Doug Giles: The Warrior-Pastor Leading a Charge for Biblical Masculinity
In this powerful episode of Manlihood, Doug Giles—a warrior-pastor, author, and outspoken advocate for biblical masculinity—unpacks his bold approach to challenging the softness that’s crept into modern masculinity and the church. Known for his direct, unapologetic voice, Doug shares why it’s time for men to stand up, take action, and embody their warrior spirit in a world that’s increasingly pulling them away from their true calling.
The Call to Men: Rise Up
Doug opens the conversation by confronting a crucial issue in today’s culture: the emasculation of men. “We are living in a culture right now that wants to make men weak,” Doug states, his voice firm. “I mean, they want to cut their balls off—metaphorically speaking.” His no-nonsense approach underscores the gravity of the situation. Doug passionately urges men to stop buying into the soft, passive portrayal of masculinity that the world is selling.
“We’ve got men who are afraid to be men,” Doug continues. “You need to embrace your masculinity. You need to take your fight to the culture. It’s time for men to rise up.” His words carry the weight of a challenge: that men have been called by God to be warriors, not only in the physical sense but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
Rejecting Soft Christianity
A significant part of Doug’s message is directed at the modern church, which he believes has fallen into the trap of softness. “The church has just become so weak,” Doug laments. “We’ve watered everything down to where Jesus looks like a soft, passive guy who never challenges anyone.”
For Doug, this is a dangerous trend. He emphasizes that Jesus was bold, brave, and unafraid to speak the truth. “Jesus was not this soft, hippie guy that everybody paints him out to be,” Doug declares. “He flipped over tables; He stood up for what was right. That’s the Jesus we need to embrace.”
Doug calls for a church that equips men to embrace their strength, their leadership, and their role in the spiritual battle. “We’ve got to stop telling men to sit down and shut up,” Doug argues. “They’ve got to be challenged to fight for their faith, fight for their families, fight for freedom.”
The Fight for Masculinity
At the core of Doug’s message is a call for men to reject the passive, “nice guy” approach to life and instead embrace the warrior mentality that comes with being a man of faith. “Men need to fight. You’ve got to fight for your family, for your faith, for your values. If you don’t fight, everything that you love is going to be taken from you,” Doug warns.
His call for men to take action is clear: “This is a battle. If you’re not fighting, you’re losing. You’ve got to stand up and be the man God called you to be.”
Who is Doug Giles?
In an era where many religious voices seem to whisper, Doug Giles has chosen to roar. With his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Tech University and theological training from Knox Theological Seminary, Doug brings a rare combination of artistic sensitivity and theological muscle to the cultural battlefield.
As Dr. R.C. Sproul, one of Doug’s former instructors, noted, “Doug Giles brings a sharp, humorous, bold and captivating style to ministry that strikes a chord with young people.” This unique approach has helped him build ClashDaily.com into a digital powerhouse with over 300 million page views, while his Warriors & Wildmen podcast has amassed more than a million downloads from men hungry for unvarnished truth.
But Doug isn’t just a media figure – he’s a renaissance man who refuses to be boxed in. As an accomplished artist and filmmaker, his work can be viewed at DougGiles.Art, where he recently released “Biblical Badasses: A Raw Look at Christianity and Art.” His written words have found homes in prestigious publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, and Fox Nation.
The warrior spirit runs deep in the Giles family. His daughters, Hannah and Regis, both black belts in Gracie/Valente Jiu-Jitsu, have carved their own paths in making significant cultural impact. Hannah’s undercover work devastated ACORN in 2009, while Regis has emerged as a powerful voice for young women through her book “How Not to Be A #Me-Too Victim, But A #WarriorChick.”
As Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West describes him, Doug is “the perfect dynamite needed to ignite a fire in the belly of every man, woman and child to live like warriors.” This fire is perhaps most evident in his latest Amazon bestseller, “The Wildman Devotional: A 50 Day Devotional for Men,” where he challenges men to embrace both their faith and their fight.
“There is NO way to describe Doug Giles adequately,” says Eric Metaxas, and he’s right. Part pastor, part warrior, part artist, and full-time culture shaker, Doug Giles continues to challenge the status quo of modern Christianity. As Rush Limbaugh once observed, “Doug Giles must be some kind of a great guy if CNN wants to impugn him.”
In an age where traditional masculinity is often viewed with suspicion, Doug stands as a bold reminder that being a Christian man doesn’t mean being a weak one. Through his multimedia platform, he continues to rally warriors for faith, family, and freedom – proving that one voice, when backed by conviction and courage, can indeed make a difference.
More from Doug Giles
Previous Episode: https://www.manlihood.com/doug-giles-warrior-and-wildman/
Art: https://www.douggiles.art/
Books: https://amzn.to/3YlGdyk
A Final Charge to Men
As the episode comes to a close, Doug leaves men with a final charge: “Stop being passive. Take action. Fight for what’s important,” he urges. “If you don’t stand up for your faith, your family, and your freedoms, you’re going to lose them.”
Doug’s message is clear: being a man of God is not about being passive, soft, or weak. It’s about being strong, courageous, and ready to fight for what matters. “You were made for greatness, men. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”
Doug Giles’ appearance on Manlihood is a powerful call to action for men to embrace their true identity as warriors. If you’re ready to take up the mantle of biblical masculinity, fight for your values, and stand firm in your faith, this episode is a must-listen.
