The journey to manhood is filled with wonder, excitement, and promise, but it can also bring uncertainty, confusion, and self-doubt. Looking at what is considered the cornerstone of this podcast, the rite of passage is a practice that was, and still is, used as a gateway for young men entering into adulthood. Many tribes, groups, and religious circles perform this important ceremony to not only acknowledge, but to celebrate with the boys who are now on a new path towards the man they are called to be.