In this episode of Think On These Things, we dive deep into the powerful conversation between Cam Newton and Jason Wilson regarding manhood, vulnerability, and the misconceptions of strength. We explore why men often mask their emotions with anger, the fine line between God's grace and willful sin, and how our childhood upbringing shapes our relationship with God and others. Join us as we unpack the importance of listening to understand rather than just to reply, and why it is biblically okay to feel sadness and seek comfort.

Keypoints discussed:

- Healthy Disagreement: How to have respectful conversations and "reset" when tensions rise.

- Grace vs. Abuse: Understanding the difference between falling into sin and abusing God's grace.

- Emotional Intelligence: Why anger is often a cover for fear and how to express emotions healthily.

- Parenting & Faith: The balance of gentle parenting and how we view authority figures in the church.

- Biblical Vulnerability: Examining how King David and Jesus expressed deep emotions without losing their strength.

00:00 - Intro : The Art of Listening

2:42 - Reviewing Cam & Jason

04:36 - Listen to Understand

05:35 - The Power of "Reset"

11:03 - Abusing God's Grace

15:42 - Surroundings Affect Faith

17:47 - Blind Trust in Elders

19:11 - Gentle Parenting Balance

23:24 - The Bearded Girl Story

26:42 - Zachariah vs Mary

34:37 - Anger vs Real Emotion

40:16 - Toxic "Be A Man" Culture

44:54 - God Comforts the Sad

55:00 - Conclusion: It's Okay to Feel

Cam & Jason Wilson on Manhood, Faith, and Overcoming Temptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MIDFm1mGZI&t=1s