How The Crucible Works
Simple steps. Daily rhythm. Weekly brotherhood. Forty days, done together.
Length: 40 days (Starts February 23, 2026 · Ends April 3, 2026)
Format: Hosted on Skool (mobile friendly) + weekly small group meetups
Groups: TEAM of 3–5 men (with a simple facilitator guide)
Cost: FREE
STEP 1: Join The Community
What to do
- Click Join The Forge Tribe Community
- Create your Skool account (or log in)
- You’re in the Forge Tribe space where everything is hosted
STEP 2: Get Connected to a Team (3-5 Men)
Two ways to join a TEAM
- Bring your own: Invite 2–4 men and start together
- Get placed: Join solo and we’ll help match you
STEP 3: Follow The Daily Rhythm
This is the core daily flow. Keep it simple. Keep it consistent.
- Devotional (15 minutes)
- Silent Prayer (15 minutes)
- Commit To The Disciplines
- Brotherhood Check In (1 minute)
Keep The Weekly Structure
Your week has a clear shape. You’ll see the schedule inside Skool.
Wednesday Night (Optional): FORGE PRAYER
- Community prayer call (posted inside Skool)
- If you can make it, join in
Friday: 24 Hour Fast
- No food from Thursday dinner → Friday dinner
- Water only (black coffee if needed)
- If health requires a modification, adjust with your TEAM (the point is dependence, not damage)
Sunday: Sabbath Adjustment
- Relax one discipline of your choice
- Sabbath is a reminder: God can run the world without you
- Don’t skip meaningful life moments to “hit the goal” (birthday cake, date night, family commitments matter)
One Weekly FIRE PIT (Your TEAM Meeting)
- Once a week, meet face to face or on video
- Same goal every time: honesty, Scripture, prayer, commitment
Practicing The Disciplines - A High Level Guide
The Crucible is a 40 day discipline based challenge for men who want spiritual focus more than comfort.
You will pray daily for an hour. You will take cold showers. You will cut entertainment media completely. And once a week you will fast for 24 hours from Thursday dinner to Friday dinner.
This is not a program for spectators. It’s for men who are done living distracted, numb, and half present lives. If you want God’s voice to be louder than your impulses, you’ll love The Crucible. If you want to stay comfortable, this will feel like war.
Inside the community, you’ll get the full discipline list and how to apply it without turning this into performance.
Gear and Setup
You don’t need much to begin. Keep it simple and make it easy to show up every day.
- Bible (paper or digital)
- Skool mobile app (to access the daily journey and community)
- Headphones (for focused devotional listening)
- Team text thread (daily check ins and quick coordination)
- Video platform for weekly meetings (Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions about Getting Started
How do I sign up?
Where is everything hosted?
Inside Skool (mobile friendly). Daily posts, announcements, schedules, and resources live there.
What is a FIRE TEAM?
Your 3–5 man group for the 40 days. You’ll check in daily and meet weekly for a FIRE PIT.
How do I join a FIRE TEAM if I don’t know anyone?
Join the community and choose the option to be placed. We’ll help match you.
When do FIRE TEAM meetings happen?
Your team picks one consistent time each week that everyone can protect (morning, lunch, or evening). A lot of men like to meet early morning on Saturday before the day begins.
What if I miss a day?
Don’t spiral. Don’t restart. Pick up with today’s post and circle back when you can. Stay in the rhythm.
What tech do I need?
Bible + Skool app + a way to meet weekly (in person or video). Headphones are great for listening to the daily audio track. That’s it.