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Heroic Men

Men Answering the Heroic Call

Christianity • Updated Weekly
Dean Patterson & Tom Hornacek share stories, truth, and tips to equip you for the battle of life. No one goes to battle alone. Join us in the work of becoming the men that God has called us to be. Let's answer our heroic call.
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The weekly show for Catholic men who want more out of life.
Dean Patterson & Tom Hornacek share stories, truth, and tips to equip you for the battle of life.
The word heroic refers to actions or qualities demonstrate great courage, bravery, and self-sacrificing love. These actions rise up during difficult situations in our lives, requiring a heroic response.
No one goes to battle alone. As men of Christ, we answer the call together.
Each episode, Tom and Dean share truths about our Catholic faith, as learn from our guests to help us grow as men of virtue. And ultimately, we pray you join us in the work of becoming the men that God has called us to be.
Let's answer our heroic call.
Launch Episode
A new series aimed at confronting the Catholic man crisis head-on. From the epidemic of loneliness to the slow fade from faith, they explore how today’s men are drifting—and how Christ offers a way back.

Dean Patterson

Patterson tells his story of a Protestant family camp, a hard decision to stay Catholic, a rare genetic disease that cost him his eyesight, and a brotherhood that has walked with him for decades.

Tom Hornacek

Tom shares the journey of a panic attack during Mass, and how it became the turning point of his life. This lukewarm Catholic has his life unraveled, exposing the spiritual battles he didn’t know he was fighting.