In today’s episode, we explore the distorted extremes of masculinity and femininity—one seeking control and the other detached from reason—and how society has overcorrected by suppressing true gender roles. My guest, Erika Bachiochi, a pro-life legal scholar and author of John Paul II, the Feminist Pope, joins me to discuss the beauty of authentic masculinity and femininity, celebrating their distinct gifts and harmonious roles in the family. Erika also shares her inspiring journey from a broken, liberal alcoholic to a joyful, traditional mother of seven. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on reclaiming authentic gender roles.

Erika’s book - The Rights Of Women: https://amzn.to/4kVoNmI

Erika's article on WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/john-paul-ii-the-feminist-pope-women-equal-dignity-theology-22954069

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:38 - Erika’s conversion story
00:07:58 - Learning how to pray through AA
00:12:58 - EveryLife
00:14:00 - AA Recovery Meetings
00:18:36 - “God, show me which church”
00:21:56 - We Heart Nutrition
00:23:18 - Sponsoring College Students
00:29:11 - Gave up alcohol for a husband
00:35:23 - Erika’s husband corrected her:
00:40:09 - Authority vs Power vs Persuasion
00:46:27 - The Problem with Modern ‘Feminism’
00:49:37 - Man and Woman’s Degeneracy
00:52:36 - ‘Men are going to use me, might as well monetize it’
00:56:59 - Erika’s work in pro-life world
01:02:12 - How did past societies handle gender asymmetry?
01:03:31 - Male Chastity is Difficult
01:06:31 - John Paul II: The Feminist Pope?
01:10:55 - Husband sees the whole; Wife sees the parts
01:14:09 - Red Flag for Women Dating:
01:17:00 - What does a woman’s submission look like?
01:21:03 - All men want is…