Manhood is muddy.
Men need your voice.

We’re gathering trusted voices—therapists, pastors, artists, poets, scientists, and sages—for honest conversations about life-giving masculinity.

What is it & why do it?

We believe this moment calls for something more honest—and more hopeful—than what most conversations about masculinity have offered.

Men are quietly asking, “What does it actually mean to be a good man? A faithful husband? A present father?” They’re trying to walk in faith, love well, and live with integrity—but few have been shown how.

That’s why we’re hosting the Restorative Manhood Summit: to create the kind of soul-stirring, story-rich conversations that feel more like eavesdropping in on a fireside conversation than a mega-conference.

How can I participate?

We’d love to feature you in a 40–60 minute video interview (recorded at your convenience). We’ll provide clear, guiding questions ahead of time, and aim for a relaxed, meaningful conversation, so that you can help men reclaim what’s been lost in them and rediscover who they were made to be.

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!

Join the growing list of experts!

  • Taylor Calmus (Dude Dad)

    is a viral YouTube creator who makes hilarious and poigniant videos that tap into the relatability of parenthood.

  • Dr. Dan Allender

    is a pioneering therapist, author, and professor. He is the co-founder of The Allender Center and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and the author of The Wounded Heart, To Be Told, and Redeeming Heartache, among other works.

  • Pablo Ceron

    is the Founder of WILDSONS, a movement helping men recover their wild hearts and become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be.

  • Cathy Loerzel, MA

    is the co-founder of the Allender Center, a story work coach, speaker, and co-author of Redeeming Heartache with Dr. Dan Allender.

  • Sam Jolman, MA, LPC

    is a trauma therapist with over twenty years of experience specializing in men’s issues, and author of The Sex Talk You Never Got

  • Chris Bruno, LPC

    is the founder of ReStory Counseling, co-founder of Restoration Project, and author of Sage, Man Maker Project, and Brotherhood Primer. He has decades of experience in helping men rediscover who they were made to be.

  • Sam Eldredge

    co-founded And Sons, a podcast and magazine for young men & co-authored Killing Lions. Sam is the founder of Noble Workshops - a retreat based in Colorado helping men & women go deeper into healing.

  • Jeff Zaug

    is the founder and lead cheerleader at DadAwesome, a movement dedicated to activating dads to lead with wonder. He is also host of the DadAwesome podcast.

Key Points

  • Video Interview: 40–60 minutes, prerecorded in the Riverside platform.

  • Format: Conversational. You’ll receive personalized questions in advance.

  • Audience: Primarily a diverse range of men ages 20-50, many faith-based.

  • Summit Dates: September 23–28, 2025

  • Promotion Window: August–September (2–3 light touchpoints)

BENEFITS TO YOU

  • Broad Exposure: Thousands of men will engage, many as leaders, fathers, and mentors.

  • Lifelong Access: Your session lives on inside The Grove Collective, our online community.

  • Share Your Work: Promote books, podcasts, courses, or upcoming events. You can even offer giveaways to entice people to your list.

  • Thought Leader Lineup: Join a curated group of respected voices.

  • Ongoing Connection: We love building relationships for future collaborations.

What we need from you:

  • Fill out the form below, including uploading headshots, bio, and Signed Speaker Release.

  • Schedule the interview.

  • When we get closer, you can Promote it to your audience.

share your wisdom.

Would you join us? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you with the next steps (recording details, official agreement, tips for interviewing well, etc.)

“I want to be a
good man, a faithful husband, a present father—but no one ever showed me how. I’m tired of pretending I’ve got it figured out. Manhood feels muddy.
I don’t need hype or shame.
I need a guide.”

That’s the voice we hear from men again and again—and it’s why we’re inviting you to be part of the Restorative Manhood Summit. Your story, your presence, your wisdom could be the very lifeline someone’s been waiting for.

Interview Tips (please read)

We want you to look and sound your best—not just for your sake, but for the men who are listening and longing for something real. Here’s how to help us create a high-quality experience:

    • Avoid loud rooms or echoey spaces. Turn off fans, notifications, and silence your phone.

    • Natural light is great! Sit facing a window, or use a soft lamp near your face.

    • Avoid bright windows behind you—they’ll put you in shadow.

    • Built-in laptop mics can pick up background noise and echo.

    • A wired mic or headset (AirPods Pro, USB mics like Blue Yeti, etc.) dramatically improves sound.

    • If all else fails, just use what you have—we’ll make it work.

    • Set your camera at eye level, not looking up your nose or down on your face.

    • Use a laptop stand, stack of books, or tripod if needed.
      Clean your lens—it really helps.

    • Pay attention to what is behind you. You will want a background that looks somewhat professional, or at least in line with your personality. This could be a bookshelf in your office, a blank wall, a curtain, your garage, or an accent wall. Avoid having a messy background. Worse case scenario, you can set your camera settings to slightly blur your background.

    • We’ll likely use Riverside (we’ll send you a link ahead of time).

    • Use the strongest internet connection possible—Ethernet is ideal, or be close to your router.

    • Close other programs and browser tabs during recording.

    • Have water nearby

    • Relax—this is a conversation, not a performance

    • If you're unsure about any of the above, let us know—we’re happy to help!