Bare Marriage
Bare Marriage
Sheila Gregoire
Episode 330: Men of Virtue with Zachary Wagner
58 minutes Posted May 28, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Intro + What Does it Mean to be a Christian Man?
Zachary Wagner on Men of Virtue & Christian Masculinity
Why So Many Men Feel Lost About Their Identity Today
The Manosphere, Male Loneliness, & Cultural Extremes
Power Over Others vs. Power Used on Behalf of Others
The Fruits of the Spirit, Disney Culture, & Why Marriage Isn’t the Ultimate Expression of Christian Love
1 Corinthians 13, Radical Christianity, & How Jesus’ Expression of Masculinity Didn’t Equal Marriage
“Lead Your Wife” vs. “Love Your Wife” in Scripture
Passivity, Doomscrolling, Video Games, Male Purpose, & Motivation
Parenting Boys: Responsibility, Excellence, & Real-World Skills
Self-Control, Vulnerability, & Service to Others
Porn, Transformation, & Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t Enough
Conclusion: Shifting the Conversation from “Manly” to “Godly”
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Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to be a “good man” in today’s world—and does Christianity offer something deeper than dominance, leadership clichés, or internet manosphere culture? In this thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful conversation, Zachary Wagner joins us to unpack masculinity through the lens of the fruits of the Spirit, exploring everything from loneliness and power to marriage, self-control, parenting boys, and the modern crisis of meaning for men. Together, we challenge...