The TheoBros’ Holy War: Patriarchy, Politics, and the Gospel According to Misogyny

Meet the TheoBros (aka: Pastors with Podcasts and Daddy Issues)

You know the type.
Guy in a flannel shirt, quoting Paul like he wrote it himself, and somehow always recording from his car. He’s “not trying to be controversial,” but also thinks feminism destroyed civilization and women shouldn’t vote. Or lead. Or speak. Or, honestly, exist outside a casserole ministry.

That, my friends, is a TheoBro—the new breed of evangelical man-fluencer determined to restore “biblical masculinity.” Whatever the hell that means.

They’re not just on pulpits anymore. They’re on YouTube. TikTok. Spotify. Hell, probably Pinterest by now.

And they’re loud. Like, “men’s rights meets Leviticus” loud.

Patriarchy, But Make It Holy

Here’s the scam: take a few verses from Ephesians, ignore all context, and suddenly you’ve got a full-blown doctrine that says men should rule the house, the church, and probably the nation.

And women?
They’re supposed to “submit.” Not just spiritually—but completely. That’s the word. That’s the vibe.

Submission, but with a hair tutorial.

Here’s the breakdown, TheoBro edition:

• “Man leads, woman follows.” No questions, no nuance.

• Queer folks? Basically unacknowledged unless being blamed for societal collapse.

• Empathy? Weak.

• Therapy? “Just read your Bible harder.”

It’s patriarchy in a preacher cosplay. And they’re calling it “God’s divine order,” like that’s supposed to make it less disgusting.

From Podcasts to Policy (And Yep, It’s Working)

This isn’t just cringe content for the group chat. It’s political strategy.

Let’s talk about Oklahoma’s top education bro, Ryan Walters. He’s turning schools into theocratic playgrounds by literally praying over the PA system—like morning announcements, but make it unconstitutional.

Then, when FFRF stepped in and said, “Hey, church and state? Still a thing,” he filed a federal complaint. Against them. Because nothing screams ‘freedom’ like trying to gag civil rights orgs.

Meanwhile, in Missouri, we’ve got the St. Isidore Charter School—a publicly funded religious school. The first of its kind, and a test case for cracking open that church/state wall with a Bible-shaped crowbar. Taxpayer-funded indoctrination, y’all. It’s not just a nightmare scenario anymore—it’s on the calendar.

This is what happens when TheoBros stop podcasting and start lobbying.

Their Digital Megachurch Is an Algorithm Fever Dream

If you haven’t stumbled across one of their reels—bless your algorithm. Seriously.

It starts with a black-and-white filter, a pulsing lo-fi beat, and a bearded dude whisper-yelling about “masculine headship.” And suddenly, you’re five videos deep into a rabbit hole of anti-feminist theology and gym bro devotionals.

The comments? A horror show.
Stuff like:
“Finally, someone’s preaching TRUTH.”
Or: “This is why women need male authority.”
Excuse me while I scream into a godless void.

And they love pretending they're martyrs—“cancelled” prophets standing firm against the evil tide of...equality?

But they’re not cancelled. They’re monetized. Their Patreon is poppin’. Their merch is unholy. And their followers? Growing.

But I’m an Atheist, Why Should I Care?

Because they’re coming for your damn school board.

TheoBros are more than just megachurch cosplay. They’re pushing real laws. Banning real books. Gutting real education. They don’t just believe women should be quiet in church—they want legislation to make it so.

They whine about cancel culture, but they’re the ones trying to cancel basic rights—reproductive, educational, personal. They’re not on a mission from God. They’re on a mission from Glenn Beck.

And if we roll our eyes and ignore them? They win. Quietly. Through policy.

The Gospel According to Chad

Let’s be brutally clear:

• “Biblical masculinity” is just toxic masculinity with a hymnal.

• “God’s design” means “we want control and need an excuse.”

• “Tradition” is code for “make America 1950 again.”

And don’t you dare ask questions. You’ll be branded a Jezebel or a heretic or—gasp—“rebellious.”

This isn’t faith. It’s a script.
One where women are props. Queer people are villains. And men are gods-in-training with podcast mics and victim complexes.

Go Deeper (and Louder)

Don’t just scream into the void—aim the rage. Start here:

• Ever wonder what happens when Leviticus throws a tantrum? Read: The Bible Says What?! A Cuss-Filled Tour Through God’s Dumbest Laws

• Need a visual for just how bad it gets when grifters meet God? Try: The Prosperity Gospel in One Picture

• Thinking the Constitution is divinely inspired? Please read: Christian Nationalism Hypocrisy in U.S. Law

• See how deep the TheoBro state goes: ProPublica's Christian nationalism deep dive

• Need therapy? Start with r/ExChristian: https://www.reddit.com/r/exchristian

Final Thought Before They Ban the Internet

This isn’t revival. It’s regression.
These guys aren’t prophets—they’re power-hungry dudes with a platform and a persecution fetish.

They don’t want spiritual transformation. They want compliance.

They don’t want truth. They want silence.

So if you're reading this and wondering if you're overreacting—you’re not. You’re probably underreacting. These guys don’t stop. They don’t self-reflect. They double down.

And the next time one of them says, “God told me…”

You say:
“No. That was your ego.”

Hard pass.