In this episode of We Take the Stairs, the hosts explore why so many men, especially young men, are returning to the church in growing numbers. The conversation begins with a simple but personal question. What has church meant to each of you? From peace and grounding to structure and community, each host shares reflections that set the tone for the episode.

The group discusses the impact of the pandemic, rising isolation, and the overload of confusing messages in media. They talk about why many men are craving clear moral direction, accountability, and spaces where they can be honest without performing. The conversation touches on past church hurt, shifting gender roles, and how modern church communities are becoming more Christ centered and less personality driven.

Throughout the episode, the hosts highlight leadership, fellowship, fatherhood, mentorship, and emotional honesty. There are personal testimonies about depression, addiction, surrender, and how faith has brought healing and clarity. They also reflect on Gen Z men searching for identity and meaning in a noisy world.

The episode closes with a shared reminder that church is not a building. Church is wherever two or three gather with the Word at the center.

Scripture references
Hebrews 10:24 to 25
1 Thessalonians 5:11

Hosts
Rachael, Liz, Junior, Z

Website
wetakethestairs.com

In this powerful episode of We Take the Stairs, the hosts explore why so many men, especially young men, are returning to the church in record numbers. The conversation begins with a personal question. What has church meant to each of you? From peace and grounding to structure and community, everyone shares a story that sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

The group talks about the impact of the pandemic, the rise of isolation, the flood of confusing messages in media, and how many men are craving clear moral direction and a place where they can breathe and be honest. They reflect on past church hurt, shifting gender roles, cultural changes, and how accountability has made modern church spaces more open, humble, and focused on Christ rather than personality or performance.

The episode highlights structure, leadership, fellowship, fatherhood, mentorship, emotional honesty, and the hunger men have for real truth in a world full of noise.
There are personal testimonies about depression, addiction, surrender, and how finding faith brought healing.
There are reflections on Gen Z men searching for identity and meaning.
And there is a shared understanding that church is not a building. Church is wherever two or three gather with the living Word at the center.

Scripture references
Hebrews 1024 to 25
One Thessalonians 511

Hosts
Rachael, Liz, Junior, Z

Website
wetakethestairs.com

In this episode of We Take the Stairs, the hosts dig into one of the most requested topics from young men and older men alike. Why is a man’s protective instinct so often labeled as controlling? And where is the line between genuine care and unhealthy control?

Rachael, Liz, Junior, and guest Meg start with the real question that sparked this discussion. When a woman dresses in a certain way and her boyfriend asks her not to, is he trying to protect her or trying to control her? The group explores intention, perception, insecurity, image, and how past experiences shape the way both men and women respond to these conversations.

The discussion goes deeper into identity, ego, cultural expectations, and biblical context. The hosts talk about modesty, accountability, communication, and how both men and women contribute to misunderstandings around lust, protection, and autonomy. They highlight why tone matters, why delivery matters, and why relationships fall apart when people cannot communicate without feeling attacked.

With honesty and transparency, the group unpacks how to have these conversations in a healthy way. Ask questions. Understand your own bias. Lead with grace instead of pride. Take responsibility for your own heart before trying to correct someone else. And be willing to accept when someone is not aligned with you rather than trying to control them.

This is a challenging but important conversation, reminding listeners that real leadership, real love, and real protection come from humility and communication, not control.

Hosts Rachael, Liz, Junior, Z
Guest Meg Worth
Website wetakethestairs.com