When Change Is Stirring but You Can’t Explain It

Most people don’t wake up one morning saying, “I’m ready for a transformational retreat.” They wake up saying things like, “Something needs to change.” “I feel stuck.” “I can’t keep living this way.”

It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it’s just a quiet ache—a sense that there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing. You may not even know what you’re looking for. You just know you’re ready for something real.

That’s often how people find The Crucible Project.

If you’ve been exploring our website, you’ve probably noticed we don’t share many details about the retreat itself. That’s intentional. We believe transformation happens best when you arrive open—without expectations or preconceived ideas. Every person’s journey is unique, and we want you to encounter yours fresh.

Still, if you’re curious, here’s what you can know.

It’s Not a Typical Retreat

A Crucible weekend isn’t a church conference, a men’s or women’s event, or a lecture series. You won’t sit through teaching sessions or take notes. Instead, you’ll move through a series of guided experiences that help you face what’s been holding you back and reconnect with who God created you to be.

The weekend is designed to move truth from your head into your heart—to help you live it, not just learn it.

When you arrive, you won’t get a schedule or an agenda. Not because we’re hiding something—but because transformation requires trust, not control. By stepping into the unknown, you can experience the weekend with honesty, openness, and freedom.

What It Costs and What It’s Worth

The cost of an initial weekend retreat is $795, with flexible monthly payment options as low as $85 (and a pay-in-full discount). And if finances are tight, assistance is available. We will not let money be the determining factor that keeps you from being able to attend.

Compared to therapy, leadership programs, or other Christian transformation experiences that range from $1,000 to $10,000, Crucible remains one of the most affordable - and impactful - retreats available.

If You’re Not Ready—Start Here

You don’t have to attend a full retreat right away to begin the journey. Explore a few first steps:

Exploration Groups — free, online or in-person introductions to Crucible’s principles. If you’re interested in joining one, contact us and we’ll help you get connected.
Weekly Men’s Check-Ins — Thursdays from 12–1 p.m. CST, weekly gatherings for honest conversation open for any man to join whether you've attended a retreat or not.
Unstuck: 7 Steps to Break Free and Live Courageously — our free ebook is available for immediate download, or purchase a paperback or Kindle version and take another step in your journey.
Unstuck Bible Devotional — a short YouVersion plan that introduces key themes.
Listen to Stories - the Crucible Podcast features weekly stories where those who have been through the retreat share what their life was like before and after, and what they got for themselves by attending. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or whatever platform you use to stream podcasts.

Or begin Crucible Coaching for one-on-one guidance with a certified coach who will help you start right where you are.

The Invitation

If you feel drawn toward Crucible but can’t quite explain why, trust that stirring. You don’t have to have the right words or a full plan—you just need a willingness to take the next step.

Step into a men’s retreat or a women’s retreat and see what happens when you stop trying to manage your life and start transforming it.

Something in you already knows it’s time. The rest you’ll discover when you show up.

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