RETREAT – THE FATHER’S HOUSE
The purpose of this retreat is to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family has any problems, then this retreat is for you!
The purpose of this retreat is to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family has any problems, then this retreat is for you!
What is the mass? Why does it matter? This talk is for any man who wants to learn more or get more out of going to mass. The Church teaches that the Eucharist is both the source and the summit of Catholic life. One of Jesus’ last acts before death was to celebrate the first […]
Why be Catholic? What difference does it make? In a culture which seems to tell people that all religions are the same, does it matter which Church you attend on Sunday? Come hear Keith Nester speak on his journey to the Catholic Church. Keith is a former pastor, serving in various roles in the United […]
FORGE will host its first conference on March 1st, 2025 at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines, Iowa. The conference includes a world-class lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Notable confirmed speakers include NFL Star Matt Birk, Benedictine priest Father Boniface Hicks, NYT Bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax, Renewal Ministries VP Pete Burak, and […]
Speaker: Michael Foley, Ph.D. What does Catholicism have to do with a good cocktail? Catholics have always had a bit of a reputation for fine wine and spirits. But why? In this talk, Michael will speak on three things. First, why and how the Catholic Church has always embraced the beauty of a good cocktail. […]
Speaker: Ricki Stanzi Ricky Stanzi is the University of Iowa's all-time winningest quarterback, with a 26–9 record during his time playing for the Hawkeyes. Today, he is a husband and a father of four, and his Catholic faith plays an instrumental role in guiding his life. Come to the Hall for coffee, breakfast, and a […]
Speaker: Jared Zimmerer, Ph.D. Since 2000, gym memberships in the U.S. have more than doubled (33 to 70 million). From protein shakes to CrossFit to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our culture is gripped by a hunger for physical excellence. But what does the Catholic Church have to say about the gym? After all, some of our greatest […]
Speaker: Devin Schadt Most Catholics understand that Mary, the Mother of God, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person of Jesus, Saint Joseph is perhaps THE best example of true masculinity that we have in all of human history. Want to be a better […]
Price:$20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: Most Catholics understand that Mary, the Mother of God, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person of Jesus, Saint Joseph is perhaps THE best example of true masculinity that we have in […]
Speaker: Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D. Description: Why does the Catholic Church insist that marriage is between one man and one woman? Does the Church hate people who experience same-sex attraction? This talk is on the Church’s teaching about marriage with a specific eye towards the issue of homosexuality. Come and gain perspective on why the […]
Description: The Church teaches that human work is not merely a necessity but a sacred vocation—the very arena where men and women are called to become saints. Yet most men do not experience it that way. In the churn of corporate America, the rise of artificial intelligence, and an age of economic uncertainty, many feel […]
Price: $20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world. He obtained fame, wealth, and traveled the world only to find out that none of those things would satisfy him. Joshua experienced a profound conversion to Christianity, then […]
Price: $20, includes: open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: Pete Burak is the vice president of Renewal Ministries, which is dedicated to Catholic renewal and evangelization around the world. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and has a master's degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, […]
Description: Come to Ironside Axe Club on December 3rd for unlimited axe throwing and Advent strategy with Dr. Andrew Swafford. This Advent, don’t just coast toward Christmas—train for it. Advent—not just Lent—is a season for spiritual growth, a time to wake up and ready your soul for the coming of Christ. What habits can you […]
Price: $20 Description: The Church teaches that humans bear within themselves the image and likeness of God. This image is revealed in every facet of the human person, including our […]
This event is cosponsored by Serva Fidem. Men and Women welcome to attend the event. Description: Pope Saint John Paul II famously taught that “the future of the Church and […]
Price: $20 Cover at Check-in, Open bar + great LOCAL speaker, Open cigar box to wrap the night Description:What if the key to spreading the Gospel faster, following Christ more […]
The FORGE Conference 2026, marking the second annual event, will take place on February 28th at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This powerful gathering will bring together over 1,000 men for a day of formation, spiritual growth, and brotherhood, with world-class speakers such as Jason Evert, Dr. Edward Sri, Matthew Breuninger, […]
MAN FULLY ALIVE is an annual Catholic Men's Conference held in Wichita Kansas. If you have yet to attend MAN FULLY ALIVE, you will not want to miss this! Come join us for a day of prayer, friendship, and inspiring speakers. NEAL MCDONOUGH is a famous actor who has appeared in some of the most successful […]
Price: $15 Description: Mike Sweeney is a five-time MLB All Star and member of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. After enjoying a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, […]
Price: $20 Description: Since 2000, gym memberships in the U.S. have more than doubled (33 to 70 million). From protein shakes to CrossFit to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our culture is gripped […]
Price: $10 Description: For nearly two thousand years, every Christian body—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant alike—rejected contraception as contrary to God’s design for marriage, a consensus that only began to fracture […]