Shameless Popery #230 Tim Gordon’s Strawman Crusade for “Masculinity”
Dec 3, 2025
In this episode, Joe responds to Tim Gordon's critique on male headship, labeling it as clickbait. He defends his quoting of key texts while dismantling accusations of misrepresentation. Joe argues that true authority in a family isn't dominative and emphasizes women's roles in exercising moral prudence. He contrasts Gordon's views with those of Pius XI, asserting the necessity for women to express their judgment in marriage. The discussion is a potent mix of theology, gender roles, and the importance of context in interpreting authority.
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Misrepresentation Through Soundbites
- Joe Heschmeyer argues Tim Gordon and Joe Enders misrepresent his video by using clickbait and out-of-context clips.
- He says their 40+ minute livestream centers on 26 seconds taken from his 12-minute video, producing a strawman critique.
Context Changes The Claim
- Joe says he quoted the full paragraphs critics accused him of omitting and unpacked those lines in the video.
- He frames their errors as intellectual sloppiness rather than malice but warns viewers to check the full clip.
Titles That Mislead The Argument
- Joe highlights that critics knowingly avoid engaging his full argument and instead promote misleading titles like "Catholic Answers Says Feminism Okay."
- He challenges listeners to watch the full 12-minute video to judge fairly.
