Tools & Resources
Other Ministries, Websites & Groups
Disclaimer & Caution
We provide these resources for informational purposes, to assist sincere adults in furthering their personal work and doing their own research. The fact that we’ve listed an organization, book, website, ministry, individual or resource does not imply an endorsement or guarantee from Brothers on a Road Less Traveled, nor does it mean that we necessarily agree with everything the organization or website says or the way they say it. Conversely, the fact that we’ve listed a resource, group or individual does not indicate their direct or implied endorsement or guarantee of Brothers on a Road Less Traveled, our mission, programs, positions, approaches or expected outcomes.
Experiential-Healing Retreats & Programs
For Men, SSA-Specific Experiential Programs
- Journey Into Manhood, by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- Journey Continues: Discovering Your Inner King, a next-step program for “JiM grads,” by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- Journey Beyond, an advanced program for “JiM grads,” by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- Sports Camp, by Courage (Roman Catholic)
For Men, Not SSA-Specific
(But Still Welcoming of SSA Men & SSA Issues)
- Adventure in Manhood, by Family Strategies LLC
- The Crucible Project (Christian)
- EdgeVenture (Christian)
- Husband Material (for Christian men outgrowing porn)
- Marked Men For Christ (Christian)
- Men at the Cross (Christian)
- New Adam (Christian)
For Wives & Family of SSA Loved Ones
- A Woman Who Loves, by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- Key to Your Child’s Heart: Healing Weekend for Fathers, by Institute for Healthy Families
- Key to Your Child’s Heart: Healing Weekend for Mothers, by Institute for Healthy Families
For Women, Not SSA-Specific
(But Still Welcoming of Women With SSA Loved Ones)
Telephone & Online Groups
- Journey Together, weekly coaching groups for men by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- A Woman’s Heart, weekly coaching group for women by Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
- Small-group online video groups, by Joel 2:25 International
- Large-group online guest-speaker meetings, monthly, by Joel 2:25 International
- Living Hope Online Forums monthly, by Living Hope Ministries
- Parent Teleconferencing Classes, monthly, by Institute for Healthy Families
- Victory Teleconference Groups for Men, by Healing for the Soul
- Victory Teleconference Groups for Parents, by Healing for the Soul
12-Step Groups & Addiction Recovery
- Addiction Recovery Program (Latter-day Saint)
- Celebrate Recovery (Christian)
- Homosexuals Anonymous (Christian)
- Sexaholics Anonymous
- Sex Addicts Anonymous
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
Professional & Advocacy Groups
- The Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity (“The Alliance”) — “Principled advocates for persons experiencing unwanted homosexual attractions”
- IITAP: International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals — “A global leader among practitioners who treat addictive and compulsive behaviors.”
- MaleSurvivor.org — Dedicated to providing personalized support for men at every stage of the healing process.
- Reconciliation and Growth Project — “Fostering dialogue among people with differing perspectives on faith-based values and sexual and gender diversity.”
- SASH: The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health— Founded by Patrick Carnes and associates, SASH “has a diverse international membership focused on sexual health research, education and intervention.”
Ministries & Organizations
- BiblicalSexualIntegrity.org — “Support for Christian Men Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction: Faith-Based Acceptance, Abstinence, Congruency & Practice Therapy”
- Courage, A Roman Catholic Apostolate — “Move beyond the confines of the homosexual label to a more complete identity in Christ”
- Desert Stream/Living Waters Ministries — “Provides help for Christians struggling with sexual and relational problems”
- EnCourage — “A Roman Catholic apostolate for parents, friends and family member of loved ones with same-sex attractions”
- Exodus Global Alliance — This is a separate organization from the U.S.-based Exodus International that shut down in 2013. “Exodus Global Alliance serves people affected by homosexuality through Christian fellowship, discipleship, counselling, support groups and other services”
- Homosexuals Anonymous — “Offering guidance, fellowship, care and freedom”
- Husband Material — A Christian men’s community helping men outgrow porn.
- Husbands Out to Wives — A support group for married gay or bisexual men who have (or intend to) come out to theirs wives about their sexuality.
- Joel 2:25 International — “As a Christian community, we proactively engage and affirm men and women throughout the world who experience same-sex attraction, providing ongoing prayerful support that encourages relational healing, sexual sobriety, and spiritual growth.”
- Living Hope Ministries — “To proclaim God’s truth as we journey with those who are seeking sexual and relational wholeness”
- North Star International — “North Star is a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints addressing sexual orientation and gender identity”
- One By One — “Our mission is to equip and educate the church to minister the transforming grace and power of the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are in conflict with their sexuality.”
- Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays — “PFOX exists to educate, support, and advocate for individuals and parents on the issue of same-sex attraction, and increase others’ understanding and acceptance of the ex-gay community.”
- Restored Hope Network — One of two main successors to the former U.S.-based Exodus International, Restored Hope Network is an umbrella organization of Christian ministries and is “dedicated to restoring hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin, especially those impacted by homosexuality.
- Strong Support — “We are a peer support organisation for Muslims who struggle with same sex lust, however, do not accept or identify with a sexual identity (e.g. the “gay” label) and choose instead to embrace our authentic selves as believers who wish to live a God-centric life.”
- Transforming Congregations — “Equipping the church to model and minister sanctified sexuality through Biblical instruction, personal and public witness, and compassionate outreach”
- True Freedom Trust — “Encouraging Christians facing same-sex temptations with Biblical clarity and supportive community.”
Some Favorite Websites
- The APA’s Deceptive Science: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence
- The Art of Manliness (not SSA-specific)
- BiblicalSexualIntegrity.org
- Covenant Eyes, anti-porn resources (not SSA-specific)
- ExGay Calling
- Fight the New Drug, anti-porn resources (not SSA-specific)
- Family Research Council
- Focus on the Family
- Homosexuality 101
- Homosexuality and the Scientific Evidence
- Husband Material
- Reconciliation and Growth Project
- Such Were Some of You
- Voices of Change
- Voice(s) of Hope
- Voice of the Voiceless
- Your Other Brothers