Book Studies for Men
The Backbone of The Rugged Journey
Book Studies are the primary way men engage the work of The Rugged Journey. Small, guided groups. Real work. One stage at a time.
All of The Rugged Journey's work is grounded in initiation, identity, purpose, and practice.
- John Moore, MS, NCC, LPC
Reclaim your story, confront the past, and discover the man you were made to be.
Step into honest work that forges strength, freedom, and authentic brotherhood.
How the Book Studies Work
Tue. & Thurs. Evenings | 5:15 to 6:30
4-Week Stages | 2-Stages per Study
$300/stage (4 sessions)
(limited to 8 participants)
Weekly gatherings
(60–75 minutes)
Group discussion and guided reflection
Practical exercises
Simple practices you carry into your week
A grounded group space
Time to slow down, connect, and listen to your life
What's expected
Show up consistently. Participate honestly. Take responsibility for your formation
Information and Registration for current Rugged Journey Book Studies
Choose Your Book Study
Make Sense of Your Story
Stage I & Stage II
Best for - Men who want to understand why they carry what they carry.
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Story and identity work
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Pattern awareness and integration
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Shared language for inner experience
A guided, book-based study focused on understanding how your past is shaping your present.
Men learn to recognize patterns, defenses, and adaptations — and begin integrating their story with clarity and self-trust.
Men's Work
A guided study focused on identity, responsibility, and lived practice.
Men explore what it means to show up with integrity — not just in insight, but in daily life.
Best for - Men ready to move from understanding into practice.
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Masculine initiation and responsibility
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Purpose rooted in lived experience
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Practices that hold under pressure
Keep it simple:
If you want to understand why you carry what you carry → Make Sense of Your Story
If you want to focus on who you’re becoming and how you live → Men’s Work
If you’re still unsure, contact us for a conversation.
Which One Should I Start With?
Important to Know
Groups are intentionally small | Stages are taken one at a time
Men may pause between stages | This work is not crisis care or drop-in support
Initiation requires consent.
Not everyone is ready — and that is intentional.
Initiation. Identity. Purpose. Practice.
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