️
https://www.primetimefilmzllc.com/

Welcome to the pew. The place where everyday catholic guys, talk about everyday catholic things, in front of the one person that can do something about it. Jesus Christ

A podcast exploring masculinity in the 21st Century, featuring interviews with educators, counselors, therapists, and other professionals who work with men, as well as commentary on current events.

People Like Us is a collaborative photography project by Holly Revell, exploring trans, non-binary and GNC (gender non-conforming) identities and experience from AFAB (assigned female at birth) perspectives.
 
It’s a living archive, it’s a photography book, it’s a collection of stories.

These talking pictures were made in collaboration with composer and music producer, Nneka Cummins especially for the photobook. They are part of a larger People Like Us audio project.

Content warnings: gender, top surgery, masculinity, dysphoria, hair removal, family acceptance/ family relationships, fatphobia, menstruation, pregnancy.

New tracks tagged #Masculinity