Is Masculinity "Toxic"? Surprising New Data On Christian Men (Nancy Pearcey)

The cultural narrative is that masculinity is toxic and that evangelical Christian men are some of the worst offenders. Where did this idea come from? Is it supported by evidence? Today's conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey will look at surprising new findings from sociology that challenge this secular script. Join us and see why authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers who have the lowest level of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America. Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Her work as appeared in the Washington Post, Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends. She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey's books have been translated into eighteen languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity. Content Discussed: 0:00 Intro 1:33 What is the toxic war on masculinity? 4:18 How has the secular idea of masculinity developed? 7:53 How secularization played a role in creating a new script for masculinity 10:02 What are the two different scripts of masculinity being presented to men? 13:57 Is the war on masculinity only attacking the toxic types or masculinity itself? 17:30 What does the sociological research really say about evangelical Christian men? 21:45 You say Christin couples have the lowest level of divorce. I've heard Christians divorce at the same rate as non-religious couples. What does the research say? 25:37 What causes Christian fathers to be more intentional with their children than non-Christian fathers? 31:18 What advice would you give to fathers to invest in their sons? 36:53 What does it look like to have the father as the head of the family yet have equality between husband and wife? 42:03 How can the church help address abuse in Christian homes? 48:03 What's your advice for when Christians want to challenge the secular narrative of masculinity?