Cru·ci·ble - a situation of severe trial, in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. Not exactly an inviting “situation” that a man would want to experience. But can a severe trial make something new inside of a man when he chooses to enter the trial? On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad welcome 3 men who went through (not “to”) a men’s retreat called The Crucible Project. This ministry grew out of the longings a handful of pastors and lay leaders to push beyond the limits that characterize men’s relationships in the church. It’s built on the foundational beliefs of radical honesty and truth-telling, focusing on one’s own faults instead of on other’s faults, and learning to be a student of oneself. The retreats are like a ‘boot camp for the soul.’” www.thecrucibleproject.org