The Noble Father Fortress is now accepting New Members
Fatherhood Through Brotherhood
What Every Father Needs
A safe, honest space to lower their guard
A community that seeks intention & depth
A band of brothers who want the best for them
Accountability & feedback for actions promised
Where Did It All Go Wrong For Fathers?
Humans were created to be social.
From a newborn sharing tummy time with mother/father for the first time to a struggling father wanting a supportive shoulder to cry on.
We are sensitive, relational beings.
Not lone wolves.
If we were created this way, why are we still so disconnected?
Even with the invention of the telephone, computer, internet, & now social media, the intention may have been connecting people but somewhere along the way, we lost the true intention; depth.
The lack of depth combined with a macho-bravado that the world perpetuates in society equates to the loneliness & despair men all feel.
"Suck it up, princess."
"Deal with it, you pussy."
"Don't you dare cry. It's a sign of weakness."
If these are the cliche responses people give to problems plaguing men, how much do they bottle up, how surface-level they live their lives, and how distant they keep everyone around them?
That's exactly what fathers face today.
What Is The Solution?
Depth & Intention has to be a priority.
Rather than keeping others at a distance, we must commit to bridging the gap.
We should be seeking to meet each other where we're at, making depth a priority, and going beyond the technology.
We must create the space, be the friend and build the community we all desperately seek.
The beautiful thing is, as men, we should know how it all feels to be in that place of despair and loneliness.
When you've lived that hell, you understand, value and treasure any place that isn't what you endured.
This is the community we built as a result.
5 Ways Noble Father Is Redefining
Fatherhood Community
1
Discord Community
This is where the majority of our community is housed. Discord is a messaging platform where members can interact through text channels, audio/video channels for calls/meetups, create threads & events to gather and is also a gaming interaction platform.
2
Weekly Online Meetups
This is where we connect intentionally & with depth. We meet every single week to drop the mask, hold space for one another, celebrate wins and support the struggle. Our meetups are completely confidential, safe and honest. What gets spoken in these spaces stay in the spaces.
3
Annual Retreats
Remember, connecting on technology isn't enough, even if we are doing it face-to-face. We must be intentional and seek to go beyond the tech. Every year, we strive to gather in one locale to build life-long friendships, to go deeper and just have fun together. These are not moneymaking trips for Noble Father. Every father commits & pays their own way. No agenda. Just a willingness is all these retreats are about.
4
Accountability Masterminds
An intentional community is not enough. We must go above and beyond. For fathers to give the best they have to offer, they have to be at their absolute best. The best place to start is to identify our goals, surround ourselves with others on the same journey and get honest accountability to reach our goals. We hold once-a-month accountability calls where we talk about our goals, wins/lessons, and strategies to attack the month to come as life changes.
5
Resources For Dads
We are constantly curating content that have helped our members face the endless list of challenges they encounter in that journey. We have a podcast, courses, and seminars/webinars that all provide resources to fathers in all walks of life. Whether they're facing business dilemmas, divorce/separation, custody battles, mental health struggles, or challenges of faith, we meet each father where they're at.
"Noble fathers have noble children."
- Euripides
A Man On A Mission
Theophilus Zhuang
Theophilus is a lover of God, developer of human potential, podcaster, serial entrepreneur, coach & facilitator. With God's guidance, he created Noble Father, the podcast, and now pursues growing the community & its membership. He is happily married to his wife, Echo, proud father of 2 children, Davion & Ellie, and strives to lead his life by example. They live in Maple Ridge, Canada and are active in their community.
Theo actively lives his life with conviction. Embodying everything he preaches first before encouraging others. Noble Father is the business & life example of leveraging everything we are good at, to provide for the family but also having it help others in the process.
Hear From Other Noble Fathers
I joined Noble Father in August 2022. At the time of joining I was in a rough spot in my fatherhood experience. After years of being a single father and multiple failed relationships, I started to resent being a father and my role in this life. I seen a post one day of this father's group that focused on intentionality and met once a week to talk about fatherhood. Instantly intrigued, I reached out to see if I could join.
As the months passed with attending meetings I noticed a change in the way I was thinking, and the way I was parenting. In the group we talk of Leadership, of Manhood, of being present in our lives and that of our children, of working on our Mental, Spiritual and Physical conditions so we are functioning at a optimal level. We talk of struggles and share intimately with one another, releasing and priming ourselves for the week ahead. We encourage growth with ourselves and hold eachother accountable to things we say we want to accomplish. This is a True Brotherhood of Boys who won't Co-sign my Bullshit.
The Investment to myself and my Contribution to the common welfare of the group has brought me and many others to extraordinary places in this journey of fatherhood. Many of us are now on Entrepreneurial journey's and are investing much more in our lives and our families lives. Noble Father has changed my Life, and I am stoked to keep growing with my Brothers for years to come!
- Perry Tomlinson, Father of 2, Sober Recon Recovery (Canada)
Being part of a community and being held accountable by peers can lead to breakthroughs. I have been a part of the Noble Fathers Community for just over one year. I have had the privilege of meeting men from many different walks of life, holding space for others, being vulnerable, and keeping each other in check.
Fatherhood, in most cases, comes with a barrage of different struggles and to say that there is a general lack of support for fathers in our society is an understatement. Noble Fathers has provided me with a space to celebrate my victories and share my struggles with other fathers that can understand and relate.
With them I have access to advice and support from professionals and men that have experience and wisdom but most importantly, I have support, the type of support that holds me accountable to myself in becoming the best version of myself.
- Charles Rattan, Father of 2, IT Professional (Trinidad & Tobago)
Since joining the Noble Father community in September '23 I felt like I was alone with my problems of being a first time father and being a man. I had no one to talk to, no one to give me advice on how to deal with problems, & no one to help me.
When I joined this community I was able to unmask myself. I have shared tears, laughs, and accomplishments with them all. I have taken advice and given advice from fathers of all sorts. I thought I was alone when I was dealing with my problems now I know I wasn't and there were others out there willing to help a fellow father and man in need.
I'm grateful for finding this group. It is full of great fathers that are always holding out their arms for you to reach out to no matter the situation you're in.
- TJ Cantu, Father of 1, Professional Chef (USA)
More To Being A Father
We believe that all fathers, regardless of their differences, share the same seven dimensions of wellness. To best support those who depend on them, these dimensions must be balanced. Many fathers today are out of balance, often without realizing the long-term effects. While perfect balance isn't achievable, striving for it is crucial. At the Noble Father Fortress, we're on this journey together, supporting each other, offering honest feedback, and holding each other accountable.
Join The Fortress Today!
HERE'S WHAT AWAITS INSIDE THE FORTRESS:
Private access to the Discord Community
Text channels for support & discussion around certain topics
Audio channels to hop into quick conversations with fellow members
Video channels for virtual face-to-face conversations
Weekly Thursday Calls (as pictured above)
Weekly Bible Studies on Wednesdays with fellow brothers in Christ (all are welcome)
Direct access to Theophilus and the other members of the community
Once a month accountability check-in calls for yearly goals
Annual retreats in different cities for deeper connections
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Membership courses on growth topics like business, mental health, relationship, & many more - COMING SOON
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Imagine being a father, husband, son, brother, and employee, yet feeling like you've never truly been yourself. You faithfully fulfill each role, expecting nothing in return, but over time, bitterness begins to seep in, leaving you puzzled. You start feeling unappreciated, yet hesitate to speak up, fearing reprisal and societal expectations. The pressure builds, and you search for ways to release it, but you fear being a burden or misunderstood. Eventually, hopelessness sets in.
As an active-duty Military service-member and father of 5, this was my story. I tirelessly served my family, my country, but never myself. With the responsibility of the sole-provider, failure was not an option. Any type of vulnerability sow’s cracks in the leadership armor on the military side. I was burnt out from fulfilling these roles until I found Noble Fathers.
What I love about this community is that these are men who have walked diverse paths in life, and yet find themselves united at the most fulfilling coordinate in life: fatherhood. Listening to the Sage dads speak reminds me that past struggles were not insurmountable, while grieving fathers teach me the importance of cherishing every moment with our children.
- Yue Pheng Chang, Father of 5, US Navy & Real Estate Investor (USA)
I am so proud to be part of the Noble Father brotherhood. As soon as I became a father I knew I needed to take advantage of any resources that could help me be a great dad and to set a good example for my son. I knew that there were groups out there for new parents, as my wife was part of a few. I joined all of the groups I could find and then left them gradually as I saw how toxic and unsupportive the groups were.
I was struggling to find value in any of the communities. I ended up joining Noble Father while COVID was still rampant. I was definitely looking for a sense of belonging and camaraderie outside of my local friend group. I was pretty reserved during my first share, but when I listened to all of the other men open up so deeply I immediately felt comfortable. I knew that this was the group I was looking for.
During my time as a Noble Father the group has become an extremely valuable resource in all aspects of my life. Whether it be fatherhood, business, marriage, or faith, I feel confident that my brothers will guide me to make the right choices and to be intentional and present. I have changed my way of thinking and become a better person since joining. I am blessed to be a Noble Father.
- Nate Ariss, Father of 1, Facilities Service Manager (USA)
I joined Noble Father in February of 2023 after being invited by Theo. Admittedly, I was reserved in my sharing until I got to see what the group was about and felt comfortable. After connecting during a few of the weekly Thursday meetups, I was hooked. This is a group of men that have become friends and confidants. Many of them I have never met in person, yet.
During my membership of Noble Father, I have been blessed by countless interactions and conversations. I am one of the older fathers and a grandfather. I have learned a lot about myself and have had the opportunity to help others in situations I have already been through. One of the greatest things I have learned in this group is to trust and to be treated with respect.
These relationships have changed me into a better man. Where at one point I would not have had the courage to share what I am going through or struggling with, now it happens daily in private chats and weekly in the meetups. I am also held accountable to show up and participate with intentionality. If you are looking to be a part of a brotherhood that is judgement free and to be held to a higher standard, we welcome you to come see what being a Noble Father is about!
- Jason Calvert, Father of 3 & Grandfather of 1, Business Coach (USA)
1. Why isn't this group free?
We started out as a free group and have since grown to a paid-only membership. For one, when it was free, there was no skin-in-the-game and that meant no one truly valued the community. The non-commital approach is one that doesn't equate to any sort of positive result.
Secondly, as this is what Theophilus currently does full-time, he has invested much of his own money, blood, sweat, and tears into this endeavor. In order to not resent this work, Theophilus has felt this is what's best for the family he leads.
Lastly, God asked Theophilus to lead by example in the realm of entrepreneurship. This business model is to show fathers everywhere that you can leverage all the unique gifts, strengths, experiences and desires God has given each of us to serve others abundantly.
2. Do you have a guarantee?
We have a 30-day trial to experience our community, attend meetups, and converse with our members before you make your final decision. Of course, if you don't lean in, you won't get any value out of something. There are no money-back guarantees of any sort once you choose to invest in our membership. A vending machine does not give a full product when you put in half the money. Commit, show up, & win. It's that simple.
3. Where does my money go?
We have seen time & again, membership in the Fortress holds priceless value & the results cannot be equated to a dollar figure. The money from member subscriptions also go towards Theophilus to provide for his family. One day, we hope for the abundant funds generated to bring on additional experts, build the vision of a retreat for fathers & their families to create memories together, and more.
4. What do you discuss at the weekly meetups?
Typically, we share an update on our week, share wins, talk about lessons, some like to vent, others seek advice for the storms they're in. At times, we also bring insightful prompts & topics to discuss together. For example, we chew on an insightful quote or principle together that deepened our understanding of our roles in the household.
5. What if I'm technologically challenged?
All you need to bring is a willingness to learn and grow. We have grandfathers in our group who are now well versed in the operation of the tech. You are more capable than you know. We also have guides and our members are more than happy to show you the ropes.
6. Is this a Christian community?
No, we are not a Christian community. Though Theophilus is a man of faith, he does not believe in pushing his beliefs on others. As we are a come-as-you-are membership community, there are many members who share the Christian faith and their shares & contexts have this component.
7. Do you have local in-person meetups?
We currently don't have any formal local in-person meetups. Aside from the planned retreats we do annually, we have had members meetup locally. Members have access to a map that shows where everyone is located. Meetups are always encouraged and our only request is that you document & share a photo of your gathering with the group.
8. What are the annual retreats like?
Truly, we do what we're good at, dadding our way through it. Pictured is first annual retreat in 2023 with Nate, Dan, Hoz & Theo in Orlando, Florida. It was our first full day together. Dan mentioned there was a local natural spring he'd been wanting to check out. We went and of course, we had an absolute blast. The rest of the retreat followed that theme and there aren't words to explain the entire experience.
We also went sharktooth hunting, body-surfed & got sand burns, witnessed a rocket launch, ate at a gas station, and went crocodile hunting. Every retreat will follow the same theme.
No matter where we go, it won't matter what we do, what truly matters is who you are spending time with. Just be present & unattached; that's where the magic happens.
9. What if I cannot afford the subscription?
Each prospective member needs to ask themselves what they spend money on monthly. We will always encourage everyone to make it work and find their way to prioritize investing in themselves. I would recommend looking over your finances and see where you can save money to cover the subscription. Perhaps it's time to quit smoking, eat out less, cancel some mindless subscriptions elsewhere or pick up a side hustle to make it happen. Either way, the choice is yours.
Our belief is that the money spent on this membership pays for itself & then abundantly returns.
10. I'm not a father yet, can I join?
We believe that the pinnacle of being a man comes from living for something other than ourselves; a father is one pinnacle. If you have a desire to be a father and be the best there is, even if you don't have a child yet, we encourage your membership. Same goes for expecting fathers, stepfathers, or adoptive fathers. All are welcome.
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