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ABOUT US
MISSION
To free men through practical chastity and empower them to be bold spiritual fathers.
METHOD
To launch and support a network of in-person, peer-led small groups to guide men to freedom
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OUR STORY
In August of 2023, Ethos founder Josh Haskell sent a letter to the editor titled “Escaping Porn’s Prison,” published in The Observer, the University of Notre Dame’s student-run newspaper. Haskell candidly discussed the severity of addiction to pornography and reflected on his own journey to recovery. In two short weeks, Ethos had 100 signups on Notre Dame's campus.
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Haskell used this article to advertise a small group program that he and then Notre Dame junior Nadim Khouzam had founded. They coordinated small groups and accountability partners to connect men with the necessary accountability measures, community, and prayer to overcome addiction. In March of 2024, Notre Dame’s Campus Ministry adopted Ethos (then called Ascend), and the organization continued to grow. After one year, membership reached 150 members, split among over 25 small groups.
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In 2025, Ethos launched chapters at Hillsdale College and the Franciscan University of Steubenville. The growing Ethos team is now working to establish chapters at universities across the country.
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