What if everything in your life came down to a single choice—a leap of faith that took just 20 seconds of insane courage?In this fire-starter episode of Heroic Stories, Kevin Phillips of Made for Greatness shares how ancient poems, unsung war heroes, and his own bold decisions shaped a life of purpose. From the story of Horatius at the bridge to crawling through enemy territory in Vietnam, these are the stories that ignite something primal—and spiritual—in the hearts of men.Kevin opens up about burning the boats of his career to follow a call to ministry, the terrifying moment on a cliff that taught him to trust, and the deep, hidden strength it takes to fight for your family and faith. This is not about hype or hustle—it's about sacrifice, grit, and the kind of courage that leaves a legacy.Whether you’re stuck, doubting, or just hungry for meaning, this conversation will remind you: you were made for fire, not for dust.Subscribe free to the weekly Heroic Men email: https://stories.heroicmen.orgFor the price of a coffee, you can support our mission to reach 25,000 men in 2025. https://heroicmen.org/give | 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.Website: https://heroicmen.orgHeroic Map: Find an event near you: https://heroicmen.org/mapJoin the Heroic Brotherhood: Our only community: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhoodHeroic Merch: Show your support for this heroic mission: https://store.heroicmen.orgDonate now: Join the Heroic Alliance: https://heroicmen.org/alliance| FOLLOW ON SOCIAL |Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicmanhoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicmanhood/TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Welcome to Heroic Stories1:01 – Horatius at the Bridge2:30 – Three Men vs. An Army4:03 – “Why Isn’t This a Movie?”5:31 – Dunamis: Divine Explosive Power7:01 – Vietnam War & MACV-SOG9:00 – Charles Wicklo’s Near-Death Escape11:22 – Founding Made for Greatness14:39 – Quitting the Knights of Columbus16:39 – Boats on Fire: No Plan B19:27 – Jumping Off a Cliff in Faith23:25 – Setting Men on Fire with God