Joshua Farris – Ghosted by the Church

Why are so many men leaving the church?

Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article in ‘The North American Anglican’ called ‘Ghosted by the Church: When Masculinity Disappears and the Church Becomes Silent’.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic.  He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership. 

• (0:45) Why are men leaving the church?
• (2:30) The feminization of the church;
• (8:30) Men’s issues not dealt with?
• (12:10) ‘Cheerful’ churches;
• (14:25) ‘Ghosting’;
• (18:35) Cancel culture in the church;
• (21:40) Stronger male leaders;
• (24:20) Building a community of truth.

Links mentioned in this episode:

northamanglican.com/ghosted-by-the-church/

soulscienceministries.com

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