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Heroic Stories—the series to strengthen Catholic men with raw stories of heroic grit & faith. Hosted by Dan Donaldson with Heroic Men. These are the stories that remind us… heroism isn’t born—it’s made, and it’s centered on Jesus Christ. https://stories.heroicmen.org

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    From Gunshot to Deacon: Mike Bellinder's Story of New Purpose and Forgiveness

    A husband, father, deacon, and hospice chaplain shares the night that changed everything: a workplace robbery, a gunshot to the spine, and three words that came out of his mouth before he even hit the ground — “I forgive you.” On Heroic Stories, Deacon Mike Bellinder reflects on Desmond Doss, faith under pressure, the fatherhood crisis, suffering, forgiveness, hospice ministry, and why so many men are starving for meaning. This is a raw, deeply Catholic conversation about what heroism actually looks like when life gets brutal. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Desmond Doss and Hacksaw Ridge still hit men so hard ✅ How Deacon Mike responded after being shot during a robbery ✅ What hospice patients reveal about regret, meaning, and purpose ✅ Why strong fatherhood and a living faith matter so much for men 00:00 Intro – Meeting Deacon Mike 01:14 The heroism of Desmond Doss 03:28 Why faith-first courage matters 06:57 Two jobs, exhaustion, and pressure 10:41 The night of the armed robbery 14:20 Praying for death, receiving peace 16:53 Shot in the spine 19:47 Forgiveness changed everything 21:13 His father’s influence 23:30 How hospice became his mission 25:02 What dying men reveal 28:21 The questions he asks the dying 34:40 How men find meaning 40:35 Saints and heroes he follows 43:03 Final message to young men

    46 min

  2. 5 MAY

    America's Athlete: From NFL to a Boiler Room: Caleb Campbell on Wounds, Identity and Masculinity

    Caleb Campbell had everything he thought he wanted, crowds cheering, a spot in the NFL, and a life that looked perfect from the outside. But inside, he was falling apart, until one morning he realized he didn’t even know who he was anymore. He walked away from it all and ended up alone in a boiler room, starting over and facing the pain he had spent years running from. Now he tells others that the hardest part, letting your old life die, is also the start of becoming fully alive. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why success can hide a deeper wound ✅ The “wounded healer” and what it means for men ✅ How loneliness becomes a turning point ✅ What it takes to leave behind an old identity TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Caleb Campbell: America's Athlete 01:40 The wounded healer story 04:00 Success and inner emptiness 07:30 NFL dream vs internal collapse 12:50 Pressure, identity, and faith 16:00 Breaking point and walking away 20:30 Death before new life 24:50 The Boiler room reset 28:00 What prayer became 31:30 Heroes and real spirituality 34:30 Loneliness and transformation 39:00 What it means to live fully alive #Masculinity #MentalHealth #Faith

    42 min

  3. 28 ABR

    Where Have All the Fathers Gone? Deacon Joe Grote on Men | Heroic Stories

    Why are so many fathers missing from family life, and what can ordinary men do about it? Deacon Joe Grote shares the story behind his book 'Where Have All the Fathers Gone?' and opens up about fatherhood, male friendship, resilience, family sacrifice, and the kind of heroism that begins at home. From St. Maximilian Kolbe to a family bakery collapse, this conversation explores what men owe their wives, children, friends, and the people placed in front of them every day. Visit Deacon's Website: https://deaconjoegrote.com/ See Catholic Speakers: https://heroicmen.org/speakers What You’ll Learn ✅ Why Deacon Joe Grote sees St. Maximilian Kolbe as a model of heroic masculinity ✅ What men’s groups are doing right when they create deep brotherhood over decades ✅ How losing a family business led Joe into a new mission of service and ministry ✅ Why the roles of husband, father, and friend sit at the center of his message 00:00 Meeting Deacon Joe Grote 01:21 Heroism in Auschwitz 02:53 Heroic where placed 04:03 Fatherhood, resilience, and staying alive 05:40 40 years of brotherhood and strength 12:07 The bakery story 16:44 Anxiety attack 17:56 The 26-mile walk home 23:49 Called into ministry 25:11 Where Have All the Fathers Gone? 27:47 The missing fathers crisis 35:01 What men can do now – husband, father, friend 39:40 Who he wants to help #HeroicMen #Fatherhood #CatholicMen #Masculinity #Storytelling

    42 min

  4. 21 ABR

    St. Joseph Found His Voice. Men Need Theirs with Jose Miguel Pulido | Ep 15

    What does St. Joseph reveal about courage, fatherhood, truth, and masculine leadership? Jose Miguel Pulido explores St. Joseph’s dream and the power of naming Jesus as an act of love, truth, and leadership. This a passionate, Scripture-filled discussion on why St. Joseph still matters, why men need to find their voice, and why fatherhood remains a gift in the life of the family and the Church.What You’ll Learn✅ Why St. Joseph’s dream in Matthew 1 matters so deeply✅ How naming Jesus becomes an act of leadership and truth✅ Why Jose calls men a gift, grace, and problem-solvers✅ How fatherhood, legacy, and St. Joseph connect across generationsTIMESTAMPS00:59 Intro01:10 Heroic story question01:21 Why Christ came through family02:20 Joseph’s dream and mission04:35 Joseph, son of David06:31 What babies are for07:21 Love as Joseph’s mission09:11 Joseph’s courage to stay12:03 St. Joseph speaks14:39 Why men need a voice16:10 Truth, problems, leadership18:30 Men as gift and grace22:41 Why men are a gift25:27 The law of love27:08 Why presence matters30:08 Why St. Joseph matters31:00 Loving your father more32:20 Advice from grandfather34:58 Jose on his dad36:29 Final message to men36:42 The sacred name of Jesus #StJoseph #CatholicMen #HeroicStories

    40 min

  5. 16 ABR

    Explosive Rage & Father Wounds — Finding Freedom & Healing | Bob Kroll | Ep 14

    What happens when a man faces the deepest wound of his life… and chooses forgiveness? Bob Kroll shares his story of growing up in an abusive home, carrying explosive anger into his own family, and the moment everything changed at a retreat that forced him to confront the “father wound.” His story exposes a hidden pattern affecting millions of men—and what it actually takes to break it.CatholicSpeakers.com Profile | Visit website What You’ll Learn✅ What the “father wound” is and why it shapes men✅ How unforgiveness traps men in anger and isolation✅ The exact moment forgiveness rewired his life✅ How healing one man can transform generations

    50 min

  6. 10 ABR

    David, Goliath, & the 'Gift' of Desperation: Filmmaker Andrew Peloso on Addiction vs Heroism | Ep 13

    A filmmaker who nearly lost everything to addiction explains why real masculinity isn’t flexing harder—it’s surrender, service, and choosing the unseen daily fight. Andrew Peloso (VEK Labs) shares how David’s story hits him now: God calls the “wrong fit,” forms him in ordinary days, and turns weakness into courage. Plus what recovery taught him about humility, connection, and becoming a husband and father.

    49 min

  7. 10 ABR

    Artist Garrett Hines on St Patrick’s “Moses-level drama,” & how he lost the ability to pray

    For Garrett Hines, heroism isn’t bravado, but obedience. From the little-known story of Beninus walking into fire, to the brutal realities faced by Saint Patrick in pagan Ireland. He recounts his own collapse as a missionary overseas, the complete loss of prayer that followed, and how Catholic traditions rebuilt his interior life. Hines maps a handful of heroes — saints, statesmen, warriors, and fictional kings — united by their refusal of comfort and willingness to suffer for what mattered. He closes with a blunt charge to modern men: go all in, because anything less than a life aimed at holiness will eventually fail. See Garret's Icons: garretthines.com

    54 min

  8. 21 MAR

    The Quiet Heroism of Fatherhood | Rob Astorino | Ep 10

    What if the most powerful kind of heroism isn’t loud, celebrated, or even noticed—but lived quietly every single day? In The Quiet Heroism of Fatherhood, Rob Astorino shares what it really means to be a man, a father, and a leader when no one’s watching. From the pressures of public life and politics to the deeply personal moments of raising children, he reveals why showing up consistently matters more than any title or achievement. This episode dives into faith, family, sacrifice, and the unseen battles men fight to stay present for the people who need them most. If you’ve ever wondered what actually defines a great man—or how to become one—this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about success, purpose, and legacy.https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/rob-astorino | ABOUT HEROIC MEN |Heroic Men strengthens men to become missionary disciples, to bring more men to Jesus Christ. Get the best Catholic media for men on our brotherhood-building platform - let's leave no man behind.Website: https://heroicmen.orgHeroic Map: Find an event near you: https://heroicmen.org/mapJoin the Heroic Brotherhood: Our only community: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhoodHeroic Merch: Show your support for this heroic mission: https://store.heroicmen.orgDonate now: Join the Heroic Alliance: https://heroicmen.org/alliance| FOLLOW ON SOCIAL |Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicmanhoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicmanhood/TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Essence of Heroism with Rob Astorino01:15 Quiet Heroes in Everyday Life07:39 The Impact of Fatherhood16:16 Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life21:02 Spirituality and Family Dynamics26:26 Transitioning to Empty Nesting30:53 Everyday Heroism

    35 min
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Heroic Stories—the series to strengthen Catholic men with raw stories of heroic grit & faith. Hosted by Dan Donaldson with Heroic Men. These are the stories that remind us… heroism isn’t born—it’s made, and it’s centered on Jesus Christ. https://stories.heroicmen.org

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  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
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