Dear Listeners,
Our latest episode of Whiplash with Maxwell Kuzma is here, and it’s a deep dive into the intersections of faith, gender, and radicalization. Emma and I explore Catholic masculinity, the rise of tradwives, and the troubling discourse around empathy as a supposed weakness—as well as chronicling our own journeys as young people growing up in fundamentalist Catholic spaces.
This podcast is part of our in-depth written series exploring masculinity in the Catholic Church—from toxic traditions to hopeful alternatives rooted in empathy, justice, and queer liberation. You can read the entire series here: The Full Catholic Masculinity Series.
From the resurgence of Latin Mass to the ways traditionalist gender roles are shaping modern faith communities, we unpack the historical and cultural trends fueling these movements. We also discuss media literacy, the role of fundamentalism, and how these ideologies are making their way into mainstream culture—including through shows like Adolescence and books like The Sin of Empathy.
🔊 Listen to the full episode on Substack now
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Until next time,
Max & Emma
