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 ABOUT THE FORGED

It’s time to turn off the auto-pilot that has been ruling your life. You want better relationships with your friends and family? You want to be healthy and active for decades to come? You want to develop your spiritual nature like you know you should? Do you want to truly fulfill the purpose that God created you to achieve?

You can.

 

Become part of The Forged brotherhood. Build momentum in life with brothers who are the every day man, but refuse to be the average man.

Look,

  • We’re not a psychologist’s practice or a therapist’s office. There’s no couch for you to lay down on.

  • We’re not a cry circle. Tears don’t automatically equal healing.

  • We don't believe that stuffing vulnerabilities and emotions down fixes ANYTHING.

  • We won’t kill you physically and expect that to solve all your problems.

  • We don’t pretend to be Navy Seals or elite warriors.

  • We’re not Spartans or the Roman Legion.

  • We’re not seminary trained doctorates in theology that live disconnected lives in church offices.

 

We’re the everyday man.

  • We have callused hands

  • We have wounds that need healing

  • We’ve got bills to pay

  • We’ve got aches in a knee or an elbow

  • We want to grow spiritually

  • We want powerful mindsets

  • We want to be active and fit men

  • We don't mind being masculine

  • We want to be loving, protecting, providing husbands

  • We want to be passionate, connected, and active fathers

  • We desire to fulfill our purpose

  • We want to be everything we need to be in body, soul, and spirit

 

Nothing will stop us from overcoming, because Christ has called us to do so.

We are The Forged.

Mike Sonneveldt

Mike Sonneveldt is a voice for today's Christian man, empowering individuals to live with intentional purpose, resilient faith, and unwavering conviction.

 

As the founder of The Forged, Mike has dedicated his life to mentoring men, leading transformative development programs, and helping individuals unlock their God-given potential through one-on-one mentorship and group frameworks. His extensive background spans decades of diverse leadership across education, enterprise, and corporate ministry.

 

Mike’s ministry credentials include serving as a Pastor for Young Adults, Biblical Education Director, and Dean of the Revive School of Ministry. Complementing his ministerial background, Mike possesses deep secular leadership expertise across corporate business management, academic teaching, and youth athletic coaching.

 

He is an established author, national speaker, former podcast host, and seasoned preacher who actively bridges the gap between biblical truth and modern life execution. Today, Mike operates both The Forged and his business, Oak and Banyan Marketing, equipping men and organizations alike with the tools to lead with impact.

The Forged (theforged.org) is an independent, global Christian men's personal development platform and publisher founded by author and speaker Mike Sonneveldt. We are not affiliated with any regional church ministries, local fitness camps, or corporate networks using variations of the name 'The Forge'.

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