logo
episode-header-image
About this episode
What is meant by the term toxic masculinity? Where does it come from and is it, as some critics assert, “baked into Christian theology?” What is the “masculine mold” that the culture and the church tend to encourage? And most importantly, what does Christlike masculinity look like? We’ll answer these questions and more Sean and Scott discuss the currently co ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
10 Prophecies for Jesus? (with Jeff Morgan)
What are the best Old Testament prophecies pointing to Jesus? In this episode, Sean talks with Jeff Morgan, who came to Christ out of a secular Jewish home, about his top ten prophecies that point to Jesus. We discuss how pointers to Jesus from a range of books in the Old Testame ... Show More
1h 24m
Sep 11
Weekly Cultural Update: 25th Anniversary of 9/11; Ukraine Legalizing Porn; Weaponizing Abortion Pills; The Insanity Defense
25th Anniversary of 9/11: Sean and Scott discuss Douglas Murray’s Free Press article marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks and examining the dangerous rise of 9/11 conspiracy theories. They highlight how fading historical memory among younger generations fuels postmoder ... Show More
57m 50s
Sep 8
Paul, PTSD and the Church Today (With Scot McKnight)
Did the apostle Paul suffer from PTSD? How did his experience with trauma shape his spiritual life and ministry as an apostle? What can we learn from his experience with trauma for the life of the church today? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Scot McKnig ... Show More
33m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Ep. 201 - How to Fight and Win Against the War on Men
<p>Today’s episode navigates the complex world of biblical manhood and masculinity. Beginning with a humorous tale about In-N-Out vouchers, the guys illustrate how good intentions can sometimes take unexpected turns, especially when cultural differences come into play. However, t ... Show More
50m 33s
May 2023
Menfluencers
Is there a crisis of masculinity in the modern day? How are online influencers having an impact on young men? And how does faith play a part in this phenomenon?Aleem Maqbool speaks with Josiah and Vanessa, a young couple who were both brought up in strict Christian households, ab ... Show More
27m 38s
Jan 2022
#84 Toxic Men Traits
<p>We're heard of toxic masculine traits &amp; behaviours.... but what are they? How do you identify them? &amp; How do you handle them wen they show up? We'll be diving deep into all of those questions + more! Enjoy!</p> 
27m 13s
Sep 2025
Masculinity
Performative males, hustle bros, sissies, and manfluencers. In episode 140 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss masculinity. What does it mean to be a man, and how has the concept of masculinity changed over time? They look at the male loneliness epidemic, the current influx of ... Show More
58m 58s
Jul 2025
God’s Word, Human Words, and Political Idols
Is Christian nationalism compatible with the teachings of Jesus? Is the Bible purely divine, or also human? And how should Christians understand atonement and explain it to children?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the controversial topic ... Show More
34m 26s
Mar 2024
Toxic Masculinity: Episode 842
How to maximize your weekends, plus Nancy Pearcey talks toxic masculinity, and should you tell a guy at church you want him to ask you out?   Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts   Roundtable: Ready for the Weekend!   We all look forward to the weekend, but how should we make ... Show More
57m 44s
Jan 2023
5 Surefire Ways to Emasculate Your Husband
A current trend in our culture is to rid men of their toxic masculinity once and for all. So in this episode, we aim to do just that! All jokes aside, there is a biblical design for masculinity and there is so much a wife can do to affirm that good gift in her husband.Grow in you ... Show More
23m 5s