We’ve got exciting news to share—Forge is expanding its on-the-ground mission to a new city: Wichita, Kansas! Beginning this September, Forge Wichita will begin hosting men’s nights, coordinating small groups, and helping build a brotherhood of men committed to becoming saints in their families and communities.

Leading the charge in Wichita is Eric Doerneman, a Wichita native with a powerful story. Eric left behind a promising career as an aerospace engineer to follow a deeper calling. He’s smart, faithful, passionate, and charismatic—and we couldn’t be more excited to have him join the Forge team. Learn more about Eric and what’s coming in Wichita here:
👉 myforge.org/wichita

Want to meet Eric?
Take a listen to today’s brand-new podcast episode. John Bishop sits down with Eric to talk about one of the most pressing spiritual battles of our time: the epidemic of pornography addiction. Never in human history has such a massive portion of the population been enslaved by the same thing. But there is hope. As St. Paul writes, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). God has the power to turn even a man’s greatest weakness into the very source of his strength.

🎧 Don’t miss it—listen now and share with a friend.

Prayer is not optional. 

In a world where men are bombarded with noise, screens, and temptations, distraction isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a spiritual war. And in that war, prayer is your lifeline, your foundation, and your compass.

That’s why we’re urging you to listen to this conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Benedictine monk and the lead chaplain for Exodus 90. In this episode, Fr. Boniface breaks open the why behind daily prayer—and just as importantly, the how.

Because this isn’t about adding another task to your to-do list. It’s about becoming a man who knows who he is, where he’s going, and what it takes to get there.

Prayer roots you. Prayer strengthens you. Prayer makes you dangerous—in the right way.

You’ve never needed it more than now. So take 20 minutes to listen, and let this be the spark that ignites your prayer life.

Because a man who doesn’t pray… is a man who’s drifting.

And a drifting man is easy to destroy.

Faithful Catholic grandparents care deeply about passing down their faith to their family. But our post-Christian world seeks to destroy their grandchildren’s faith in God. This leaves grandparents confused about just exactly what role, if any, they should play in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Listen to the full conversation that John Bishop had with Dan Spencer on the critical role of  grandfathers and how to steward that role with intentionality.

 Today, we face an unprecedented challenge: the digital world. In this episode John Bishop sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza to discuss the destructive nature of technology and how it effects young people, how to build healthy brain habits, and practical solutions for parents living in today's world. 

What does it mean to drink like a Saint? In this episode John Bishop sits down with Baylor professor, Michael Foley Ph.D., author of the bestselling book, "Drinking with the Saints." Dr. Foley paints a picture for virtuous drinking and gives tips on how to raise children with healthy sense for alcohol. 

In this episode John Bishop sits down with recent Catholic convert Keith Nester. Keith was a pastor in several protestant churches before he became Catholic in 2017, a decision made after decades of prayer and study. Keith now devotes a portion of his professional life to accompanying new Catholic converts and has spoken widely on the topic. Keith gives concrete advice on how to support fathers who have recently joined the Catholic Church. 

Check out Keith's book, "The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church" https://a.co/d/elO2xNC

Dr. John Bishop sits down with Taylor Fernholz, OP. Should dads bless their kids? If so, how? Fernholz is a theology professor and trained theologian, currently writing a doctoral dissertation on the subject of blessings. Obviously a dad's blessing is different than the blessing of a parish priest, but how so? Fernholz provides sound theology and valuable practical advice on a topic that is important for any father. Want to view this article in written form? You'll find the corresponding article in the link below. The article includes discussion questions for your men's group. 

https://myforge.org/courses-content/articles/fathers-bless-your-children/ 

Dr. John Bishop talks to Michael Moynihan about navigating technology in our homes. How do we make sure our children are not harmed by tech they are not ready for? How will our kids combat the dangers that tech poses past their childhood, such as endless distractions or pornography?

Michael talks about why tech is addicting the way it is today. He also provides key principles and very practical suggestions. Read his article on the FORGE website here: https://myforge.org/courses-content/articles/technology-in-the-home/

Michael Moynihan resides in Rockville, MD with his wife, Angela, and their eleven children. He is the Head of the Upper School at The Heights School, an independent day school for boys in 3rd to 12th grade. In his free time, Michael enjoys family excursions, reading stories with his children, hiking, and camping. He has authored three books on parenting available through Scepter Publishers. He is featured in the first FORGE online course, “Fathers and Sons: Conversations on Sex Ed, Marriage, and Masculinity.” 

Irene Pruitt joins John Bishop to talk about how to recover from the mistakes we make as parents. In order to keep intimate bonds with your children at the center of your parenting, what practical things can we do to transform mistakes into bonding opportunities. 

Irene Pruitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Supervisor in Virginia. She has over twelve years of experience in providing counseling in a variety of settings. She holds a Bachelors in Science from Georgetown University, and a Masters of Science from Virginia Tech, where she studied Marriage and Family Therapy. A practicing Catholic, one of her interests is integrating faith and counseling. 

How do you make a make or break a small group? In this episode, Thomas Wurtz and Dr. John Bishop talk about 10 ways to kill a small group. They also give 10 practical corresponding pieces of advice to make your men's group flourish.

Thomas Wurtz is the founding director of Varsity Catholic, the division of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) reaching out to college athletes. He has extensive experience with men's groups and men's ministry. Thomas lives in Colorado with his family.