Why Men Don't Read the Bible (And How to Start) w/ Pastor Stephen Baker

The Patriarchy Podcast | Why Men Don't Read the Bible (And How to Start) w/ Pastor Stephen Baker Most men have strong opinions about politics, sports, and theology. But the truth is, many never open their Bibles. In this hard-hitting episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Pastor Stephen Baker—Dean of New Geneva Academy and Associate Pastor at Trinity Reformed Church—to talk about why men don’t read Scripture, how to kill excuses, and what it really looks like to know, love, and obey the Word of God. They cover the reasons men neglect the Bible, the spiritual warfare behind it, and how to build daily habits of biblical literacy, leadership, and conviction. If you're tired of being spiritually passive, if you want to actually lead your family and fight sin like a man, then this episode is for you. Topics Covered: ✅ Why most men don't read the Bible ✅ The excuses Christian men use—and how to kill them ✅ What is the perspicuity of Scripture? ✅ Can normal men understand the Bible without a seminary degree? ✅ How the Bible was written—and why it matters ✅ What genres are in Scripture and how to read them ✅ Why we must approach God's Word with humility ✅ How to start reading and applying Scripture daily ✅ The promises God gives to men who consume His Word ✅ Tools, tips, and mindsets for staying consistent in the Word Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open: You Can't Lead if You Won’t Read 01:45 – Why Most Men Don’t Read the Bible 05:10 – Introduction of Guest: Pastor Stephen Baker 06:00 – What is New Geneva Academy? 10:00 – Can Normal Men Understand the Bible? 14:30 – Excuses Men Use to Avoid Scripture 18:20 – Promises to the Man Who Reads Scripture 22:00 – The Danger of Bible Literacy Without Obedience 26:00 – Interpreting Scripture: The Basics 30:45 – The Role of Genre in Bible Reading 36:15 – What Does It Mean to Read the Bible Literally? 41:00 – The Pitfalls of Redemptive-Historical Only 45:00 – How to Start a Consistent Bible Habit 50:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action Call to Action: If you’re serious about becoming a man of the Word, stop making excuses. Start building daily habits. Read the Bible. Memorize it. Obey it. It’s your weapon. It’s your nourishment. It's time to lead. ▶️ Subscribe to The Patriarchy Podcast 📣 Share this episode with a brother who needs it 🗡 Join the fight for Christ and His Kingdom Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy. Keywords biblical manhood, reading the Bible for men, masculinity and the Bible, Stephen Baker New Geneva Academy, Joseph Spurgeon podcast, how to interpret the Bible, spiritual leadership, daily Bible reading plan, Christian masculinity, patriarchy podcast, Bible study for men, Christian manhood, how to read Scripture, excuses men use, perspicuity of Scripture, fighting spiritual passivity Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored By: Patriarch Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion Order now: https://patriarchcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon: It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5D It’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS