Take It Back

The American Psychological Association asserts that “traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful”. Many agree that “forcing men to behave in accordance with the worst stereotypes of manliness harms them, and it harms others”. But is the answer then to marginalize and feminize men? Despite culture's determination to redefine masculinity, the great heart cry of our day is for men to rise up and take back their rightful place. It's a cry that echoes deep in the soul and from all ends of our society, and particularly from the women who love their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. Most women want their men to be honored and to stand up and be men. Men have faltered and lost a lot of influence and territory. The good news is that for many who struggle there is often a daily yearning to make it right. The reality is masculinity is not and never was “toxic”. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), challenges listeners to reject culture's