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The Will Spencer Podcast

NANCY PEARCEY | The War on Masculinity

Sep 29, 2023
Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity, discusses the inspiration behind her book, the definition of a good man, the influence of Darwin on masculinity, spiritual headship and marital satisfaction, evangelical wolves in sheep's clothing, Christ, women, and children, and where she stands on the issue.
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Quick takeaways

  • The weakening of men in both body and soul calls for a renaissance of virtuous masculinity as a multi-generational response to societal challenges.
  • Secularization has led to the shift in societal perceptions of masculinity, with men being seen as morally weaker and women as morally superior, challenging traditional notions of male virtue.

Deep dives

The roots of the Renaissance of Men

The podcast discusses the historical conditions that led to the need for a rebirth of virtuous masculinity, with a focus on the weakening of men in both body and soul. It highlights the belief that the Renaissance of Men is a multi-generational response to societal challenges and the call for men to rise, heal, and transcend their limitations.

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