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 we face and how we can find help in Jesus and the Jesus-community.Got questions you’d like the team to answer? Email us at [email protected] this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review to help others find us online!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 SpringEdited by Celine ChiuPodcast Theme: The Lord Almighty Reigns (Psalm 93) – Accompaniment Track. Copyright Sovereign Grace Music.A podcast of Sovereign Grace Church, Wahroonga.Visit: sovgrace.org.au

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