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On this episode of Gospel Spice, join Stephanie Rousselle in part two of her conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey about toxic masculinity and the decline of the secular script for men. They explore Pearcey's book and discuss the cultural shifts and societal pressures that affect men today. They also share insightful research on the positive impact of Christianity on family dynamics and gender roles around the world. Finally, they discuss practical solutions for workplaces to promote better work-life balance for fathers and mothers alike. Listen in to learn more!

Nancy Pearcey is an author and speaker who focuses on cultural, philosophical, and religious issues. She believes that toxic behavior in men can be reduced with better fathers. This is because the father-son relationship is crucial to the development of healthy masculinity, and currently, 40% of children in the United States are growing up without their natural fathers. Pearcey also explains that fathers are often mocked and ridiculed in the media, leading to a decline in men's motivation to become fathers. The Industrial Revolution disrupted the male-female and father-child relationships since fathers had to follow their work out of the home. This led to fathers being portrayed as irrelevant and incompetent parents. Pearcey suggests that practical solutions could involve tweaking the workplace to allow men to work from home more. During the pandemic, many fathers got closer to their children and discovered they enjoyed working from home, leading them to desire more balance between work and home life. Pearcey indicates through anecdotes that finding alternatives to the traditional industrial work situation is possible and necessary to achieve this balance.

It has become socially acceptable to express open hostility against men even in respected media outlets. "Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks the Washington Post. Almost half of American men agree with the statement, \u201cThese days society seems to punish men just for acting like men.\u201d In her new book, the bestselling author of LOVE THY BODY Nancy R. Pearcey explains how secularism has villainized the concept of masculinity.

Toxic masculinity. You have heard the term. Where does it come from? What does it mean? What is the Biblical framework we need today as Christian men and women to tackle this hot button in our culture wars? Stephanie welcomes Professor Nancy Pearcey to discuss the history, context, and biblical solutions for our generation. One of Stephanie\u2019s favorite quotes from Professor Pearcey is found in the book they are discussing today: \u201cChristians should read with their worldview antennae poised to pick up underlying messages.\u201d

Stephanie welcomes Professor Pearcey in a two-part interview and, together they discuss topics that Stephanie chose from the book, and from Nancy\u2019s whole message throughout her many books:

1.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How have the roles of men and women have fluctuated throughout human history? How is this essential context to understand where we are today?

2.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Scientific Darwinism is mostly discredited today. How about social Darwinism? How is this generation equipped to handle it?

3.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How is the history of fatherhood relevant to the ruse of toxic versions of masculinity?

4.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What did men lose through the industrial revolution that they have not yet regained? What about women?

5.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How much do you think that your analysis applies to cultures outside the framework of Western thought?

6.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Tell us about the role of the workplace in making men more present fathers.

7.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How did culture occasionally take men \u201coff the hook\u201d and demand of women to \u201ctame\u201d them? How is this influential today?

8.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What about the response of the church in centuries past, and today?

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

Purchase the book here:\xa0The Toxic War on Masculinity

In three parts, \u201cThe Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes\u201d reveals the surprising answers to questions such as:
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\n\u2022 Where did the idea come from that masculinity is \u201ctoxic\u201d?
\n\u2022 What impact did secularism have on the script for masculinity?
\n\u2022 How do Christian men shatter the negative stereotypes?
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\nLet\u2019s face it: When people complain that masculinity is toxic, they often point to evangelical men as their prime example. But findings from the social sciences debunk those charges. Research shows that committed Christian men who attend church regularly test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers.
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\nThese facts show that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes\u2014an unexpected finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing. We should be bold in bringing it into the public square.
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\n\u201cMasculine traits are not intrinsically toxic. They are good when directed to virtuous ends,\u201d Pearcey writes. \u201cThe Bible calls men to be both tough and tender, both courageous and caring. Men who know they are made in God\u2019s image can be full persons, reflecting all the rich dimensions of God\u2019s own character.\u201d
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MORE ABOUT PROFESSOR PEARCEY

Nancy Pearcey is the author of the upcoming book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her most recently published book is Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include\xa0The Soul of Science,\xa0Saving Leonardo,\xa0Finding Truth,\xa0and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live\xa0(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\xa0The Economist\xa0as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."

More at www.nancypearcey.com/

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