Why Modern Men Look Elsewhere for Spiritual Wisdom

About this sermon

Friends, an interesting article was published at The Gospel Coalition titled “Savior or Stoics? Why Modern Men Look for Spiritual Wisdom Outside the Church” (https://bit.ly/3o47dEp) The author observed how a growing number of young men are filling a moral and spiritual void in their lives by turning to modern self-help books based on ancient Stoic thinkers. Authors such as Jordan Peterson, Ryan Holiday, and Navy SEAL Jocko Willink have won large followings of men by translating the principles of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus into modern advice. Why is Stoicism so appealing to many young men today? And what lessons might Christians learn from this development? That is what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.” A listener asks for recommendations before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. 00:00 | Intro 01:00 | New Word on Fire studio in Rochester 02:32 | Groundbreaking for new diocesan pastoral center 03:47 | Why do we have such difficulty engaging young men? 07:39 | Why Jordan Peterson effectively reaches young men 10:31 | The good life is based on moral principles 16:36 | Called out of nihilism and hedonism to take responsibility 20:26 | We have lost our masculine mentors 22:23 | How can the Church better disciple men? 25:07 | The danger of Stoic Pelagianism 30:09 | Listener question 33:59 | Bishop's new book ———SHOW NOTES——— “Savior or Stoics?” (The Gospel Coalition) - https://bit.ly/3o47dEp Word on Fire Eucharist resources - https://wordonfire.org/eucharist “This is My Body” ($2 per copy) - https://bit.ly/42YiJ2S ———WATCH——— Subscribe to this Channel: https://bit.ly/3nL6bMU Word on Fire Institute Channel: https://bit.ly/43jgnga Word on Fire en Español Channel: https://bit.ly/2uFowjl ———WORD ON FIRE——— Word on Fire: https://www.wordonfire.org/ Word on Fire Institute: https://wordonfire.institute/ FREE Daily Gospel Reflections (English or Español): https://dailycatholicgospel.com/ ———SOCIAL MEDIA——— Bishop Barron Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Sn2XgD Bishop Barron Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Sltef5 Bishop Barron Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Hkz6yQ Word on Fire Instagram: https://bit.ly/39sGNyZ Word on Fire Facebook: https://bit.ly/2HmpPpW Word on Fire Twitter: https://bit.ly/2UKO49h Word on Fire en Español Instagram: https://bit.ly/38mqofD Word on Fire en Español Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SlthaL Word on Fire en Español Twitter: https://bit.ly/38n3VPt ———SUPPORT WORD ON FIRE——— Donate: https://www.wordonfire.org/donate/ Word on Fire Store: https://store.wordonfire.org/ Pray: https://bit.ly/2vqU7Ft

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• Wisdom