It’s been incredible to see the response so far. We already have six Fire Teams signed up for the Stand Firm and Act Like Men study. If you’ve been thinking about joining, it’s not too late. Over the next six weeks, we’ll be walking through Joby Martin’s book together in small groups of men who are committed to showing up, telling the truth, and helping each other grow in our faith. And don’t worry—nobody is asking you to take cold showers, run marathons, or commit to some extreme challenge. The weekly challenges are practical applications from the book itself, designed to help you put what you’re learning into practice in everyday life. If you’re looking for accountability, encouragement, and an opportunity to grow alongside other men who are trying to follow Jesus faithfully, this is a great place to start. If you’re interested, send us a message and we’ll help get you connected to a Fire Team.

Brothers, our next 6-week Fire Team study starts the week of June 7 and runs through July 18. We’ll be walking through Joby Martin’s book, Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are. This is not a book club. It is not a classroom. It is a Fire Team. Each week, we’ll read one chapter, do the “Doing the Stuff” challenge, meet with 3–5 men, and talk honestly about what happened in real life. The goal is simple: transformation over information, obedience over knowledge, honesty over image management, and brotherhood over isolation. Here’s how it works: - Join a Fire Team of 3–5 men. - Read only the assigned chapter each week. - Do the weekly challenge. Joby calls it “Doing the Stuff.” - Meet weekly with your Fire Team. Here is the link to the guide: https://www.skool.com/forgetribe/classroom/d4c7860c Tell the truth and help your brothers obey Jesus. If you want in, comment below with: 1. “I’m in” 2. Best days/times you can meet 3. Whether you’re willing to lead a Fire Team Check out the attached video. If God is stirring something in you, step in. Ready, break!

We’re in a new season of Forge Tribe — a space between challenges that we’re calling The Foundry. This is your window to jump in, explore, and invite new men to connect — without the pressure of a full challenge commitment. Here’s what this season is about: - Smaller, flexible fire teams - The chance to bounce between groups - Building connections with different guys across Forge Tribe - Studying, sharpening, and growing together This isn’t about locking into one group long-term. It’s about getting exposure, building brotherhood, and finding your rhythm as we lead up to our Fall Challenge in September. A lot of you are already meeting regularly — book studies, weekly calls, etc. Let’s open that up. 👇 Drop a comment below with: - What you’re studying - When you’re meeting - Whether you’re open to others joining The goal? Over time, every guy in Forge Tribe gets to connect with others across the tribe — not just one circle. This is how we build something stronger. More details on the Fall Challenge coming soon. For now — step into The Foundry. Let’s get after it.

Brothers, We want to invite the tribe into a shared 48-hour fast together as we continue building momentum beyond the Crucible and continue seeking Christ together as brothers. This is not about spiritual performance or appearances. Jesus warned against fasting to be seen by others. This is simply an invitation for men who want to humble themselves before God together through prayer, repentance, Scripture, and dependence on Him. Fast Details - Start: After dinner on Thursday, May 28 - End: Dinner on Saturday, May 30 - Live Prayer Gathering: Friday, May 29, at 7:00 AM EST We’ll gather live on Skool for one hour of prayer together as a tribe. During the fast, we encourage brothers to: - spend intentional time in prayer - read Scripture - repent honestly - pray for one another - pray for your family, church, and calling - ask God to continue forming you into a faithful man If you have health, work, or family limitations, use wisdom. Participation is voluntary, and there is no shame in adapting the fast as needed. If you’re in, vote in the poll so we can commit together as brothers. Forge Tribe is built through shared discipline, shared prayer, and shared brotherhood over time.

Brothers, I’ve been encouraging guys in Forge Tribe to find ways to engage with what they’re learning and share it with others. Not because anyone has it all figured out, but because there’s value in working things out together and letting others see what God is doing in you. @Sean Baker put together a study based on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and I just want to acknowledge that. It takes time and effort to sit with something, process it, and then share it with the group. That kind of contribution matters. It builds the culture we’re trying to create here. I’m grateful for it. If you’ve been thinking about doing something similar, this is a good example. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just real. Check it out in the classroom, and, hit him up if you wanna join in. Sean, thanks for putting this together.