Alpha Males Are Making a Comeback on Social Media

"Apparently This Matters" is CNN Tech's weekly, offbeat look at social media trends. Today Jarrett ponders the resurgence of alpha males on social media. He also takes a closer look at an ad for a conference that teaches men to be more manly. And he reaches out to F G Franklin Graham in order to get his thoughts straight.

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Mike Erre and Tim Stafford challenge the rising trend of toxic "alpha male" Christianity, unpacking how the pursuit of power and dominance contradicts the biblical understanding of masculinity. Diving deep into Genesis, they explore how true biblical manhood embraces weakness, interdependence, and community, rejecting cultural idols of power and control. Through personal stories and scriptural analysis, they reveal how enshrining the curse of dominance from the Fall distorts the Gospel and harms both men and women.

Key Takeaways:

• Rejecting Toxic Masculinity Narratives – Understanding how modern "alpha male" movements conflict with biblical teachings on humility and dependence on God.

• Biblical Masculinity Redefined – Exploring Genesis to uncover God's original design for men and women as equal image-bearers needing community and partnership.

• Embracing Weakness and Dependency – Recognizing that acknowledging our limitations leads to deeper intimacy with God and others, and is central to living fully in His Kingdom.

• The Danger of Enshrining the Curse – Identifying how perpetuating power struggles and dominance is a result of the Fall, not God's intent, and how this harms relationships and the church.

Resources Mentioned:

• "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge – Available on Amazon

• "Seriously Dangerous Religion" by Ian Provan – Available on Amazon

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