What 25 Years of Men’s Ministry Taught Us | Brian Topping

What happens when Catholic men commit to faith, brotherhood, and spiritual growth—not just for a few weeks, but for years? After 25 years of That Man Is You (TMIY), the lessons go far beyond running a successful men’s program. This talk explores how authentic brotherhood, faithful Catholic teaching, personal invitation, and consistent accompaniment can transform men into stronger husbands, fathers, disciples, and leaders. Through powerful stories of reconciliation, friendship, marriage, and spiritual growth, discover why lasting transformation often happens gradually—week after week, year after year—and how a thriving men’s ministry can strengthen an entire parish. You’ll also hear what 25 years of experience has revealed about reaching Catholic men today, developing spiritual fathers, turning participants into leaders, and creating a culture where invited men become inviters and disciples become missionaries. If you care about Catholic men’s ministry, parish renewal, stronger marriages, stronger families, or helping men discover their God-given purpose, this conversation is for you. #CatholicMen #MensMinistry #CatholicFaith #ThatManIsYou #CatholicLeadership ABOUT HEROIC MEN: Heroic 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. Get the app: https://heroicmen.org Find a ministry near you: https://heroicmen.org/map Join the Heroic Brotherhood: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhood Donate now: https://heroicmen.org/donate FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Facebook:   / heroicmanhood   Instagram:   / heroicmanhood   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – What 25 Years of Men’s Ministry Has Taught Us 01:10 – What Are Men REALLY Looking For Today? 02:23 – When Success Comes at the Expense of Your Family 04:06 – The Proven Model for Building a Men’s Ministry 05:18 – When a Men’s “Program” Becomes Something Much Bigger 07:09 – How Ordinary Men Experience Real Transformation 08:59 – “I’m 82 Years Old and I’ve Never Had This” 10:47 – One Conversation Repaired a Broken Relationship 12:29 – The Future of Catholic Men’s Ministry 14:42 – What Happens When Men Are Truly Formed? 16:25 – How Formed Men Can Transform an Entire Parish 20:35 – Invited Men Become Inviters. Disciples Become Spiritual Fathers.