Bringing Masculinity Back to Missions With Chase Davis

About this episode

The episode discusses the crisis of biblical masculinity in the church and missions with guest J. Chase Davis.

In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott welcome pastor, author, and former missionary J. Chase Davis to discuss the crisis of biblical masculinity and its implications for the church and missions. Drawing from his book Offensive Christianity, Davis argues that the modern church has often replaced robust discipleship with therapeutic, “nice” Christianity that neglects courage, conviction, and a biblical understanding of manhood. The conversation explores how theological anthropology, cultural movements like pietism, and modern evangelical trends have contributed to an increasingly feminized church culture that often struggles to challenge men toward sacrificial leadership and spiritual maturity. From a missions perspective, together they examine how an overemphasis on comfort and safety can weaken the church’s vision for gospel advance. Key Topics The theological roots behind the modern crisis of masculinity Why “nice Christianity” can undermine bold discipleship The difference between meekness and weakness in missions How evangelical culture became increasingly “feminine coded” Recovering courage, risk, and conviction in missionary service Why churches must cast a…

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Hosts: Alex Kocman, Scott Dunford

Guest: J. Chase Davis

Topics covered

• biblical masculinity
• discipleship
• church culture
• missionary service
• evangelical trends

Keywords

• masculinity
• missions
• discipleship
• church
• evangelical
• leadership
• courage

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Offensive Christianity

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