Men and Marriage. Dr. James Dobson talks to Author George Gilder.  ACU Sunday Series.

In this classic two-part conversation from the American Conservative University's ACU Sunday Series, Dr. James Dobson hosts economist and author George Gilder to explore the foundational role of marriage and traditional gender roles in sustaining civilization. Gilder argues that the decline of marriage, fueled by sexual liberation, feminism, and welfare state policies, has led to a crisis of masculinity and a collapse in population growth across Western societies. He contends that marriage is essential for channeling young men’s aggression into productive, responsible roles, and that the erosion of fatherhood—particularly through government support for single mothers—has created a cycle of crime, instability, and cultural decay. Gilder also critiques modern media portrayals of women as hyper-masculine, arguing that such fantasies betray women’s biological and emotional nature, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. The discussion emphasizes that true fulfillment for both men and women comes not from gender role reversal, but from embracing their God-ordained, complementary identities: men as providers and protectors, women as moral and nurturing anchors of the family. Despite the grim outlook, Dobson and Gilder express hope in a growing counter-movement grounded in biblical truth and family-centered values.