Reach Church Men’s Weekend 4/4/2025
Great to connect with other guys. Recent times have felt like that part of life has been slowly slipping away so it was great to jumpstart that and I'm hopeful that it will continue. This gave me a unique and somewhat surprising (in a good way) view of how those closest to me saw me.
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I realized the dept of God's love for me. I found a safe place and space to share, and find time and people that listened to my story. I feel so light and feel lots of weight and burdens released after this weekend. Thank you so much to the leaders.
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I really deeply struggle with believing in redemption applying to the parts of me that I broke. I know it, but believing it has been hard. Not exchanging charcoal for a candle was a huge consequence in retrospect - and still right, in view of honesty. But the downstream effect of that was shocking and something I will remember.
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I was able to gain a renewed sense of God's broader plan as He revealed His faithfulness in my story. My hope is that I am able to maintain some of these connections with the other men but also show up this way for my wife, my kids, and others around me.
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I was reminded and encouraged to engage with my community in a new way.
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I've always had a hard time connecting with new people. I learned that after all these years that's still the case, but that's ok. This retreat was full of folks also struggling to connect, and that was what ended up bringing us together.
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It was great. I learned about how I don't know.
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My story can bless others. Our struggles are similar and we are not alone!
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Power of testimony. My story is worth telling. Other men are supportive of that.
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The challenge of loneliness has been diminished greatly. I have the tools for that greater level of connection.
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The opportunity to connect with other dudes was invaluable. The tone the leaders set of service was awesome. Love that it was not prescriptive or showy but raw, real, and honest.
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Honestly this event is incredible. This is my second time and it continues to be such an amazing experience.
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I realized the dept of God's love for me. I found a safe place and space to share, and find time and people that listened to my story. I feel so light and feel lots of weight and burdens released after this weekend. Thank you so much to the leaders.
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I really deeply struggle with believing in redemption applying to the parts of me that I broke. I know it, but believing it has been hard. Not exchanging charcoal for a candle was a huge consequence in retrospect - and still right, in view of honesty. But the downstream effect of that was shocking and something I will remember.
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I was able to gain a renewed sense of God's broader plan as He revealed His faithfulness in my story. My hope is that I am able to maintain some of these connections with the other men but also show up this way for my wife, my kids, and others around me.
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I was reminded and encouraged to engage with my community in a new way.
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I've always had a hard time connecting with new people. I learned that after all these years that's still the case, but that's ok. This retreat was full of folks also struggling to connect, and that was what ended up bringing us together.
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It was great. I learned about how I don't know.
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My story can bless others. Our struggles are similar and we are not alone!
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Power of testimony. My story is worth telling. Other men are supportive of that.
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The challenge of loneliness has been diminished greatly. I have the tools for that greater level of connection.
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The opportunity to connect with other dudes was invaluable. The tone the leaders set of service was awesome. Love that it was not prescriptive or showy but raw, real, and honest.
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Honestly this event is incredible. This is my second time and it continues to be such an amazing experience.