Live Free with Josh Howerton

Is Biblical Manhood Toxic Masculinity?! | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Aug 11, 2025
The hosts tackle the intriguing question of whether biblical manhood equates to toxic masculinity. They examine themes from the Song of Solomon, discussing marriage and intimacy. The conversation expands into current issues of sexuality and gender within Christian contexts. A humorous critique of a controversial ad highlights cultural absurdities. Emphasis is placed on true leadership in marriage as service, alongside the importance of community in fostering healthy relationships. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking take on masculinity through a faith-centered lens.
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Song Of Songs Means Best Song

  • The Hebrew title Shir Hashirim means "Song of Songs" and signals a superlative—this is Solomon's best song.
  • Josh Howerton says the book celebrates marriage and intimacy as a central good in Scripture.
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Don't Reduce The Song To Pure Allegory

  • The Puritan allegorical reading sanitised erotic language but missed the book's plain romantic and sexual content.
  • Paul Cunningham and Josh push back on squeezing every verse into only a spiritual allegory.
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Sex: God, Gross, Or Gift

  • Josh Howerton uses Mark Driscoll's framework: people treat sex as God, gross, or gift.
  • Treating sex as a gift places it within marriage for both procreation and recreation.
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