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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
The Great Feminization and the Future of Men’s Formation
When an essay detonates across the culture like a depth charge, it is usually because it names a feeling that was already there. Helen Andrews’s “The Great Feminization” in Compact Magazine did exactly that. In a few thousand words she managed to link everything from...
“6 7” – The Semiotics of Meaninglessness
“Every age is marked by its illusions; ours is that we have none.” — Daniel J. Boorstin “Irony is the song of a bird that has come to love its cage.” — Theodor W. Adorno The New Language of Belonging Every generation invents its secret codes of belonging—words,...
Why Strong Friendships Matter and How to Cultivate Them
In a world fraught with many mental and spiritual challenges, people often grapple with loneliness and isolation — a phenomenon usually referred to as a "friendship recession." For young men of faith, having strong friendships is more than a social luxury. These bonds...
Here’s What I Saw God Doing in Asia (and Why It Matters)
Two weeks. Five countries. Twelve time zones. And more stories of God at work than I could possibly fit into a single update. When Peter Hone (our National Director of Development) and I landed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, we went straight from the airport to the Man in...
The Problem of Proverbs
I suspect most of us encounter the Book of Proverbs as young men. But lately, I have had the privilege of encountering it again, not through my own eyes, but through the bright eyes of my fourteen-year-old son. We sit together early in the morning, before the chaos of...
We Need to Discuss the Problem of Men and Gambling
The NFL is in full swing, the World Series is underway, and two NBA men and a handful of Mafia dons just got arrested for illegal game fixing. The arrests of Coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier, and former assistant Damon Jones is a wild story. All three were...
Balancing Ambition and Faith: Navigating Career Success as a Young Christian Man
Navigating your career is exciting, but the pressures can be overwhelming. The world typically hinges self-worth on achievements, so young Christian men must remind themselves of their faith. Here’s how to honor your faith while excelling in your profession. What...
How to Not Be a Judgmental Jerk
Every era has its own moral signature, a set of phrases that capture the spirit of the age. In ours, few maxims are wielded with more confidence and finality than “Do not judge.” But Jesus said, ‘Do not judge.’ It’s literally the one thing everyone knows he said. But...
Why the Manosphere Appeals to Young Men
Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. -Jeremiah 6:16 Young men sit alone a lot these days, usually bathed in the blue glow of their phones. Their faces are blank,...
Parenting Between the Pictures: How Parenting is Mostly the Boring Stuff
Have you ever caught yourself mid-scroll through Instagram, mesmerized by those glossy family reels? There's the dad hoisting his toddler onto his shoulders at sunset or the mom orchestrating the perfect homeschool breakfast. I typically look up from the screen and...
The 5 Things I Want Said at My Funeral
There are moments that force us all to pause and confront our own death. In recent days, many of us have paused to consider the life and legacy of figures like Charlie Kirk, particularly as we witness the public expressions of grief and remembrance at memorial...
Tell Me a Story
Originally posted on Substack: https://charper.substack.com/p/the-front-porch Every day, from the moment we open our eyes, we are being discipled. Not just by sermons and podcasts but by something deeper, more invisible. We are being discipled by narratives. By...
Content From Around the Web
The Evaporation of the Sacred
New Adam Project contributor John Seel has an article on Aaron Renn’s Substack (https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/the-evaporation-of-the-sacred) that fits in really well with the conversations we’ve been having about reaching younger men. In “The Evaporation of the Sacred,” John names something many of us have sensed but haven’t quite been able to describe—how modern life has quietly stripped away transcendence, wonder, and a sense of the holy. I’ve talked to a lot of GenXers and Boomers who are...
Gene Hackman Talks About His Father
Many spent the last week remembering the life and career of Gene Hackman. In a world where Hollywood seems to offer little substance, Hackman always….
The Secret Sacrifices Men Make Every Day
This is a poignant reminder of the quiet erosion facing men in our age—a drift from the anchors of tradition, purpose, and communal duty that once defined masculine virtue….
Podcasts
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.

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.

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 Church, Christ Fellowship Church, Saddleback Church, North 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.

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.

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.
















