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#128. Affection Isn't Weakness: How the Gospel Redefines Masculinity
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Dr. Octavio Esqueda, full Professor of Christian Higher Education and Director of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. Programs in Educational Studies at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, shares on how the gospel redefines masculinity.
Dr Esqueda's Website (Spanish)
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Mother's Day vs Father's Day in Churches
- Important Messages to Highlight
- Character, not Competency
ABOUT THE GUEST:
- Octavio Javier Esqueda is a full Professor of Christian Higher Education and Director of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. Programs in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He was born and raised in Guadalajara, México. He graduated with honors with a Licenciatura in Latin American Literature from the University of Guadalajara and two additional diplomas, one in Religion and Society and the second in Journalism. He graduated with honors from Dallas Theological Seminary and completed his Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of North Texas. He and his wife, Angélica, have two children, Darío and Salma. Dr. Esqueda has several publications on theological education and Christian higher education, practical theology, and literature. Teaching is his passion, and he has had the opportunity to teach in several countries on different academic levels. He is an avid soccer fan.
TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:
00:37 - Introducing Dr. Octavio Esqueda
03:19 - Differences in Mother's Day and Father's Day Observances in Churches
06:07 - How Churches Can Improve in This Area
06:42 - ...elevate Father's Day like Mother's Day
06:47 - ...two important messages that need to be highlighted
07:06 - ......the mothers' affirmation come from being - her love is unconditional
07:16 - ......when the fathers' affirmation comes from doing - it's never enough
07:49 - ......many fathers believe that their role is to provide, so they are never with their family
08:01 - ...but as Christians, our value is in who we are
08:47 - ...A key aspect of adult motivation is feeling competent
09:26 - ...but no one teaches us how to be a parent
10:00 - ...emphasizing the value of who we are gives us the desire to do without fearing failure
10:42 - Character, not Competency
11:30 - ...instead of pulling in the cultural norms, bring the gospel out
12:34 - A Common Problem in Evangelicalism
12:51 - ...we forget that the whole message is about grace
13:14 - ...God loves us unconditionally not only at salvation, but for our whole lives
14:19 - Unique Challenges Faced by Men of Color
14:48 - ...expression of love and affection are not affirmed
14:59 - ...or to imitate a model that was absent
15:07 - ...tell parents how to live a Christian life
16:43 - ...need to know how and be trained
17:10 - ..cultural expectations for men
19:48 - God's Love in the Story of the Prodigal Son
21:23 - Breaking the Cycle Starts with Us
23:19 - Contacting Dr Octavio Esqueda: amazon.com | x.com/OctavioEsqueda | LinkedIn
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