Are men under attack? This isn't just a question – it's a devastating reality. In this episode, Brodie Buchal dives deep into "The War on Men," exposing a crisis of unprecedented scale affecting millions of fathers, sons, and husbands across the West. This isn't an abstract sociological study; it’s about the silent despair crippling society, threatening the mental health of young men, and quiet possibly - the very future of our civilisation.Brodie unpacks the undeniable data, revealing a systematic assault on masculinity:The Erosion of Family & Fatherhood: - A staggering 40% of US children and 37% of Australian children are born out of wedlock, leading to widespread fatherless homes. - Research shows 7 in 10 children of cohabiting couples experience parental separation, compared to significantly lower rates for married couples. - The absence of fathers physically harms boys at a cellular level; a 2017 study found telomere damage from father loss is up to 40% greater for boys! The Ideological Assault: - How "toxic masculinity," feminism, and godless wokeness actively demonize traditional male traits like strength and assertiveness. - The rise of "expressive individualism" replaces the relational man with a self-centered psychological self, undermining distinct gender roles. - Explore Owen Strachan's four deficient male archetypes – the "soft man," "exaggerated man," "lost man," and "angry man" – direct results of an anti-male cultural climate.🏫 Failing Institutions & Economic Disengagement: - Our education system is failing boys; they're falling behind, medicated at higher rates, and receiving harsher discipline for the same behaviors as girls. - A staggering 7 million prime-age men (25-54) have checked out of the US workforce, a level of disengagement not seen since the Great Depression. - The heartbreaking consequence: suicide is the second leading cause of death for men under 45 in the United States.📱 The Digital Destroyer: - Excessive screen time fosters disembodied selves and isolates men from the real world. - The terrifying ubiquity of pornography: researchers were unable to find enough men in their 20s who hadn’t been exposed to it for a control group! - Gen Z boys are exposed on average at age nine, leading to high stress, anxiety, depression, and a "friendship recession" among men.This isn't a message of despair. Brodie offers a powerful path forward, rooted in truth, discipline, and courageous action. Learn how individuals, fathers, and communities can reclaim God's design for biblical masculinity, foster purpose, and build strong, resilient men for the future.---🔗 Resources & Next Steps: STRUGGLING WITH PORNOGRAPHY? Find support to break free: https://youtu.be/kLcKgzKA1cw?si=TwU50y_XcX6bdIpO, and Valient Man: https://www.lifekeysministry.org/courses-1/valiant-man---👍 Please support the Show:If you found value in this message, please: 1. SUBSCRIBE to this podcast to join our community and stay informed of future episodes. 2. WATCH this episode from the start to help push this crucial message to more people. 3. SHARE this with one other male in your life who needs to hear this encouragement. 4. COMMENT: What do you think? Is there truly a war on men, and what are you doing to protect and empower the men in your life? Brodie reads all comments and looks forward to engaging with you!
