Marriage is no walk in the park. It is a road full of really hard choices, ridiculous selflessness, and constant service. But it is a journey full of blessing, healing, and hope. It is a hazy glimpse of God’s incredible love found in the eyes of another human being.
Read MorePornography and explicit imagery have become a custom of modern culture and, tragically, our kids are being targeted. What is now being called a public health crisis, the porn industry is fighting for the minds and hearts of the next generation.
Read MoreBeing a gentleman feels like it’s a fading art in our culture, and our society feels that. I believe when strong gentlemen show up to use their strengths to benefit those around them, it will create stability and space for all to thrive. While we can’t conquer all of these things in one post, here are twelve ways to become more of a gentleman.
Read MoreI didn’t want to take it a step further because life didn’t feel “just right” but “just right” wasn’t what was desired, it was the real raw parts of me that was desired. I’d argue that this is how love is supposed to be. A great unraveling of all the misconceptions and false perceptions you thought you’d have to live up to in order to be desired.
Read MoreAs a licensed counselor, it breaks my heart to hear the myths and lies that Christians believe about depression and mental illness in general, and the shame that can be felt surrounding this topic. I’m so sorry if you’ve experienced it. Sadly (and especially if you run in Christian circles) there’s a good chance you have.
Read MoreIf simply "getting married was your main goal, then you would compromise your character, blow past red flags, and settle for less than God’s best just to achieve your goal. Our goal has to be something bigger, something greater. We need goals and a plan to get there. We're excited to give you a sneak peak of the Date Well Men's program. Check it out on all streaming platforms and join the date well community at datewellmen.com
Read MorePost break up, there is a season for mourning. A season for rest. A season to heal. And then there’s a season for self reflection and discovery. Though this time can be rather painful, I have found that this is where God’s wisdom and insight into who He is and who He’s made me to be, sinks in deep.
Read MoreWho you were then, impacts who you are today. What you experienced then, influences who you are today. The way you interacted with your parents, your friends, and your family; your childhood personality, experiences, and memories – for good and for bad – have all come together to shape you into the person you have become.
Read MoreThis month Cole and Caitlin Zick speak with Joshua Broome about the mental and emotional effects of being in the porn industry. They talk about success, shame, and finding hope away from porn. How do we become free from shame and embrace the truth? How do we allow the messy parts of ourselves to be seen? This is a story of freedom you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreWhether you’ve never watched porn or you actively struggle with it, it makes no difference—you deserve a happy life, free from porn’s toxic influence.
Read MoreIn the fun of daydreaming of marriage, there is what can also feel like the unknown mystery box of marriage that’s about to burst as you begin to question “How do you practically build a life together? Or what kind of person do I want to marry?” The truth on the other side of the glorified moments is the hard work that makes it all worthwhile. So, here are 5 tips we wish someone had told us before getting married.
Read MoreDating apps are proving to be harder to navigate than even a lot of relationships are. There’s a culture to them, a science to them, and in a world where we have so much access at our fingertips to begin with dating apps, especially having multiple apps set up all at once, can be overwhelming, confusing, and even really irritating when we can’t seem to get it right.
Read MoreLet's go there. Is masturbation okay? Is it actually helpful? What's the driving force for men behind it all? We've brought in three men to talk about this topic: one who's experienced masturbation with porn, one without porn, and one who has never experienced either.
Read MoreDiscover why young children should avoid social media and how parents can take a stand.
Read MoreSomeone special has caught your eye and now...you freeze. How do you make your move, shoot your shot, take the next step, give it a chance? We're helping you out.
Read MoreThe Church will never have authority against the sexual chaos in our culture until it lives out Jesus’ sexual ethic itself. We can establish a healthy environment by restoring our understanding of family as it applies to protecting one another’s dignity and therefore their sexuality. That is, we must lean into the Great Command and love as Jesus loved.
Read MoreWhen it comes to broken relationships, it’s important to remember that there are two battles taking place. Not only are we fighting the battle of human brokenness from within our marriage, but there is an enemy from without- working his hardest to tear down this safe place that God has built up.
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