WOF 391: Why Modern Men Look Elsewhere for Spiritual Wisdom

<p>Friends, an interesting article was published at The Gospel Coalition titled <a href= "https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/savior-stoics-modern-men/"><strong>“Savior or Stoics? Why Modern Men Look for Spiritual Wisdom Outside the Church”</strong></a>. 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.</p> <p>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.”</p> <p>A listener asks for recommendations before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.</p> <h2 id="h-links">Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/savior-stoics-modern-men/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>“Savior or Stoics? Why Modern Men Look for Spiritual Wisdom Outside the Church”</strong></a> by Shane Morris (The Gospel Coalition)</li> <li><strong><a href="http://wordonfire.org/eucharist" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Word on Fire Eucharist resources</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://wordonfire.org/eucharist" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival</em></a> </strong>by Bishop Robert Barron ($2 per copy)</li> </ul> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /> <p><em><strong>NOTE:</strong> Do you like this podcast? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">Become a patron</a> and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bi