Where did all the dads go? Toxic masculinity, man-bashing and fatherhood.
I say ‘masculinity’. You say… ‘toxic’.
For many, masculinity in the west is in crisis. Young men are increasingly isolated, drifting and angry.
According to one recent report, 65% of men aged 18-23yrs surveyed agreed with the statement that, ‘no one really knows me well.’
The same report found that 44% of all men reported having had thoughts of suicide in the prior two weeks. That’s right, 44%. (State of American Men, Equimundo 2023).
Our challenges run deep. As a culture, we stand against violence towards women and the oppressive misuse of power but what do we stand for?
What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a Dad? Does the Bible have anything to say?
Where can we find a positive and hope-filled vision for living as a Dad in a world that is deeply divided and confused?
In this episode we welcome special guest Riley Spring as we have an honest conversation about being a Dad: The challenges Dads face and how we can find help in Jesus and the Jesus-community.
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Timestamps:
Getting to know Riley – (1:00)
Andrew Tate on Piers Morgan Uncensored – (5:36)
Where are Dads struggling today? – (23:20)
Getting Biblical – Masculinity and Authority – (31:32)
Fatherhood in the Bible – (56:05)
Growing as Christ-honoring Dads – (1:12:54)
Recommended Reading:
Al Steward, ‘The Manual: Getting Masculinity Right’ https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/the-manual
Richard Philips, ‘The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men.’ https://www.amazon.com/Masculine-Mandate-Richard-D-Phillips/dp/1567696848
Shane Morris, ‘Savior or stoics? Why modern men look for Wisdom outside the church.’ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/savior-stoics-modern-men/
Sam Allberry, ‘What God has to say about our bodies.’ https://www.amazon.com.au/What-God-Has-about-Bodies/dp/1433570157
Joe Rigney, “Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude.” https://www.amazon.com.au/Courage-Gospel-Creates-Christian-Fortitude/dp/1433583135
Credits:
Piers Morgan Uncensored: “Andrew Tate On The Problems Of Modern Men And The Need For Masculinity.” https://youtu.be/QxbZ3l4qNWc?si=ApE65Q5-0rpeIKSz&t=247
‘State of American Men 2023: From Crisis to Confusion.’ Equimundo: https://www.equimundo.org/resources/state-of-american-men/#:~:text=From%20Crisis%20and%20Confusion%20to%20Hope&text=Men%20in%20the%20U.S.%20are,built%20into%20boyhood%20and%20manhood.
Hosted by Brendan Willis
With Dave Taylor & Riley Spring
Edited by Celine Chiu
Podcast Theme: The Lord Almighty Reigns (Psalm 93) – Accompaniment Track. Copyright Sovereign Grace Music.
A podcast of Sovereign Grace Church, Wahroonga.
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