SBC Showdown, Why Genesis Matters, The Manosphere

About this episode

The episode discusses the SBC's debates on pastoral roles, the significance of Genesis, and the role of the manosphere in addressing young men's needs.

Segment 1 • The SBC is debating more than titles—what happens when women perform pastoral functions without the title? • Why do battles over words like pastor, elder, and overseer matter so much? • Liberalism rarely arrives all at once; it starts with a small crack in the door. Segment 2 • Can a pastor who is secretly living a double life truly finish well? • The SBC tackles immigration, political violence, technology, and religious liberty with surprising clarity. • Is national renewal possible through politics alone, or is something deeper required? Segment 3 • Why do so many people reject Christianity before they ever hear the gospel? • Dr. Jason Lisle argues the battle over Genesis is really a battle over authority. • If evolution removes the Creator, what happens to morality, purpose, and human accountability? Segment 4 • Young men are searching for answers—why is the manosphere filling a role the church could occupy? • Friendship, discipline, work ethic, and masculinity reveal massive discipleship opportunities. • What if teaching a boy how to be a man is actually a deeply theological task? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial…

People in this episode

Host: Todd Friel

Guest: Dr. Jason Lisle

Topics covered

• SBC debate
• Genesis importance
• manosphere
• Christianity rejection
• pastoral roles
• national renewal
• masculinity

Keywords

• SBC
• Genesis
• manosphere
• Christianity
• pastoral functions
• national renewal
• masculinity

Sponsors

Fortis Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SBC

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