Fit Soul Chapter 7 - Be A Man

Apr 4, 2021

The discussion dives deep into the challenges of modern masculinity and the evolving role of fatherhood. It contrasts past ideals with today’s often humorous portrayals, emphasizing the critical need for strong male figures. The podcast calls for a reclaiming of responsible fatherhood, advocating for spiritual leadership in family life. Listeners are encouraged to engage with biblical principles to enhance their parenting and reflect the qualities of strong leadership. Ultimately, it inspires men to embrace true masculinity and their roles as effective fathers.

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Evolving Father Figures

Ben Greenfield contrasts older TV portrayals of respectable fathers with modern depictions of buffoonish figures like Homer Simpson.
This shift reflects a societal change in how fathers are perceived and how they act.

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Modern Fatherhood Challenges

Modern fathers are often absent, influenced by media portrayals and societal pressures.
They prioritize likability over leadership, fearing judgment and negative labels.

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Roosevelt's Muscular Christianity

Theodore Roosevelt's dismissal from his Sunday school teaching position exemplifies the censorship of traditional masculinity.
He was considered 'too much of a muscular Christian' for defending a boy who fought to protect his sister.

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Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages.

Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.

If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/resources.

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