Why Undivided Exists

UNDIVIDED was born from the lived experience of divided men—outwardly faithful, inwardly fractured.

Men who carried responsibility but lacked space.
Who led others but felt alone.
Who knew God, yet over time lost connection to themselves.

This is not a performance project. It’s a rehumanization journey.

Undivided serves capable, driven, responsible men who appear strong on the outside but feel tired and disconnected within. Formed by a masculinity of pressure—stay strong, stay in control, don’t need too much—many discover that this way of living slowly erodes intimacy, community, and joy.

We offer a relational path toward integration, where honesty, emotional literacy, spiritual grounding, and personal responsibility are held together. The aim is not self-improvement, but wholeness—a life marked by presence, integrity, and alignment between faith, character, and daily life.

We believe that a divided life is not neutral. Men cut off from their hearts and from an honest community don’t just suffer quietly—the harm spreads to others. It shows up as distance, silence, anger, and unresolved pain in their closest relationships.  As entitled, destructive behaviors.  As power without presence, strength without soul.

Divided is no way to live.

Undivided exists because men in pursuit of honesty, connection and grace help to heal marriages, families, communities, and systems.  Integrated men create safety. Whole men bring life.

May you find a strength that doesn’t require hiding, a brotherhood that refuses isolation, a faith that welcomes honesty, and a way of living that brings healing—to you, to your relationships, and to the world entrusted to your care.

"I have come that may have life and have it to the full." - Jesus

Your Guides

We are not gurus.
We are men who are learning to walk this path.

For years from the outside, we both looked like we had it together.

I, Jon, carried the image of confidence, responsibility and control, while privately, and often unaware, living with anxiety, insecurity, and the overwhelm of taking on too much. And I, Aaron, led with calm authority as a pastor and university executive, while quietly carrying depression, loneliness, and the pressure to always be “on.”

To cope, both of us were often isolated and turned to unhealthy behaviors that only ended up deepening the divide within ourselves, bringing harm to those who shared life with us. Both of us longed for real connection and struggled to take steps toward being vulnerably known in ways that were healthy and sustainable.

Undivided was born from our own journeys toward integration. We are learning that true strength isn’t about managing appearances or carrying life alone—it’s about presence, honesty, brotherhood, and accountability. We are seeing firsthand how living undivided transforms a life: reconnecting men to their inner world, deep relationships, and leadership rooted in wholeness rather than shame.

Our role is not to fix you —but to walk with you, witness you, and help you come home to yourself — with the company of other men.

Jon DeWaal
Aaron Baart
Testimonial
“I came into the weekend with an overwhelming load on my plate, heavy deadlines at work, a bit of chaos at home, and a general feeling of treading water. Within the first 30-minutes I could instantly feel my guard lowering and the transformation of my heart beginning.”
Travis S.
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“This retreat transformed me spiritually through the powerful act of sharing my story among 11 believers, all committed to deep heart work and soulful healing.”
Victor C.
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“The guided exercises were powerful and meaningful. The speed of trust was in the room due to our relationships with Jon and Aaron. So, we then trusted each other without knowing the full story of each man in the room.”
Jim S.
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“Thank you, Jon and Aaron for organizing and inviting! It really was a wonderful event. Retaining the mystery and relying on the vulnerability of the group was very risky, but I believe was a key to its fruitfulness. The weekend itself was very impactful. I felt very in touch with my heart and genuinely enjoyed how I was thinking about life.”
Jeff B.
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“I didn’t realize how burnt out I was and how many lies I had been believing. The weekend“ snapped me out of it” with the exercises and identity work. The fellowship was sweet and the space was perfect. I am practicing journaling and so far it has been a great discipline in keeping me grounded and centered in Christ.”
Jon D.