People of the Forge Blueprint

How to forge your son into a biblical man: Here's the proven blueprint behind hundreds of transformed young men.

(Culture churns out backseat spectators. This 5-day email course shows you how to forge shepherd-warriors.)

Sword forged on anvil - metaphor for raising boys into strong men of faith

No blacksmith degree required... just an open heart and inbox.

Feel like the window is closing?

Whether you feel like you've lost years and the battle is maybe lost...Or your son is young and you just need to learn how to forge...

We've seen both transform. It's not too late—and it's not too early.

The People of the Forge Blueprint shows you how to intentionally forge biblical manhood—one day at a time. Turn everyday moments into forging opportunities.

Written by Alan Hahn, Ed.D.

Alan Hahn, Ed.D. - founder of Iron Academy and author of The Iron Academy
  • Was a flawed sword himself and had to face his own passivity before he could help others

  • Founded Iron Academy, where he's watched hundreds of boys transform into biblical men

  • Wrote The Iron Academy and created this course to put the blueprint in your hands


"Iron Academy isn't just a school; it's a guiding light that helps boys become men of integrity, discipline, and faith."

— Eden Ondachi, 2020 Iron Graduate

Still not sure if this is the fight for you?

Here's what you'll get:

  • The 40-to-1 disadvantage every Christian father faces. And what to do about it tonight at dinner. (60 seconds. Almost no prep, once you get it.)

  • The dangerous trap that convinces Christian parents their son is fine. While poisoning his manhood like carbon monoxide. (Odorless. Invisible. Deadly.)

  • How to turn an invisible kid into a leader. The secret we discovered after taking him into the woods. (His parents didn't recognize him. In the best way.)

  • The "two swords" secret from one of the world's greatest living swordsmiths. And what it reveals about discipling boys into men.

  • A 4-word framework that reinforces biblical identity before he finishes his mashed potatoes. (Neither lectures nor nagging required.)

  • Not sure what to do with your 8th grade monster? Email 3 reveals why this is actually the perfect moment.

  • The "safe" lie I hear constantly from parents. And why I know it's garbage because I watch boys shatter it daily.

  • The Bonhoeffer quote that will make you uncomfortable, especially if your discipline strategy is counting to three slowly.

  • The single-mom strategy that works. No hunting trips, tire-changing lessons, or learning to burp on command required.

  • The sinful "complex" I didn't know I had until a friend exposed it. And why it's quietly sabotaging your son's manhood right now.

  • Finally, a simple plan: what to do this week, this month, this quarter, and this year to forge your son.

Your inbox. His future.

The forge is heating up!

The Iron Academy book by Alan Hahn - Forging Young Men Who Fight for the King

Hey, it's Alan!You just took a step most parents never take—you decided to be intentional about forging your son into a man. I don't take that lightly.🔥 One quick thing before we get started:Check your inbox for a confirmation email from me and click the link inside. (Check your spam folder if you don't see it.)Once you do that, I've got a question I'm curious to hear your answer to.And one more thing...

The Iron Academy book by Alan Hahn - Forging Young Men Who Fight for the King

Want to go deeper? The Iron Academy is the full blueprint behind everything you'll learn in this course.Order now and it could be on your doorstep by the time you finish Day 5.