Tools That Shape Men
forged from real pressure and real stories
For pastors and leaders committed to forming men of substance
Whiskey, Wounds and the Way of Christ
Tough Trials, Honest Faith
by Kent Bailey
A hard‑earned story for every man who’s been knocked flat and wondered if God was still shaping him.
God forges men through the kind of wounds, failures, and long roads most people try to hide.
This book is written for men tired of polished answers and shallow faith. Kent Bailey walks you through his own trauma, loss, hidden damage, and the slow grind of endurance — the real terrain where faith is stripped down and rebuilt around Christ.
It’s not a recovery story. It’s a formation story — the kind a man recognizes in his own bones.
Endorsed by: Brett Clemmer, President and CEO of Man in the Mirror Ministries
and Vince Miller, National Author, Speaker and Founder of Resolute
The Field Guide Series
Tough Trials, Honest Faith
by Kent Bailey
The Field Guide to Men’s Discipleship-A clear, honest framework for helping men walk with Christ in the real terrain of life. It cuts through fluff, theory, and church‑speak, giving men rugged direction they can actually use. Built to help a man pinpoint where he is on the trail, understand why he needs other men beside him, and see the kind of ground he’s headed toward — steady, grounded, and lived‑in faith.
The Field Guide Trail Map for Tough Faith Group Leaders-Straight‑shooting coaching for leading a Tough Faith Team of 3–5 men with honesty, grit, and shared load. This guide shows ordinary men they already have the backbone and skill to lead, and it gives small teams a rugged, no‑hype way to grow spiritually together. Built for men who want real progress, real accountability, and real brotherhood — not another pumped‑up challenge or information dump.
The Trail Guide Weekly Compass Check for Tough Faith Teams-A straightforward tool for a team of men who refuse to walk alone. Built for Tough Faith Teams, the Compass builds brotherhood one focused moment each week, giving men a time to stop, face the real terrain, and pay attention to what God is shaping in them. Used alongside the Field Guide, the Compass becomes a steady anchor for the team to stay aligned, walk with courage, and become the men God has been shaping all along.
The Field Guide Men’s Retreat Manual-A boots‑on‑the‑ground guide for leaders who want to reach the hearts of their men but aren’t sure how to get there. Written with the voice of a coach with mud on his boots, it gives you rugged, straightforward retreat models, a clear experiential arc, and leader insight earned in real trenches. It’s the coach’s hand on your shoulder when you need it most — helping you build brotherhood that lasts long after the weekend without pressure, gimmicks, or performance.
