David is a lifelong learner who did the hard work for the sake of his family. He’s a board-certified OB/GYN with a Masters in Public Health, where he focused on program planning and evaluation. After years in global health, he turned his attention to personal health and fatherhood. He also trained under best-selling author John Townsend in a rigorous coaching program—not content to just “wing it,” but committed to drawing wisdom out of men through powerful questions and practical frameworks.

Yes. David is a committed follower of Jesus, and biblical wisdom is woven throughout. At the same time, the three stages—Stalk the Beast, Set Up Camp, and Stoke the Fire—are rooted in timeless psychological principles and practical tools you can adapt to your own worldview. Even if you don’t share David’s Christian convictions, you’ll walk away with a clear plan for leading your son.

You can. The videos and field guide are designed for you to walk through on your own. But the greatest growth happens in conversation—with your wife, close friends, or a group of dads on the same path. That’s why we emphasize “with your bride and your bros.” Research and experience confirm that lasting change rarely happens in isolation.

Base Camp 322 sets the foundation. When your son is ready for adolescence, you’ll have the tools to lead him into a fuller initiation journey, like Jon Tyson’s Primal Path. The point is simple: finish Base Camp, and you and your son will be ready for the climb ahead.

No. Base Camp 322 doesn’t load your calendar with new tasks. It helps you subtract the noise and shape the rhythms you already have. Early boyhood isn’t about adding more—it’s about living with intention in what you’re already doing as a family.