We also have a page for Into the Wild and for TrueManhood.com.

A new movie by Sherwood Films (producers of Fireproof) has the potential to change the face of the Christian church in America.  I believe this movie is just that powerful!

I was privileged to pre-screen the movie and I must say, it is very well done.  The story line, the acting, the cinematography and the action is really good, especially considering that the company that produces the movie is actually a church in Albany, Georgia and ALL of the people (Directors, Producers, actors, stage hands, camera men, set techs, etc.) are volunteers!  It truly is amazing what a group of people can accomplish when they put their minds together.

I highly recommend that you check out the movie – it really is incredible.  It opens in theaters nationwide on September 30th.

The movie finds 5 men striving to live “good lives” and become the best husbands and fathers they can be.  They form a bit of a “small group” and begin holding each other accountable.  Throughout the movie, you watch as these men grow tremendously into men of great faith, of great action and ultimately, into men of virtue.  This is what we at The King’s Men do!  This is our model – and it works.  The lives of the characters in the movie are transformed and so too can yours be!

The King’s Men are listed as a Catholic resource on the official Courageous websites and we hope to be THE resource for men who desire to form a small group in their area.

If you are interested in being involved in a men’s formation and accountability group, please let me know!  We have the resources you need to start and run a thriving and dynamic men’s group in your parish/area.  Email me today for more info… Dave@TheKingsMen.org.

For any questions that you may have about Catholicism, please email the TrueManhood staff at Info@TrueManhood.com.

The NMPT was started by The King’s Men in an attempt to inform the public of the evils and dangers of pornography.  If you would like to get involved, please email me at Dave@TheKingsMen.org.  Currently, The King’s Men host (or inspire) protests in Montgomery County, PA, Tampa, FL, Glastonbury, CT, Kansas City, KS, Los Angeles, CA, Indianapolis, IN, Washington, D.C., Buffalo, NY and other locations.  Not in those areas?  Want a protest?  Email me! It’s easy to set up a protest and start fighting pornography in your local community.

Men of all faiths are welcome to attend.  The more porn-fighters we get out there, the better!

Please prayerfully consider joining us.  We will be publicly witnessing to the dangers of pornography. If you have never participated in a public activism event, I would like to explain some of the goals and expectations that we would have of you as a participant. First, you are invited to come for any amount of time that you can give to this effort.  The cars driving by don’t know if someone’s been there for 4 hours or 4 seconds.  Secondly, you are invited to participate to a level which you are comfortable.

Some of us will be holding signs while others will be handing out literature to the passerby’s. Some of us will be attempting to dialogue with those who are willing to engage in such. If you desire to join us, I ask that you consider these opportunities and be open to how the Holy Spirit will be prompting you.  Of course, our battle to end pornography will require much prayer and we ask that you come in this spirit.

This event is led by men.  Men – we need your presence out there, to show the community that we are against pornography and that we want to protect all women and children.  Although pornography effects women, we must be the first to stand up against this injustice.

If you cannot be a part of the tour because of a scheduling conflict then consider catching the next tour stop at one of our protests around the country.  If you cannot participate in the tour for reasons other than scheduling then please join us in prayerful solidarity. Your spiritual support is vital in this battle!  And, if you would like to join us in our E5 Fast, we fast and protest on the first Wednesday of every month (in Montgomeryville, PA) in solidarity with www.E5Men.org.

TrueMan up!

]]> http://www.truemanhood.com/nomoreporntour/feed 0 http://www.truemanhood.com/finding-freedom-from-porn-addiction http://www.truemanhood.com/finding-freedom-from-porn-addiction#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:07:58 +0000 admin http://www.truemanhood.com/?p=1327 Although it may seem like there will never be freedom from your addiction to pornography, you can rest assured, knowing that there is hope.  I’m a walking testimony to the power that the Lord provides a man when he seeks assistance.  Freedom awaits you!  Freedom, however, does not come free.  The road ahead will most likely be long and troubled; continue to fight everyday.  For more information on fighting an addiction to pornography, simply search the word “porn” in the site search box.  For additional assistance, email the TrueManhood staff at ContactUs@TrueManhood.com.

Click HERE for TrueManhood’s “5 Step Plan to Overcome an Addiction to Pornography”

We see all kinds of men on ITWs… young, old, rich, poor, fathers and sons and everything in between.  Outdoorsmen, and men who have never been in the wilderness.  Men who are proficient with tools, weapons and outdoor living and men who don’t know the first thing about any of that.  In the end, the men learn from one another and share their skills and talents to build one another up.

June 9-12 at French Creek State Park, PA

August 11-14 at Hickory Run State Park, Pocono Mtns of PA (register by Aug. 4)

September 8-11 at Raccoon Creek State Park, near Pittsburgh, PA

October 13-16 at Allegany State Park, near Buffalo, NY

October 27-30 at Pocahontas State Park, near Richmond, VA

The weekend is Eucharist-centered… because without Christ, we are nothing.  Christ the King is our guide and our model… we are His men.  Every day (Thurs evening through Sunday mid-day) includes Mass, perpetual Adoration, prayer and the Rosary as well as activities directly associated with being leaders, protectors and providers.  A retreat chaplain is with us on each weekend to celebrate the Sacraments and offer spiritual guidance.  (For ITW-Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik joined us again for a fire-side Q&A and for Confessions.)  Each day also includes activities/skill training and faith in a masculine modality.  We don’t sit around all day and listen to talks (we have one short talk a day)… we are active the entire weekend!  Prepare to be tired yet invigorated!  Overall, men experience something like never before; an experience unique and satisfying, as well as encouraging and fruitful in the lives of the men who attend.

Whether we’re orienteering, sitting around a campfire talking, praying, shooting, hiking, celebrating Mass, listening to a talk or building something, we are renewed and excited about our faith once again!  Come check it out… you won’t be sorry.  Oh yeah, and since we have a 5-star chef on the weekends, we eat really really really well!

For more info, to register and/or to watch the 10-minute ITW video, click www.IntoTheWildWeekend.com.  Additional dates/locations for 2012 are coming out soon.  Stay tuned for more info.

Interested in joining a men’s formation group?  Sometimes they are referred to as a “small group”.  (If you are interested, I can connect you with a group in your area or teach you how to start one on your own.)

The King’s Men currently have over 20 active men’s groups that meet weekly with more on the way.  Any man is welcome to join, at anytime.  The format of the meetings follows the dynamic and highly effective, not to mention time-tested and proven, model created by The King’s Men.  No matter what stage of life a man is in, no matter his education or experience, no matter his marital status or career, a formation group is good for every man.  A small formation group is intended to be multifaceted; men may experience some or all of the following from being in a small group: friendship, accountability, challenge, spiritual fortitude, fraternity, strength, encouragement, purpose, virtue!

The meetings typically go something like this:

• Group prayer – the Rosary is suggested. 15-20 minutes.
• Discussion based on a masculine resource.  30-45 minutes.  (Masculine resources might be “Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue”, “Be a Man!”, an encyclical/papal letter, “Signposts” or something similar.  Each group’s core team leadership has the autonomy to decide on the resource that is right for their group.)  The discussion time is facilitated by a leader and kept on-time by the time keeper.  The discussion is not a “teaching moment”, but a formation moment where each man has time to share if he so desires.  Great trust and bonding, as well as Scriptural “sharpening” (Prov. 27:17) takes place during this portion of the meeting.
• The 4-Cs.  Commit, Confess, Challenge, Confirm.  This is the accountability portion of the meeting and what really sets The King’s Men apart from the typical men’s group.  Each week, each man makes a commitment to something he is going to do over the next week.  The commitment should help him to grow in holiness and virtue.  It should be attainable, tangible and should be realistic.  The next week, he comes back and “confesses” how he did with his commitment.  This process continues each week.  If a man needs to be challenged, another man may do so.  If a man deserves to be confirmed, another man may do so. Approx. 30 minutes.
• Closing prayer, including each man’s intentions and the general intentions of The King’s Men. 5 minutes.
• Total meeting should be 2 hrs or less.

Groups should be kept to no more than 10-12 men.  Once a group grows too large, it should be split into two separate groups.  This is done so that each man has the ability to share, seek guidance, be formed and grow personally.  If a group is too large, it stifles men’s ability to grow.  Some groups choose to remain a large group for prayer, reading and discussion and then choose to split up for The 4 C’s, which is a viable option.

For more information on TKM Formation & Accountability groups, contact me at Dave@TheKingsMen.org or check out the list of active groups by clicking HERE.