The 35 weeks, session by session
Each week: the BetterMan session’s theme, what it works on, and the Scripture the meeting anchors on.
Set the group culture and the rhythm before any content: the men watch each week’s session on their own, and the meeting is where it becomes life-to-life.
1
Launch & the Covenant
How the group runs: watch during the week, meet to be honest.
Mark 3:14 · memorize Matthew 22:37–38
BetterMan Core 2.0
Weeks 2–10Infant → Child
Watch Core 2.0, Sessions 1–9 — the vision of manhood, the man’s story and his father, the good life, the definition of manhood, and an intro to the four principles (Word · Woman · Work · World). Coach the Bible stage: Infant → Child.
2
Manhood Today
What a man is for — against the culture’s counterfeits.
Genesis 1:27; 2:15 · memorize Micah 6:8
3
Man & His Story
Your past, and the God who redeems it.
Genesis 50:20 · memorize Genesis 50:20
4
The Dad Factor
The father wound and blessing you still carry.
Psalm 68:5; Exodus 20:12 · memorize Psalm 68:5
5
The Good Life
The abundant life Jesus offers vs. the one culture sells.
John 10:10; Matthew 6:33 · memorize Matthew 6:33
6
Defining Manhood
Rejecting passivity — watchful, firm, courageous, strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13; Joshua 1:9 · memorize 1 Corinthians 16:13
7
Word
Building a life on Scripture you actually read.
Psalm 1:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:16–17 · memorize Joshua 1:8
8
Woman
Sacrificial, Christ-like love for a woman (intro).
Ephesians 5:25 · memorize Ephesians 5:25
9
Work
Your job as an assignment from God (intro).
Colossians 3:23–24 · memorize Colossians 3:23–24
10
World
Salt and light where you already live (intro).
Matthew 5:13–16 · memorize Matthew 5:16
Defined · God’s Word
Weeks 11–15Child → Young Adult
Watch Defined: Word, Sessions 1–5 — a courage arc: the Word as a man’s foundation and weapon, and courage forged in the quiet, the fight, and the mission. Stage: Child → Young Adult.
11
Manhood and Courage
Courage rooted in God’s Word and His presence.
Joshua 1:8–9 · memorize Joshua 1:9
12
A Man and His Sword
Wielding Scripture against the lies you face.
Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12 · memorize Hebrews 4:12
13
Becoming Courageous in the Quiet
The hidden, quiet life that fuels public courage.
Mark 1:35; Psalm 119:9–11 · memorize Psalm 119:11
14
Becoming Courageous in the Fight
Standing firm in the whole armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10–18 · memorize Ephesians 6:13
15
Becoming Courageous in the Mission
Spirit-given boldness with the people nearest you.
Acts 1:8; Matthew 5:16 · memorize Acts 1:8
Defined · God’s Woman
Weeks 16–20Young Adult
Watch Defined: Woman, Sessions 1–5 — loving God’s woman by partnering, providing, protecting, pointing her to Christ, and practicing hope and healing. Single men work this as honoring-women and readiness. Stage: Young Adult.
16
Partnering with Her
One-flesh teamwork with her, not a solo act.
Genesis 2:18, 24 · memorize Genesis 2:24
17
Providing for Her
Providing for her — far beyond a paycheck.
1 Timothy 5:8 · memorize 1 Timothy 5:8
18
Protecting Her
Sacrificial protection, including from your own worst patterns.
Ephesians 5:25–29; 1 Peter 3:7 · memorize 1 Peter 3:7
19
Pointing Her to Christ
A walk with Christ that draws her toward Him.
Ephesians 5:25–27 · memorize Ephesians 5:26
20
Practicing Hope and Healing
Forgiveness as the doorway to hope and healing.
Colossians 3:13; Psalm 147:3 · memorize Colossians 3:13
Defined · God’s Work
Weeks 21–25Young Adult
Watch Defined: Work, Sessions 1–5 — godly and gospel-driven work, honoring God in it, the privilege of it, and a steward’s response. Stage: Young Adult.
21
Godly Work
The God-given dignity of your work.
Genesis 2:15; Colossians 3:23–24 · memorize Genesis 2:15
22
Gospel-Driven Work
Grace frees you from working to prove yourself.
Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 3:23–24 · memorize Ephesians 2:10
23
Honoring God in Our Work
Integrity and God’s glory in the daily job.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Proverbs 16:3 · memorize 1 Corinthians 10:31
24
The Privilege of Work
Work received as a gift, not just a grind.
Ecclesiastes 2:24; 3:22 · memorize Ecclesiastes 3:22
25
Our Response to Work
Faithful stewardship of what God actually owns.
Psalm 24:1; 1 Corinthians 4:2 · memorize 1 Corinthians 4:2
Defined · God’s World
Weeks 26–30Young Adult → Parent
Watch Defined: World, Sessions 1–5 — a real man betters God’s world through his character, his church, his community, his children, and how he concludes. Stage: Young Adult → Parent.
26
His Character
Bettering the world starts with a guarded heart.
Proverbs 4:23 · memorize Proverbs 4:23
27
His Church
A man who builds the church, not just attends.
Hebrews 10:24–25; Ephesians 4:11–16 · memorize Hebrews 10:24–25
28
His Community
Seeking the welfare of the place you live.
Jeremiah 29:7; Matthew 5:16 · memorize Jeremiah 29:7
29
His Children
Passing faith to the next generation in ordinary moments.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Psalm 78:4–7 · memorize Deuteronomy 6:6–7
30
How He Concludes
Fighting the good fight — and finishing well.
2 Timothy 4:7; Acts 20:24 · memorize 2 Timothy 4:7
Reproduce & Commission
Weeks 31–35Parent
The Alongsider aim, made explicit. Leader-led — no BetterMan video required. Coach the Bible stage: Parent (2 Timothy 2:2).
31
Born to Reproduce
Seeing the men around you with compassion.
Matthew 9:36–38 · memorize Matthew 9:37–38
32
The Triple Play
Learning to run the meeting yourself.
2 Timothy 2:2 · memorize 2 Timothy 2:2
33
Life-to-Life Skills
Asking, listening, opening the Word with a man.
Proverbs 20:5; Colossians 1:28–29 · memorize Colossians 1:28–29
34
Name Your “One”
The one man you’ll come alongside next.
John 15:16 · memorize John 15:16
35
Commissioning
Sent to make disciples — each man, by name.
Matthew 28:18–20 · memorize Matthew 28:18–20