Modern Masculinity: What It Means to Be a Man in the 21st Century

Get 15% off your OLIPOP order using this link and enter the promo code SODALOVE at checkout. Is masculinity under attack, evolving, or just misunderstood? What does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? In this episode, we break down masculinity, exploring how men have embodied manhood in the past, the role of rites of passage, and why masculinity vs. femininity is a false dichotomy. We also dive into the high-value man concept, toxic masculinity, and what’s really at stake for men today. 00:00 Intro02:55 How do we define masculinity?07:35 Masculinity vs femininity is a false dichotomy10:00 Why "rites of passage" matter to men23:49 C.S. Lewis' thoughts on masculinity27:15 How to address men's physical insecurities 29:57 Addressing feelings of weakness & inadequacy39:48 What is toxic masculinity?47:04 The truth about the "high value man"57:06  High-value man vs. pursuing high values01:00:18 Evaluating high-value men influencers01:04:53 How to embody modern masculinityAre you a therapist or clergy? Upgrade your toolkit and earn 3.5 CE hours with our $99 course on providing ⁠ethical faith-informed therapy with Christian couples.