“You’re better off carrying it alone.” He doesn’t care if you’re successful. He doesn’t care if you’re respected. He doesn’t even care if you’re sitting in church every Sunday. If he can isolate you, he has room to work. Isolation breeds shame. Isolation feeds pride. Isolation distorts truth. Isolation convinces us that no one would understand, no one would care, and no one needs to know. But from the beginning, God declared, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Jesus didn’t make disciples one at a time. He formed a community. The early Church devoted themselves to one another. Throughout Scripture, we see the same pattern: God transforms His people in relationship—not in isolation. Brotherhood isn’t optional for the Christian man. It’s part of God’s design. Not a group of men who simply share your interests, but brothers who know your story, ask hard questions, pray with you, remind you of the gospel, and point you back to Christ when you lose sight of Him. The enemy whispers, “Keep it to yourself.” Jesus calls us into the light. If you’ve been trying to carry the weight alone, today is a good day to stop. A while back, we recorded a conversation on the lie of isolation and God’s design for brotherhood. We recently went back and listened to it ourselves, and the message is just as relevant today as when we recorded it. Check it out in the link and comment below. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2irqy85DTYwxGoIXZUBl8E?si=F2Ov5gdpQL2RQW99d_0k5Q&utm_source=copy-link If you’ve never heard it—or it’s been a while—we’d encourage you to give it a listen. Then come back and tell us: How has authentic Christian brotherhood changed your walk with Christ?

Hey guys ... How is he moving where you are? Unexpectantly, he's created a Crucible group in Greece ... Rereading John 6 over my world here .... go with me here ☺️ ... As if Jesus asked me "Brad, how are you going to do/manage this Crucible Challenge back in the states ... as your life is quite full & intense?" I stayed silent ... as Phillip did ... not answering. But Jesus, he said this to test Brad --for he himself already knew what he would do. He was multiplying things all along He was ahead of me all long. The ways of Jesus as he is with us ... Oh Jesus ... you are so mysteriously faithful and good.

Job 5:7 NIV [7] Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. https://bible.com/bible/111/job.5.7.NIV

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Optional preparation in the weeks leading up to (but separate from) the 40-Day Crucible Challenge FORGE TRIBE is a men’s brotherhood centered on Gospel formation, discipline, honesty, and long-term faithfulness. The heart of FORGE TRIBE is simple: men are formed through Truth, Brotherhood, and Commitment—not hype, performance, or self‑improvement. In the weeks leading up to the 40-Day Crucible Challenge, I’m hosting FIRE PIT: a 6-week interactive lecture series designed to help men prepare with clarity and depth. FIRE PIT is optional. It’s not required for the Crucible. There’s no pressure, and no long-term commitment—you’re welcome to attend one session or all six. What it is: live teaching + guided participation + time for honest questions, grounded in Scripture and the Gospel. What it isn’t: a performance space, a hype event, or a “must attend” program. When: Saturdays, 0700–0830 EST (90 minutes) Where: Riverside.fm (recorded) Group: ***limited to the first 25 participants- email info@forgetribe.me to request your link Recording note: These sessions will be recorded and used for future content in case you are not able to attend the live sessions. THE SCHEDULE Week 1 — Jan 17 — Enter the Story Theme: Story → Identity Speaker: Chaplain Pete Stone Bio: Pete Stone is a U.S. Army chaplain serving with the Eagle Commission and has spent years walking with men in high-pressure environments where identity and resilience are tested. He’s also the founder/host of Word for the Week, where he helps people connect faith, life, and story in a grounded way. Scripture primer: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Psalm 139:13–16 Week 2 — Jan 24 — Sent, Not Scattered Theme: Mission (long obedience & calling) Speaker: Topher Wallace Bio: Topher Wallace serves as a missionary and founder of The Pucusana Project, a Christian nonprofit in Pucusana, Peru focused on poverty alleviation through education, community projects, and business growth. He previously lived in Peru, became fluent in Spanish, and has returned with his wife and son to help lead the work on the ground.