Man In The Mirror

New Adam Project

The New Adam Project is a new initiative from Man in the Mirror built by contributing members from around the country.

The New Adam Project provides insight into the current state of men in our world.

Articles and White Papers

When Dad’s Not There: How to Heal from the Loss or Absence of Your Father

Some wounds don’t heal on their own. They linger, deep and invisible, like a hollow spot in your chest that you don’t know how to fill. For many men, that’s what happens when their father is absent—whether he passed too soon, checked out emotionally, or just wasn’t there when it mattered. You might not talk about it, but I know the pain can feel like it’s hardwired into who you are. I get it. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my father’s passing, and even though the years have rolled on, the...

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The Irony of Christian Capitalism

The Irony of Christian Capitalism

In the world of marketing, the goal is to get the customer to buy the product. But Christianity flips the script: it’s not about us selling Christ; it’s about Christ purchasing us. And yet, in American evangelicalism, we seem determined to market Jesus like He’s just...

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The Tale of Two Parties

The Tale of Two Parties

If you're reading this because you thought this article would be about the election, Republicans versus Democrats... welcome. You just got click baited.  No, it's not about political parties. I'm writing about birthday parties. Specifically, the first half versus...

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The CIA and the Problem of Male Sanctification

The CIA and the Problem of Male Sanctification

Andrew Bustamante was a CIA deep cover operative. The kind of man who blends into a region, discovers the highest value assets, and then works to flip them to be an informant for the U.S. government. He is a civilian now and has made the rounds on quite a few...

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The Irony of Christian Capitalism

The Irony of Christian Capitalism

In the world of marketing, the goal is to get the customer to buy the product. But Christianity flips the script: it’s not about us selling Christ; it’s about Christ purchasing us. And yet, in American evangelicalism, we seem determined to market Jesus like He’s just...

read more
The Tale of Two Parties

The Tale of Two Parties

If you're reading this because you thought this article would be about the election, Republicans versus Democrats... welcome. You just got click baited.  No, it's not about political parties. I'm writing about birthday parties. Specifically, the first half versus...

read more
The CIA and the Problem of Male Sanctification

The CIA and the Problem of Male Sanctification

Andrew Bustamante was a CIA deep cover operative. The kind of man who blends into a region, discovers the highest value assets, and then works to flip them to be an informant for the U.S. government. He is a civilian now and has made the rounds on quite a few...

read more

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Our Contributors

Kenny Luck

Kenny Luck is a former healthcare CEO and is Founder and CEO of Every Man Ministries which he founded in 2000. He is an ECPA Platinum award-winning author of 24 books as well as 11 group video curriculums covering marriage, family, and men’s issues including The Dangerous Good Trilogy. Kenny has been a featured guest on FOX News for men’s/mental health issues and is the driving force behind the Every Man Global LIVESTREAM podcast heard around the world on the Every Man streaming app/digital platform. He is the founder and co-creator of the Dangerous Good City Transformation Conference and will be touring with worship artist Brandon Lake and others in 2025.

Kenny has been married to his wife Chrissy for thirty-five years (in a row). They have raised three wonderful millennials (Cara, Ryan, and Jenna) and live in Southern California.

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Chris Harper

Chris Harper (aka Harp) is a hope dealer. Most men today can’t find the courage to live beyond the day in front of them. Mired in sadness, depression, and hopelessness, they are looking for a bit of encouragement. Deep down, we all want someone to lean in—someone to believe in us. The world needs more hope dealers—more people willing to lean in.

Harp’s extensive professional and academic background is a testament to his expertise. His journey has taken him from the hollers of Kentucky to the rolling hills of Scotland. He holds multiple degrees, having studied at the University of Louisville, Harvard, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He believes in the power of hospitality and that art, music, community, and commerce are powerful mediums for transformation.

Married to his best friend, Harp and Ally have four kids and reside in the GREAT state of Texas

Matt Heard

Matt Heard is the President of Thrive Fully Alive, Inc. and the Founder of THRIVE, a teaching ministry and coaching initiative for ministry and marketplace leaders that inspires and equips people to flourish as fully alive human beings to God’s glory in every arena of their journey.
As a speaker, pastor, coach, and consultant, Matt emphasizes the reality that when leaders are holistically thriving as humans, their team, organization, ministry, and company thrive as well.
Matt is the author of Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity and is a Bible teacher for Key Life Network, the nationally syndicated radio program and podcast with Steve Brown. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Arts Movement and IAM Culture Care alongside artist Makoto Fujimura, and is a member of the faculty and Board of Reference for Summit Ministries.
Previously, Matt has served as the Lead Pastor of Northland Church in Orlando; the President of The Gathering USA; and the Senior Pastor of Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando.
Matt and his wife, Arlene, are the grateful parents of three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandsons and they divide their Ame between Colorado Springs and Orlando.

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Ryan Reeves

Ryan Reeves was Dean and Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is now a writer and editor for Man in the Mirror and creator of the YouTube channel History for Everyone. His PhD was from Cambridge University. He is the author of KNOW: How We Got Our Bible and co-author of The Story of Creeds and Confessions. He is a father of 3 and lives in Jacksonville, FL.

Brett Clemmer

After growing up and going to college outside of Boston, Brett Clemmer met and married his wife, Kimberly, and moved outside of Orlando, Florida, where they raised two fantastic kids. Brett regards being a husband and father his two primary ministries. He’s very proud of his daughter, Cassidy, an IT professional in Orlando, and his son, Jackson, who’s married to Martha. Jackson is a student ministry director at a large church in Chattanooga, and Martha works for an insurance company and is an accomplished long-distance trail runner. They are all in their 20s.

Brett has held jobs from the cubicle to the corner office. Armed with a degree in Psychology, Brett’s jobs over the years have included a counselor in a psychiatric ward, supervisor of a juvenile detention shelter, operations manager for a homeless shelter, and entrepreneur two times over in the financial services and software sectors.

Brett joined Man in the Mirror in 2000 and has served as the president and CEO of Man in the Mirror since 2016. He has spoken to men and trained leaders for Man in the Mirror both in the U.S. and internationally. He co-authored, with Patrick Morley and David Delk, No Man Left Behind, which is now the basis for the ministry’s leadership training and discipleship coaching ministry.

He also serves as an elder/lay pastor at his church in his hometown of Sanford, Florida, where he enjoys teaching, leading a men’s group, and investing in the lives of his fellow pastors and the families in the church.

Besides his family and church, Brett’s interests include reading and rock climbing, which is tough living in Central Florida! He also enjoys rooting for his Boston sports teams.

Jeremy Shurke

Jeremy joined the Man in the Mirror team to help develop new approaches to serve men specifically in their 20s and 30s. He is leading the way with analyzing research and developing experimental strategies (through Mirror Labs, our research and development division) to meet the unique felt needs of this group.

His previous working experiences included college ministry to LSU’s student athletes, missionary work in Haiti, and church planting in the inner-city of Jacksonville, Florida. He has served as Vice President of Creative Strategies, as is currently Director of Mirror Labs.

Jeremy currently lives in Orlando with his wife, Jenn, and they are trying their best to raise their four children: Effi, Wolfgang, Link, and Ender.

Jeremy shared, “I believe that men in their 20s and 30s today are in a desperate state. They are trying to become independent adults as they navigate foundational life milestones of career, marriage and parenting. Across the board, most will admit they are drowning in these new responsibilities in isolation. They need help. To have this opportunity to tackle difficult questions, develop new ideas, and move guys into deeper relationships is really exciting!”

Scott Mawdesley

Scott Mawdesley is the Program Director for Spiritual Fathers and he exists to curate meaningful connection through caring development with a restful presence. He has over 33 years of ministry experience primarily as a pastor at several leading churches: Thomas Road Baptist ChurchChrist Fellowship ChurchSaddleback ChurchNorth Point Community Church and 12Stone Church.Scott has traveled extensively across the US and internationally training leaders in personal growth and spiritual formation. He is the host of 2 monthly podcasts: The Spiritual Fathers podcast and the Dad’s on Tap podcast and he is the author of A Dad’s Bible Journey: The Torah, his first book in a series of books leading dads through the Bible to explore what can be learned from the dads of the Bible.Scott has been married to his bride Natalie for 23 years. He has a son in college and a daughter in high school. He calls Buford, GA his home (Go Wolves!) where he enjoys cooking, making leather goods, finding the perfect cup of coffee and discovering the next great book to read.

Daniel Gullotta

Daniel N. Gullotta is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi. He was formerly the Archer Fellow in Residence at the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. His first book, focusing on religious politics and the rise of Andrew Jackson, will be published by Yale University Press. In 2025, he will be an Academic Visiting Scholar at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, researching magic and witch-hunting in early America. As of January, he will ordained as a Deacon in the Anglican Church of North America. He earned his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Stanford University. Follow him on X @DanielGullotta.

John Seel

Introducing John Seel, your go-to expert for catalyzing cultural change and maximizing your organization’s impact and revenue potential. With a proven track record of success, John specializes in empowering companies and clients to navigate cultural shifts with finesse, ensuring they not only meet but exceed their mission objectives.

As a thought leader, writer, speaker, and strategist, John Seel brings unparalleled expertise and insight to the table. With years of experience in nonprofit management, educational leadership, and philanthropy, John is adept at “putting legs on a vision” and turning ideas into tangible results.

With a rich background in cultural analysis, business acumen, and consultancy, John Seel is uniquely positioned to guide your organization towards success. From founding significant nonprofit organizations to serving in leadership roles at prestigious institutions, John’s expertise in cultural change dynamics is unmatched. His most recent book is Network Power: The Science of Making a Difference.

Moreover, as the author of five books, including the highly anticipated Embodied Enchantment: On Making Men Whole, and with his current venture, MetaTek AI, John continues to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence.

Charlie Mitchell

Charlie Mitchell serves as the director and founder of Maroon House. He is the author of The Planter in Gotham. He and his wife have three children and are soaking up the sun in Southwest Florida. 

Dylan Brock

As a Southern California native, Dylan now lives in Middle Tennessee with his wife and kids. While attending Reformation Bible College, he developed a passion for biblical studies and is currently a student of the Old Testament at Talbot Theological Seminary in La Mirada, CA. He is also an avid fly fisherman and backpacker, enjoying most of all the wild backcountry of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Apart from his main callings as a husband and father, Dylan is pursuing his goal of writing and teaching in an academic setting.