The Heroic Journey
How do I lead my son into Biblical Manhood?
The best fathers want to help their sons become real men. But often, those same fathers grew up with an absent dad or one who was present but didn’t always offer what they needed at crucial stages in life. Now, those fathers want to show their sons the path to living as a man, but they aren’t sure how. If that’s you, we once stood where you stand and spent many years wrestling with that same question. We understand how difficult it can be to show your son God’s path, which is why we created the Heroic Journey of Sonship and Manhood.
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
The Heroic Journey
How do I lead my son into Biblical Manhood?
The best fathers want to help their sons become real men. But often, those same fathers grew up with an absent dad or one who was present but didn’t always offer what they needed at crucial stages in life. Now, those fathers want to show their sons the path to living as a man, but they aren’t sure how. If that’s you, we once stood where you stand and spent many years wrestling with that same question. We understand how difficult it can be to show your son God’s path, which is why we created the Heroic Journey of Sonship and Manhood.
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
The Heroic Journey
How do I lead my son into Biblical Manhood?
The best fathers want to help their sons become real men. But often, those same fathers grew up with an absent dad or one who was present but didn’t always offer what they needed at crucial stages in life. Now, those fathers want to show their sons the path to living as a man, but they aren’t sure how. If that’s you, we once stood where you stand and spent many years wrestling with that same question. We understand how difficult it can be to show your son God’s path, which is why we created the Heroic Journey of Sonship and Manhood.
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
The Heroic Journey is a multi-month process designed for men and their sons who are 13-16 years old. Over the course of eight months, you will help your son discover God’s intentions for manhood and show him a path that leads to a purposeful life rooted in identity as God’s beloved son.
Beginning in January and running through August, fathers and sons will engage in monthly meetings, relational rhythms together, and a trip to Montana, where the pair will fish, whitewater raft, and hike through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest (See below for trip dates, details, and costs).
2026 Montana Trip Dates*
*The dates Below Are For The Montana Trip Only. The Journey Begins In January And Runs Through August.
June 20th - 27th (FULL)
July 4th - 11th (FULL)
2026 Montana Trip Dates*
*The dates Below Are For The Montana Trip Only. The Journey Begins In January And Runs Through August.
June 20th - 27th (FULL)
July 4th - 11th (FULL)
2026 Montana Trip Dates*
*The dates Below Are For The Montana Trip Only. The Journey Begins In January And Runs Through August.
June 20th - 27th (FULL)
July 4th - 11th (FULL)
Journey Information
On The Heroic Journey, Fathers And Sons Will…
- Engage in a multi-month process that can facilitate real, lasting life change. Trust us, we will have a blast in Montana, but we made this journey to help you create a way of life with your son, not just experience momentary thrills.
- Engage together before and after the trip to Montana. We don’t want the life change to start or end in Montana, so you and your son will go through various content together, which includes a monthly movie, a meeting with us, calibration/discussion questions, and a mini-adventure, all adding up to between 9-12 hours PER MONTH. For more information about each month’s content or the monthly process, click here.
- Attend a monthly Father and Son meeting (In-person and Zoom options). We know half the battle is knowing HOW to talk to your son about God’s vision for manhood. To help, we will meet monthly from January to August, discuss the month’s topic together, and offer unique fathering skills necessary for your son’s stage of life.
- Deepen your relationship with your son. We’ve created a well-marked trail through Biblical Manhood as modeled by Jesus in the Gospels so that you can focus on your relationship with your boy.
Montana Trip Details
And what father/son journey would be complete without an epic trip? In June or July, you and your son will go to the Bitterroot Valley, Montana, where you will hike, whitewater raft, fly fish, and continue your Heroic Journey into Manhood. This trip is a time of initiation, affirmation, and exploration. Initiate your son through the adventure of the West. Affirm his heart and where you see him living in true manhood. Explore God’s good heart and help your son lean into his identity as God’s beloved son (See below for trip dates and costs).
Lodging
Fathers and sons stay in a rustic, fully furnished bunkhouse on TNF’s Cherut Ranch in Stevensville, Montana.
Activities on the Trip
Expect to participate in a variety of activities. Anticipate the following: hiking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, swimming, teaching, and calibration time. Activities may change based on weather and our discretion.
Age Requirements:
Sons must be no younger than 13 and no older than 16 years of age by January 1st of their attendance year. If your son is younger or older, check out our other offerings: the Advanced Journey for fathers and sons (Ages 17 - 24) and Mighty Men for fathers of any age with children of any age (even expecting fathers).
Arrival and Departure
You must arrive in Missoula, Montana, at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) before 1 PM PDT on the first day of your trip. TNF staff will pick you up at that time. At the end of the week, TNF staff will drop you off at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) by 11 AM PDT on the last day of the trip.
Journey Cost: $1,750 Per Father & Son Pair
Cost includes the teaching, activities, and event supplies you need from January to August and accommodations, meals, and boots-on-the-ground expenses during your trip to Montana. We do not cover travel expenses before or after the trip.
Journey Information
On The Heroic Journey, Fathers And Sons Will…
- Engage in a multi-month process that can facilitate real, lasting life change. Trust us, we will have a blast in Montana, but we made this journey to help you create a way of life with your son, not just experience momentary thrills.
- Engage together before and after the trip to Montana. We don’t want the life change to start or end in Montana, so you and your son will go through various content together, which includes a monthly movie, a meeting with us, calibration/discussion questions, and a mini-adventure, all adding up to between 9-12 hours PER MONTH. For more information about each month’s content or the monthly process, click here.
- Attend a monthly Father and Son meeting (In-person and Zoom options). We know half the battle is knowing HOW to talk to your son about God’s vision for manhood. To help, we will meet monthly from January to August, discuss the month’s topic together, and offer unique fathering skills necessary for your son’s stage of life.
- Deepen your relationship with your son. We’ve created a well-marked trail through Biblical Manhood as modeled by Jesus in the Gospels so that you can focus on your relationship with your boy.
Montana Trip Details
And what father/son journey would be complete without an epic trip? In June or July, you and your son will go to the Bitterroot Valley, Montana, where you will hike, whitewater raft, fly fish, and continue your Heroic Journey into Manhood. This trip is a time of initiation, affirmation, and exploration. Initiate your son through the adventure of the West. Affirm his heart and where you see him living in true manhood. Explore God’s good heart and help your son lean into his identity as God’s beloved son. (See below for trip dates and cost).
Lodging
Fathers and sons stay in a rustic, fully furnished bunkhouse on TNF’s Cherut Ranch in Stevensville, Montana.
Activities on the Trip
Expect to participate in a variety of activities. Anticipate the following: hiking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, swimming, teaching, and calibration time. Activities may change based on weather and our discretion.
Age Requirements:
Sons must be no younger than 13 and no older than 16 years of age by January 1st of their attendance year. If your son is younger or older, check out our other offerings: the Advanced Journey for fathers and sons (Ages 17 - 24) and Mighty Men for fathers of any age with children of any age (even expecting fathers).
Arrival and Departure
You must arrive in Missoula, Montana, at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) before 1 PM PDT on the first day of your trip. TNF staff will pick you up at that time. At the end of the week, TNF staff will drop you off at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) by 11 AM PDT on the last day of the trip.
Journey Cost: $1,750
Per Father & Son Pair
Cost includes the teaching, activities, and event supplies you need from January to August and accommodations, meals, and boots-on-the-ground expenses during your trip to Montana. We do not cover travel expenses before or after the trip.
Journey Information
On The Heroic Journey, Fathers And Sons Will…
1. Engage in a multi-month process that can facilitate real, lasting life change. Trust us, we will have a blast in Montana, but we made this journey to help you create a way of life with your son, not just experience momentary thrills.
2. Engage together before and after the trip to Montana. We don’t want the life change to start or end in Montana, so you and your son will go through various content together, which includes a monthly movie, a meeting with us, calibration/discussion questions, and a mini-adventure, all adding up to between 9-12 hours PER MONTH. For more information about each month’s content or the monthly process, click here.
3. Attend a monthly Father and Son meeting (In-person and Zoom options). We know half the battle is knowing HOW to talk to your son about God’s vision for manhood. To help, we will meet monthly from January to August, discuss the month’s topic together, and offer unique fathering skills necessary for your son’s stage of life.
4. Deepen your relationship with your son. We’ve created a well-marked trail through Biblical Manhood as modeled by Jesus in the Gospels so that you can focus on your relationship with your boy.
Montana Trip Details
And what father/son journey would be complete without an epic trip? In June or July, you and your son will go to the Bitterroot Valley, Montana, where you will hike, whitewater raft, fly fish, and continue your Heroic Journey into Manhood. This trip is a time of initiation, affirmation, and exploration. Initiate your son through the adventure of the West. Affirm his heart and where you see him living in true manhood. Explore God’s good heart and help your son lean into his identity as God’s beloved son (See below for trip dates and cost).
Lodging
Fathers and sons stay in a rustic, fully furnished bunkhouse on TNF’s Cherut Ranch in Stevensville, Montana.
Activities on the Trip
Expect to participate in a variety of activities. Anticipate the following: hiking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, swimming, teaching, and calibration time. Activities may change based on weather and our discretion.
Age Requirements:
Sons must be no younger than 13 and no older than 16 years of age by January 1st of their attendance year. If your son is younger or older, check out our other offerings: the Advanced Journey for fathers and sons (Ages 17 - 24) and Mighty Men for fathers of any age with children of any age (even expecting fathers).
Arrival and Departure
You must arrive in Missoula, Montana, at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) before 1 PM PDT on the first day of your trip. TNF staff will pick you up at that time. At the end of the week, TNF staff will drop you off at the Missoula International Airport (MSO) by 11 AM PDT on the last day of the trip.
Journey Cost: $1,750
Per Father & Son Pair
Cost includes the teaching, activities, and event supplies you need from January to August and accommodations, meals, and boots-on-the-ground expenses during your trip to Montana. We do not cover travel expenses before or after the trip.