Men carry a lot on their shoulders. In a culture that expects men to be silent and stoic with their emotions but strong and courageous with their aggression, how do messages like "Man up," "Pull up your bootstraps" and "Get your act together" make men feel? How do these messages help (or not help) men cope with the pressures of life? And how can these types of expectations possibly serve them well as they navigate their way through the day-to-day living?
Today's episode is a conversation with Jerrad Lopes: author, pastor, podcaster and founder of the Dad Tired community — a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their family well.