First Look: Be a Man Series with Fr. Larry Richards
20 years ago, Be a Man! by Fr. Larry Richards challenged men to stop playing small and step into their God-given mission. It's raw. It’s real. It’s a punch in the face of every excuse you’ve ever made. It's a roadmap to help you become the Man God Made You to Be.
And now—Heroic Men is about to do something EPIC with it. We are partnering with Fr. Larry Richards to take it to the next level:
This 2025, we will professionally film an incredible series with Fr. Larry based on this book. Then we're going to share this series through our Heroic Men app, and get it in the hands of 25,000 men in 2025.
We need you step up right now and join us at $10 per month. If you can give more, do that. We need your help, whatever you can send. We need a heroic alliance of men and families to make this happen. We can't do this without you, and we wouldn't want to!
And now—Heroic Men is about to do something EPIC with it. We are partnering with Fr. Larry Richards to take it to the next level:
This 2025, we will professionally film an incredible series with Fr. Larry based on this book. Then we're going to share this series through our Heroic Men app, and get it in the hands of 25,000 men in 2025.
We need you step up right now and join us at $10 per month. If you can give more, do that. We need your help, whatever you can send. We need a heroic alliance of men and families to make this happen. We can't do this without you, and we wouldn't want to!
Never heard of Fr. Larry Richards or 'Be a Man!' ?
- For three decades, Fr. Larry Richards has been calling men and women to stop playing small and step into their God-given mission. He doesn’t sugarcoat the truth—he delivers hard-hitting, practical guidance that cuts through the noise in our heads.
- Ordained in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry founded The Reason for Our Hope Foundation to spread the good news of the Gospel. He has brought the Sacraments to tens of thousands of Catholics as a pastor.
- His first book, Be a Man!, isn’t just a bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold—it’s a game-changer for men ready to lead with courage and purpose. His books don’t just inspire—they push people to take action and change their lives.
- Fr. Larry’s reach doesn’t stop there. Whether on EWTN radio or leading retreats and conferences, his message is the same: stop living for comfort and start living for Christ.
About the Book: 'Be a Man!'
Be a Man! is a bold and practical guide for men to rediscover true masculinity. Drawing from decades of ministry, and his own real life failures and doubts, Fr. Richards gets personal with stories, hard truths, and actionable advice to challenge men to embrace their God-given identity.
The book challenges cultural misconceptions on manhood, encouraging men to live with strength, humility, and love through a relationship with Christ.
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The book challenges cultural misconceptions on manhood, encouraging men to live with strength, humility, and love through a relationship with Christ.
- Get clear, actionable wisdom to focus your life.
- Get hard-hitting truths about manhood.
- Get a field-tested roadmap to build strength and deepen holiness as a man.
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Here's how the series will work:
This is not a self-help book—it’s a call to action. Fr. Larry will record a 15 minute episode for each chapter, unpacking the essential tasks to become the men God made us to be. It includes a 30-step challenge to change your life. And you'll find it on Heroic Men.
- Episode 1. Be a Man Who Stays Focused on the Final Goal: Life is short, and the ultimate goal is eternity with God. Fr. Larry challenges men to live intentionally, keeping the end in mind and avoiding distractions that lead to failure.
- Episode 2. Be a Man Who Lives as a Beloved Son: Men must embrace their identity as beloved sons of God. Through baptism, we’re adopted into God’s family, moving beyond being mere creations to sons with purpose and relationship.
- Episode 3. Be a Man Who Repents: True manhood begins with repentance. Fr. Larry calls for men to face their sins head-on, turn back to God, and welcome change.
- Episode 4. Be a Man Who Lives in the Holy Spirit: Strength comes from the Spirit. Fr. Larry calls men to die to themselves daily, serving others with humility and witnessing to Christ.
- Episode 5. Be a Man Who Is Strong: Strength isn’t about machismo but about taking responsibility for your choices, focusing on Christ, and walking in His power.
- Episode 6. Be a Man Who Is Loving: Men must prioritize relationships and express love boldly to their families. Love transforms, heals, and builds legacies.
- Episode 7. Be a Man Who Is Wise: Wisdom comes from living for eternity, not the world. Fr. Larry reminds men to build treasures in heaven and prioritize what truly matters.
- Episode 8. Be a Man Who Lives as He Was Created: Men are created in God’s image to reflect Him. True humility means embracing this responsibility with reverence and reality.
- Episode 9. Be a Man Who Is Holy: Holiness is not optional. Men are called to live blameless lives, set apart for God, and embrace their identity in Christ.
- Episode 10. Be a Man Who Changes the World: Evangelization begins at home and extends to the world. Fr. Larry challenges men to follow Christ to the cross, serving with courage and faithfulness.
How we'll make it happen:
We're bringing back a truly incredible team to produce and record this series. VEK Media did a brilliant job crafting our latest trailers and videos. That's why we're flying them into Pennsylvania to record stunning, top-quality video you'll absolutely love.
This Be a Man! series from Heroic Men is going to be epic for men. Fr. Larry Richards is one of the best—absolutely the best—at cutting through the nonsense and getting straight to what men need to hear.
This is powerful, actionable truth for men who want to stop playing small and start living with strength, faith, and purpose. With this series, men will finally get the tools they need to take control of their lives, focus on what really matters, and become the leaders their families, churches, and communities need.
Each 15-minute episode hits hard, tackling real issues like repentance, relationships, and embracing true masculinity. It’s straightforward, no-nonsense, and easy to use in group discussions or one-on-one reflection.
Getting this into the hands of 25,000 men across North America—and the world—means men will walk talker, be wiser, and stand ready to make a difference.
You can already tell. This is more than a series—it’s a movement. A movement of men who want to build heroic habits of virtue, and follow Christ.
Heroism isn't born. It's made. Donate today and help us make it happen.
This Be a Man! series from Heroic Men is going to be epic for men. Fr. Larry Richards is one of the best—absolutely the best—at cutting through the nonsense and getting straight to what men need to hear.
This is powerful, actionable truth for men who want to stop playing small and start living with strength, faith, and purpose. With this series, men will finally get the tools they need to take control of their lives, focus on what really matters, and become the leaders their families, churches, and communities need.
Each 15-minute episode hits hard, tackling real issues like repentance, relationships, and embracing true masculinity. It’s straightforward, no-nonsense, and easy to use in group discussions or one-on-one reflection.
Getting this into the hands of 25,000 men across North America—and the world—means men will walk talker, be wiser, and stand ready to make a difference.
You can already tell. This is more than a series—it’s a movement. A movement of men who want to build heroic habits of virtue, and follow Christ.
Heroism isn't born. It's made. Donate today and help us make it happen.