Every Square Inch Podcast The Mighty Meekness of Masculinity: Part 10 - Power & Humility
Nov 3, 2025
Explore the transformative journey toward redeemed masculinity. Discover how true strength lies in dependence on Christ’s power and embracing humility. Robert critiques self-sufficient manhood and contrasts it with the strength found in vulnerability. He highlights the dangers of entitlement in male empowerment movements, showing how it can lead to destructive behaviors. Ultimately, the message encourages seeking Jesus for affirmation and service, defining humble masculinity as courageous and selfless.
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Strength Through Dependence
- Redeemed masculinity is formed by dependence on Christ's power, not self-sufficiency or self-improvement alone.
- Weaknesses and afflictions (a "limp") compel reliance on the Lord and mark true leadership.
Jacob's Limp And God’s Commission
- Robert uses Jacob's wrestling and limp to illustrate God afflicting rather than 'improving' men for leadership.
- Jacob received God's blessing after his limp, showing dependence produced destiny.
Peter's Fall And Restoration
- Robert recounts Peter's macho bravado, denial, and later restoration to show false sufficiency failing in crisis.
- Peter's humiliation became the turning point where he embraced dependence and true leadership.
