Act Like a Man: Biblical Masculinity with Matthew Adams

About this episode

Matthew Adams discusses his book on biblical masculinity and its implications for men in the church and society.

We welcome Matthew Adams, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, South Carolina, to discuss his book Act Like a Man: Understanding the Biblical Call to Masculinity , published by Christian Focus. Adams argues for a vision of manhood grounded in Scripture and formed by the Holy Spirit rather than by cultural capitulation, reactionary posturing, or online personality-driven models of masculinity. The conversation considers why the doctrine of Scripture and the work of the Spirit must come before any faithful account of biblical masculinity. Adams unfolds five marks of manhood—righteous living, sacrificial love, dependent leadership, courageous zeal, and humble servanthood—using David's life as both a positive and negative example that ultimately points to Christ. The episode also addresses contemporary challenges in the church, the need for fathers and elders to disciple younger men, and the importance of presence, faithfulness, and generational responsibility in the home and covenant community. Watch on YouTube Resources mentioned Act Like a Man: Understanding the Biblical Call to Masculinity by Matthew Adams Christian Focus Publications Reformed Forum Events…

People in this episode

Host: Camden Bucey

Guest: Matthew Adams

Topics covered

• biblical masculinity
• manhood
• scripture
• discipleship
• church challenges
• fatherhood
• generational responsibility

Keywords

• masculinity
• scripture
• manhood
• discipleship
• church
• fatherhood
• leadership
• sacrificial love
• courage
• servanthood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Presbyterian Church, Christian Focus, Reformed Forum

Books & works: Act Like a Man: Understanding the Biblical Call to Masculinity

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