Toxic masculinity. These are buzz words in today’s culture. News articles with headlines that say, “Why Can’t We Hate Men?” And “Are Men Necessary?” And don’t forget the trending hashtag #killallmen. How did this happen? How on earth did we get here? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey as she unpacks her new 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 in a culture that is preaching the exact opposite.
There has been a quote floating around for many years that says, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” This quote has been shared by many Christians with good intentions, but there are some problems with it.
Context is everything. There are so many believers who naively take individual verses from Scripture and try to make it frame their theology. The reality is, we can make all sorts of passages mean all sorts of things depending on what we want to hear. Join host Andrew Marcus as he sits down with ministry friend Dr. John Neufeld from Back to the Bible Canada where they unpack the dangers of taking passages out of context, how to avoid it, and go through some of the most commonly misinterpreted Scriptures amongst Christians.
One of the most dangerous things we see in today’s culture is forgetfulness. A major event takes place, and it only takes a few days to forget and move on to the latest news. The same thing happens when it comes to our spiritual journeys. It is crucial for us as believers to remember. We must fix our eyes on all that God has done through His Word, and throughout church history with those who have gone before us. When we remember God’s character, we are filled with peace, hope, and a confidence in who God is and His goodness towards us. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with his dear friend Jack Mooring (founding member of LEELAND band, pastor, author, worship leader, songwriter) where they unpack the importance of remembering!
