S1.35 - Why You Can't 'Win' at Biblical Manhood (And Why You Shouldn't Try)

S1.35 - Why You Can't 'Win' at Biblical Manhood (And Why You Shouldn't Try)

Author: Laura Farhy February 1, 2026 Duration: 7:03
What does biblical manhood really mean? In this episode, we strip away the complexity and get to the heart of what Jesus actually taught about masculinity. Biblical manhood isn't about toxic masculinity or cultural stereotypes—it's about three core principles: love God, love others as you love yourself, and serve others before yourself. We explore how consumerism tries to sell us false identities, why the Golden Rule creates powerful accountability, and what servant leadership actually looks like. Drawing from Jesus's interactions with the Pharisees, we discuss how rules became more important than people—and how we're making the same mistakes today in our political and social environments. If you're seeking clarity on biblical manhood without the cultural baggage, this episode offers a refreshingly simple framework rooted in Christ's teachings. 📧 Message me at laurafary.com 🎥 Watch on YouTube: Laura Farhy ✨ Uncomplicating Christianity, one conversation at a time #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #leavingchurch#reconstructingfaith #christianityexplored #faithcrisis #faithhabits #faithquestions #christianyoutube #christianyoutuber 

In a landscape where many feel spiritually uprooted, Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus offers a different path. Hosted by Laura Farhy, this podcast moves beyond the familiar terrain of deconstruction to focus on the practical, often messy work of rebuilding a personal faith. It’s built on the metaphor of homesteading-the idea that a deep, sustainable spiritual life requires getting your hands dirty, planting seeds of curiosity, and tending to your own beliefs with intention. This space is specifically for those who feel disillusioned or wounded by institutional religion yet still feel a pull toward the essence of Jesus. Each episode is a conversation for the spiritually curious and hopeful, exploring how to separate cultural dogma from core spiritual truth. When you listen to this podcast, you’ll find honest discussions about navigating doubt, reclaiming personal agency in faith, and discovering what it means to cultivate a belief system that is genuinely your own. It’s about empowerment and ownership, creating a spiritual home from the ground up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 47

Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus
Podcast Episodes
S1.03 - Why Your Faith Can Survive Church Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:10
Whether it’s harmful theology, hypocrisy, or outright abuse, church hurt is real. And I get it—when a place that was supposed to offer healing ends up being the source of pain--the natural response is to walk away. But I…
S1.01 -  Leaving Church, Not God: My Faith Crisis Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
This episode talks about how my faith fell a part and how I was able to build it up stronger than ever before. There is a catalyst to every faith deconstruction story. What is yours? laurafarhy.com
Introduction to Spiritually Homesteading - Our Mission & Focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
This podcast exists for the spiritually curious, the disillusioned, and the hopeful. If you’ve been hurt by the church but haven’t lost your hunger for Jesus, this space is for you. For more resources and information hea…