Podcasts about toxic war

Most crime, including murder and sexual assault, is done by men. Are men toxic? Are they inherently violent and inferior to women? These are some of the questions we'll try to answer in this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters. We are joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She is professor and scholar-in-residence at Houston Christian University, and she has been highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and haled in The Economist as the preeminent female Protestant evangelical intellectual.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/

Episode Summary: Andrew Tate is a former is a kickboxing-champion-turned-social-media-influencer who has become popular among young men for his views on modern masculinity. He has over ten million followers on X. Regarding his influence on American Christian teen boys, Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity, wrote recently on X: A former graduate student of mine now teaches at a high school, and she sent me an email saying, “All my male students are fans of Andrew Tate. They are even including quotes from Andrew Tate in the yearbook.” I asked, “Where do you teach?” She answered, “At a classical Christian school.”  I believe that young Christian men are paying attention to Andrew Tate, because he is pushing back against the cultural pressure that is emasculating men. This episode examines closely five identifiable components of that pressure, coming not only from the culture but from the church.[=New Resource:Men Helping Son's Embrace Biblical Manhood: A Five-Week Study for High School Guys Designed for Dads or Youth Leaders to LeadFor Further Prayerful Thought:What are your thoughts about the growing popularity of Andrew Tate even among Christian men?Which parts of the secular culture's attack on masculinity stood out most to you?Which parts of the church's egalitarian attack on biblical teaching or Bible- believing church leaders reticence to celebrate the glory of God's gender design bother you the most?For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues click here.To make an online contribution to enable others to hear about the podcast: (Click link and scroll down to bottom left)

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by Guest, Professor Nancy Pearcey - Author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality Friends, we all pray you had a wonderful Easter week because you know the “Risen Jesus” as your Savior and Lord! He is risen and coming again! Amen ✝️ We are delighted to have Dr. Nancy Pearcey as our guest. She is the bestselling author of seven books, including two ECPA Gold Medallion Winners: Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity and How Now Shall We Live? (co-authored by Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett). Her other books include The Soul of Science, Finding Truth, Saving Leonardo, Love Thy Body, and most recently The Toxic War on Masculinity. Her books have been translated into 19 languages, and she has also contributed chapters to 15 books. A former agnostic, Pearcey was hailed in The Economist as “America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” She has published hundreds of articles in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Fox News, The Daily Caller, The American Enterprise, American Thinker, Human Life Review, First Things, Christianity Today, the Regent University Law Review, CNS News, Human Events, and The Federalist. Pearcey has been an invited speaker on university campuses such as Princeton, Dartmouth, Stanford, the University of Southern California, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Georgia. She has spoken to staffers in Congress and the White House; to scientists at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories; to actors and screenwriters in Hollywood; and to think tanks and public policy groups such as the Council for National Policy, the Family Research Council, Faith & Law, Concerned Women for America, Eagle Forum, and the Heritage Foundation. As always, we look for to seeing and being with you for this weeks show! Join us because God has a message just for you to clarify and strengthen your life in Him! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

This episode of the Them Before Us podcast features a conversation with professor and author Nancy Pearcey, exploring what it means to truly love the body and uphold the dignity of the human person. Drawing from her book "Love Thy Body", Pearcey outlines the intellectual and personal journey that shaped her convictions and dives into the cultural narratives that separate humanity from both biological reality and God-given identity.Check out Love Thy Body on AmazonThe discussion unpacks how the separation of body and personhood is influencing today's most critical ethical issues, including abortion, transgender ideology, IVF, and surrogacy. Pearcey explains how this divide is used to justify everything from embryo destruction to the treatment of people as products.Nancy Pearcey brings reason, clarity, and hope to a conversation that matters deeply in today's world. Let us know what you think!Bio: Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, as well as The Toxic War on Masculinity, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 20 languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."

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What comes to your mind when you hear the term "toxic masculinity"?In this episode, Joe and Evan discuss Nancy Pearcey's book, and talk about the different types of masculinity that have surfaced throughout history.Which type of masculinity is informing the way you treat your family, your work, your vision for life?The 5 types of masculinity we discuss:Charles IngallsElon MuskBear GryllsHugh HefnerHomer Simpson

Intro: Holidays, winter, skiing, life updates.Shameless self-promotion: BLVDS music group.8:43: A skating rink adventure, devotions and Bible reading plans: The Bible Recap,16:45: Molly's purging cleanse.18:45: JR's Bible reading: Be Thou My Vision.22:17: JR and Molly's top books for the year: Dragonfly, Living Life Backward, The Genesis of Gender, The Toxic War on Masculinity, devotion for Christmas24:07: Kids' reading lists, some less-than-desirable books that have come through.27:13: The source and the beauty of a story.30:49: JR's thoughts on writing and story.34:10: Who Knows You Best? A healthy diet and reading.38:53: Graphic novels and fast food, Tintin and Asterix, and keeping kids' reading lists full.45:22: Deep conspiracy theory stuff, contents of food, boycotts and human nature.52:02: How deep do we go and how much should we pay attention to this stuff.58:10: There are lines though, let's talk about the drones.1:02:07: Weighting and evaluation of world events.1:08:18: A public service announcement about some random SMS messages and the end game of the scam.1:12:05: Show Close. Too Busy to Flush Telegram GroupSend us a PostcardCanavoxThe Milk Frother Currently Being Tested!Pique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Ledger Hardware Wallet - Referral Link (store your crypto securely!)

Professor Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Total Truth, and the most recently released: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, which is the topic of our fascinating conversation. Professor Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com For questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year, Mariners Church! Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger, Content Pastor Liz Garcia, and Mariners Trabuco Canyon Pastor Kenny Luck discuss the start of our On the Table series and what Scripture teaches us about healthy masculinity!The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey: https://a.co/d/fegS3RJFirst Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

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In certain corners of Western Civilization, being male is itself considered toxic. Nancy Pearcey addresses this perspective on masculinity in The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Pearcey takes a broad view of societal trends, carefully examines Scripture, and provides a constructive way forward for the church.Autumn and Hunter highlight portions of Pearcey's argument and use her paradigm of the “good man” vs. the “real man” to answer a listener's question.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy R. Pearcey

Dans cet épisode, Matt et Raph font le bilan de la série et s'adressent aux femmes, aux hommes et aux responsables pour les encourager à faire le pas suivant. Ils vous annoncent également ce qu'ils ont prévu de faire pour vous aider à développer une vision saine de la masculinité.

Dans ce dernier épisode de la série sur la masculinité, Matt et Raph discutent du sujet difficile des femmes victimes d'un mari abusif. Comment les conseiller et les aider? Quelles sont les erreurs à ne pas commettre?

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all those who served our country to protect our rights in the United States. Today, we're still celebrating Trump's election victory, despite some evangelicals online saying that we shouldn't gloat. Luckily for us, Trump has also vowed to protect our children from the Left's gender insanity as part of his upcoming agenda. And apparently FEMA workers were ordered to ignore houses with Trump signs in their yards after Hurricane Milton? But of course, "misinformation" is the reason why FEMA couldn't help people in need.  Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy ---   Timecodes: (01:41) Happy Veterans Day! (11:01) Election update (18:38) Our role in politics (27:09) Trump's plan to revoke Biden gender policy (35:21) CNN Debate on “transgender kids”  (39:53) FEMA refuses to help Trump supporters (48:36) Don't gloat over Trump victory? ---   Today's Sponsors: Range Leather — highest quality leather, age-old techniques and all backed up with a “forever guarantee." Go to rangeleather.com and use coupon code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your first order. CrowdHealth — get your first 3 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Jase Medical — Go to Jase.com and enter code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount on your order. Birch Gold — Protect your future with gold. Text ALLIE to 989898 for a free, zero-obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Plus, now through Black Friday receive a FREE 1-ounce silver eagle for every $5,000 purchased. --- Links: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey https://a.co/d/9DUPzzC ---   Relevant Episodes: Ep 1096 | Why Trump Won https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1096-trump-is-already-cleaning-house-lets-go/id1359249098?i=1000675956835 Ep 1029 | Whistleblower Nurse Uncovers “Trans Kid” Medicaid Fraud | Guest: Vanessa Sivadge https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1029-whistleblower-nurse-uncovers-trans-kid-medicaid/id1359249098?i=1000660952943 Ep 1085 | Meet the Teen Girl Kicking Men Out of Girls' Sports https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1085-meet-the-teen-girl-kicking-men-out-of-girls-sports/id1359249098?i=1000673487110 Ep 1088 | “Demonic Death Cult:” Viral Pastor Speaks Truth About Democrats | Guest: Jonny Ardavanis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1088-demonic-death-cult-viral-pastor-speaks-truth/id1359249098?i=1000674202712 Ep 832 | Fighting the Toxic War on Masculinity | Guest: Nancy Pearcey (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-832-fighting-the-toxic-war-on-masculinity-guest/id1359249098?i=1000619171897 Ep 833 | How Christianity Makes Men Better | Guest: Nancy Pearcey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-833-how-christianity-makes-men-better-guest-nancy/id1359249098?i=1000619408293 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode, Matt et Raph abordent le sujet délicat mais essentiel du pouvoir des hommes dans la santé de leur couple, en explorant la façon dont une masculinité fondée sur les principes du monde peut engendrer des dégâts considérables.

We welcome Elisabeth, an Austrian YouTuber known as "The Biblical Bookworm" to discuss the curious gender gap in the digital consumption of content surrounding Christian Theology and apologetics. What might cause such a significant difference, and what can we learn from this data?   Show Notes The Christian Gender Gap No One Talks About Why Are Most Christians... Women?! Biblical Bookworm - YouTube Biblical Bookworm | Patreon Why Men Hate Going to Church: David Murrow The Extraordinary Form and Men | Una Voce (July 2015) 2019-20 TLM Survey: What We Learned About Latin Mass Attending Young Adults | Liturgy Guy Chart: Religion's Global Gender Breakdown | Statista The Gender Gap in Religion Around the World | Pew Research Center The Privilege of Being a Woman by Alice von Hildebrand  The Church Impotent: The Feminization of Christianity by Leon J Podles Ignatius of Loyola (2016) - IMDb Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier - Sinner - Saint (DVD) | EWTNRC.com The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy R. Pearcey The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Dans cet épisode, Matt et Raph explorent comment l'évolution du monde du travail a éloigné les hommes de leur foyer et de leur rôle de père.

There's a topic that the church rarely addresses because it challenges long-held beliefs and practices. That topic is... Domestic abuse. And the failure of some church to protect victims. The statistics and stories are heartbreaking. Churches should be sanctuaries, yet when it comes to domestic abuse, this isn't always the case. Despite Biblical teaching on love, care, and justice, domestic abuse remains a hushed reality in some Christian communities. Victims often face isolation, shame, and a lack of genuine support inside their faith communities, making it difficult for them to find safety and healing. In this episode, Catherine is joined by Nancy Pearcey, an acclaimed scholar and author known for dissecting cultural issues from a Christian perspective. Nancy shares her insights on transforming churches into safe havens for women, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse. Her book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes explores the damaging cultural narratives about men and calls for a more biblical understanding of masculinity. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Eileen Gray's Case: The episode opens with the heart-wrenching story of Eileen Gray, illustrating some churches' failure to support victims of abuse. Financial Dependency of Churches: Catherine and Nancy discuss how financial dependencies can influence churches to prioritize abusers over victims. 35-Year Longitudinal Study: Nancy mentions a study that found fathers have a significant impact on their children's faith, especially when they are positively involved. Critique of Darwinian Theory: Nancy discusses how Darwinian theory and societal stereotypes have contributed to harmful views of masculinity. Impact of Cultural Influences: The episode looks at cultural figures like Andrew Tate and Myron Gaines, who promote toxic masculinity ideals, and the need for a biblical response. Biblical Understanding of Masculinity: Both Catherine and Nancy advocate for a healthy, biblical view of masculinity and firmly condemn any form of abuse. Call to Action for Listeners: Listeners are encouraged to ensure their churches are safe havens and to leave any church that advises victims to stay in abusive relationships. Our churches should be sanctuaries, not battlegrounds for justice. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, or you're passionate about creating safer church environments, don't miss this compelling discussion. FULL SHOW NOTES NANCY'S BIO: Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." EPISODE RESOURCES ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE CHURCH: EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Shamed, Excommunicated Mother for Refusing to Take Back Child Abuser (March 8, 2022) EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur's Church Supported Convicted Child Abuser & Pedophile, Records Show (March 17, 2022) MacArthur Ministry Employees Defend Child Abuser, Dismiss ‘Screeching' Pushback (March 24, 2024) Head of Counseling at John MacArthur's School: Wife Should Endure Abuse Like Missionary Endures Persecution April 5, 2022Former Elder at John MacArthur's Church Confronts Awful Patterns of Endangering Abuse Victims (Feb. 9, 2023)  OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: Ep. 122 Why Does Our Culture Hate Men? Ep. 123 How Christianity Transformed the Status of Women   RESOURCES REFERENCED:  The Moral Animal: Why We Are the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology by Robert Wright Men and Marriage by George Gilder   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our modern culture often argues that Christian teachings on marriage and femininity are oppressive or out of touch. But if we peel back the layers of history, we discover a different story. The early Christian faith dramatically improved the lives of women. In this episode of CP/CW, Catherine is joined by prolific author and apologist Nancy Pearcey,  who sets the record straight about the historical impact of Christianity on women. Nancy sheds light on the drastic differences between the treatment of women in ancient societies and the newfound dignity and status they received within the early Christian community. Key highlights include: Reformation of Roman Practices: Nancy explains how men in ancient Rome freely exploited women, and how the early church radically opposed this by advocating for the respect and dignity of women in marriage. Symmetry in Marriage: Hear about the New Testament teachings where Paul promotes equality in marriage, a concept that was unheard of during that time. Elevated Status: Discover why women found refuge and higher status in the early Christian church compared to ancient Roman society. Age of Marriage: Learn about how the Christian emphasis on raising the age of marriage from 12 to 18 greatly benefited young girls in the New Testament period. Jesus' Revolutionary Actions: Nancy takes us through instances in the Gospels where Jesus broke cultural norms by valuing and honoring women, providing a stark contrast to the prevailing views of the time. Modern Implications: Understand the surprising findings that show committed evangelical couples today experience the lowest rates of divorce and domestic abuse, contradicting the modern stereotype of evangelical men as patriarchal and abusive. Ongoing Global Impact: Delve into sociological studies that reveal how Christian teachings have empowered poor women more effectively than many modern feminist movements, particularly in developing countries. Understanding the radical teachings of the New Testament regarding women opens our eyes to the genuine freedom and dignity that Christianity offers. Over centuries, these teachings have profoundly transformed societies, raising the status of women across the globe. The data and historical evidence contradict the contemporary narrative that the Christian faith is oppressive to women. In reality, it provides a transformative power that elevates, empowers, and dignifies women in ways that are both historically and presently significant. NANCY'S BIO: Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dans cet épisode, Matthieu et Raphaël examinent la dévalorisation du rôle des pères dans la société moderne. Ils analysent la façon dont les médias, la culture populaire, et les publicités ont contribué à présenter les pères comme inutiles ou ridicules. En réponse, ils rappellent l'importance cruciale de la paternité pour le développement des enfants et l'avenir des familles. Pour conclure, ils plaident pour une réhabilitation du rôle paternel, soulignant que l'Église doit former les hommes à devenir des pères engagés, en offrant un exemple de paternité pieuse et aimante.

In a world that is openly hostile to masculinity, does our faith offer a remedy? And what do we as Christian parents need to teach our sons and daughters? Consider these shocking examples of male-bashing in our culture: The Washington Post article by gender studies professor “Why Can't We Hate Men?” The New Stateman featured a British feminist writing, “ You can't live with them. You can't shoot them.” Trendy hashtag #killallmen T-shirts emblazoned with “So many men. So Little Ammunition.” Books titled: I Hate Men, The End of Men, and Are Men Necessary? A USA Today article states: “At today's universities, masculinity is almost never discussed except in negative terms, usually with the word ‘toxic' attached. John Stoltenberg, author of Refusing to Be a Man says, “Talking about ‘healthy masculinity' is like talking about ‘healthy cancer.'” Hugh Howey tweeted, “Testosterone is the problem… Women should be in charge of everything.” Testosterone is “a toxin that you have to slowly work out of your system,” said James Cameron, director of the movie Media researcher, Jim Macnamara, conducted extensive content analysis of more than 2000 mass media portrayals of men (including news, feature articles, talk shows, etc.) found that more than 75% of all media representations of men portrayed them as “villains, aggressors, perverts, and philanderers.”   As parents, we are raising our boys in a toxic stew misandry (hatred, contempt, or prejudice against men or boys), and we should be concerned. Catherine's guest in this episode, Nancy Pearcey, has written the quintessential book defining the problem when it comes to masculinity in our culture, and she offers the only viable solution. The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes walks us through this intricate and critical conversation. Nancy's personal journey from victimization with an abusive father, to agnosticism and radical feminism, to affirming biblical masculinity gives her a unique perspective on this contentious subject. Nancy unpacks the real roots of so-called "toxic masculinity" and discusses why understanding this topic is pivotal for Christian families today. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Origins of Toxic Masculinity: Misconceptions abound about toxic masculinity and its origins. Nancy dismantled the myth that it started with 1960s feminism, explaining its roots in the post-Industrial Revolution era. She explores how men, distanced from home-based work, lost their nurturing roles, which led to more egocentric and aggressive behaviors. Cultural Hostility Towards Masculinity: The episode delves into societal attitudes, giving examples like misandric merchandise and high-profile statements against men. A shocking survey reveals that a significant percentage of men feel victimized by society's hostility towards typical male behavior. Positive Masculinity Scripts: Nancy emphasizes the importance of promoting the 'Good Man' script—values of honor, duty, integrity, and responsibility—over the toxic stereotypes often portrayed in media and culture. Encouraging men to recognize their innate capacity for good can be more effective than labeling them toxic. Pandemic's Impact on Fatherhood: The discussion touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic brought men closer to their families. Nancy shares compelling personal experiences and data showing men's desire for more flexible work arrangements post-pandemic to stay connected with their children and homes. Balancing Career and Family: Highlighting the historical perspective, Catherine and Nancy discuss how modern families are finding ways to intertwine economic activities with family life, much like the pre-industrial era. They share inspirational anecdotes of men balancing work and family commitments creatively. Join Catherine and Nancy as they navigate the contentious and critical topic of masculinity, offering hope, clarity, and actionable insights for Christian parents in today's chaotic world. Nancy's Bio: Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 20 languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Nancy Pearcey's Website Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dans cet épisode, Matthieu et Raphaël analysent la façon dont certaines Églises tentent d'attirer les hommes avec des stratégies "Fight clubs". Ils discutent de l'histoire du "muscular christianity", et des dérives du fondamentalisme qui a promu une masculinité toxique et restreint le rôle des femmes dans l'Église. En conclusion, ils remettent en question ces approches, cherchant à réintégrer les hommes tout en évitant les erreurs du passé.

Most crime, including murder and sexual assault, is done by men. Are men toxic? Are they inherently violent and inferior to women? These are some of the questions we'll try to answer in this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters. We are joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She is professor and scholar-in-residence at Houston Christian University, and she has been highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and haled in The Economist as the preeminent female Protestant evangelical intellectual. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky LinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy Center E-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonwealth-matters/support

Do you know what your family's unique purpose or identity is? Can you and your kids name your family's core values?  If you feel like a deer in headlights when asked those questions, you aren't alone. Families are at the heart of God's plan for the world, serving as unique units designed to fulfill His divine purposes. Yet churches often zoom in on assessing individual callings and miss the bigger picture of the family's role. As a result, most parents never discover their family's unique God given design or purpose. They never consider what their family's core values might be. In this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host Catherine Segars chats with Derek England, the Executive Director of Family ID. Together, they unpack God's timeless design for the family and why understanding your family's unique purpose is vitally important. Episode Highlights: Family Identity and Purpose: Catherine and Derek dive into how each family has a distinct place in God's plan. They talk about the importance of establishing core family values that guide everything from daily decisions to long-term goals. From Past to Present: The conversation touches on traditional family roles, modern challenges, and key insights from Nancy Pearcey's book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. Creating Core Values: Derek shares his own family's journey in developing core values, values like being radically protective of quality time and maintaining unwavering integrity. Living Intentionally: Emphasizing the need to be intentional, Derek offers practical advice on defining and living out your family's unique identity and values. Free Resources for Families: Take advantage of Family ID's free tools and resources, including a family assessment and masterclass, available at family-id.com. These resources are packed with activities, short videos, and worksheets to help you uncover your family's special purpose and core values. When the family is strong, each individual member is strong. Family ID helps parents embark on a journey of intentional family living, equipping them with invaluable tools and wisdom to foster a stronger, more unified family dynamic that glorifies God. Explore the divine importance of family in God's plan and begin your intentional family journey at www.family-id.com. Guest bio: Derek England is the Executive director of Family ID, an organization that is dedicated to transforming families by helping them discover and embrace their family identity, purpose, and direction. Family ID is founded on the belief that every family has a distinct role to play in God's plan. To equip that plan, Family ID provides a ton of practical tools and resources to guide families in discovering their unique identity, purpose, and core values.   EPISODE RESROURCES: Family ID Family ID Facebook Page Family ID Instagram Page “That the World May Know” with Ray Vander Laan The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcy   EPISODIES REFERENCED: “5 Lies about Motherhood That Most Women Believe” – The Girl Defined Podcast “I don't want to have kids… I want to pursue my career” – The Girl Defined Podcast   SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Ephesians 5:25-33 John 17:24 Proverbs 29:18 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's Truth & Liberty Show, Richard Harris and Prof. Nancy Pearcey discuss The Toxic War on Masculinity as well as other current events affecting our nation! Tune in Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 pm MT (6:00 ET) and get the answers you need to live in truth and freedom!!

Today we're reposting an interview with Nancy Pearcey. Professor Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." We'll be talking primarily about her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

*Previously aired on June 19, 2023* (Interview Only)Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey as she unpacks her book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. This is a big topic in today's culture and so it is critical for us as believers to understand the truths of Scripture when it comes to masculinity and the significant role a man plays in his family and community. Men are created in the image of God and have value and worth so we need to reconcile this truth.

On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we celebrate a major milestone—our 100th episode! We'll take a moment to reflect on highlights from some standout episodes throughout the years.Highlights include:Episode 1: Solid Gold Advice from Seasoned Christian Pediatrician - Dr. Tom HinesEpisode 20: A Baby's First Year - Dr. Tom HinesEpisode 6: Bullying and the Gospel - Kevin McKayEpisode 65: Current Issues Teens Face (Part 1) - Travis RymerEpisode 66: Current Issues Teens Face (Part 2) - Travis RymerEpisode 68: Respect the Image: How to Communicate Well - Tim ShoreyEpisode 94: God at Work Aboard Mercy Ships - Bekah BettisEpisode 83: Marriage Panel: Real-Life Conversation and Encouragment - Chap and Sharon BettisEpisode 32: Gospel Infused Parenting - Bob and Julie KauflinEpisode 73: How to Shepherd Troubled and Angry Teens - Dr. Rick HorneEpisode 89: The Toxic War on Masculinity - Nancy PearceyEpisode 77: Glimpses of God's Glory - Chap BettisEpisode 78: Glimpses of Christ's Glory - Chap BettisEpisode 79: Glimpses of the Believer's Glory - Chap BettisEpisode 86: Honor: Our Duty to God and Others - Chap BettisEpisode 90: Understanding and Helping the Pastor's Kid - Barnabas PiperEpisode 59: Hope When You Lose a Child - Cameron ColeEpisode 72: Walking Through Deep Sorrows and Loss - Tim ChalliesEpisode 96: Characters of Easter - Dan DarlingEpisode 39: Characters of Christmas - Dan DarlingEpisode 54: Making Our Church a Safe Place - Jeff DalrympleThank you for being part of this journey. Here's to many more episodes to come! Be sure to check out my OTHER podcast The Disciple-Making Parent Audio Blog

Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (  @tmichaelwhalcomb  ) interviews Nancy Pearcey about her latest book The Toxic War on Masculinity. They discuss cultral tropes about masculinity, the history of masculinity, the difference between healthy & toxic masculinity, and more. This is an interview you will not want to miss. Get educated by tuning in!Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

As wives and moms, we get up every day and do so many things that can seem mundane or unimportant. We may look around and wonder how our actions could impact the culture for the good. Today Professor Pearcey shares many of the wonderful, statistically verifiable, benefits associated with ordering our lives and families according to God's Word. Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."   Other resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON50 for 50% off during July!) Our CPS Story The Excel Camp  College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Places I am speaking in 2024   Don't forget to check out Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys

Nancy Pearcey joins Michael to discuss her book, The Toxic War on Masculinity, and how society needs to change. Links Mentioned: The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey Saving Leonardo by Nancy Pearcey Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn To read the show notes, click here.

In this episode of Brave New Us, we delve into the dual expectations society places on men and the concept of masculinity. We discuss the innate understanding of what it means to be a ‘good man'—characterized by duty, honor, integrity, and sacrifice—and contrast it with the societal pressure to ‘man up' and embody toughness, competitiveness, and stoicism.Joining us is Professor Pearcey, author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity, How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes,” who shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her controversial book. She challenges the negative portrayal of masculinity in modern culture and offers a fresh perspective on how Christianity provides a balanced view of gender roles.We explore the harmful effects of the so-called ‘toxic masculinity' narrative and discuss how we can better support men in embracing their true roles as protectors, providers, and responsible individuals without succumbing to toxic traits.Tune in to Brave New Us for an insightful conversation that seeks to understand and redefine what it means to be a man in today's world.Connect with Professor Pearcey: https://www.nancypearcey.com/Buy the Book: https://amzn.to/44OP0LY…Don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to never miss a video!STAY CONNECTEDWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterEditorClick here to sign up for our FREE weekly Substack NEWSLETTER!!

On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh concludes his eye-opening discussion with Nancy Pearcy about her latest book entitled, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Nancy has worked tirelessly, building solid, empirical data that reveals God's Word and His commandments do make a profound difference in the quality and purpose for our lives and for society. Genesis 1:27 says, So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female He created them. Don't listen to the enemy's lies; men are not toxic as many in our culture would like for you to believe! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

How do we know Christianity is true? Having been born into a culturally Lutheran family, Nancy Pearcey expected for someone to be able to answer this question. However, that was not always the case. Today on Family Talk, Roger Marsh discusses with Nancy how this deep-seated personal search for truth set her feet upon a path that would lead her to research that not only proves Christianity is true, but that without it, our society spirals out of control. They also discuss Nancy's latest book, The Toxic War on Masculinity, and the origins of culture's warped view of men. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Seth and guest Nancy Pearcey discuss some of her newest book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She's been described by The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."www.nancypearcey.com/

Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."Nancy Pearcey: www.nancypearcey.com/The Toxic War on Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734www.worldviewmatters.tv© FreedomProject 2024

We're joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey to talk about discipling boys in a culture opposed to masculinity. Where did the idea of “toxic masculinity” come from? How do we promote a biblical picture of masculinity?

This is Part 2 of Chris's conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey.  Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends. She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey's books have been translated into 19 languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Betterman.  Betterman Drive Sign up for the Betterman Daily Devotional: Betterman Daily Devotional Download The State of Manhood A quick glance at manhood today shows that manhood and masculinity are not as they should be. Something has gone wrong, and something needs to change.

Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends. She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey's books have been translated into 19 languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity. Chris has an honest conversation about the state of Masculinity in the world Today.  Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Betterman.  Betterman Drive Sign up for the Betterman Daily Devotional: Betterman Daily Devotional Download The State of Manhood A quick glance at manhood today shows that manhood and masculinity are not as they should be. Something has gone wrong, and something needs to change.

GUEST: BRAD KLASSEN, professor and teacher, Men of the WordYou've heard about “the war on men”. In fact, Owen Strachan, author of a book by that title was interviewed on The Christian Worldview on Nov. 18, 2023.Owen described how our society seeks to emasculate men in order to stamp out what they call “toxic masculinity”. At a more fundamental level, what animates this war is a rejection of God and his design and role for men. Instead of being the leaders, cultivators, and protectors God designed, men become passive, weak, and cowardly.The way back from this morass isn't as superficial as an in-your-face dressing-down by a drill sergeant or calls from the social media “manosphere” to “man up”. Nor is it as simple as engaging in manly things, like operating a chain saw or pumping iron in the gym.Our guest this weekend, Brad Klassen, Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master's Seminary and teacher of Grace Community Church's men's group “Men of the Word”, will explain how reclaiming Biblical manhood starts inside the mind and the heart.For when a man's mind is renewed according to Scripture (i.e. Romans 12:1-2) and when he is fueled by a love for God over himself and over the things of the world, God does a transforming work to make a man what He designed him to be.------------------RELATED RESOURCE:The War on Men by Owen StrachanRELATED PROGRAMS:Winning the Toxic War on Men with Owen StrachanGod's Call for Men with Travis Allen

Good Ranchers - Bringing everyone to the table to share in the best of what makes life good. They source all of their meat from local, independent farms in the U.S. Good Ranchers is taking March Meatness way beyond March with free, jumbo chicken wings for a year! Subscribe today and use the code VOETBERG to get $20 off and claim your 24lbs of free chicken wings.https://go.goodranchers.com/family-Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 19 languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."Check out Nancy's website here - https://www.nancypearcey.comNancy's most recent book - "The Toxic War on Masculinity": https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734

On today's episode we take a look at some truths that Nancy Pearcey brings to light from her book "The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes". Nancy Pearcy's Website and New Book "The Toxic War On Masculinity" https://www.nancypearcey.com

Is the current war on men justified? How do we as Christians aim to address and remedy the toxic masculinity in our culture as followers of Jesus? Professor Nancy Pearcey sits down with Ben and Chad to discuss this topic in light of her new book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes" --------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Discord Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Episode Summary:In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens engages in a thought-provoking conversation with bestselling author and scholar Nancy Pearcey about her latest book, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Pearcey, a respected figure in evangelical circles, sheds light on modern masculinity's cultural challenges and offers insights into how Christian principles can address these issues.Sponsor Highlights: Wilson Hill AcademyClassic Learning TestAmerica's Christian Credit UnionLife Architects CoachingGordon CollegeGutenberg College Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Here to debunk the "toxic masculinity" myth, explain what society gets wrong wrong about Christian marriages, why she believes women's suffrage has been a net negative on the culture, and why the red pill movement is so dangerous is Nancy Pearcey, the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes.  She's also written Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been hailed as one of the top five women apologists by Christianity Today, is hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Today, she is challenging what you've been told by society about men and women.Visit Nancy Pearcey's Website!Purchase your copy of The Toxic War on Masculinity..Support American farms and shop Good Ranchers and use 15% off with code CLARK. Go to Nimi Skincare and use promo code ALEXCLARK to get 10% off your order.Ditch artificial fragrances for your family by switching to Aleavia organic prebiotic body wash and use code ALEX15 for 15% off. .Looking for like-minded friends? Join the Cuteservative Facebook group.Listen at 9 PM PST/ MIDNIGHT EASTERN every Thursday by subscribing to ‘The Spillover' on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ☕️✨Support the show

In this second installment, host Joseph Backholm welcomes back Nancy Pearcey, professor, and author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes” to discuss further the current war on men and masculinity. Joseph and Nancy spend time debunking the many myths of evangelical relationships spread by the media and even religious circles at times. They discuss the shocking findings on which group of women reported the highest satisfaction in their marriage and the impact that nominal Christianity has had on the definition of masculinity. What does it mean to be a good man vs. a real man? And how does God’s cultural mandate affect how we define masculinity? Resources Ep. 63: Nancy Pearcey on The Toxic War On Masculinity The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy Pearcey Read ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Washington Stand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, featuring news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Family Research Council⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Author Nancy Pearcey shares her latest book: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's not uncommon to hear that the divorce rate is the same inside the Church as outside. Though it's not true, even Christians tend to repeat it as if it were. Both the kind of church a married couple attends, and how faithfully they attend, make a notable difference in marital stability.   In her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity, Nancy R. Pearcey, professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University refuted another widely held misnomer.   "Many people assume that most theologically conservative men are patriarchal and domineering. But sociological studies have refuted that negative stereotype. Compared to secular men, devout Christian family men who attend church regularly are more loving husbands and more engaged fathers. They have the lowest rates of divorce. And astonishingly, they have the lowest rate of domestic violence of any major group in America."   The research Pearcey is referring to here was first published by sociologist Brad Wilcox in 2017. As Pearcey notes, this research seems unknown, especially by Christians quick to self-flagellate. For example, Pearcey continues, the “Christian” men with the highest divorce rates are those who are not actually in church. She explains:  "Most of these men are nominal Christians, which means they are not particularly devout and attend church rarely if at all. They are prone to pick up terms like headship and submission but interpret them through a secular lens of power and control. Surprisingly, research has found that nominal Christian men have the highest rates of divorce and domestic violence—even higher than secular men. …  Nominal men skew the statistics, creating the false impression that evangelical men as a group are abusive and domineering."  When Pearcey shared these stats online after her book came out, it elicited a cynical and even angry reaction. Pearcey responded by insisting that she did not share the data in defense of complementarianism.  "I simply report what the psychologists and sociologists find in their studies of complementarian men. I was totally surprised at how positively they test out. I've been asked why I focused on complementarian couples—the answer is that they are the ones being studied. They're the ones being attacked as inherently oppressive, abusive patriarchs."   Unsurprisingly, many responded with stories of bad behavior by men in conservative churches. But, of course, Pearcey was not asserting that abuse never occurs in conservative churches among those with conservative views about men and women. In fact, she opens her new book with the story of her own abusive, churchgoing father.  Rather, what Pearcey is arguing in The War on Toxic Masculinity is that a man's conservative views about gender roles aren't as important as his views of the importance and centrality of the family. These husbands, Wilcox has reported, “believe marriage is not primarily about individual fulfillment but about forming a stable, loving home to raise a family. They hold to an ideal of fidelity and permanence.” It is because of this view that conservative husbands tend to care about their family the way they do. And, among the positive outcomes are wives who tend to be “the happiest of all wives in America.”   Once again, Christianity proves to be good. It makes better humans, both men and women. It matters whether or not husbands and wives take the family seriously. It matters whether they think it's important to fulfill the creation mandate of Genesis 1,“Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” It matters whether they take seriously the words of Jesus when He quoted Genesis 2, that the husband and wife “are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”   Apparently, it really matters what men think about themselves, about women, and about families. Though men are often told there is something inherently wrong with being a male, as Pearcey writes, “The evidence shows that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes—an unexpected finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing.”   Pearcey's The Toxic War on Masculinity is especially important right now, given all the myths and the lies about men that are so often repeated in our world. It's thoughtful and sound, carefully researched and well-written. Even more, it's profoundly helpful.   As Pearcey exhorts us in her book, “We should be bold about bringing [the truth about men] into the public square.”   Thankfully, her book equips us to do just that.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Heather Peterson. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

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