Father John Riccardo doesn’t hold back. He opens up about the darkest moment of his life—a moment that brought shame and pain. But instead of hiding it, he leans in, making a bold call for men to confront their traumas head-on. Why? Because healing starts with honesty, and no one should fight their battles alone. Father John credits his hero: his dad. A man who lived humility, prayer, and a God-first life. It was through his father’s example and the challenge of other men that he finally stopped running and embraced the call to be a disciple of Jesus. The question is: are you ready to answer the call?Subscribe free to weekly Heroic Men emails | For the price of a coffee, you can support our mission to reach $25,000 men in 2025. LINKSRescue Project https://rescueproject.us/challenge/ @ACTSXXIX ABOUT THIS SHOWHeroic 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. ABOUT HEROIC MENHeroic 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 | Heroic Map: Find an event near you | Join the Heroic Brotherhood | Heroic Merch | Donate nowFOLLOW ON SOCIALFacebook | Instagram | YouTube