Sons of Patriarchy It's Only a Matter of Rank
Jan 20, 2025
Zach Wagner, Director at the Center for Pastor Theologians and author of Non-Toxic Masculinity, discusses the dangers of patriarchal frameworks and the pressure they place on men to perform masculinity. An anonymous woman from Oklahoma shares her harrowing experience with the toxic teachings of a Doug Wilson-influenced church, detailing how patriarchal doctrines wrecked her marriage. Together, they explore how patriarchy not only harms women but also entraps men in a performance-based identity, all while Wagner advocates for a gospel-centered view of masculinity.
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Resist Sex-As-Masculinity Narratives
- Reject narratives promising masculinity is proved by sexual conquest or guaranteed marital sex.
- Zach Wagner urges Christians to read Scripture beyond cultural promises and resist baptized idols of sexual satisfaction.
Marriage Redirected By Church Influence
- An Oklahoma woman moved cross-country and joined a Doug Wilson–influenced church that radicalized her husband.
- Over time she realized the church taught legalistic patriarchy that changed their marriage dynamics.
Sex Framed As Marital Duty
- Patriarchy often frames women as objects whose duty is sexual availability and domestic support.
- Peter Bell highlights how pastors in these circles aggressively prioritize congregants' sex lives as solutions.
