The Sacred Masculine - A Follow Up to The Divine Feminine

This episode was a difficult one for Jenny and Phil. Their struggle around defining and identifying what feels sacred and masculine is rooted deeply in the spaces and places they were raised. Much of what they were handed about the sacred masculine was steeped in a white, western, patriarchal worldview that has been difficult to unpack. And yet, as they explored masculinity they were able to find many beautiful and hopeful qualities to celebrate. As you listen, consider how growing up in a patriarchal society might have also altered your views of sacred masculinity.Could you identify with Phil and Jenny’s struggles with initially finding the sacredness in masculinity? Who embodies an energy that feels divinely masculine to you?What are your own qualities that feel holy and masculine? What is an image of holy masculinity that makes you feel hopeful? May we remember that the true heart of the sacred masculine cannot be corrupted by patriarchy. Jenny and Phil cover a lot of ground and reference a lot of people and ideas in this thoughtful episode including:Ken Wilbur and Spiral DynamicsMatthew Fox and The Hidden Spirituality of MenSophie Strand (every single thing she does but particularly her book Flowering Wand)bell hooksHBO's The Righteous Gemstones is always prophetic.Cyrus and the Snakes by Ada Limón (which kicked the ever living crap outta Jenny)EO WilsonGabes Torres on Eros and RevolutionChapters00:00- Introduction to the Sacred Masculine03:00 - Struggles with the Patriarchal Representation of God07:05 - Re-examining Masculinity in the Midst of Patriarchy12:20 - Embracing and Transcending the Masculine20:10 - Struggling with the Divine Masculine23:52 - Finding Empathy for the Masculine through Poetry27:48 - Reimagining Masculinity in Nature30:39 - Envisioning Alternatives to Patriarchal Masculinity36:00 - Healing the Masculine and Embracing Power41:25 - Reconnecting with Nature and Embracing Vulnerability46:49 - Eros and Revolution: Activism and Pleasure50:24 - The Importance of Connection and Mythology in Masculinity50:54 - Exploring Myths of Masculinity57:34 - Divine Animacy01:01:51 - Reconnecting to Self