Calling All Men. Seriously, We Need Them.

LEARNING TO SURVIVE

Brant grew up in a traumatic household. Medical conditions like nystagmus (rapid involuntary eye movement) and high-functioning autism made things difficult. Moving his head back and forth to be able to see made him self-conscious and since his autism wasn’t diagnosed until much later in life, Brant was left constantly wondering why he didn’t pick up on the normal social cues that others did. He felt very alone. 

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING

Hansen graduated from the University of Illinois School of Journalism in 1991. His radio career began while at the college rock station WPGU. Hansen became the morning show host for contemporary Christian WBGL-FM in Champaign, Illinois, then moved to Houston, Texas, and worked at 89.3FM KSBJ. By 2001, Hansen moved back to Champaign and started The Brant Hansen Show on WDWS 1400 talk radio.

YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In his book, The (Young) Men We Need Brant Hansen emphasizes that what men do makes a difference to those around them. So many don’t realize the importance of stepping into their God-given purpose by doing the following:

•   Protecting and defending: Hansen portrays men as "keepers of the garden," a metaphor for protecting and defending the vulnerable. Brant encourages men to be ambitious about the right things and use whatever resources are available to help safeguard those around them.

•   Rejecting superficial standards: He argues that toxic masculinity which focuses on brute strength, power, physical appearance, and material possessions is just as bad as toxic passivity encouraging men to sit back and do nothing. He says the focus should be on making others, particularly one's spouse, feel secure and valued. 

•  Taking responsibility and finding purpose: Hansen outlines core tasks and responsibilities that men need to take on, emphasizing the importance of purpose and showing up in meaningful ways. 

Brant says, “Remember this: There are some things that won’t get done if you don’t do them. There are some things for which you are Plan A and there is no Plan B…We men are at our best when we are functioning as protectors and defenders. We are at our best when we use whatever strength we have to safeguard the innocent. We are at our best when we do the job Adam was given: keeper of the garden. You and every guy you know can do this.” 

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