by Jason Mellard | Dec 13, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
When we talk about masculinity, certain qualities tend to get most of the attention: strength, leadership, courage, protection. Those matter. But there’s another quality—one I believe is foundational—that often gets overlooked: Creativity. Not creativity in the sense...
by Jason Mellard | Dec 6, 2024 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
All my life, I’ve admired men who exhibit this quality: a confident sense of purpose. It was a mystery to me how someone could show up fully present, comfortable in their own skin, clear on who they are, focused on a purpose, and not shy to express it. I...
by Jason Mellard | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog
When I finally decided I was open to the idea of marriage and family, I wondered if it was even possible. I searched for evidence from both my past and present that might give me confidence. I found some. I also found lots of evidence to snuff out the idea. If I could...
by Jason Mellard | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog
It would be naive and harmful to pretend the abuse of my childhood didn’t happen or that its effects weren’t real. It brought confusion, stunted my growth into manhood, and led me to seek validation from unhealthy sources. But it’s not the liability I told myself it...
by Jason Mellard | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Lewis Howes, author and host of The School of Greatness podcast, said “The greatest crime we can commit is going to bed without a dream and getting up without a purpose.” WHAT PURPOSE ARE YOU LIVING FROM? If you asked me three years ago what my purpose was, I would...
