The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God S2 E07. The Male Identity Crisis: Why young men are searching for meaning again
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Apr 22, 2025 
John Tyson, a New York pastor and masculinity expert, joins Dr. Anthony Bradley, a professor whose research focuses on fatherhood and cultural identity, along with evangelist Glen Scrivener. They discuss the identity crisis many young men face today, influenced by societal pressures and online figures. The conversation highlights the church's potential role in providing guidance and mentorship. They also explore how fatherlessness and the appeal of traditional values are shaping men's search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
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Roots of Male Identity Crisis
- Male identity crisis is driven by lost traditional male roles and father figures in a changing cultural landscape.
- Young men are searching for new meanings, often turning towards religion and Christian mentorship for identity.
Online Gender Divide Worsens
- Online gender-segregated spaces intensify the ideological gap between young men and women.
- Men and women increasingly consume different media, exacerbating cultural and social divides.
Dismissing Men's Mental Health Struggles
- Men's problems are often dismissed due to historical male privilege, despite serious mental health struggles today.
- Successful men do not negate the widespread issues of suicide, addiction, and unemployment among average men.
