What does it truly mean to be a man? In a culture filled with conflicting messages about masculinity, many men are left confused, discouraged, or chasing an image of manhood that was never God's design. In this powerful episode of the Act Like Men Podcast, Wendell Morton sits down with bestselling author, speaker, syndicated radio host, and men's advocate Brant Hansen to discuss the biblical vision of masculinity outlined in his influential book, The Men We Need. Brant challenges the cultural stereotypes that tell men they must be tough, emotionless, aggressive, or self-sufficient. Instead, he presents a compelling and refreshing picture of biblical manhood rooted in responsibility, courage, humility, service, and leadership. Together, Wendell and Brant explore why men today are struggling to define masculinity, how God's original calling for Adam still applies today, and the practical decisions every man must make to become the husband, father, leader, and disciple God created him to be. In this conversation you'll discover: • Why modern culture has distorted masculinity• What it means to be a "Keeper of the Garden"• How God calls men to take responsibility• Why protecting the vulnerable is central to biblical manhood• The importance of making women and children feel safe• How ambition can be redirected toward God's purposes• Why spiritual leadership starts with personal responsibility• Practical steps to becoming the man God designed you to be Whether you're a husband, father, pastor, men's ministry leader, or a young man seeking direction, this episode will challenge and inspire you to embrace God's vision for masculinity and leadership. Questions to Consider: • What is your current definition of masculinity?• Where did that definition come from?• Does it align with Scripture?• What responsibilities has God entrusted to you?• Who is helping you grow and remain accountable? Brant Hansen is the bestselling author of The Men We Need, Unoffendable, Blessed Are the Misfits, The Truth About Us, and The Young Men We Need. He is a nationally syndicated radio host heard on more than 200 stations, a speaker, musician, advocate for children through Project Cure, and a leading voice on biblical masculinity, forgiveness, faith, and discipleship. This is a conversation every Christian man—and every leader investing in men—needs to hear. Connect with Wendell & Eddie Want to go deeper in your faith, leadership, discipleship, and men's ministry journey? Connect with Wendell and Eddie outside the podcast and join a growing movement of men pursuing authentic biblical manhood. Rev. Wendell Morton Facebook Wendell Morton on Facebook Instagram @wendell.a.morton Wendell serves as an Advisory Board Member with Men's Ministry Catalyst, helping churches and leaders develop effective men's discipleship and leadership strategies. Eddie Bateman Website & Ministry Men's Ministry Catalyst Facebook Eddie Bateman on Facebook Instagram @eddiebateman Eddie serves as Director of Men's Ministry Catalyst and is passionate about equipping men and churches to make disciples who make disciples and fulfill the Great Commission. About Men's Ministry Catalyst Men's Ministry Catalyst exists to equip pastors, church leaders, and men with practical resources, discipleship tools, leadership training, conferences, coaching, and biblical encouragement to help men become authentic followers of Jesus Christ. Since 1981, MMC has partnered with churches and organizations to build thriving ministries to men through relational discipleship and leadership development.
