In "Iron and Cotton," Mike Povenz offers insight that informs and prepares men for the greatest journey in life – marriage. In this must-read book, you will discover the obstacles and challenges that ensnare other men but will not ensnare you. You will receive the tools to help defy the statistics of divorce and grow into the intentional and purposeful man and husband that your family needs.

In "Iron and Cotton," Mike Povenz offers insight that informs and prepares men for the greatest journey in life – marriage. In this must-read book, you will discover the obstacles and challenges that ensnare other men but will not ensnare you. You will receive the tools to help defy the statistics of divorce and grow into the intentional and purposeful man and husband that your family needs. Nobody goes into marriage planning to fail. Yet, millions of couples end up divorced or trapped in loveless and sexless marriages. With the guidance and advice in this book, you will be forged in the fires of wisdom and prepared to handle anything. Inside every man, there is an offering of strength and compassion waiting to be released into his marriage – an IRON side of him ready to offer courage and stability and a COTTON side prepared to offer comfort and understanding. The combination of these traits is essential to build character and fortify your marriage.

Mike Povenz has a passion for helping men discover the best version of themselves and for guiding them to be better husbands and fathers. He is the founder of Modern Chivalry Men, an organization that inspires men to create positive change and engage with the community. He is also the podcast host of Iron and Cotton. For years Mike has served as a men's group leader and is the recipient of the Life Changer Award. He lives in North Georgia with his beloved wife of twenty years. They are the proud parents of three children: Lily, Lachlan, and Breckyn, along with three dogs, two guinea pigs, four chickens, and one psychotic fish. Mike loves the outdoors, fishing, boating, skiing, cooking on cast iron, and spending time with family and friends.