Why Modern Men Look Elsewhere for Spiritual Wisdom

Friends, an interesting article was published at The Gospel Coalition titled “Savior or Stoics? Why Modern Men Look for Spiritual Wisdom Outside the Church” (https://bit.ly/3o47dEp)

The author observed how a growing number of young men are filling a moral and spiritual void in their lives by turning to modern self-help books based on ancient Stoic thinkers. Authors such as Jordan Peterson, Ryan Holiday, and Navy SEAL Jocko Willink have won large followings of men by translating the principles of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus into modern advice.

Why is Stoicism so appealing to many young men today? And what lessons might Christians learn from this development? That is what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.”

A listener asks for recommendations before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.

00:00 | Intro
01:00 | New Word on Fire studio in Rochester
02:32 | Groundbreaking for new diocesan pastoral center
03:47 | Why do we have such difficulty engaging young men?
07:39 | Why Jordan Peterson effectively reaches young men
10:31 | The good life is based on moral principles
16:36 | Called out of nihilism and hedonism to take responsibility
20:26 | We have lost our masculine mentors
22:23 | How can the Church better disciple men?
25:07 | The danger of Stoic Pelagianism
30:09 | Listener question
33:59 | Bishop's new book

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“Savior or Stoics?” (The Gospel Coalition) - https://bit.ly/3o47dEp
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