Be a Man Part 2: The 6 Stages Every Man Must Master

About this episode

Jory Evans explores the six stages of manhood as outlined by John Eldredge, challenging traditional views on masculinity and leadership.

Jory Evans dives deep into John Eldredge’s ”Fathered by God,” breaking down the six crucial stages every man must navigate: Boyhood (0-12), Cowboy (13-19), Warrior (20-30), Lover (30-40), King (midlife), and Sage (elder years). He challenges the ”toxic masculinity” narrative, arguing that men are designed to be warriors - dangerous but under control. Using biblical examples, particularly Jesus as a warrior who fashioned whips and overturned tables, Jory makes the case that weakness is not godly. He shares personal stories, including a haunting experience where he failed to act as a warrior for his family, and explains how skipping stages leads to immature leadership. The episode emphasizes that God wants to walk men through each stage purposefully, building them into protectors, providers, and eventually wise mentors who steward their influence for God’s kingdom rather than their own empire.

People in this episode

Host: Jory Evans

Topics covered

• masculinity
• leadership
• personal development
• spiritual growth
• life stages

Keywords

• masculinity
• leadership
• John Eldredge
• life stages
• warrior
• toxic masculinity
• spiritual growth

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