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Today we are sharing a conversation with New Testament Scholar and author, Zachary Wagner. Zachary recently authored a book called “Men of Virtue,” and Katy and Zach discuss all things masculinity and why more and more young men are drawn to what I would consider “manosphere” influencers for their formation as Christian men rather than looking to the person and work of Christ. They also discuss why the phrase toxic masculinity often shuts down conversations, why more men are being drawn to religious institutions, as well as how we can help the men in our lives embrace a more Godly form of masculinity.
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