Men's Secret Wars

by Patrick A. Means

Overview

The need to talk honestly about the real issues facing Christian men has never been greater. Though they may feel reluctant to seek help and embarrassed to admit it, many men are fighting secret wars against stress, burnout, unhealthy relationships, temptation, and sexuality. What many don't know, however, is that these battles can be won.

This newly repackaged edition of Men's Secret Wars provides tested strategies for defeating the secrets that threaten men's private lives. Through the candid stories from the author and other men who have fought similar battles, readers will learn to recognize the "at risk" factors that precede the development of a secret life and will take comfort in the fact that they are not alone in their struggles. Includes new writing from the author, personal growth questions, and a leader's guide for small groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585580958
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Patrick A. Means is executive director of Courageous Living, a Seattle-based radio, seminar, and leadership training ministry. He is the former U.S. director of Campus Crusade for Christ, cofounder of the National Association for Christian Recovery, and a frequent speaker around the country.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	7
	Introduction	8
Part 1	The Secret Wars
1.	White Knights, Black Hats: Men and the Hero Subculture	13
2.	If the Genes Fit: Rewriting Your Lifescript	34
3.	The Elusive Father Blessing: Manhood without Models	52
4.	You Can't Heal What You Don't Feel: Pain, Grief, and Anger	80
5.	When the Hits Don't Keep On Coming: Adrenaline Addiction	103
6.	The Search for the Magic Wand: Women and Sex	126
7.	When Your Happily Ever After Isn't: Relationship Styles	146
8.	The Long, Dark Trek into a Secret Life: The Secret Life Syndrome	166
Part 2	Winning the Secret Wars
9.	The Rugged Journey Out: Leaving the Secret Life	185
10.	Old Whines, New Wineskins: Life beyond the Quick Fix	200
11.	Stumbling Heavenward: Shame and Grace	223
Appendix	Mentor Leadership Training Personal Growth Plan for Men	243
	Notes	253
	Leader's Guide	257