“Our modern Western society doesn’t really have an equivalent coming of age event and I think that’s one reason why we are failing to develop men who are truly, virtuously masculine… That’s why we see men extending their boyhood, extending their adolescence, into their 20s and 30s.”
Steven Arms
In this episode of The Modern Man, I speak with Steven Arms, a husband, father of two (with one on the way), and author of “Milestone to Manhood: A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13-Year-Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood” which he co-wrote with his dad. Listen in as Steven breaks down the importance of rites of passage for modern boys along with how parents can facilitate rites of passage for their sons to acknowledge and embrace their manhood.
Steven shines light on what happens when boys don’t experience a rite of passage into manhood, the seven rituals in a modern boy’s rite of passage, and even how single mothers can facilitate a rite of passage for their son(s). Steven also speaks on the benefits of hosting a rite of passage for both the boys experiencing it and the men hosting it.
If you’re curious about what a modern rite of massage entails and how to plan one for the boy(s) in your life, tune in to learn!
Key Takeaways / What You’ll Learn:
[00:47] About Steven Arms & “Milestone to Manhood”.
[03:00] Why it’s important for boys to have a rite of passage into manhood.
[07:47] Who has the authority to bestow the title of “man” onto a boy?
[11:48] How to facilitate a boy’s rite of passage & The importance of rituals.
[18:01] Fatherless Homes: How single mothers can find a father figure for their son.
[19:47] The benefits of hosting a rite of passage for a boy in your life.
[23:58] Why is age 13 the most common age for a boy’s rite of passage?
[24:37] Can guys in their 20s have a rite of passage? How old is too old?
[27:39] How to connect with Steven & Buy “Milestone to Manhood”.
[28:58] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?
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Resources Mentioned:
Join The Noble Knights: themodernman.gumroad.com
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Heart-Revised-Updated-Discovering/dp/1400200393
Milestone to Manhood by Steven Arms and David Arms: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VDRC5TH
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