In this episode, author Zachary Wagner recounts his personal journey and explores the irony of the purity culture movement in the white American evangelical subculture, highlighting the need for men to join the conversation about sexual violence and misconduct in church spaces.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Identify the repercussions of toxic masculinity within the Church and initiate constructive conversations.
Confront the issues of power abuse and spiritual maltreatment, promoting healthier religious communities.
Recognize the impact of cultural norms and pornography on men's behaviors and attitudes.
Advocate for the inclusion of women's input in discussions about harmful male stereotypes.
Prioritize personal well-being and self-care in pursuit of a mentally and emotionally fulfilling journey.
Introducing Zachary Wagner- a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. His first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, was published in 2023 with Intervarsity Press. Zach’s other writing interests include evangelical and “post-vangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse.
Follow Zachary on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/zacharycwagner
