Beautiful, clear, insightful. I've been fighting the femininization of my grandsons since they were born. Those who were close to us are strong, effective men. Those who we had only brief, yearly contact with are soft and fearful (this doesn't mean I love them less, but I have much more concern for prospects of successful marriages and real fulfillment they might experience in their future). This is a topic that needs to shouted from the rooftops. Men who are balanced, faith-driven, hard with a capacity to be appropriately tender is goal. Not weak simps.
I have 3 of your books in my Amazon cart, to be ordered when I get home (I don't want them sitting on the porch getting lost while on the road). I look forward to reading them -- and I note that two of them show a recommended age range of 12-18. I'm 71 years young, and I have every expectation of learning as much if not more from them now than I would have when I was a young man. If so, I'll put in my comment that you should revise the age range to '12 up.' We're never too old to learn like children, or too young to learn to be 'real' men, rising like lions to protect those we love. Same can be said of Proverbs 31 women, in fact.
Very True, The land is yours only if you can defend it. True in past, true now. Mass immigration is designed to steal what you now have. Ask the American Indians. All I can say for now is I have read that it helps to cut the intake of Soy in boys (read up for yourselves); and for the rest of us: MAN UP!
The shadow consciousness has indeed injected fear, self-consciousness, and confusion into Western cultures and psychology. The whole notion of toxic masculinity is one of the more destructive poisons: the Divine masculine and Divine feminine, each in its place, as we were designed.
A very timely message. I don't wish to point my finger at those those that have been overtaken of their manhood, but we most become again, a nation of strong men in the likeness of Christ. The new season we are entering by Truth, would say to all parents and young men, God needs you and so does your beloved home, the USA.
Phase 1: Hard times create strong men. Phase 2: Strong men create good times. Phase 3: Good times create weak men. Phase 4: Weak men create hard times. The pattern has repeated countless times over the eons. We are watching it play out in real time right now. I'm intent on helping my five grandsons become those strong men. Many blessings, EKO. Your explanation of pattern recognition and direct communication with the Father through our Savior Jesus Christ is a salve for tortured souls.
The Price of Silence: What Self-Betrayal Does to the Brain
Silence is everywhere. In workplaces, in families, in courtrooms, in nations. It is a force as thick as air and as heavy as stone. We learn it from childhood, the lesson that truth has a cost, that words can bring punishment, that sometimes the safest thing you can do is to say nothing. In medicine I see it every day, the way people bite their tongues not only to keep jobs but to keep marriages, reputations, entire lives stitched together by a fabric that looks smooth on the outside and frays on the inside. Silence is not nothing. Silence is a choice, and like every choice it comes with a price.
And those who Man Up will be respected by both the men and women in their lives. The points about Jesus not always being mild in his meekness are well made as well. As both a fan of yours and of Apologetix (The Christian Parody Band) I both enjoyed your take on the clearing the temple event; and their parody of Sweet Dreams - Sweet Jesus (Made a Whip). They both offer a bold portrayal of the event. Michael Card has also covered the topic well in "The Lamb Is A Lion" Sometimes I think we could use more prophetic musicians and fewer 'preachers' and sermons...
Apologies in advance for the vulgarity of my comment. The church and our once great country have been thoroughly feminized and is being f*ggotized as well. Not just my "anglo" words but our black community is actually who coined that word and use it frequently. Christ has me love all men, women, (gay or straight) but I am not commanded to support sin, only to love the sinner. And I'm not suggesting that being a woman is a sin. Disrespecting men being godly men is.
I’ve loved every one of your posts and stories. I bought 5 books to give out on the local military base…..because if you met these young men, you would see how confused and juvenile they are. I was dumbfounded when I met them, literally just dumbfounded. I’ve always said the Lord has given you His grace to discern truth and put it into a form people can truly understand. 🙏❤️
Beautiful, clear, insightful. I've been fighting the femininization of my grandsons since they were born. Those who were close to us are strong, effective men. Those who we had only brief, yearly contact with are soft and fearful (this doesn't mean I love them less, but I have much more concern for prospects of successful marriages and real fulfillment they might experience in their future). This is a topic that needs to shouted from the rooftops. Men who are balanced, faith-driven, hard with a capacity to be appropriately tender is goal. Not weak simps.
Amen, EKO!
I have 3 of your books in my Amazon cart, to be ordered when I get home (I don't want them sitting on the porch getting lost while on the road). I look forward to reading them -- and I note that two of them show a recommended age range of 12-18. I'm 71 years young, and I have every expectation of learning as much if not more from them now than I would have when I was a young man. If so, I'll put in my comment that you should revise the age range to '12 up.' We're never too old to learn like children, or too young to learn to be 'real' men, rising like lions to protect those we love. Same can be said of Proverbs 31 women, in fact.
Very True, The land is yours only if you can defend it. True in past, true now. Mass immigration is designed to steal what you now have. Ask the American Indians. All I can say for now is I have read that it helps to cut the intake of Soy in boys (read up for yourselves); and for the rest of us: MAN UP!
The shadow consciousness has indeed injected fear, self-consciousness, and confusion into Western cultures and psychology. The whole notion of toxic masculinity is one of the more destructive poisons: the Divine masculine and Divine feminine, each in its place, as we were designed.
No capon priest was the Goodly Fere
But a man o’ men was He
A very timely message. I don't wish to point my finger at those those that have been overtaken of their manhood, but we most become again, a nation of strong men in the likeness of Christ. The new season we are entering by Truth, would say to all parents and young men, God needs you and so does your beloved home, the USA.
Excellent ideas to regain from the horrible narrative of "toxic masculinity." We are supposed to be as "wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove."
This resonates regardless of religion, and I say this as an atheist. Powerful words, excellently written! Cheers :)
Phase 1: Hard times create strong men. Phase 2: Strong men create good times. Phase 3: Good times create weak men. Phase 4: Weak men create hard times. The pattern has repeated countless times over the eons. We are watching it play out in real time right now. I'm intent on helping my five grandsons become those strong men. Many blessings, EKO. Your explanation of pattern recognition and direct communication with the Father through our Savior Jesus Christ is a salve for tortured souls.
Related?
https://substack.com/home/post/p-176648242
How the nervous system keeps the score of unspoken truth, and why breaking silence is a biological act of courage.
https://substack.com/@verahartmdphd
Nov 16, 2025
The Price of Silence: What Self-Betrayal Does to the Brain
Silence is everywhere. In workplaces, in families, in courtrooms, in nations. It is a force as thick as air and as heavy as stone. We learn it from childhood, the lesson that truth has a cost, that words can bring punishment, that sometimes the safest thing you can do is to say nothing. In medicine I see it every day, the way people bite their tongues not only to keep jobs but to keep marriages, reputations, entire lives stitched together by a fabric that looks smooth on the outside and frays on the inside. Silence is not nothing. Silence is a choice, and like every choice it comes with a price.
This is so true. The priests at my church are girly men who are very good at fundraising.
Blessed are the bold, for they shall inherent the earth!
Except you be converted, and become as lions, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven!
And those who Man Up will be respected by both the men and women in their lives. The points about Jesus not always being mild in his meekness are well made as well. As both a fan of yours and of Apologetix (The Christian Parody Band) I both enjoyed your take on the clearing the temple event; and their parody of Sweet Dreams - Sweet Jesus (Made a Whip). They both offer a bold portrayal of the event. Michael Card has also covered the topic well in "The Lamb Is A Lion" Sometimes I think we could use more prophetic musicians and fewer 'preachers' and sermons...
The lion is wakiiiiiinnnnnnggggg
Apologies in advance for the vulgarity of my comment. The church and our once great country have been thoroughly feminized and is being f*ggotized as well. Not just my "anglo" words but our black community is actually who coined that word and use it frequently. Christ has me love all men, women, (gay or straight) but I am not commanded to support sin, only to love the sinner. And I'm not suggesting that being a woman is a sin. Disrespecting men being godly men is.
I’ve loved every one of your posts and stories. I bought 5 books to give out on the local military base…..because if you met these young men, you would see how confused and juvenile they are. I was dumbfounded when I met them, literally just dumbfounded. I’ve always said the Lord has given you His grace to discern truth and put it into a form people can truly understand. 🙏❤️
You are a warrior, Trish. ❤️