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He\u2019s a Canadian psychology professor. A YouTube star. A bestselling author.\xa0He\u2019s Jordan Peterson. Here\u2019s how New York Times columnist David Brooks describes him: In his videos, he analyzes classic and biblical texts, he eviscerates identity politics and political correctness and, most important, he delivers stern fatherly lectures to young men on how to be honorable, upright and self-disciplined \u2014 how to grow up and take responsibility for their own lives. Despite his success, Peterson is an increasingly polarizing figure. He hates\xa0Marxism (and is unafraid to suggest his political opponents are acting in ways consistent with this ideology) and has rankled a number of feminists because of his statements about gender. However, these attitudes aren\u2019t likely the source of his broad appeal, says\xa0Wyatt Graham, the executive director of the Gospel Coalition Canada, who has written about Peterson\u2019s work.\xa0"I think [most people] see him as essentially, get up with your shoulders straight, be responsible, don't be that 30-year-old whose parents are trying to evict him right now on CNN, and be responsible for your life,\u201d said Graham. \u201cA lot of young people, a lot of young men in particular, love that part of his message.\u201d Graham joined associate digital media producer Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to discuss what makes Peterson different from other self-help gurus, what to make of his more controversial convictions, and how Christians should view his what types of theological concerns believers should have about his messages.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices