A Better Way Forward for Men

In today’s world, men are surrounded by two loud and opposing messages, both of which miss the mark.

One message, shaped by modern feminism, tells men that their masculine nature is the problem. Strength, conviction, and leadership are often portrayed as harmful. Men are told to tone it down, take a step back, and abandon the very traits God designed them to carry.

The other message reacts to that pressure by encouraging men to swing too far in the opposite direction. It tells men that women are selfish and untrustworthy, that marriage isn’t worth the effort, and that manhood is defined by dominance, respect at all costs, and emotional distance. Some voices go so far as to say that a man’s value lies in how many women he can attract or control.

Both of these extremes are false, and both are destructive.

There is a better way, and it’s the way God laid out from the beginning.

Marriage Is Worth the Fight is more than a book. It is a call for men to reject the confusion of culture and return to a biblical vision of manhood. A vision where strength is used to serve, leadership is grounded in humility, and love is shown through action and sacrifice.

This outcry is for men who are ready to take responsibility, love their wives with intention, and lead their families with purpose. It’s not about reclaiming control or seeking affirmation, but about walking in obedience to God and trusting His design.

It’s about honoring the covenant of marriage, even when it’s hard. It’s about protecting and pursuing your wife, not because she is flawless, but because God is faithful. It’s about building a marriage that reflects the heart of Christ and stands as a light in a dark world.

Join the fight to reclaim manhood.

PASTORAL REVIEWS

  • Josef Kauzlarich…has been through the trenches. With humor, humility, and hard-won insight, he opens up about nearly losing his marriage—and what brought it back from the edge.

    Derick Amsler, Lead Pastor, Crossroads Church

  • The biblical content is excellent, and it is well-researched…a great handbook filled with Bible-based, applicable information and inspiration.

    Dale A. O’Shields, Senior Pastor, Church of the Redeemer

  • With humility and honesty, Josef Kauzlarich points out that marriage is a divine institution that is worth fighting for…this book is filled with excellent advice.

    Pastor Thurlow Switzer, Living Grace Ministries, Montgomery Village, MD

  • I was forced to keep reading your book because of the wisdom, heartfelt compassion for the battle, and, most of all, your deep love for God’s infallible Word.

    BJ Taylor, Pastor, Crossroads Church

  • it speaks to the mind, touches the heart, and uses everyday examples to help men understand not just how to love their wife, but why it truly matters.

    Darian Amsler, Minister & Husband

  • Marriage Is Worth the Fight shares with husbands…the Biblical principles to win back your wife. Josef hits home on principles such as self-sacrificial love and the greatness of serving others, including one’s wife.

    Pastor Daniel Switzer, Ed.D., Northgate Community Church

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Hi! I’m Josef. I recently wrote Marriage Is Worth the Fight, a book focused on encouraging men as they walk through marriage. My passion is to see men realize their identity in God, their value as persons made in His image, and their role in God’s created order. I want to see us rise up to grasp the expansive breadth of fulfillment and meaning available to us in Christ Jesus—that we might lead our wives and families closer to God.

For the past 18 years, marriage to my wife, Nikki, has shaped much of what I’ve learned about God’s design for marriage. Together, we’re raising three daughters, and the daily rhythms of family life continue to prove a fertile ground for helping us grow together.

A love for theology, philosophy, and culture fuels much of my thinking and writing. Beyond that, you’ll likely find me enjoying music, playing chess, grilling, or savoring a strong cup of coffee.

At the end of the day, my desire is simple: to help others live in such a way that when we stand before God, we’ll hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”