Zach Wagner
Director of programs at the Center for Pastor Theologians and author of Non-Toxic Masculinity, offering theological critique and constructive visions for healthy masculinity in the church.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
It's Only a Matter of Rank
Zach Wagner, Director at the Center for Pastor Theologians and author of Non-Toxic Masculinity, discusses the dangers of patriarchal frameworks and the pressure they place on men to perform masculinity. An anonymous woman from Oklahoma shares her harrowing experience with the toxic teachings of a Doug Wilson-influenced church, detailing how patriarchal doctrines wrecked her marriage. Together, they explore how patriarchy not only harms women but also entraps men in a performance-based identity, all while Wagner advocates for a gospel-centered view of masculinity.
Dec 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
How Patriarchy Makes a Mockery of the Gospel and Destroys Lives
In this engaging discussion, Zach Wagner, Director of programs at the Center for Pastor Theologians and author of Non-Toxic Masculinity, critiques the damaging effects of patriarchy on both men and women. He explores how traditional views of masculinity are rooted in toxic performance rather than gospel values. Wagner challenges narratives that equate masculinity with dominance, highlighting the need for a more sacrificial and gentle definition of manhood. The conversation sheds light on the legalistic pressures within churches that perpetuate these harmful dynamics.
