About

Build the Man. Strengthen the Family. Restore the Nation.

A faith-based movement rising at a moment when men, families, and the nation need it most.

Our Foundation

Three Pillars. One Calling.

First Pillar

Faith Is the Anchor

God

Everything begins with God. A man disconnected from his Creator is a man adrift. AFR anchors every teaching, coaching session, and community in Scripture, because lasting transformation is only possible through faith.

Second Pillar

God's Design

Family

The family is civilization's building block. AFR equips men to be present, intentional fathers and husbands who lead with strength and love — the way God designed them to.

Third Pillar

Our Responsibility

Country

A nation is only as strong as its men. AFR is committed to restoring the moral foundation of America — one man, one family at a time.

Meet the Founder

Mike Van Pelt

Mike Van PeltFounder · AFR

Founder, AFR · Life Coach · Author · Podcaster Mike Van Pelt is the founder of American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching, a movement dedicated to restoring the foundation of God, family, and country by rebuilding the heart of the man. With over 20 years in leadership and mentorship, Mike has walked alongside hundreds of men as a coach, speaker, and author. Host of the True Man Podcast — 230 + episodes — and author of True Man True Ways, A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart. BA in Business Leadership + MPA, University of Arizona Global Campus. Recognized thought leader in biblical masculinity, resilience, and faith-centered family leadership. Faith-Based Coach20+ Yrs LeadershipAuthorKeynote SpeakerPodcaster Facebook ↗YouTube ↗X ↗Instagram ↗LinkedIn ↗ Read Full Story →Schedule Free Call

The AFR Ecosystem

Three Ways We Serve Men

Looking Ahead

Vision for the Future

The American Family Renaissance is building toward something far greater than a single summit, podcast, or coaching program. The vision is to establish AFR as a nationally recognized faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring strong families, rebuilding biblical masculinity, and reviving the foundational values of God, Family, and Country.

At its core, AFR exists to help men return to who they were created to be — leaders, protectors, providers, husbands, fathers, and men of conviction who live with courage, integrity, humility, and faith.

The future of AFR includes:

• Expanding faith-based men’s discipleship and leadership training nationwide.
• Building local and online communities where men sharpen, strengthen, and support one another.
• Hosting transformational summits, conferences, and leadership events focused on restoring the American family.
• Developing courses, mentorship programs, podcasts, and media that equip men to lead in every area of life.
• Creating resources for marriages, parenting, financial stewardship, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth.
• Partnering with churches, leaders, businesses, and organizations that believe strong families build strong nations.
• Raising up the next generation of men who refuse passivity, reject isolation, and choose responsibility.

American Family Renaissance is not simply reacting to cultural decline, it is building a movement focused on restoration, leadership, truth, and lasting generational impact.

The mission is clear: strengthen men, restore families, revive communities, and help return America to the timeless principles that made it strong in the first place.

Take the Next Step

Ready to Join the Movement?

Whether you start with the podcast, book a free coaching call, or join us at the Men's Summit — the first step is yours to take.