{"product_id":"men-of-virtue-how-the-fruit-of-the-spirit-forms-male-character-in-the-modern-world-paperback","title":"Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZachary Wagner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Christian men searching for purpose, the crisis of masculinity is real. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the solution isn't toxic bravado, gender erasure, or culture-war confusion. It's \u003ci\u003evirtue\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMen of Virtue\u003c\/i\u003e, Zachary Wagner offers a distinctly Christian vision of masculinity inspired by the fruit of the Spirit that Paul commends to all believers. He shows us\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● how the fruit of the Spirit guides character development;\u003cbr\u003e● a nonpartisan, biblically grounded vision of masculinity; and\u003cbr\u003e● what it looks like for men to live out scriptural virtues in distinct, embodied ways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, Wagner shows how these virtues uniquely shape men's strength, relationships, sexuality, ambition, and emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for Christian men (and the women who love them), this fresh biblical vision calls men to a new kind of character and purpose--one grounded in Christlike discipleship rather than false cultural binaries. \u003ci\u003eMen of Virtue \u003c\/i\u003eis also a great resource for men's discipleship groups and campus ministry contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the Fruit of the Spirit Reframes Biblical Manhood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor Christian men searching for purpose, the crisis of masculinity is real. But the solution isn't toxic bravado, gender erasure, or culture-war confusion. It's virtue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMen of Virtue\u003c\/i\u003e, Zachary Wagner offers a distinctly Christian vision of masculinity inspired by the fruit of the Spirit that Paul commends to all believers. Moving through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, Wagner shows how these virtues uniquely shape men's strength, relationships, sexuality, ambition, and emotions. This fresh biblical vision calls men to a new kind of character and purpose--one grounded in Christlike discipleship rather than false cultural binaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Wagner says what few venture to say: There is no healthy 'masculinity' that isn't rooted in the fruit of the Spirit. A thoughtful, full-bodied view of what it means to be a man.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBrant Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Men We Need\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnoffendable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An essential resource for any man ready to trade performance for genuine virtue and join the hard work of making all things new.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAnthony B. Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e, distinguished research fellow, The Acton Institute; research professor, Kuyper College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Finally, a truly \u003ci\u003ebiblical\u003c\/i\u003e account of biblical manhood! Wagner navigates this touchy topic with thoughtfulness and grace.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003ePreston Sprinkle\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFrom Genesis to Junia\u003c\/i\u003e; host of the \u003ci\u003eTheology in the Raw\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZachary Wagner \u003c\/b\u003e(DPhil, University of Oxford) is a New Testament scholar, ordained minister, and author of \u003ci\u003eNon-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality\u003c\/i\u003e. He serves as director of programs at the Center for Pastor Theologians, cohosts the \u003ci\u003eCPT Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written on theology, gender, and culture for publications including \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Zachary and his wife, Shelby, live in an intentional community household in the Chicago area with their three children and two additional housemates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54025986048333,"sku":"9781587436710","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/mWWI5VwUkO9781587436710.webp?v=1780494619","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/men-of-virtue-how-the-fruit-of-the-spirit-forms-male-character-in-the-modern-world-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}