The Pursuit with James Griffin The Danger of the Passive Man w/ Josh Howerton | The Pursuit with James Griffin
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Jul 8, 2026 
Josh Howerton, pastor and conference speaker on biblical manhood and discipleship. He traces male passivity back to Adam and cultural forces. He describes signs of emotional withdrawal at home and how men can re-engage with repentance and habits. He calls men to move from passive attendees to sacrificial churchmen and civic leaders, highlighting risks if they stay checked out.
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Why Male Passivity Has Deep Roots
- Passivity in men traces back to spiritual DNA from the first Adam and cultural forces that stigmatize healthy masculinity.
- Josh Howerton ties spiritual inheritance to modern therapy culture and cultural pressure to sit down rather than lead.
Home Red Flags That Signal Male Passivity
- Early signs a man is passive at home are a beaten-down wife or kids who are out of control or exasperated.
- Josh points to emotional connection as the conduit for leadership and cites 1 Timothy 3's family emphasis.
When Pastor Josh Had To Fire His Wife
- Josh recounts firing his wife Jana from a kids ministry role because her gifting misaligned and it was destroying her emotionally.
- He stood up despite her resistance; three months later she recovered and thanked him for stepping in.
