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"Life is hard—so much so that you may be among the countless men who turn to self-destructive habits to deflect your pain: porn/sex, betting, to***co, booze, w**d, even “legitimate” hacks like ultra-body building, binge dieting, or the jolt of a hyper-caffeinated drink. But Paul Pettit shows us there’s a better, more life-giving way. Not to escape our pain, but to face it and deal with it in a community of men who know that God is with us and for us in our struggles. Paul shows us that we don’t have to run away! We can run toward that which is true life and true health, together with men like ourselves and a God who became a man like us so that we could become a fully human man like Him."
Bill Hendricks
Executive Director for Christian Leadership
The Hendricks Center / Dallas, Texas

A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity

Only 12 days until our new book is released! Our publisher has informed us that pre-sales numbers for our new book are strong. Order your copy today and receive it in time for Father's Day! COURAGEOUS IDENTITY: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity

By Paul Pettit

A Courageous Identity is a guide for men who want to grow in faith, maturity, and purpose as they walk shoulder to shoulder with others. Blending biblical wisdom, practical teaching, and real-life stories, it equips men to embrace their calling as husbands, fathers, leaders, and friends. Each lesson explores a facet of authentic manhood—unity, diversity, responsibility, service, and legacy—while challenging readers to live with integrity and courage. Designed for small groups yet powerful for individual use, the book offers discussion prompts, prayers, and practical exercises to foster growth. In a culture that often distorts masculinity, this study points men back to God’s original design, reminding them that becoming a godly man is not about perfection but about daily progress, brotherhood, and surrender to God’s shaping hand. Click below to order!

A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity

Only 19 days until our new book is released. Order your copy today and receive it in time for Father's Day!

A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity

So when you feel like a failure, overwhelmed by the demands of marriage and parenting, first look to God and recall what the Bible says about your identity: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10

We need Christ to help us get through each day, to be led by Him in each moment. We truly can't do it on our own. Both marriage and parenting are reflections of our relationship to Christ - so He has to be the core of both of those aspects of our lives.

Father's Day 2026 - Us dads have all heard the moans from our family when we've told a dad joke. But when it comes to dad temptations, they're no joke. In today's post, Dr. Pettit explains why and what Scripture says about them.
Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures

Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures – New Commandment Men's Ministries Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures by Dr. Paul Pettit   Scripture Passage: “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.” Romans 13:14 While researching our new book, A Courageous Identity, we identified the top five temptations facing...

In our research for our new book, we discovered the top five temptations facing young dads 18 - 35 ...
5) Va**ng - today's vapes are filled with much higher concentrations of THC, Delta 8, toxic heavy metals like lead, nickel, and antimony, which can cause cancer, respiratory illnesses, and neurological damage. Research indicates some disposables are more toxic than traditional ci******es, with lead levels from one day's use sometimes equaling 19 packs of ci******es.
4) Online Betting - DraftKings, BETMGM, Kalshi, etc. These companies connect bank accounts and credit cards and push in-game betting, playing on fans' emotions and addictions.
3) Binge Drinking - Fraternities and sporting events (pre-gaming) tempt men to drink over their limit, often leading to struggles with alcoholism. "A real man can hold his liquor!"
2) Loneliness - Many young dads, 18 - 35, struggle with having even one close friend with whom they can talk.
1) Online P**n - In a previous generation, young men had to walk into a store and purchase a magazine. Today, with the click of a button, online po*******hy proliferates through thousands of # # # websites.

What temptations would you add to this list?

To dive deeper into these issues and find hope, order our new book today and receive it in time for Father's Day 2026:

A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity