EPISODE 251: What does it mean to be a man in today’s world?

In this powerful episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Pastor Joby Martin to explore the crisis of masculinity and the call to biblical manhood in a culture of confusion and compromise.

Together they unpack:

▪️ The dangers of a culture that shames men

▪️ How to raise sons with purpose and rites of passage

▪️ The inner question every man wrestles with: Do I have what it takes?

▪️ Guardrails against temptation (lust, pride, and greed)

▪️ The power of spiritual brotherhood and legacy

Whether you’re a father, a pastor, or a young man searching for identity — this episode will challenge and encourage you to stand firm and lead well.

🎯 Truths from Joby

- Manhood is in crisis - and Scripture speaks to it clearly

- Boys become men through intentional rites of passage

- Ever man longs to know: Do I measure up?

- Accountability and community are essential

- Legacy is built one generation at a time

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Crisis of Manhood in Today's Society

05:48 Defining True Manhood

08:08 Rites of Passage: Transitioning from Boy to Man

11:01 The Fundamental Question: Do I Have What It Takes?

13:31 The Importance of Community and Accountability

16:19 Facing Shame and Vulnerability

18:51 Building Authentic Relationships

21:21 Wisdom from Experience

22:25 Guardrails Against Temptation

24:25 The Importance of Accountability

26:27 Staying Vigilant in Life

28:43 The Role of Influence Across Generations

30:59 Passing the Baton of Faith

33:57 The Legacy of a Father

36:14 Living Authentically as a Man