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VIRTUAL · SERVING MEN NATIONWIDE

You typed it into
ChatGPT at 2 AM.

The AI gave you language. Now you need a man who has been through the fire. The Lion Protocol is a diagnostic coaching program for men who crush it at work and are hollow at home. Weekly sessions. Real assessments. Built from 35,000+ clinical hours.

See the Tiers → Take the Free Assessment

Dr. Johnathan Hines, DCC · Christian Coaching for Men · Est. 2007

35,000+ Clinical Hours Doctorate in Christian Counseling Gottman Level 1 Certified NCCA Professional Clinical Member Since 2007
Who This Is For

The man who crushes it at work
and is hollow at home.

Your wife says she is not happy. You do not know why. You provide. You show up. You do everything you were taught. But something is broken and you cannot name it. You are passive and you do not know when it started.
You might be here if
Your wife says she feels alone in the marriage and you do not understand what she means.
You might be here if
You avoid conflict, then explode. You keep score. You shut down when it matters most.
You might be here if
Your father was absent, abusive, or passive. You swore you would be different. You became the same.
You might be here if
You perform at work because that is where you get validation. Home gets the leftovers.
How It Works

Two paths in. No application form.
No waiting.

01
Take the Free Assessment
The Dark Room. 30 questions. 10 minutes. See your patterns on paper for the first time. No email required.
02
Choose Your Path
Ready? Pick a tier and start. The Stronghold Assessment is included. Not sure yet? Book the Breakthrough Call ($497) and I will tell you exactly where you stand.
03
Complete the Stronghold Assessment
Before Session 1, you take the full Stronghold Assessment. By the time we sit down, I already understand what you are dealing with.
04
Start the Protocol
Weekly virtual sessions. Phase assessments through your private portal. The man who sits down in Session 1 will not be the man who finishes.
The Lion Protocol

Three depths. Every one is weekly.
No man gets a watered-down version.

Every tier includes the Stronghold Assessment, weekly sessions, portal access, phase assessments, check-ins, and direct messaging with Dr. Hines. The only difference is how deep we go and how fast.

The Protocol
$3,600
$1,200/mo × 3 months
Sessions12 weekly
Duration3 months
Phases1, 2, 3
AssessmentsLion + Wound + Fire
Stronghold AssessmentIncluded
Portal accessFull
The man who is ready to work.
MOST CHOSEN
The Full Protocol
$5,000
$1,000/mo × 5 months
Sessions20 weekly
Duration5 months
PhasesAll 4 + Root
AssessmentsAll 5 assessments
Stronghold AssessmentIncluded
Portal accessFull
Maintenance3 monthly check-ins
The man who needs the deep work.
The Intensive
$6,000
$2,000/mo × 3 months
Sessions24 (twice/week)
Duration3 months
PhasesAll phases compressed
AssessmentsAll 5 assessments
Stronghold AssessmentIncluded
Portal accessFull
Maintenance3 monthly check-ins
Marriage on the line. Maximum intensity.

Not sure which tier? Start with the Breakthrough Call ($497) to find out before you commit. The Stronghold Assessment is included either way.

Or call me directly: (918) 212-5330

Results

4.9 stars on Google. Real men. Real wives.

These are not testimonials I wrote. These are verified Google reviews from men and women who did the work.

"I came in passive. At home, I let my wife make every decision because it was easier than the fight. At work, my boss walked all over me and I smiled through it. I thought that was being a good man. Dr. Hines helped me see it was the opposite. Within three months I had a real conversation with my wife for the first time in years. Not a fight. A conversation. I told her what I actually wanted. She cried, but not because she was upset. Because she had been waiting for me to show up."
David C.
Lion Protocol Client
★★★★★
★★★★★
"My husband and I had been married for 5 years and have two young children. We reached a point where we just couldn't seem to get on the same page anymore. The constant fighting, frustration, and disconnect made us feel like divorce was the only option. After completing the program, our marriage feels completely renewed. We communicate better, understand each other more deeply, and actually enjoy being together again. It's truly night and day."
Olivia S.
Wife · Google Review
★★★★★
"Dr. Hines is one of the most compassionate and dedicated professionals in the field. I have been working with him for two years, and he continues to impress me with his empathy, insight, and unwavering commitment to helping others."
Aaron M.
2 year client · Google Review
★★★★★
"Dr Hines is the MVP! He helps the man understand his place as a husband and how to navigate the sometimes challenging currents of marriage. He has really helped me as a man with his unique way of teaching."
Jaremy G.
Google Review
★★★★★
"Jonathan is responsible for saving our marriage. He was kind, empathetic and we never felt rushed. Despite our significant cultural differences he made his best efforts to know more about our culture and the importance it played in our marital conflicts."
Ajay J.
Google Review
★★★★★
"Eye opening experience. Jonathan actively listens and cares immensely about you and your marriage. Makes you feel like a friend that you've known for years that has the best advice. You can tell it's not just a job for him."
Johnny T.
Google Review
★★★★★
"I'm going through a hard time right now and I've been going to weekly appointments. Johnathan does a phenomenal job. He finds the positives in every situation and talks to you like a friend. 10/10"
Craig W.
Google Review
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Not Sure Yet?

The Breakthrough Call

$497

90 minutes · Virtual · One-on-One

Not ready to commit to a full tier? Start here. Before we meet, you take the Stronghold Assessment. It covers who you are, how you handle conflict, how you lead, and where the real pressure is coming from.

By the time we sit down, I already understand what you are dealing with. I have sat across from thousands of men in the same seat you are in. Within the first 10 minutes, you will realize this is unlike anything you have experienced.

At the end, I tell you exactly what I see and recommend which tier fits your situation. If you enroll, the Stronghold Assessment is already done. You are ahead before Session 1.

WHAT YOU GET
✓  Full Stronghold Assessment
✓  Personality & communication profile
✓  How you handle conflict & stress
✓  Relationship health diagnostic
✓  Leadership & pressure capacity
✓  Where the real problems are hiding
✓  90-min virtual session with Dr. Hines
✓  Tier recommendation based on your results

Or call directly: (918) 212-5330

What You Get Access To

The Lion Protocol Portal

Every enrolled client gets a private dashboard. This is where the real work happens between sessions.

Phase Assessments
Each phase starts with a targeted assessment that builds your profile. By mid-protocol, I have a more complete picture of you than you have of yourself.
Daily Check-ins
For the first 14 days, you check in daily. Mood, triggers, patterns. I see it all before your next session.
Homework Tracking
Assignments between sessions. Tracked. Accountable. No drifting between meetings.
Direct Messaging
Secure messaging with Dr. Hines between sessions. You are not alone between Tuesdays.
Session Tracking
See your progress. Sessions completed. Phases unlocked. Scores changing over time.
War Room
Resources, devotionals, text templates, and tools. Everything you need between sessions in one place.
FREE
Not ready to pay? Start here.

The Dark Room Assessment. 30 questions. 10 minutes. No email required. Maps learned helplessness, manipulation exposure, identity fracture, father wound patterns, and passivity levels. Most men take this at 11 PM. They see themselves on paper for the first time.

Take the Free Assessment
About Dr. Hines

I have been
where you are.

I am not a man who read about this in a textbook. I survived an extensive manipulation network that ran through multiple family systems for years. I cut contact with 38 people. I rebuilt from the ground up. I know what it costs and I know what it takes.

35,000+ clinical hours since 2007. Doctorate in Christian Counseling. Gottman Method trained. NCCA Professional Clinical Member. Certified Temperament Counselor. ISSA certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and weight management specialist. I work with the whole man because the whole man is what is broken.

I serve men exclusively. This is not anti-women. This is anti-passivity. A domesticated man is fatherlessness. I help men stop being domesticated.

Read my full approach →
This Is Not For You If:
  • You want someone to validate your excuses.
  • You want comfort over confrontation.
  • You want a therapist who nods and says "tell me more."
  • You are not willing to do homework between sessions.
  • You want a quick fix. There is no quick fix.
Ready?

The free assessment shows you the room.
The Lion Protocol shows you the door.

Book the Breakthrough Call ($497) Take the Free Assessment First

Or call: (918) 212-5330

If you are in crisis: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) | 911 for emergencies