Hyper-Masculinity and Faith in the 1980s

This chapter explores the hyper-masculine culture of the 1980s through pop culture icons and societal attitudes, specifically focusing on the impact of figures like G.I. Joe and WWF wrestlers. It critiques toxic masculinity while discussing the intersections of evangelical Christianity and political figures like Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. The speakers also share personal anecdotes about bodybuilding and the fusion of fitness with faith, highlighting the absurdities and contradictions of that era.