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Introducing the 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.
Better Conversations (Part 2 of 2)
This week, we’re sharing tips on how to open the door to better conversations with other men, even when you feel awkward or unsure. Why does it matter? They’re the building blocks of better friendships that make us stronger, happier, and more like Christ.
The Dawn of a New Day
Thomas Fuller wrote, “The darkness is at its deepest just before the sunrise.” Statistically, it’s hard to argue that it’s been a long, dark night for the American church. But we believe we’re on the cusp of a new day, and every one of us has a role to play.
All Things New: From Pain to Purpose
This week, Area Director Steve Basht shares what his men’s ministry journey has in common with Hair Club for Men; the advice he refuses to give; and how God makes all things new—using even the ugliest parts of our stories for His amazing story.
Making New Disciples
Many of the men not in church aren’t so much angry at the church as they are apathetic. It doesn’t feel relevant to their lives. If we want to be engaged in making new disciples, we have to overcome that apathy by prioritizing this deeply felt need.
Dealing With Guilt
What keeps some Christian men from living vibrant lives in Christ? In our experience, many feel weighed down by unconfessed sin and guilt. Freedom and peace elude them. Yet, there is purpose to guilt. Here are three practical steps for dealing with guilt.
Thanksgiving in Our Weakness
As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, we recognize not everyone is leaping into the holidays with strength and good cheer. Some of us are limping. What does it mean, then, when Paul says God’s power is made perfect in weakness?
Dealing With Anger
We often hear that men lack emotion. In our years of experience working with men, nothing could be farther from the truth. There ARE, however, things we can do to be emotionally healthier, and they are intricately connected to dealing with anger.
Spiritual Cardiology
Many men have heart problems of a spiritual nature. In some cases, it’s slow-progressing disease, while for others, the need for heart surgery is urgent. In my 20s, I was one of these men who desperately needed the core affections of his heart changed.
Boldly Growing: Awareness, Ownership, HOPE
As I reflect on the past two months of launching the beta test for Spiritual Fathers, what I’ve observed has me dreaming about what God is going to do through Christian men who are boldly growing in awareness, ownership, and hope—and how it impacts us all.
Discipleship Is Relationship
Today, young men are a click away from the best sermons, podcasts, and commentaries in the world. But what’s harder to find are the authentic relationships that provide fertile soil for real growth and change. If you’re an older man, you can change that.
Boundaries in Discipleship
We don’t often talk about setting boundaries in discipleship relationships. At first glance, the concept may seem foreign or even uncharitable. But if we want to build meaningful relationships that last and bear fruit, good boundaries are essential.
The Gift of Encouragement in Discipleship
It’s not a sign of weakness for men to long for praise. As Pat Morley says, “Encouragement is food for the heart, and every heart is a hungry heart.” If you’re discipling another man, here are three specific ways you can encourage him spiritually.