Unlock the quiet power that makes people listen when you speak. In this episode, we break down what gravitas really is—and why it’s not about being loud, aggressive, or “alpha.” You’ll learn how presence, emotional control, and clarity of thought combine to create real influence in conversations, leadership, and everyday life. We dive into practical ways to build gravitas from the ground up: mastering your tone and pacing, eliminating nervous habits, developing conviction in your ideas, and aligning your actions with your values. Whether you’re trying to command respect in social settings, level up your personal brand, or step into stronger manhood, this episode gives you a clear, actionable roadmap. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or like you’re not being taken seriously—this conversation will change how you show up. Dr. Rigney serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of seven books: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013); The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Crossway, 2015); Lewis on the Christian Life: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God (Crossway, 2018); Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? (Crossway, 2020); More Than a Battle: Experiencing Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust (B\&H, 2021), Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude (Crossway, 2023), and Leadership and Emotional Sabotage (Canon Press, 2024). Previously, Dr. Rigney served as a professor and president of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, and a teacher at Desiring God. Joe is a teacher who can’t help but tell others about the things that fascinate him, and he is a generalist who is fascinated by a great many things. He loves to teach classes on biblical theology, C.S. Lewis, Shakespeare, English literature, and political philosophy. Beyond teaching, writing, and preaching, Joe loves to coach high school football, play baseball with his three sons, and spend time with his lovely wife Jenny. Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World. https://a.co/d/0fiQd8Uj The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits, A Christian Worldview Guide to Discernment and Emotional Manipulation. https://a.co/d/00Bszx82 First In, Last Out, Laughing Loudest. The Shining Strength of Good Men. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/first-in-last-out-laughing-loudest https://canonplus.com/pages/joe-rigney https://nsa.edu/contributors/joe-rigney https://nsa.edu https://greyfriarshall.com Ozark Christian College: https://occ.edu https://cypresscrossingscc.com/leadership https://kingdomology.org #Gravitas #Mogging #ModernManhood #LevelUpMindset #SelfMastery
