Absurdity with Ryan Becker

It's no secret that men in Western culture tend to struggle with emotional intimacy. It seems almost ingrained in our culture. Ryan stumbled on a comment from a Reddit post that seemed to offer an interesting perspective on why men find being emotionally intimate so difficult and how that impacts our romantic relationships before they've even started.We are talking aboutWhy emotional intimacy struggles lead to the "nice guy" effectWhy women seem to have an easier time being emotionally intimate with men without a romantic connectionWhat can be done to help craft a better and safer culture for men to express their feelings and for men and women to establish better boundariesAbsurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.orgPatreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetworkTwitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBeckerIG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker

In November, SDA Pastor Burnett Robinson stepped down after making egregious statements from his pulpit that went viral. There was an apology issued, but a couple of months later, Robinson showed up on a live stream in Jamaica for another SDA organization and defended his behavior, claimed he never apologized, and attacked those who publicized his statements.We believe in accountability, especially to our own denomination, so we are talking all about the Robinson situation, detailing what happened, and sharing resources and what you can do to help recognize abuse in your community and what you can do about it.More info: https://fb.watch/bwGADeO4PT/https://atoday.org/north-jamaica-conference-still-venerating-disgraced-ex-pastor-burnett-robinson-giving-him-a-platform/Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://absurdpodcast.comPatreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetworkTwitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBeckerIG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker

In late 2021, Billie Eilish spoke about her experience with exposure to pornography and how it has affected her emotional health, sexual experiences, and more.As two Christians and one pastor, we figured why not talk about this?We discuss:Billie Eilish’s actual comments and our observationsWhat her statements potentially mean for sex workersHow Christians and pastors can have better conversations around pornography, sex, lust, and romanceMore info: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/billie-eilish-porn-sex-worker-b1976902.htmlAbsurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.orgPatreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetworkTwitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBeckerIG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker

The Oxford High School Shooting is a tragedy in its own category. Never before have we had such immediate insight into the behaviors of the parents in the time leading up to and after the incident occurred. Henry and Ryan discuss the importance of reporting, the atrocious behavior of Crumbley's parents, and the school's decision-making amidst the crisis. Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

We thought we'd do an update on the Josh Duggar case, though we didn't know the conviction would come so quickly. Josh Duggar has officially been convicted, but we believe this discussion is still highly relevant and important. We hope you do too! Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Henry and Ryan jump into where they've been the last few months and share some really MAJOR updates about their lives! October and November were crazy, but that's just 2021 for you! Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

With the IATSE and the AMPTP in a standoff, the IA has officially put a potential strike on the table if talks don’t go more in their favor. This isn’t like the ‘07 writer’s strike; if these crews walk out, then productions halt immediately. Let’s talk about it.  More info: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/04/iatse-strike-hollywood-union-workers-approve-measure-to-call-a-strike.html Henry’s imdb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10977752/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr224 The 24th Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10452854/?ref_=nm_flmg_msc_1 Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Good quality conversations are seemingly fewer and far between. Especially when it comes to tough or controversial topics. Seth J. Pierce, a university professor at Union College, joins Ryan to talk about his new book, Seeking an Understanding: How To Have Difficult Conversations Without Destroying Your Relationships. You can get Seth’s book here! https://amzn.to/2WAg2rP Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

We are diving headlong into the vaccine conversation, sharing our frustrations and experiences with the antivax movement, the impact that’s had on us individually, and what we believe can and should be done moving forward. Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan taking center stage the last couple of months, we discuss the impact of the withdrawal, what it means for veterans of the war, and how Christians should respond. Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Scarlett Johanssen recently spoke out about her journey playing Black Widow and other female characters in the film industry, and her goal to desexualize her characters. What can we learn from her comments and how can we be better? Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services  Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Between the pressure of being the GOAT, the weight of her story, and the fear of the "twisties," was Simone Biles right to withdraw from the Olympics? What example does it set for younger athletes? Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services  Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Struggling with shame and wondering how to deal with it? After a needed break in July, we are back with an absolute banger of an episode for you! Tyler Patrick, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Henry and me to discuss the painful realities of a shame-filled life and practical ways for us to address shame, process it, and ultimately build resilience to it. You can check out Tyler's work, including the Therapy Bros. Podcast and the Rising Son Conference, here: https://lovestrong.com/ Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services \ Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

The opportunity to build generational wealth is massively important. Unfortunately, not everyone has always had that opportunity. We will talk generational wealth, the GI Bill, debt, and more to jump into some of the groups most impacted by the inability to both grow their wealth and pass it on to their children. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-versus-boomers-wealth-gap-2020-10 https://www.history.com/news/gi-bill-black-wwii-veterans-benefits Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

The way Christians treat the LGBTQ+ community needs some serious improvement. Regardless of beliefs, something needs to change, and in order to talk about that change, this week, we are diving into how Pride Month came to be, why it's so important, and how Christians and others can treat the LGBTQ+ community with more love and grace than we have in the past. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BEaaAD4KydY Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

This week, we dive a little into the history of Critical Race Theory, seeking to understand a bit more of its origins, as well as diving into the real-world application of it today. Should we ban Critical Race Theory, or is it something that we should keep around? Also, we apologize for the late upload! 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - PodMentoring Announcement! 5:11 - Critical Race Theory Discussion Start Check out Absurdity on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFfkcws9wQ0 Check out PodMentoring: https://PodMentoring.com Stamped from the Beginning book (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3izv5dT Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Male headship, or Complementarianism, is the belief that women should submit to men in the household, not hold positions of authority or leadership, and should primarily exist under a man's authority. In this episode, we take a look at why that theology is so damaging and offer some paths forward. See on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SvdU6lZkB8 Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/realryanbecker Email: ryan@podmentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

With Texas updating their gun laws to join 20 other states in not requiring a permit, we decided to attempt a new conversation on guns even though we both come from radically different backgrounds with guns and gun ownership. We discuss problems with the current gun control conversation and how to bridge the widening divide between gun owners and non-gun owners. Can we ever find real solutions in the gun control conversation? NOTE: This episode we recorded a day before the tragic San Jose mass shooting happened, which is why we don't mention it directly in the episode. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rqM9qphUed4 Available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan@podmentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

We believe that bad theology, both through human understanding and biblical understanding, only makes things worse. The Israel-Palestine conflict and tension is a complex and nuanced topic, so we won't pretend to have all or even some of the answers to the decades-long struggle, but we wanted to shed light on some aspects of this that we, as Christians and ministry leaders, feel we have something meaningful to contribute toward. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDM6W8Lfs2c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm