About this episode

Jon Harris and Pastor Chase Davis discuss restoring masculinity in the church and the themes from Davis's book 'Offensive Christianity'.

Jon Harris sits down with Pastor Chase Davis to discuss his new book Offensive Christianity Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age. They examine the roots of weakness in the modern church, the failures of both seeker sensitive evangelicalism and neo pagan responses, and what authentic biblical manhood looks like rooted in theology, biology, glory, and dominion. Full of practical wisdom for Christian men of all ages and strong encouragement for intergenerational mentorship and courageous faith. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:02:10 Chase Davis Book - Offensive Christianity 00:04:55 Chase’s Background and Father’s Influence 00:09:20 The Crisis of Masculinity in the Church 00:13:45 Theological Anthropology and Biblical Manhood 00:18:30 Young Restless Reformed Years and Influences 00:23:50 Failures of Modern Evangelicalism 00:28:40 Neo-Pagan Right Critique and Resentment 00:33:20 Bitterness vs Agency - What Men Should Do 00:38:45 Intergenerational Mentorship in the Church 00:44:10 Practical Men’s Ministry at The Well Church 00:48:30 Competition, Strength, and Glory for Men 00:53:10 Weightlifting, Adventure, and Active Faith 00:57:40 Final Thoughts and Where to Get…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Harris

Guest: Chase Davis

Topics covered

• masculinity
• Christianity
• theology
• mentorship
• evangelicalism
• biblical manhood

Keywords

• masculinity
• church
• mentorship
• evangelicalism
• biblical manhood
• theology
• Christian men

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Well Church

Books & works: Offensive Christianity

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