Masculinity Is Not Inherently Toxic…and Neither Is Empathy
We don’t do nuance very well these days… We tend to take complex realities, find their absolute worst expressions, and then decide the whole thing must be the problem. If […]
Conference on Discipling Men
Dear RENEW.org Network Friends, RENEW.org and Discipleship.org are partnering with BetterMan for a one-day conference in Dallas on September 11, 2025, called “Discipling Men.” Let me tell you why we […]
Wild at Heart After 25 Years
*Editor’s Note: How should Christians view masculinity? As something godly to be cultivated? As something toxic to be suppressed? John Eldredge’s 2001 New York Times bestseller Wild at Heart: Discovering […]
What Is Biblical Manhood? (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: We live in an era of confusion and hurt when it comes to the question of what it means to be a real man. Should we see manhood […]
Act Like Men?
Growing up, I thought the Marine Corps had the best recruiting commercials out of all the armed services. Maybe that’s why I spent so much time in the Marine recruiting office […]
What Is Biblical Manhood? (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: We live in an era of confusion and hurt when it comes to the question of what it means to be a real man. Should we see manhood […]
What We Must Learn from Andrew Tate Even If We Don’t Want To
What do you do with a man of arrogance and rebellion who inspires the hearts of countless young men and boys in a world deliberately set against them? What do […]
Letter to the Struggling Man in our Day
Hey brother, I heard you’ve been knocked around a bit lately, and I just wanted to stop by and see how things are going. Don’t worry, I won’t tell you […]
What Every Man Needs
*Editor’s Note: First Samuel 13 narrates the sad account of how Israel’s first king, Saul, lost the opportunity for his kingdom to endure. God’s prophet Samuel had told Saul to […]
What Does It Mean to Be a Man?
The conversation around gender in North America is chaotic, confusing, and caustic. When asked to define the word “woman” during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings last year, Ketanji Jackson Brown […]
5 Insights Jason Whitlock Has Given Me About Being a Disciple of Jesus
Jason Whitlock Christian Insights for Fearless Discipleship Today Fearless conviction is needed to call out deception and resist cultural pressure with biblical clarity. Ruthless honesty builds credibility when confronting sin […]
Stop Comparing Your Church: Why Contextualization, Missiology, and Authenticity Matters
Contextualization in Your God Given Church Setting Contextualization counters comparison. When pastors are tempted to measure their ministry against other churches’ highlight reels, remembering their own unique context protects them […]
Can Masculinity Be Non-Toxic?
Masculinity in God’s Good Design for Men Scripture presents masculinity as part of God’s creation of male and female, giving men a unique calling to reflect His character in strength, […]
On Gender and the Bible: One Church’s Real-World Fight (Part 8)
One Church Real-World Fight and Biblical Transformation Building a culture rooted in Scripture, One Church’s Real-World Fight recounts how obedience reshaped leadership and deepened faith. Through consistent discipleship and prayerful […]
Revival: God Could Do It Again!
Revival – Pathways to Renewal From the Reformation to six historic “waves,” God has repeatedly revived His church—and He can do it again. Through united prayer, fasting, repentance, and obedient […]
Promise Keepers: Stand in the Gap
Stand in the Gap – Sacred Assembly Impact Over two years of planning, fasting, and prayer culminated in a Washington DC gathering where more than a million men sought God […]
Promise Keepers: The Night We Encouraged Our Pastors
Pastors — Honoring Our Shepherds From the 1994 Promise Keepers ovation, public appreciation lifted weary hearts and affirmed the weight pastors carry. Many ministers rarely hear thanks, revealing the need […]
Fathers Affect How We See God: Stories from Famous Atheists
Atheists — Fatherhood Patterns and Gospel Hope Atheists frequently trace unbelief to strained father relationships, echoing Freud’s insight and Paul Vitz’s research on famous skeptics. Biographies from Nietzsche to Russell […]
Gender Roles: Where to Land
Where to Land: Biblical Roles in Church Life Scripture affirms salvation equality while the NT pattern assigns qualified men to elder roles rooted in character, teaching, and shepherding. Headship mirrors […]
Promise Keepers & Stories of Changed Lives
Stories of Changed Lives in Faith and Transformation Stories of Changed Lives highlight reconciliation, as men returned to their families and restored broken marriages after encountering Jesus. Life-change was evident […]
Lessons from the Church in Kenya: Prayer
Prayer in the Church in Kenya: Devotion and Transformation Prayer reflects cultural depth, as Kenyan believers often spend extended hours in intercession while others may struggle to sustain focus. Across […]
Church Leaders Need Friends
Church Leaders: Friendship Practices Progress from acquaintances to closest brothers with growing time, trust, accountability, and vulnerability. Speak truth with grace, sharing weaknesses and guarding confidentiality to deepen real ministry […]
The Power of Reading the Bible with Brothers
Power of Reading the Bible and Its Life Impact Power of Reading the Bible is shown through the author’s journey of finding faith, conviction, and transformation when guided by committed […]
The Promise Keepers and Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Warfare and the Lessons from Promise Keepers Spiritual Warfare is real and relentless, as Satan attacks through division, discouragement, and external opposition, seeking to destroy families, churches, and ministries. […]
Q: What Are Men Really Hungry For? (Part 2)
What Are Men Really Hungry For Part 2: Real Discipleship Needs for Men Deep spiritual hunger is addressed in What Are Men Really Hungry For Part 2 by calling men […]
Q: What Are Men Really Hungry For? (Part 1)
What Are Men Really Hungry For Part 1: Exploring Deep Desires in Discipleship What Are Men Really Hungry For Part 1 uncovers how spiritual growth and real brotherhood meet men’s […]
Promise Keepers and the Power of Prayer
Power of Prayer That Ignited a Movement Power of Prayer shaped every decision and step of the Promise Keepers’ leadership as they relied on God’s wisdom and presence. Dedicated intercessory […]
The First Promise Keepers Event: Witnessing the Power of God
First Promise Keepers Event – How God Moved Among Men Massive response marked the First Promise Keepers Event, as over 600 men came forward seeking Christ during a powerful day […]
Promise Keepers: The Beginning
Promise Keepers and the Movement’s Inspiring Launch Discover the powerful beginnings of Promise Keepers. Learn how a coach’s prayerful vision and a pastor’s heart united to spark a nationwide men’s […]
Is Our Manhood in Crisis? – An Interview with Robert Lewis (Part 2 of 2)
Interview with Robert Lewis Part 2 What does authentic manhood look like today? In Part 2, Robert Lewis unpacks biblical principles for masculine identity that counter cultural confusion. Strong men […]
Is Our Manhood in Crisis? – An Interview with Robert Lewis (Part 1 of 2)
Interview with Robert Lewis Part 1: Addressing Today’s Manhood Crisis Why is manhood in crisis today? This interview dives into rising male struggles like addiction, isolation, and loss of identity. […]