Men of Virtue
ZACHARY WAGNER
In this episode of the Pastor Theologians podcast, we welcome one of our own hosts, Zach Wagner, to discuss his new book, Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World. Zach reflects on his decade of ministry with CPT, his transition into a new season, and the journey behind writing a book that reframes conversations about masculinity through the lens of Christian virtue.
Rather than focusing on cultural ideals of manhood, Zach explores how the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control—forms a distinctly Christian vision of male character. The conversation examines the modern crisis of meaning, competing narratives around masculinity, and how following Jesus challenges both the denigration and idolization of masculine identity.
Jeff Hubing is an Elder at Cross Culture Church, Chicago, and Professor of Practical Theology at the Fire School of Ministry Chicago, Illinois. He holds a PhD in New Testament and Early Christianity from Loyola University. He is a member of the St. John Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians.
