The Beginning and End of Masculinity: An Owner’s Manual
Most men aren’t failing because they lack effort.
They’re failing because no one can agree on what masculine success looks like.
In a culture that swings between confusion and caricature, men are told either to dominate, disappear, or endlessly “work on themselves.” None of it answers the deeper question:
What is a man for?
The Beginning and End of Masculinity: An Owner’s Manual begins where Scripture begins—not with performance, but with design. Before a man can know what he should do, he must first know who he was made to be.
Drawing from the biblical story of creation, calling, and vocation, Jim and Jon offer a clear, grounded framework for masculine life. This is not a self-help book, a cultural rant, or a nostalgic defense of outdated roles. It is a formation guide—rooted in Scripture and written for men who want to live with clarity, weight, and purpose.
This is a manual for becoming who you were made to be.
It’s No Wonder I’m the Way I Am
Life can feel very much like a trip in a small boat on the open sea. It’s natural to feel uneasy about the moodiness of the weather, the creatures of the deep, the quality of your boat, your skills as a sailor, and the anger of the gods. Not only that, but the people who built your boat and equipped you for the journey are as flawed and vulnerable as you are. So it’s easy to question how well equipped you actually are for this complicated voyage you didn’t even volunteer to take.
But here’s the good news: It turns out you already have all the resources you need to successfully reach your destination, and to actually enjoy the trip!
Through the transparency of Jim’s voyage, and by deeply reflecting on your own, you will be inspired to grip those oars with confidence, stare into the complexities of your own journey, and know that you have the final say in how your trip goes forward from here.
The Pursuit
The Pursuit is a 40-day reflective study guide introducing and exploring the basics of Biblical Christianity. It was written by Jim, with content contributed by, and edited by, Jon. It was launched in print through Evergreen Christian Community in Olympia, Washington, and is available on Amazon via Kindle, and paperback.
“Want to know a secret? A balanced life is not moderation in every direction - it is 100% commitment in every direction. A balanced person is extremely committed to all of their commitments, or they don’t make them at all.”
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