“To be a man today… is a guilt-ridden business” (Nina Powers, author and philosopher)

Modern British culture lacks a positive vision of what it means to be a man. For many, masculinity is something poisonous or toxic. How can men understand themselves, and seek to be better men, in a world in which the idea of masculinity is so divisive, disparaged and unclear?

In addition, many men are floundering, suffering for lack of a clear sense of purpose or identity. This is reflected in many examples: the tragic rise of male suicide, increasing patterns of isolation, absent and abdicated fathers, and the angry solidarity of groups of men in online forums – angry with the world and especially with women.

We’re left asking, what’s the point of men? And how can men flourish in the modern world? Join our speaker, Andrew Haslam, as he seeks to answer these questions, and consider what the Christian faith has to say about the modern crisis of manhood.

About our speaker

Andrew leads Grace London, a young church community, based in central London. Alongside his role in leading the church, he is committed to investing in and supporting young men to reach their potential. As part of the Salt project, Andrew has also written and spoken extensively for secular Londoners. You can find his writing here and previous talks here. He’s a father of four, and in his spare time enjoys reading and fitness.

About SaltLive

SaltLive is a series of free events for curious Londoners engaging with matters of faith, philosophy & life. Each of our speaker events aims to engage with the questions that Londoners are asking, tackling popular cultural questions or common objections to the Christian faith. We also run a 6-week course for exploring the Christian faith, called the Salt Course. All people, of whatever background or belief, are welcome to come and join us as we consider the big questions of life. Salt is a project of Grace London, a young church based in central London.