133. Toxic Masculinity for Men and Boys in Church with Jeremy Steele

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/Ever felt like something about gender roles in church just doesn’t sit right?Something’s off when boys are taught to “man up” but never how to open up—and especially when that message comes from the church. In this episode, Jeremy Steele—a skeptic, pastor, and author—breaks down how toxic masculinity gets passed down through faith spaces and why it’s time to question what we've been told. He shares stories, challenges old narratives, and opens up space for a more emotionally honest, spiritually grounded way to show up in the world. In this episode:- The real impact of suppressing emotions in church-taught masculinity- How cultural norms—not scripture—shaped rigid gender roles- The long-term harm of purity culture and how it disconnects people from their own bodies- Why purity culture still leaves deep scars—and how we can begin to healCheck out our Expert Series for even more transformative conversations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldConnect with JeremyWebsite: https://jeremy-steele.com/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@skeptic.pastorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skeptic.pastor/Book: How to Not Suck at Being a Christian – https://jeremy-steele.com/suck-bookCommunity: The Skeptic Pastor Community – https://www.patreon.com/skepticpastorFollow me for more content here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/Like what you heard? Tap that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts or experience, and subscribe to keep these raw, honest conversations coming.