Hi, I'm Susie Larson. Thank you for listening to Susie Larson Live. Faith Radio podcasts are only possible because of your support. So thanks for giving and thanks for sharing with a friend. to sing so the black row is you glide because walking just won't do dance you don't have to know how to

ever since ever since me got you left. Welcome to Sissy Larson Live. Always so honored to get to spend this time with you.

In fact, I look forward to bringing you conversations every single day

that hopefully inspire you in your faith walk, that deepen your understanding of God's Word

and that heightens your awareness of his very real presence in your life. Well, my guest today says

that a shadow has settled over men's hearts, challenges on multiple fronts, confusion around

defining manhood, shifting standards

of sexuality and gender, and a polarizing cultural tide. All of these have blurred and distorted

our vision of manhood. And while critiques of the dangers of toxic masculinity or patriarchal

systems are easy to come by, most men truly are struggling to find a healthy,

purpose-filled vision of what it means to be a man. And no wonder so many men today feel

frustrated, adrift, paralyzed, and confused. I am so excited about this topic. Jefferson

Bethke joins me today to talk about a new book that he co-authored with John Tyson. John's joined

us on the show several times before. This book is killer.

It's so good.

Fighting shadows.

Overcoming seven lies that keep men from becoming fully alive.

And we'll get Jefferson on in a moment.

I have a quick announcement, but I also have a request.

We've got a lot of men who listen to this show. And men, if you don't mind, I'd love you to text and just tell me,

even just a matter of a few words, what's it like to be a man in today's culture? Like,

what's most difficult for you? What are your greatest challenges and how, maybe where you feel

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