If you're a Catholic man looking to break free from the distractions and attachments that hold you back — screens, comfort, lukewarm prayer — Exodus 90 was built for you. Founded in 2015 by Jamie Baxter, this spiritual formation app guides men through structured challenges rooted in the ancient Catholic practices of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.^1
At the heart of Exodus 90 is the flagship 90-day challenge, but the app has grown into a year-round formation platform following the liturgical calendar. It offers seasonal challenges — including Exodus 40 for Lent, the Return of the King summer challenge led by Joseph Pearce, Holy Friendship with Dr. John Cuddeback, St. Michael's Lent, Rosary Challenge, Memento Mori, and Advent — each with daily Scripture passages, reflections from spiritual guides like Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB and Bishop James Conley, and a customizable plan of life.^1 Men form local fraternities of 4–6 to meet weekly, check in daily, and hold each other accountable through encrypted group chats and direct messages.^1
In 2026, Exodus 90 launched ExodusU, a new intellectual formation track led by Dr. Jared Staudt offering 7–8 courses per year exploring the Catholic Intellectual Tradition through readings, lectures, and seminars.^2 The app also offers 7-day mini challenges — including cold showers, silence, and media-free disciplines — for men preparing for a full challenge.^4
More than 250,000 men across 80+ countries have completed an Exodus challenge, and the organization reports that 99% experienced greater freedom from unhealthy attachments. Men using the app spend 46% more time in prayer and report increased church participation.^1 The program is endorsed by church leaders including Cardinal Robert Sarah, Bishop Erik Varden, and Bishop Kevin Rhoades.^1 Exodus 90 also produces the Desert Fathers Podcast with Bishop Erik Varden, guiding listeners through the wisdom of the Desert Fathers.^6
Why Christians Love It"I learned to pray! I used to think that the rosary was one of the only forms of prayer… Now I've been talking to God everyday."^5
"It seems counterintuitive, but living without all these human comforts actually opens me up to others and gives me incredible joy… Starting every morning with a holy hour and ending with an Examen has brought me closer to the Lord than I've ever been."^5
"I would recommend this program to any catholic looking to deepen their faith and ultimately change their life. It is hard but sometimes we need things to be hard."^5
Notable- Founded by Jamie Baxter, a Catholic husband and father who studied Philosophy, Catholic Studies, and Classical Languages at the University of St. Thomas^1
- Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Exodus, Inc.) — employee-owned company with one faith-aligned investor pledging profits to Catholic charitable causes^7
- Featured by EWTN, Catholic Answers, Ascension, Pints with Aquinas, and Aleteia^1
- Backed by an "Apostolate Promise" — if a man can't afford the subscription, the team covers it; also offers student pricing with a verified .edu address^1
- Available on iOS and Android with support for Czech, Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, and German^5
- Produces the Desert Fathers Podcast with Bishop Erik Varden (launched January 2025)^6
- Offers gift cards and promotional materials for parish adoption^9
