Why are men disappearing from church pews—and what can we do about it?
In this honest and deeply practical episode of Men Answering the Heroic Call, Tom Blanchek and Dean Patterson tackle the Catholic man crisis head-on. With startling stats, raw stories, and battle-tested wisdom, they reveal how isolation, apathy, and cultural confusion are robbing men of purpose—and why one handshake can change everything.

What if evangelization wasn’t a speech, but a smile? What if leadership started with “pizza and beer” instead of pressure? This conversation offers hope to any man who’s felt the nudge to reach out—but didn’t know how. From cigar nights and bonfires to Mass greetings and quiet prayer, you’ll learn how the smallest invitations can lead to eternal impact.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up.
This episode will light your fire—and give you the tools to pass it on.

TIMESTAMPS
1:00 – “We have a Catholic man crisis”
4:20 – “Handshake ministry: just one invitation”
7:40 – “17% of Catholics attend Mass”
11:00 – “No Man Left Behind: 5 types of men”
14:20 – “Pizza, beer, and Brotherhood”
21:30 – “Bring your five and two”
28:40 – “You may be the spark”