Who Is He Now? - The Dilemma of Modern Manhood (2025 Baldwin Lecture)

What makes a good man? In the wake of the #MeToo movement, terrible domestic violence statistics, and enormous cultural shifts of recent decades, there are significant and legitimate questions about masculinity today. At the same time men and boys are struggling. Could ancient, even divine wisdom from Jesus help us through the modern male dilemma? Husband, father, educator and public commentator Simon Smart draws on contemporary research as well as 2000 years of Christian reflection to answer the question, how can boys and men be their best selves and gift to those around them?

About the Speaker

Simon Smart is Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He is the co-author of For God's Sake: An Atheist, a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim Debate Religion, and was co-presenter and co-writer of the historical documentary For the Love of God: How the church is better and worse than you ever imagined. His latest book is The End of Men? Simon’s writing has appeared in such places as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, the ABC, The Australian, and The Guardian. He is the host of the Life & Faith podcast. He lives on Sydney’s northern beaches and is an inept but enthusiastic surfer.