I don't know if any of my friends who live at a distance have been checking here to see how the discussion is going since our first meeting. I anticipate there are at least a couple who were intending on participating by proxy here. I haven't forgotten about you and want to acknowledge your desire to take part in this journey. May God bless and reward you in seeking to be an encouragement to the men in your life as an affirmer of masculinity!
A small contingent of women did indeed gather for food, accountability and encouragement. And God made himself known! The time of sharing was sweet, and transparent and every woman's dignity as well as that of her husband's was honored. Such was our intent and covenant. Pursuant to that endeavor - we are maintaining confidentiality of group members. There is ongoing private discussion.
The intent of the blog will heretofore be to examine cultural and philosophical forces, ideologies, attitudes or biases that pervade our relationships with men. It will serve as adjunctive material for those who wish to take it deeper or broader. I've had these links saved in my blog "drafts" for some time thinking I would eventually find or make the time to comment at length, but that just hasn't come to fruition. I don't necessarily have clear opinions of either of these links. I'm curious about GodMen, ie how is it helping men reconnect to faith? Video here
I consistently find myself intrigued by this website with its seemingly fresh perspectives on manhood. It is very informative and entertaining, IMO.
The Art of Manliness
Have fun perusing!
With a nod to S.Feldhahn, use of the term "radical" is based on the conviction that transformational faith is counter-cultural. The intersection between faith in Jesus and sexuality as well as cultural forces that undermine freedom and power are examined. Vibrancy, vitality, deep meaning and exuberance are found both in authentic faith and connected sexuality. Here we grapple with the paradox that we need simultaneously safety/security and novelty/adventure in both faith and sex.
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