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A community of imperfect people who are ready to rebuild. I'm glad you found us. You're in the right spot.

Our mission: to help people overcome distraction, depression, and isolation through faith, discipline, and connection. FORGED 27:17 is a coaching-driven brotherhood built for men who are ready to rebuild. We exist to help men overcome distraction, addiction, depression, and isolation through Christ-centered coaching, personal development, and honest accountability. We forge character through courses, community, challenges, and real conversations. Whether you’re battling back from failure or just feel stuck in the fog of daily life, we believe your story isn’t over. We help men become forged—not by avoiding the fire, but by going through it. Our programs guide men to:

Refocus by eliminating distractions and reclaiming mental clarity

Rebuild spiritual, emotional, and physical health

Reconnect with what matters most—faith, family, purpose, and brotherhood

We offer:

Online coaching programs and courses

Accountability groups and private mentorship

Merchandise that reflects the mission (FORGED gear, journals, devotionals)

Live workshops, meetups, and men’s retreats (coming soon)

I want you to join me in a new series.. Coach's Corner! I'll introduce a new topic and set of challenges each week. If y...
07/17/2026

I want you to join me in a new series.. Coach's Corner! I'll introduce a new topic and set of challenges each week. If you've been asking God for direction or just want a path to happiness, please follow. I'm glad you found me. You're in the right place.

07/02/2026

Even in Sin City, people recognize God.

Today I was walking the Las Vegas Strip when a man in a wheelchair stopped me.

He pointed to the cross on my shirt, right over my heart, and asked,

"I see your cross... do you believe?"

I smiled and replied,

"Do you believe?"

Without hesitation, he said, "Yes."

I looked him in the eyes and said, "There isn't a doubt in my mind either."

We exchanged a simple "God bless you," and continued on our separate paths.

That moment reminded me of something powerful.

It doesn't matter where you are, even in a city known for temptation, distractions, and excess—God is still moving. His people are everywhere. Sometimes all it takes is a small symbol, a conversation, or a few words of faith to remind someone they aren't alone.

Jesus never avoided the broken places. He walked into them.

Don't be afraid to live your faith out loud. You never know who is watching, who needs encouragement, or who God has placed in your path.

Light doesn't shine because the room is bright. Light shines because the room is dark.

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16

06/09/2026

You have to grow your roots before you can partake in the fruit...

And that season of growing isn't a smooth, comfortable process. Just like a seed, most of the work is done in silence and unseen. Just like a seed, you have to be stretched and cracked for something greater to emerge. And just like the seed, you will face many conditions. But as you grow, you become stronger and fruitful.

Is God telling you it's time to produce fruit?

How are you preparing for the break through?

06/05/2026

We spend our lives working for a life we don't even really want. Why is that? Did we all buy into the dream? Did they sell us the lie?

Life is too short to wake up and work for 8 hours and be miserable. At what point, do you take the leap and do what you love?

Why does fear hold us back from our potential? It's the sheep that have to live in fear daily from the wolf.

Are we just sheep waiting for someone else to lead us and hoping they're a good shepherd?

Where's a place you've let fear hold you back?

05/28/2026

Trust God.

04/28/2026

Who's your go to person when you're stressed about work, life, a situation?

Do you have a person you can call at 9pm and they'll answer?

I've talked to a lot of people lately and the same theme seemed to pop up in all of them. People are lonely. As we age, time and responsibilities pull us in every direction or demand all our attention. And we lose touch with friends, move to new cities, or grow apart.. at home, the kids leave the nest, divorce happens, or you lose a loved one.. and it gets lonely quick.

We are social creatures. We're meant to talk and share experiences. We need people we can trust. If you're feeling all alone, comment "lonely". Join a community for people who show up, lift up, and level up.

04/23/2026

We talk a lot about giving our worries to God… but do we actually let them go?

I’ll pray. I’ll say I trust Him.

I’ll believe He’ll see me through.

And then I still carry it.
Still thinking about it.
Still stressing.
Still trying to control the outcome.

So what is that?

Is that faith… or just words?

Because if I’m honest, there’s always a small part of me that holds on.

A piece that says, “What if it doesn’t work out?”

And that’s the tension no one talks about.

Can you have real faith and still feel doubt?
Can you trust God and still feel the weight?

Even the disciples walked beside Jesus and still struggled to fully believe.

They saw miracles… and yet their faith wavered. So maybe faith isn’t the absence of doubt.

Maybe it’s choosing to trust God while doubt is still whispering.

Maybe it’s not about never feeling the weight… but about deciding, over and over again, to put it back in His hands.

Not once.

But daily.

Because faith isn’t a moment.

It’s a decision you keep making.

Has God ever nudged you?Not loud. Just there.Lately I keep seeing the same picture every time I slow down. Same directio...
04/15/2026

Has God ever nudged you?

Not loud. Just there.

Lately I keep seeing the same picture every time I slow down. Same direction. Same pull.

And if I’m honest… it’s not excitement I feel first. It’s fear.

Fear of the unknown.

What if it fails?
What about the money?
Where do we even start?

A million excuses to stay comfortable.
But that quiet voice keeps showing up…
“God will provide.”

So how do I say I have faith… if I’m still this afraid?

Maybe faith isn’t the absence of fear.
Maybe it’s moving anyway.
Maybe that nudge isn’t random.
Maybe it’s a calling.

And maybe “God will provide” doesn’t mean it’ll be easy…

It means you’re not walking alone.

So here’s the truth I’m sitting in right now:

You can stay comfortable… or you can be called.

But you don’t get both.

04/11/2026

When life starts stacking up… read this.

Bills. Stress. Mistakes. Pressure.
It all hits at once sometimes.

And if you’re being honest…
you start wondering if you messed something up along the way.

But here’s the truth:

God isn’t sitting there waiting for you to fail.
He’s not keeping score the way you think.

He sees you trying.
He sees the weight you’re carrying.
And He’s saying, give it to Me.

Not when everything is perfect.
Not when you “get your life together.”

Now.

You messed up? Get up.
You lost money? Regroup.
You feel behind? Take the next step anyway.

Because God doesn’t waste anything.
Not the setbacks. Not the stress. Not even your worst decisions.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to keep moving forward and stop trying to carry it alone.

One step. One decision. One day at a time.

God’s got the rest.

04/10/2026

Setbacks hit. Plans change. Things fall apart.

But that doesn’t mean you’re losing… it means God is moving.

You don’t have to carry the stress, the pressure, the “what now?”
Give it to Him.

Trust that He will provide… even when it doesn’t make sense yet.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

Keep going. Stay faithful.

God’s not done with your story.

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