Men know they should be in the Word daily, but most devotionals and study tools aren't designed with their specific needs in mind — marriage, fatherhood, spiritual leadership, fighting sin. STRIVE was built to bridge that gap, giving men a dedicated space to grow through Scripture-rooted devotions, curated articles on faith, marriage, and fatherhood, and a growing library of sermon archives — all in one app.^1
Created by Iron Hill Press, the app is the digital arm of a men's ministry that's been equipping guys for over seven years through books, Bible studies, and discipleship curriculum. STRIVE was founded by Andy Blanks, a former Marine and co-founder of YM360 (youth ministry resources), who also co-authored How to Be a Man: Pursuing Christ-Centered Masculinity with Rick Burgess. In 2022, he stepped away from day-to-day YM360 leadership to grow Iron Hill Press full-time, driven by a conviction that men need accessible, theologically sound tools for daily discipleship. "We want men in God's Word each day and to be growing in their faith," Blanks shared.^2
Iron Hill Press also publishes The Standard and Be Disciples — both 40-week, video-driven discipleship curricula for men — plus a newer line of 5-week small-group studies (Virtue, The Pursuit: Surrender, Engaging the World) and devotional books like Jesus Is: A 31-Day Devotional on the "I AM" Statements of Jesus.^3 Its Man Church conferences with Rick Burgess and other Bible teachers run across the Southeast, with events scheduled through 2027.^7 The app is subscription-based with a 7-day free trial.^1
Why Christians Love It"Really solid devotionals that are rooted in Scripture and written for men! This is a great tool for anyone desiring to grow in their faith."^4
"Thank you for the STRIVE app. It's exactly what I've been looking for. I start my mornings with the daily devotion and it's been so easy." — Don^1
Notable- Featured in Evangelicals Now (March 2025) as a recommended Bible app for men^5
- Listed in REACHRIGHT's "Top 10 Powerful Church Apps for Men" (2024)^6
- Covered by The Alabama Baptist (August 2022) as a "one-stop shop for men as they pursue Christ"^2
- Andy Blanks is active in men's ministry, speaking at conferences and teaching through Iron Hill Press resources^3
Platforms: iOS only (Android app removed from Play Store) Pricing: Subscription (monthly, annually) with 7-day free trial
