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“Kill all men.” “Talking about healthy masculinity is like talking about healthy cancer.” “So many men, so little ammunition.” Yes, these are actual headlines. How did the idea arise that masculinity is so dangerous and destructive? Is there any hope for redemption for boys and men in today’s culture? That’s what we’re diving into today when Keith sits down with Nancy Pearcey, a professor at Houston Christian University and the author of several books, including her most recent, “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes.” Hear her explain why the script for masculinity turned so toxic, discuss the differences between masculinity and femininity, and share some surprising research regarding Christian men. Plus, does Christianity have the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes? Listen now!

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Did you know that we’re currently living through the single largest religious shift in American history? But unlike past movements, this is the first shift away from religion. Jim Davis and his coauthor, Michael Graham, explore this phenomenon in their recent book, “The Great Dechurching.” On today’s episode, Patrick sits down with Jim to learn more about the basis for this book: the most comprehensive, qualitative survey on dechurching that’s ever been done. You’ll hear Jim explain what it means to be “dechurched,” what’s the top reason for dechurching in America (the answer may surprise you!), and what’s going on in evangelicalism? You’ll get acquainted with the five types of dechurched people: cultural Christians, dechurched mainstream evangelicals, exvangelicals, dechurched BIPOC, and dechurched mainline Protestants and Catholics. Jim breaks down the makeup of each, explaining who they are, why they left the church, and whether or not they’re willing to return. Finally, what can you do to make a difference in the lives of dechurched people today? Listen now!

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Something shifted in the last few decades. People used to be comfortable with religion in public life, but now? Public expressions of faith are often seen as threats to society. What happened? On this week’s episode, take a trip through history as Patrick and Keith detail the tumultuous marriage and subsequent divorce of politics and religion. Through it all, they explain how Christianity became a victim of its own success, giving us the original idea of the “inner life,” only to now be viewed as a potential threat to internal expression. And don’t think it’s all one-sided! Learn how the right and the left are each offended by similar stances. So, what’s the proper place of faith in public life after all? Find out!

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How did a generation of hippies experiencing “pharmaceutical enlightenment” become the same generation that produced the famous Jesus People Movement? That’s what we’re discussing today when Larry Eskridge, author of God’s Forever Family: The Jesus People Movement in America, joins Keith on the pod. Listen as Larry breaks down the history of this movement, the key players involved, and whether or not he classifies it as a true revival. Plus, did the recent film, Jesus Revolution, fairly portray the “Jesus People”? What caused this movement to finally fade off and what were its lasting effects on music, youth culture, and politics in America? And with recent events like the Asbury Revival, can America expect another movement like this in the near future? Listen now!

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Like everything else in today’s society, the environment has become a subject of the culture war. Is there really a climate crisis? If so, whose fault is it and what’s the most effective way to respond? And why are so many Christians hesitant about the environment altogether? Today’s guest, Sandra Richter, author of Stewards of Eden, is here to shatter some stereotypes and issue a call for Christians to take environmental concerns more seriously. She backs up her argument with the Bible, citing numerous passages that should convict Christians to more intentionally steward our Earthly home. But in today’s tribalized culture, what information about the environment can we trust? And can we really make a difference? Listen now!

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It’s no secret that politics has fractured the nation and the church, but perhaps the most painful casualty has been the family. If you have a family relationship (or two!) strained by politics, you’re not alone! Today’s guest, Jon Ward, a political reporter and the author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation, can relate. Today, he joins Keith to discuss why evangelicalism falls short in helping Christians learn how to think about politics. He shares the story of his upbringing, detailing his eventual break from an influential evangelical church. He details how the 2016 election and the controversy surrounding Donald Trump threatened to tear his family apart. Given his experiences, does he believe that our families should separate from politics? Should Christians even engage in the culture war to begin with? And how can we avoid prideful views of being better than “those” Christians on the other side? Listen now!

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“I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day. Overtime hours for bullsh– pay.” Those are the opening lyrics of “Rich Men North of Richmond,” the unexpected, current No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. How did Oliver Anthony, a virtual nobody on the music scene, rise atop this acclaimed list and create what many are calling the national anthem of blue-collar Americans? And taking it a step further, what does this song’s popularity reveal about our current cultural moment? Why are these lyrics resonating with (and angering) so many? In this special episode (releasing on Truth Over Tribe’s second birthday!), Keith and Patrick team up to discuss the song and the overall response it has received from media pundits and government officials on both sides, journalists, and the general American populace. Plus, how should Christians respond to this narrative that’s affected the souls of so many in our nation? Listen now!

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“I’m colorblind. I don’t see race.” Is this really the best, most biblical approach to the realities of racism in our country? Or is there a better way? Today’s guest, Michelle T. Sanchez, refers to that better approach as “color-courageous discipleship” and joins Patrick on the pod this week to discuss. Hear her explain her own story growing up in the colorblind generation and the moment she attributes to her own awakening. Michelle also makes the distinction between the terms, race and ethnicity, citing why one is in the Bible and one isn’t. And speaking of, does the Bible have anything to say about our racialized consciousness? What are some color-courageous spiritual practices that Christians of all ethnicities should exercise? And how have terms like “woke” and “antiracism” been weaponized? Should we use those terms or leave them behind? Listen now!

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The average evangelical is thoroughly postmodern. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the stats: 56% of today’s evangelicals hold universalist views of God. 43% believe that while Jesus was a great teacher, he wasn’t God himself. And 38% believe that religious belief is a matter of personal opinion more than objective truth. So, if we’re so divided over our primary truths, why do we spend most of our time arguing over secondary issues? Trevin Wax, author of The Thrill of Orthodoxy, joins us on the pod today to explain the church’s need for some orthodoxical triage and why Christians must return to the essentials of the faith and be united through these core beliefs. Hear him discuss with Patrick: Is doctrine really all that practical? Can a prioritization of doctrine and personal piety coexist? Why should we care more about doctrine? Where should people who haven’t taken doctrine seriously even start? What should churches be doing to reclaim the thrill of orthodoxy? Listen now!

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How do most Americans define “the good life”? Is money what truly makes us happy? Success? Fame? Marriage? Children? Today, Patrick and Keith discuss the secret to a happy life as told by the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the world’s longest scientific study on happiness. It turns out that God got it right way back in Genesis when he said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” This study concluded that the simple yet surprising secret to a happy life is: relationships! Listen as Patrick and Keith “Greek” out and distinguish between two types of happiness and why one is better (and more biblical) than the other. They examine why many of us are bad at developing and maintaining warm relationships and distinguish between five different types of friendships. Finally, they end with some practical advice on what you can start doing today to go deeper in your own friendships. Listen now!

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