A Year with Men

A one‑year experience with a fellowship of like‑minded men

As men, we’re meant to live in community, but few of us actually do. It’s not that we don’t want to, it’s that we’re unclear how to go about it.

A Year with Men offers a 12‑month roadmap for small groups to grow in trust, faith, and brotherhood through five focused units: Wild at Heart, We All Have a Story, Becoming a King, HBO Band of Brothers, and Fathered by God.

But this isn’t just another men’s study. Between each unit are “Get Out & Do” weeks for fun, shared activity, and one major off‑the‑grid adventure because transformation happens best in the context of story, laughter, and real life together.

To get started with your group, check out the Wild at Heart Experience, a 6-session video introduction to the masculine journey.
Why this guide matters

Most men live without a deep connection or clear purpose. This guide helps change that. Over the course of a year, A Year with Men equips small groups to:

Build meaningful, lasting brotherhood
Explore essential masculine themes through story and Scripture
Step into healing and spiritual formation
Experience both structured growth and spontaneous joy

For ongoing encouragement and deeper insights, listen to the Wild at Heart Podcast, which explores the themes of masculine restoration each week.

What you’ll experience in A Year with Men

Each group walks through five powerful units:

Wild at Heart – Reclaim your masculine heart and discover your place in God’s larger story
We All Have a Story – Learn how your personal story shapes who you are—and how God meets you there
Becoming a King – Step into maturity, strength, and the path to becoming a wholehearted man
HBO Band of Brothers – Watch and discuss themes of brotherhood and sacrifice through the acclaimed mini-series
Fathered by God – Discover how God initiates and matures men across the stages of the masculine journey

With built-in breaks for rest, action, and reflection, this guide is structured for transformation, not burnout.

Who should use this guide?

This resource is ideal for:

Men looking for deeper purpose, healing, and community
Group leaders needing a proven plan for yearlong engagement
Churches wanting to build lasting men’s discipleship
Friends ready to stop meeting casually and start living intentionally

As a next step or follow-up year, we recommend reading Get Your Life Back, a book that helps men restore their souls in the midst of a chaotic world

A Year with Men as a group experience

This guide is used globally by men’s ministries, churches, and small groups looking for a yearlong, high-impact path to spiritual growth and masculine wholeness. It offers structure without rigidity, and powerful content without performance.

To supplement the experience, many groups incorporate content from the Becoming a King Video Series.

The origin of A Year with Men

Luke Eldredge and John Eldredge created this resource after decades of guiding men through spiritual formation. This one-year guide emerged from listening—hearing the longing for real brotherhood and the need for a clear, manageable path.

To further enrich your journey, explore Experience Jesus. Really, a guide for learning to hear from God and walk with him daily.

A foundation for real brotherhood

For many, A Year with Men is the turning point where life with God becomes tangible, wounds begin to heal, and brotherhood finally feels real. It’s not about finishing a study—it’s about becoming wholehearted men.

When you’re ready to deepen your walk, watch Wild at Heart: The Series, a cinematic teaching series that follows men as they step into wholeness.

This invitation into authentic community is both life-changing and rare. Through conversations, questions, stories, and adventure, you’ll discover the man God created you to be. It is nothing less than a journey of restoration, transformation, and healing of the masculine soul.* Designed for use with accompanying video series sold separately. See links below for details.

Resources

A Year with Men is your roadmap for focused time with a group of like-minded men. Here are links to all the resources referenced in the book.

Unit #1 – Wild at Heart

Unit #2 – We All Have a Story

Watch John’s intro video
Bonus Resource: Four-part podcast series
1 – How to Listen to Someone’s Story
2 – Responding to Someone’s Story
3 – How to Tell Your Story
4 – Inviting Others into Your Story

Unit #3 – Becoming a King

Unit #4 – HBO Band of Brothers

Stream it on HBO max
Buy it on Amazon
Look for it at your local library

Unit #5 – Fathered by God

Additional Group Study Options

Looking for more? Here are some options. You can use them if you’ve finished your first year and are looking for what to do next—either on your own or together.

Get Your Life Back
John Eldredge
Moving Mountains
John Eldredge
Walking with God
John Eldredge
- Book
- Free Video Series with Questions
All Things New
John Eldredge

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every man in a group need their own copy of A Year with Men?
Yes, every man in the group—including the leader—will want the guide since it includes reading material and questions for each unit. Leader notes are included within A Year with Men.
Does a group also need to purchase copies of Wild at Heart, Becoming a King, and Fathered by God?
This is not mandatory, but up to each leader to decide. A Year with Men is designed to work with just the videos and the self-contained content/questions for each session. For groups who have decided to also read these books, A Year with Men notes which chapter to read by session within those units.
What does it cost to lead a group?
As a leader, you will need to buy a copy of A Year with Men and be responsible for securing the videos for your group to watch each week. If you choose for your group to also read Wild at Heart, Becoming a King, and Fathered by God, you’ll also need a copy of those books. Each participant would be responsible for purchasing their own book(s) unless you choose to do so. For any group activities, each man should pay their portion of the total cost.
Does A Year with Men work for a virtual group?
A Year with Men is best experienced in person, together, at a local level. That said, we realize there are exceptions and some groups will choose to meet virtually. For virtual groups, the guys will need to individually watch each week’s video prior to the online gathering. They will be responsible for securing access to the videos. Tech-savvy leaders may choose to arrange for their groups to watch the videos together online, but Wild at Heart cannot provide advice on platforms or how to set this up. Virtual groups will also need to adapt in terms of the suggested “Get Out and Do” activities between sessions and the annual Adventure Together the book describes.