Megan Basham: Why Men Trust Influencers More Than Their Church

25/11/2025 54 min
Megan Basham: Why Men Trust Influencers More Than Their Church

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Episode Synopsis

Segment 1



• Megan Basham returns to unpack the conservative moment’s fracturing over Israel.



• Why are online influencers discipling young men more than churches are?



• How do we win back men who are being shaped by secular, aggressive pseudo-masculinity?



Segment 2



• Is saying “Jesus is King” the same as “Christ is King”?



• Breakdown of the Candace Owens situation and why her recent rhetoric is splitting Christians.



• Todd and Megan explore the fractures internal to the Christian Nationalism movement.



Segment 3



• A pastor’s silly sermon illustration involving pelting the congregation with corn.



• Todd challenges listeners: How good does obedience feel when you choose holiness over porn?



• You don’t get to choose the blessings you want—obedience produces joy whether you feel it immediately or not.



Segment 4



• Year-end match update + Fortis Plus reminder: every resource is free.



• Megan Basham conversation review: Fathers must lead—spiritually, emotionally, intentionally.



• How can we confront unbelievers with gospel truth in a way that is NOT obnoxious?



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