The Desecration of Man with Carl Trueman

Jonathan Lehman’s Using Authority Well provides concise, scripture-centered counsel for men on how to exercise authority in ways that strengthen rather than harm relationships. The book covers domains like marriage, fatherhood, church leadership, and workplace responsibility, emphasizing humility, responsibility, and the flourishing of others. Lehman offers practical steps and biblical reflection to help readers avoid abuses of power and cultivate trustworthy leadership. Designed to be accessible, it aims to equip men with habits and dispositions that reflect Christ-like service. The book is published by Crossway and promoted in the episode’s sponsorship segment as a helpful resource.

Solid Joys is John Piper’s daily devotional ministry offering short, scripture-centered reflections aimed at nourishing Christian joy and faith. The collection includes hundreds of past devotionals, now accessible through Desiring God’s reimagined website and available for daily email delivery. Each entry focuses on interpreting Scripture for personal devotion and spiritual growth, reflecting Piper’s pastoral theology and emphasis on delighting in God. The devotional has been widely used for morning spiritual formation and is promoted in the episode as a resource tied to the sponsor segment. It serves both new readers and those seeking to revisit earlier devotionals.

In 'The Abolition of Man', C.S. Lewis delivers a defense of objective value and natural law, originating from his Riddell Memorial Lectures at the University of Durham in 1943. Lewis argues that education should be conducted within the context of moral law and objective values, which he terms the 'Tao'. He criticizes modern attempts to debunk these values, warning that such actions could lead to a dehumanization of society, resulting in what he calls 'Men without Chests' – individuals whose emotions have not been trained to conform to reason. The book emphasizes the universal nature of traditional moralities across different cultures and warns against the dangers of moral relativism and the reduction of human beings to mere objects of scientific analysis.

Abigail Favale's The Genesis of Gender offers a Catholic perspective on modern gender debates, drawing on theology, philosophy, and personal reflection to articulate a vision of sexual difference and embodiment. The book revisits biblical and theological sources, arguing for an integrated understanding of male and female rooted in creation and sacramental anthropology. Favale addresses contemporary controversies — including youth gender medicine and public policy — and proposes pastoral approaches centered on truth and charity. She combines academic engagement with pastoral sensitivity, aiming to help believers navigate heated cultural conversations with clarity and compassion. The work is intended for readers seeking a thoughtful Christian framework for understanding gender in the modern world.