Zachary Wagner – Non-Toxic Masculinity

‘Dismissals such as boys will be boys and not all men are ingrained in our world.  And the purity culture of our youth sold the same excuses with a spiritual spin.  Can we break the toxic cycle and recover a healthy identity for men’? Brent and Ian talk with Zachary Wagner, an ordained minister and editorial director for the Center for Pastor Theologians.  He’s currently pursuing a PhD in New Testament at the University of Oxford.  Zachary’s new book from IVP America is called ‘Non-Toxic Masculinity.  Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality’. (1:30) Why is it a concerning time to be a man? (4:00) Toxic masculinity; (8:00) Purity culture; (13:00) How purity culture led to toxic men; (19:00) Zachary’s marriage; (27:45) Jesus; (30:00) Boundaries. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com www.zacharycwagner.com www.amazon.com/Non-Toxic-Masculinity-Recovering-Healthy-Sexuality/dp/1514005026 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.