The Lion and The Bear | A Podcast For Men

90. The Longhouse Effect | A Biblical Response to How Feminism Undermined the Family

Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Feminism is often assumed to be a moral good—synonymous with dignity, justice, and compassion. But what happens when its ideas are examined through the lens of Scripture and history? In this episode, we take a careful, biblical look at feminism across its waves and explore how it has reshaped the household, diminished fatherhood, and replaced covenant with systems. Using the concept of the “longhouse,” we trace how responsibility has been displaced, authority flattened, and formation outsourced—often with devastating consequences for men, women, and especially children. We walk through each wave of feminism, examine key figures and assumptions, and contrast them with the biblical vision of manhood, womanhood, marriage, and family. Along the way, we address common questions: Did Jesus elevate women? Didn’t feminism correct real injustices? What about women working outside the home? And what does Scripture actually say about flourishing? This episode is not about nostalgia or resentment. It is about truth, responsibility, and recovery. It is a call for Christian men to understand the times, reclaim the goodness of God’s design, and faithfully hold the line—for the sake of their homes, their children, and the generations to come. If you care about biblical masculinity, fatherhood, marriage, and what truly leads to life under God’s design, this episode is for you. Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y]

89. Caleb | A Different Spirit Who Followed The Lord Fully

What kind of man is still asking for mountains at eighty-five? In this episode, we dive into the powerful life of Caleb in the Bible — a man Scripture says had “a different spirit” and “followed the Lord fully.” From slavery in Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land, from forty years of wilderness wandering to battles in old age, Caleb’s story is a blueprint for Christian men who want to live with courage, patience, and unshakable faith. Caleb wasn’t famous for speeches, titles, or public recognition. He was known for something rarer: steady obedience over a lifetime. While others gave in to fear, Caleb trusted God. While others complained in the wilderness, Caleb kept walking. And when the promise finally came due, he didn’t ask for comfort — he said, “Give me this mountain.” This episode explores: • The background of Caleb and what it meant that he was a Kenizzite  • The 12 spies and the moment Caleb stood against the crowd  • What it looks like to trust God when everyone else is afraid  • How to stay faithful during long seasons of waiting  • Caleb at 85 and what it means to finish strong as a man  • Why biblical masculinity is marked by perseverance, not flash Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y]

88. It’s Good to Be a Man | A Christian Response to “Toxic Masculinity”

Is masculinity the problem — or has the well simply been poisoned? In this episode of our Hold the Line series, we push back against one of the loudest cultural messages of our time: that manhood itself is harmful. From the phrase “toxic masculinity” to the steady reshaping of boys, fathers, and male leadership, Christian men are increasingly told that strength is dangerous, assertiveness is oppressive, and traditional masculinity must be suppressed. But Scripture tells a different story. Masculinity isn’t toxic. It’s God-designed, and it’s good. What’s broken isn’t manhood — it’s the human heart. Using the picture of a poisoned well, this episode explains why culture is trying to abandon masculinity instead of redeem it, and why the gospel offers a better way. The solution is not erasing men. It’s restoring men under the lordship of Christ. We answer three crucial questions every Christian man must wrestle with: • What has masculinity, rightly ordered, given the world  • What happens when masculinity is undisciplined and unredeemed  • What the gospel actually demands of a man You’ll hear a clear, biblical vision of manhood shaped by Jesus — not passive, not abusive, not self-serving, but strong, sacrificial, steady, and surrendered to God. This episode is for husbands who want to love their wives well, fathers who want to raise grounded kids, and men who want to stand firm in a culture that no longer knows what men are for. Because it really is good to be a man — when that man belongs to Christ. Topics in this episode: biblical masculinity toxic masculinity explained Christian manhood fatherhood and leadership redeeming masculinity Jesus as the model of manhood how Christian men should lead strength under control Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y]

87. John Bunyan | The Prisoner Who Wrote Pilgrim’s Progress

Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ In this episode, we tell the powerful true story of John Bunyan, the 17th-century preacher and author of The Pilgrim’s Progress—one of the most influential Christian books ever written. Born into poverty, shaped by war, and crushed under deep spiritual struggle, Bunyan’s life was anything but easy. But through suffering, doubt, and years behind bars, God forged in him an unshakable faith that still strengthens believers today. You’ll hear how a rough village tinker became a bold gospel preacher… why he refused to stop preaching even when it cost him his freedom… and how a prison cell became the birthplace of a story that has guided Christian men for over 300 years. We also talk about why The Pilgrim’s Progress is still one of the best books Christian men can read today, and how fathers can use it (and great kid-friendly adaptations) to disciple their children in courage, perseverance, and faith. Topics in this episode: * The life and conversion of John Bunyan * The real story behind The Pilgrim’s Progress * Faith under persecution * Spiritual doubt, assurance, and perseverance * Why Christian men need stories of grit and conviction * Discipling your kids through classic Christian books Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y]

86. Moral Relativism and the Crisis of Conviction in Men

Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What happens when a culture abandons moral truth and replaces it with personal preference? In this episode of The Lion and the Bear, Drake Holderman calls Christian men to hold the line against moral relativism—the belief that right and wrong are subjective, negotiable, and dependent on feelings, culture, or circumstance. Beginning with the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 and tracing its cultural ripple effects through no-fault divorce, Roe v. Wade, and the redefinition of marriage, this episode exposes how moral relativism quietly reshaped American life by mocking conviction and sidelining God’s authority. What began as embarrassment toward biblical certainty has matured into confusion, fractured families, unanchored children, and men unsure of their role or voice. This episode confronts hard questions with biblical clarity: * What is moral relativism, and why is it so destructive? * How silence from men allows lies to advance unchecked * Why children and families suffer when adults refuse moral clarity * How biblical masculinity collides with a culture allergic to conviction * What Scripture actually calls men to do in a confused world Drawing from Scripture, history, cultural data, and the example of King Josiah, this episode makes a compelling case that when God’s Word is honored, life flourishes—and when men stand firm, generations are strengthened. This is not a call to outrage.  It is a call to clarity, courage, and responsibility. If you are a Christian man who wants to lead your home, protect your family, and stand confidently on God’s truth without apology, this episode is for you. Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y]