Jul 27, 2018

What was your reaction when you first heard about initiation or rite of passage for boys? Mark and Alen share the reactions they have been getting from others as they talk about these topics and spread their stories.

Book: Rite of Passage, Jim McBride

Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (

Jul 20, 2018

A University of Texas Austin program, called “MasculinUT,” made the news recently with a controversial headline about masculinity being a mental health issue. Join Mark and Alen as they look past the headline and examine this a bit deeper.

Article link: University of Texas to Treat Masculinity as a 'Mental...

Jul 13, 2018

Fathers carry such a big responsibility, but they don’t have to do it alone. In fact, it is better when we do things together. Join Mark and Alen as they explore the idea of intentionally inviting and incorporating other men into the process of raising your boy to become a man.

Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin...

Jul 6, 2018

After ~8 years of dreaming and planning about this day, Mark shares the story of the final rite of passage graduation ceremony of his oldest son. From the importance of ceremony, to some tips and ideas for how you can do this with your son, this episode dives into this subject of how and why to do a ceremony for your...