Biblical Manhood vs. Modern Masculinity | Jerry Boykin on Courage, Discipline & Spiritual Warfare

What does it actually mean to be a man in a culture that calls masculinity "toxic"? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Lieutenant General (Retired) Jerry Boykin—original member of Delta Force and Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council—to confront the growing crisis of modern masculinity and reclaim a vision of Biblical Manhood rooted not in bravado, but in courage, obedience and spiritual discipline. We talk candidly about the physical, moral and spiritual decline of men in the West, the dangers of overprotective parenting and why hardship is not cruelty—but preparation. From collapsing military readiness to declining testosterone levels to churches that have abandoned discipleship, this conversation pulls no punches. Most importantly, Gen. Boykin explains why men don't "rise to the occasion"—they fall to their level of preparation—and why daily spiritual disciplines are essential in a world of real spiritual warfare. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: Where have I confused comfort with love—especially in how I raise or mentor young men? Am I training for spiritual battle, or drifting unprepared? 📌 In this episode, I discuss: ✅ Why "toxic masculinity" is a label meant to weaken men, not refine them ✅ The shocking physical decline of American men and military readiness ✅ Why hardship builds resilience—and overprotection destroys it ✅ The difference between cultural bravado and biblical courage ✅ Moral courage as the rarest and most necessary virtue ✅ Why men don't rise to challenges—they fall to preparation ✅ The reality of spiritual warfare and the armor of God ✅ Daily Scripture and prayer as non-negotiables for manhood ✅ How hypocrisy in fathers drives young people away from the faith ✅ The role of mentorship, discipline, and brotherhood in forming men 📢 TAKE ACTION: 🧠 Reject cultural caricatures of manhood 📖 Commit to daily Scripture and prayer 💪 Embrace hardship as preparation, not punishment 👥 Seek out godly men and be one 🔥 Lead with courage, not noise 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 SUBSCRIBE for bold conversations at the intersection of faith, freedom, and truth in a world gone mad. #PeterDemos #UncommonSensePodcast #BiblicalManhood #JerryBoykin #MasculinityCrisis #ChristianMen #SpiritualWarfare #BoldNotBelligerent #FaithAndCulture #MoralCourage