Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

JON TYSON | Fighting Shadows (Ep. 832)

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Oct 28, 2025
Jon Tyson, a pastor and author dedicated to male formation, discusses the revival taking place in NYC. He tackles modern male struggles, critiquing feminism's impact on masculinity and urging churches to provide meaningful guidance. Tyson highlights the importance of strong male communities and encourages men to form supportive groups. He emphasizes the need for discipleship that reflects Jesus' character and the transformative power of personal failures. Lastly, he motivates men to serve their communities actively, turning discontent into a meaningful mission.
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INSIGHT

Masculinity Is Misframed In Modern Culture

  • Modern culture often treats masculine gifts as liabilities, pressuring men to shut down or apologize for strength.
  • Jon Tyson says men must redeploy their vigor toward redemptive ends instead of numbing pursuits.
ADVICE

Return To Gospel-Centered Discipleship

  • Preach the whole person of Jesus and read the Gospels in larger chunks to form men properly.
  • Build small, multiplying discipleship groups of two or three men and patiently train them to lead others.
INSIGHT

Cultural Overreach Sparks Gospel Openness

  • A prayerful church and failing secular ideologies drove a fresh openness to the gospel in NYC.
  • Jon Tyson sees cultural overreach creating a counter-reaction toward traditional, ordered life.
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