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 — Lent, Easter 50, Kings of Summer, St. Michael's Lent, Advent — each with daily Scripture passages, reflections from spiritual guides like Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, and a customizable plan of life.^2 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.^2
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.^3 The program is endorsed by church leaders including Cardinal Robert Sarah, Bishop Erik Varden, and Bishop Kevin Rhoades.^1
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."^4
"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."^4
"Cutting out the distractions in my life and focusing that time on my family and the Lord have been amazing. I have more energy and feel a sense of calm and peace… I'm down 20 lbs and feeling great."^4
Notable- Founded by Jamie Baxter, a Catholic husband and father who studied Philosophy, Catholic Studies, and Classical Languages at the University of St. Thomas^5
- Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana (XDS, Inc.)^6
- Featured by EWTN, Catholic Answers, Ascension, Pints with Aquinas, and Hallow as a partner^1
- Backed by an "Apostolate Promise" — if a man can't afford the subscription, the team covers it^1
- Available on iOS and Android with support for Czech, Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, and German^4
- Rated 4.7 stars on the App Store (4.3K ratings) and 4.8 stars on Google Play (2.5K reviews)^4
