A Transformational Men’s Retreat

A soul-anchoring, faith-centered weekend for the man who carries everyone else — and needs somewhere to finally set the weight down.

This retreat was created for the man who…

Carries the weight of leadership at home, at work, and in his community – with few places where he can simply receive.

Has been “the strong one” for so long he’s forgotten what it feels like to be held up.

Loves God, but is running on fumes trying to live out that love in front of everyone who’s watching.

Carries the invisible weight of always needing the answer, the plan, the provision — and never gets to just say, “I don’t know. I’m tired.”

Because truthfully? You shouldn’t have to carry this alone.

The FORGED Retreat is where you finally get to set it down. The pressure to provide. The armor. The performance of having it all together. And come back to the man God made you to be — secure, whole, and fully known.

Who Is FORGED For?

FORGED is for the man who…

• Feels the constant pressure to provide, perform, and never fail.
• Loves his family but feels emotionally distant or disconnected.
• Is successful on the outside but exhausted on the inside.
• Carries stress, disappointment, anger, shame, or grief in silence.
• Wants to become a stronger husband, father, leader, or man of God.
• Longs for genuine friendships with other men instead of surface-level conversations.
• Desires to hear God’s voice more clearly and rediscover purpose.

You don’t have to be in crisis to come.

You simply have to be willing to stop surviving and start becoming.

Why FORGED Exists

Our culture teaches men to be strong.

To push through.
To figure it out.
To never let anyone see them struggle.

Many men become experts at providing for everyone else while neglecting their own emotional, relational, and spiritual health.

Over time, that pressure begins to show up in different ways.

Burnout.

Isolation.

Anger.

Addictions.

Disconnection in marriage.

Emotional numbness.

Anxiety.

Feeling like you’re carrying the world alone.

The strongest men are often the loneliest.

FORGED exists because we believe God never intended men to fight life’s battles in isolation.

He created us for brotherhood.

For purpose.

For healing.

For freedom.

FORGED is a faith-centered experience built for men who are driven and called, yet tired of performing strength. Men ready to let go of the titles, the roles, and the silent expectation to always have it handled. This is space to exhale. To be poured into  spiritually, emotionally, relationally. To release what’s heavy and reconnect with what’s holy.

What You’ll Experience

Over four intentional days, you’ll step away from daily responsibilities and immerse yourself in an environment designed for transformation.

Authentic Brotherhood

No competition.
No masks.
No pretending.

Just honest conversations with men committed to growing together.

Personal Reflection

Discover the beliefs, wounds, disappointments, and patterns that have shaped your life and leadership.

Gain clarity about who you are and who God is calling you to become.

Faith That Restores

Through worship, Scripture, prayer, and guided experiences, reconnect with God in a deeper and more personal way.

Practical Growth

Leave with tools to strengthen your marriage, family, leadership, emotional health, and spiritual life long after the retreat ends.

For more information, contact Jared Kiddoe at info@authenticwellnessgroup.com.

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