The Watchmen’s Group
An 8-Week Christ-Centered Recovery Group for Men
If you feel stuck in cycles of pornography use, sexual compulsivity, or unwanted sexual behaviors, you are not alone.
The Watchmen's Group is an 8-week online coaching group for men who want to better understand the deeper patterns driving these struggles and develop a structured, Christ-centered path toward recovery, emotional maturity, and spiritual renewal.
This is more than behavior management. It is a guided process of learning to relate to your desires, emotions, and story with greater honesty, wisdom, and freedom.
Become a watchful man.
8 Week Closed Group
Group Size
5-8 men
Date(s)
July 2, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Time
TBD | 90 minute sessions
Application
Brief intake and screening required
Location
Online via Zoom
Investment
If cost is a barrier, please contact us to discuss payment options.
Early Bird Rate
$400 when you apply by Friday, June 12, 2026
Standard Rate
$450 for applications submitted after June 12, 2026
Participants may choose one of the following payment options:
Pay in Full at registration
Split Payment
50% due at registration
Remaining balance due before Session 4
What Makes This Group Different?
The Watchmen's Group integrates:
Christian theology and spiritual formation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles
Attachment theory
Neuroscience-informed recovery strategies
Ancient Christian practices of watchfulness (nepsis)
This group is designed to address the whole person—not just the behavior.
What You Will Gain
Through the Nepsis Model, participants will learn to:
Understand the emotional and relational patterns that fuel compulsive sexual behaviors
Recognize and respond to shame with greater self-awareness and self-compassion
Identify triggers, thought patterns, and habitual cycles
Develop practical tools for emotional regulation and spiritual growth
Cultivate healthier relationships with God, self, and others
Move toward lasting sexual integrity and vocational faithfulness
Meet the Facilitator
Hayden Jernigan, MA, CSAT
Hayden Jernigan is the co-founder of The Nepsis Project, a Christian coaching and educational ministry that helps men and women in ministry and missions pursue recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors, emotional maturity, and spiritual formation.
Drawing from both professional training and personal experience, Hayden provides coaching, intensives, and trainings focused on helping men find freedom from sexual bondage and toxic shame so they can live and serve with greater integrity and vocational faithfulness.
The Nepsis Project offers coaching and educational services and does not provide counseling or psychotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply!
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No. This is a coaching and educational group focused on growth, reflection, and developing practical tools. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
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The group is an 8-week closed cohort conducted online. Each session lasts 90 minutes and includes teaching, guided reflection, and group discussion.
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Each cohort is limited to 5–8 men to foster trust, confidentiality, and meaningful engagement.
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No. While the group is explicitly grounded in Christian theology and spiritual formation, men from a variety of faith backgrounds are welcome if they are comfortable engaging with this framework.
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Sessions will not be recorded in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all group members. Out of respect for the group experience, participants are asked to commit to attending all 8 sessions. We understand that life happens — one absence can be accommodated, but more than one missed session may affect your ability to continue in the group.
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Yes. Participants are asked to maintain the confidentiality of all group members. While confidentiality cannot be absolutely guaranteed in any group setting, creating a safe and respectful environment is a core priority.
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Many participants benefit from participating in the group alongside individual therapy. The group is designed to complement, not replace, therapeutic care.
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You’re welcome to reach out with any questions before signing up. We’re happy to help you discern if this group would be helpful for you.