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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