What happens when you say yes to God… even when it means giving up your own dreams? In this powerful episode of Heroic Stories, Gil Alderete opens up about his unexpected journey from UPS driver to president of Catholic Men's Fellowship of California. Gil shares how God redirected his life, pulling him away from his plans to become a deacon and into building ministry for men across California, Nevada, Hawaii, and beyond.
But Gil’s story isn’t just about leadership—it’s about healing old wounds, breaking generational cycles, and discovering what real masculinity and faith look like when you surrender. You’ll hear how heroic mentors, humble beginnings, and even deep struggles with identity shaped him into the man God called him to be.
If you’ve ever felt lost, doubted your calling, or wondered how to find your purpose, Gil’s raw, honest journey will remind you: heroism isn’t born, it’s made.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Welcome to Heroic Stories
3:00 – Starting Men's Ministry at Home
6:00 – God Changed My Diaconate Plans
9:00 – Letting Go of Old Dreams
12:00 – Building Parish Brotherhood
15:00 – My Wife's Heroic Faith
18:00 – Father Michael's Impact
21:00 – Returning to the Catholic Faith
25:00 – Deepest, Darkest Moment
30:00 – Healing Father Wounds
35:00 – Embracing the Cross Daily
40:00 – Who I Want to Be a Hero For