What Every Man Needs To Know About Marriage with Mike Povenz of Iron and Cotton

Mike Povenz is the founder of Modern Chivalry Men, an organization inspiring men to positive change and community involvement.
Mike is also the author of the book Iron and Cotton, a Man’s Field Guide to Marriage, available now on Amazon.

Mike has served for years 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 20 years. They are the proud parents of three children.  Mike loves the outdoors, fishing, boating, skiing, cooking on cast iron, and time with family and friends


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.