Logos Theater 3000: Glengarry Glen Ross and the Crisis of Manhood

Logos Theater 3000: Glengarry Glen Ross and the Crisis of Manhood

May 18, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 6 · Episode 4

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Matt and Bill discuss Glengarry Glen Ross as a portrayal of men struggling with ambition and societal pressures, connecting it to broader Christian themes.

In this Logos Theater 3000 episode, Matt and Bill discuss Glengarry Glen Ross as a gritty portrait of men trapped by ambition, fear, greed, and the pressure to prove themselves. They explore the film’s famous “always be closing” sales culture, its star-studded performances, and its bleak vision of success built on manipulation and performance. From there, they connect the movie to larger Christian themes: the fear of man, dishonest persuasion, false gospels of success, pastoral comparison, biblical business ethics, and Jesus’ warning about gaining the world while forfeiting the soul.

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