Collars & Calluses: Episode 55 - Feminist Frame

Bill and Rich discuss the cultural “frame” feminism has set over the past 150 years, shaping definitions of men, women, relationships, sexuality, and institutions. They distinguish “retail” vs. “radical” feminism, arguing sexual morality, marriage, children, and family life have been sacrificed for the “strong independent woman,” with the state acting as a substitute patriarch through benefits, courts, education, and no-fault divorce. They critique manosphere responses like MGTOW as adopting feminism’s frame, warn against victimhood and “black pill” nihilism, and describe a feminist legal and social climate that enables false accusations and removes consequences. They argue feminism has influenced church interpretations (e.g., David and Bathsheba), promoted “servant leadership” as authority without rule, and fostered feminized piety and worship. They conclude feminism is anti-creational, urge men to reject shame, reclaim duties, and seek godly, feminine women. Contact info: collarsandcalluses@gmail.com, Bill on X @wrs2_, Rich on X @Vicar1973. David’s Fall and Restoration: The Anointed King Becomes an Adulterer and Murderer – Pastor Rich Lusk https://trinitypresbham.com/sermons/ - August 30, 2026