Theology in the Raw

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What does it mean to be a man? It's a question that's generating plenty of heat online, but not much clarity. In this first episode of a two-part series on biblical masculinity, Preston sits down with Seth Troutt to separate what Scripture actually teaches from the messages coming from the online manosphere.

Before we can have a meaningful conversation about masculinity and femininity, Seth argues that we first need to understand the difference between man and God. From there, the conversation explores what it means to bear God's image as men and women, the role of humility, responsibility, chivalry, provision, and the significance of the real physical differences between the sexes.

Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He holds a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, and writes and teaches on the intersection of theology, technology, and culture. He’s also the author of Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God’s Design which is available now.

Part 2 of this series, featuring Zachary Wagner, releases next week.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:15 What is Biblical Masculinity?
00:07:58 What Andrew Tate and the Manosphere get wrong
00:14:48 Is Chivalry a calling for men only?
00:16:41 Examples of powerful women from Scripture
00:21:32 Cultural expectations versus scriptural mandates for men and women
00:23:45 Physical differences between men and women (and the exceptions)
00:25:52 Should men be providers? Culture vs. Biblical mandate
00:28:43 Should Mothers of young children have jobs?
00:31:33 Why discipline is important for young men
00:33:28 Should certain careers be just for men?
00:38:23 Do Christian men have a moral mandate to protect women?
00:41:19 Why did god make men and women differently?
00:45:50 Physical Differences do not mean “better”
00:50:41 Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, real influence?
00:58:01 Pastoring in this weird cultural moment
01:02:28 Should Pastors podcast?
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Here's the full list of Questions:
00:00 Intro
00:36 How do you think purity culture has affected asexuality among Christians? Have you done any study of asexuality? And if not, would you consider it?
04:33 Several young people in my life are doubting Jesus' divinity. What are some of the best thoughts you have on helping them see & understand Jesus' divine nature? And what resources would you recommend those of us in conversation with these young people?
13:04 How would you respond to someone who says that everything is God's will and God never makes mistakes, when something really bad happens?
15:54 If same-sex attraction is not a sin, then what is it? And how should Christians relate to it in their own lives?
18:07 How do I help my Conservative friends know why I'm not "fixing" my lgtbq friends' orientation and am first loving them and helping them experience Jesus?
21:03 How can lay people practically ensure the strength of our research matches the strength of our convictions/passions?
24:32 How do Pastors of small and financially struggling church make income to live? Balance of trusting God’s calling and provision vs quitting ministry?
27:20 Rom 12:18 says if possible live in peace with everyone: how do you go about sharing church community with broken relationships that can’t be reconciled?
29:54 What have you seen that helps people to become formed and developed as disciples of Jesus in different seasons of life— 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s etc?
36:45 Recently there’s been renewed conversation online about the dangers of Islam, Sharia Law, and Muslims taking over the United States. Is this just fear mongering? Should someone speak out against that?
47:06 Rachel Held Evans had a phrase she used to say: "On the days when I believe...", implying there were days when she struggled to believe the beautiful but crazy and often bewildering story of Jesus and the gospel. If there are days when you struggle to believe, what do you do?
51:29 How do you reconcile the Biblical account of creation with the evidence for pre-human hominids? Is there any way to believe in a literal Adam and Eve without disbelieving all the evidence for pre-human hominids?
54:46 In Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?, you argue that you don’t need sex and marriage to have a fulfilling life, referring to the NT’s view of singleness. While this is a great response when talking to a fellow inerrantist, how would you make the same point when talking to a skeptic (specifically, a skeptic who thinks the Bible is anti-Gay)?
57:32 Which view of interpreting the story of Noah & son’s sin in Genesis 9 is your preferred?
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Janice Rosser Allen is CEO and President of International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), the global ministry founded by her father, Dois Rosser, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. She has served on ICM’s Board of Directors since 1986 and has led the organization as CEO since 2008. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Duke University, Janice worked in clinical and academic oncology nursing before God called her into full-time ministry with ICM. Widowed at 51, she is an ordained elder, author of God in the Crossroads, and she’s passionate about empowering indigenous Christian leaders worldwide.

00:00 — Introduction: How ICM Is Growing the Global Church
06:07 — Albert Schweitzer's Missionary Legacy and Radical Faith
08:09 — Indigenous Missions: Why Local Church Leaders Matter
11:46 — Cooperating with local, indigenous leadership in missions
16:12 — How Technology Is Transforming Christian Missions
18:07 — How Mission Organizations Vet Trusted Partners
22:07 — What the Global Church Can Teach Western Christians
29:37 — Powerful Mission Stories from Vietnam and Rwanda
34:31 — American Christianity vs. the Global Church
41:41 — Church Growth in Iran, Nepal, and Other Restricted Nations
45:54 — Why Christianity Is Growing in Thailand
47:03 — Prosperity Gospel and Persecution: Challenges Facing the Global Church
50:08 — Building local churches with local workers and materials
51:20 — Are Short-Term Mission Trips Helping or Hurting?
56:56 — How You Can Support Indigenous Missions
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Dr. O. Alan Noble is Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of four books, including his most recent book: To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:46 Advice for Aspiring Writers
07:03 Moral Confusion and Living Well in Chaotic Times
10:47 Can Going Offline Fix Modern Life?
13:04 The Seven Classical Virtues Explained
14:28 On Prudence and Difficulty Making Decisions
22:49 Why Courage Is Hard for Young Adults Today
27:19 Justice, Social Media, and Virtue Signaling
36:07 Suffering, Courage, and Healing from Trauma
42:23 Which Virtues Are Hardest to Practice?
44:50 Politics, Institutions, and the Common Good
52:47 Are Big Corporations Inherently Evil? (Closing Thoughts)
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Lindsey Medenwaldt is an assistant professor of business and economics at Northwestern College in Iowa. Lindsey has written two books: Bridge-Building Apologetics and her recent (co-authored with Dr. Douglas Groothuis) What If Jesus Is Right? will be released in August 2026. Lindsey engages extensively on the topics of apologetics and worldview as a writer, editor, teacher, and speaker. She has a Jurist Doctorate, a masters in public administration, and a masters in apologetics and ethics from Denver Seminary.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 How Lindsay Became an Apologist
06:20 When you Don’t Know the Answer
07:49 Apologetics without being Argumentative
11:32 Making friends as Adults
14:20 Evangelism for Introverts
26:20 Moving from Small Talk to Big Faith Conversations
30:06 Evangelism on a Plane
35:47 When you can’t Figure out what to say
40:36 Political Division and Evangelism
45:49 Social Media and A.I impact on Relationships
49:37 Gen Z, Relationships, and Human Connection
57:39 What if Jesus was Right? Biblical reliability matters
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