<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Mens Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit supporting men through fellowship, honest conversation, and community since 1986. Men helping men build better lives.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:02:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.themenscouncil.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From the President: A Time of Renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new board has stepped forward to strengthen the foundation of the Council while honoring the men who built and sustained it.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/from-the-president-a-time-of-renewal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c18cefa58f0a255d87b47</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_f9fc950ed1c44976bff902a3feb47c7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the President: Carrying the Flame Forward — The Gathering Returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Council Annual Gathering returns November 13–15, 2026 at Camp Chestnut Ridge in Efland, NC. Registration is open now.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/from-the-president-carrying-the-flame-forward-the-gathering-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c19600e6d4656949eeee3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:38:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_0dd90f77bdec46b1a852557fd0895c98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Safety Of Men — Stories of Becoming Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short documentary on the modern men's movement, and the fire driving our return to a more connected, honest way of being men.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/in-the-safety-of-men-stories-of-becoming-real</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c15ecc0564ad2405bf7ae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/ZlOr1g_YNmM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty Years Around the Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Council turns forty. Here is the story, told in seasons — pulled from our own archives and board records, and confirmed by the men who lived it.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/forty-years-around-the-fire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c135af7b480551f163d3f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:43:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_6f74991f11ec4b0cb0ebc1afec660771~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Archives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Council has been doing this work since 1986. This is where that record lives — and where it's being built out over time.]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/from-the-archives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe5fb957c1b4d98767fef3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_5e6440a499964ec2b30fb178c68d7c30~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asheville Men's Community Gathering — May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the evening of May 14, men gathered in Asheville for the latest Men's Community Gathering — a circle of honest conversation, connection, and the kind of fellowship that doesn't happen by accident. These gatherings are what The Men's Council has always been about. Not an agenda. Not a program. Men showing up for each other — whether they're seeking a group, looking to lead one, or simply ready to be in the room. Watch the Recap The Asheville Men's Meetup captured the energy from the...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/asheville-men-s-community-gathering-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe5469ecdd042511387df2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:23:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_283bdb6507b4465895a93684231abfdd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_940,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Council is guided by a board of dedicated men committed to strengthening the organization, honoring its history, and expanding its reach. Evan S. Nash — President Evan Nash is an entrepreneur, author, nonprofit President, and cohort facilitator whose work centers on men's transition and reinvention. He leads The Men's Council with a commitment to process over performance, and community over isolation. Jarod Brown — Vice President Jarod Brown has been a cornerstone of men's group...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/board-of-directors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c38f46e8409f60b28fc1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:44:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8994bb_1a27c8baba8a4a89bdd64abe4d207778~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work of The Men’s Council has always grown through men staying connected, sharing their stories, and passing along what matters. Here you will find news from across the Council, new groups taking shape, upcoming Gatherings, and stories from men within our community. You can also follow the latest From the Circle posts from Facebook. Some posts will keep you informed. Others may invite you to pause, reflect, or see something in a new way. All of them are part of how we continue helping men...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/the-circle-of-writers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c23a46e8409f60b28ce0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:38:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support the Men's Council — Donate]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over four decades, The Men's Council has created spaces where men can show up honestly, be supported, and walk forward together. That work doesn't happen on its own. Why It Matters Men are taught to carry things alone. To figure things out quietly. To keep moving even when the deeper questions surface. The Men's Council exists because that isolation has a cost — to men, to their families, and to the communities they live in. When men have a place to be honest, to be challenged, and to be...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/support-the-men-s-council-donate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c22c75afb0779a70be26</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:38:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Global Men's Resource Network   (Coming Soon) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across communities around the world, men are gathering in circles, organizations, and programs dedicated to growth, leadership, healing, mentorship, and service. Yet many people searching for these resources struggle to find them. The Global Men's Resource Network exists to make those connections easier. Hosted by The Men's Council, this shared directory connects individuals and communities with organizations, practitioners, and professionals supporting men through life's transitions — from...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/the-global-men-s-resource-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c21775afb0779a70bdfd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:37:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Start a Men's Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a men's group is some of the most meaningful work a man can undertake. The following guide was developed by Jarod Brown, VP of The Men's Council, based on decades of hands-on experience forming successful groups in the Charlotte area and beyond. Where It Begins It is always easier to place a man in an existing group. But when all groups are closed, the work of forming a new one begins. This process takes time — typically about a year of collecting names, staying in communication, and...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/how-to-start-a-men-s-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c1fc46e8409f60b28c40</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:37:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's Groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Council is unique in its passion for providing men with a strong support network — an outlet for interaction, guidance, help, and honest conversation. Men are no longer on their own when dealing with complex issues. What Is a Men's Group? A support group is a circle of 10 -12 men committed to sharing the events of their daily lives, the feelings stirred by those events, and the history behind those feelings. Support groups are not a substitute for therapy — they are a place where...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/men-s-groups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c1d675afb0779a70bd65</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:36:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About The Men's Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a time of transformation and confusion. Many old patterns have yielded to the urge for change. As individuals and members of communities, men often find themselves moving toward new identities and new roles in the world. The Men's Council seeks to be an inspiring presence where men can come to know themselves more fully — and feel safe enough to do the work that moves them forward in their lives. Our Mission The Men's Council is a nonprofit organization focused on helping men grow,...]]></description><link>https://www.themenscouncil.org/post/about-the-men-s-council</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c1c0515c02011a0d628e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:36:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Evan Nash</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>