Wrestling With God This Lent - KCP 165
Join us for a Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Drew breaks down how the story of Jacob wrestling with God applies to our Lenten sacrifices.
Mar 10, 2022•16 min
The Konza Catholic Podcast
Join Fr. Gale as he invites his friends to talk, laugh, and teach about trending topics, popular culture, and - of course - the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic Faith. Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt serves as the chaplain at St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center at K-State and the Director of Communication and Evangelization for the Diocese of Salina in Kansas.
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Episodes
Retreat? Aren't Those For Priests? - KCP 164
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers discuss retreats: Why you should make one, how to do it well, and what to do if you can't leave home. BOOKS MENTIONED: Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo I Believe in Love by Fr. Jean C.J. D'Elbee
Mar 08, 2022•47 min
Find Peace in Lent - KCP 163
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Producer Andy talks about what peace is and is not, and how we can use Lent to find it. Last year's Ash Wednesday episode was "The Busiest Day of The Year - KCP 053"
Mar 03, 2022•15 min
FOMO, Fasting, and 25 Things to Give Up for Lent - KCP 162
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers get you ready for Lent by discussing FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out), Fasting, and how to use the freedom your fasts create.
Mar 01, 2022•42 min
There's No Secret to Strong Faith - KCP 161
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Vaughn Kohler shares a fundamental principle for growing in faith.
Feb 24, 2022•19 min
Apologetics for Real life with Ron Ratliff - KCP 160
Join us for a very special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as we are joined by Ron Ratliff to discuss C.S. Lewis' book "Mere Christianity" and Ron's upcoming course on it.To find out more about Ron's course, visit https://merechristianitycourse.com
Feb 22, 2022•46 min
Raiders of the New Ark - KCP 159
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Drew discusses the significance of the Ark of the Old Covenant, and shows what (or who) is the Ark of the New Covenant.
Feb 17, 2022•14 min
40 Days of Marriage featuring RJ and Grace Biby- KCP 158
Join us for a special Valentine's Day episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Drew sits down with newlyweds RJ and Grace Biby to discuss the story of their relationship, their faith, and much more.
Feb 15, 2022•54 min
St. Blaise? That's Weird. - KCP 157
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday edition of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale discusses one of the stranger Catholic traditions: the blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise, and reflects on how God asks us to cooperate in his gift of grace.
Feb 10, 2022•15 min
"Live" From SEEK22 Ft. Mary Grace Hudson and Abigail Jarrett - KCP 156
Join us for a special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers sit down with two first-year FOCUS missionaries to discuss their experiences as missionaries, how to facilitate an encounter with Jesus Christ, and much more.
Feb 08, 2022•37 min
I Would Do Anything For Love - KCP 155
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Drew breaks down how God calls us to do many things out of love for Him, even what we thought we couldn't.
Feb 03, 2022•11 min
Catch For Us the Foxes - KCP 154
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers discuss how to deal with the things that steal your joy, whether they're relatively small, like your sports team losing, or life-changing losses. To submit a question for the mailbag feel free to email Andy at abrandt@stisidores.com
Feb 01, 2022•47 min
How to Build a Monastery in Three Easy Steps - KCP 153
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as producer Andy discusses how the monastery led to renewal in Europe, and how we can use that model to renew our culture today.
Jan 27, 2022•16 min
Living the Real Feat. Father Matt Davied - KCP 152
Join us for a special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Matt Davied returns to the show to help answer a listener's email, then discusses how important Luigi Giussani and the Communion and Liberation movement have been to him. Christ, God's Companionship with Man, By Luigi Giussani: https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Gods-Companionship-Luigi-Giussani/dp/0773545662 Father Gale's episode on Giussani: https://konzacatholic.com/blogs/podcast/learning-to-see-with-luigi-giussani-kcp-054...
Jan 25, 2022•53 min
The Call: An Interview With Seminarian Peter Bergkamp - KCP 151
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale interviews Peter Bergkamp, an Izzy's legend and a seminarian for the Diocese of Wichita. Learn all about his vocation story, his adventures in cooking, and much more.
Jan 20, 2022•16 min
Are We Big Time? - KCP 150
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers discuss their invitation to record a special episode for SEEK 2022, and the power and passion behind their efforts to evangelize. Note: Father Drew's audio is less than perfect here, we'll have that fixed next time. Thanks for your patience!
Jan 18, 2022•41 min
Bought with a Price - KCP 149
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Drew discusses what it means to have been redeemed by another, and what your life will look like after that redemption takes place.
Jan 13, 2022•11 min
The Landry Weber Episode - KCP 148
Join us for a very special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers talk to Landry Weber, a Kansas State Wide Receiver who recently blew up online after an ESPN announcer said he was planning to attend seminary on the air. We talk with Landry about that experience, what led him to consider the seminary, and much more.
Jan 11, 2022•43 min
Wrecked, Not Destroyed - KCP 147
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale shares what to do, and what not to do, when our lives don't go as planned.
Jan 06, 2022•21 min
All About Everything - KCP 146
Join us for our first episode of 2022 as we discuss the passing, and more importantly, the passion, of John Madden, and talk about why sharing the things you're passionate about is so powerful.
Jan 04, 2022•42 min
Building a Culture - KCP 145
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale breaks down how we can build a culture, as well as what kind of culture we want to build.
Dec 30, 2021•16 min
Two Champs, Three College Chaplains, and Father Brian (feat Fr. Brian McCaffrey and Fr. Andy Hammeke) - KCP 144
Join us for a special priests-only episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr Drew and Fr Gale welcome their brother priests and good friends Fr Andy Hammeke, and the returning Fr Brian McCaffrey. They all discuss the joy of the priesthood, things they've learned over the last year, and how God has called each of us to be present in different ways.
Dec 28, 2021•55 min
A Cabbage Picker and a Conqueror - KCP 143
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Drew discusses the power of names in scripture, and the particular significance of Jesus' name.
Dec 23, 2021•13 min
Guadalupe and the Future of the Catholic Church ft. Father Garett Burns - KCP 142
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Drew interviews his longtime friend and fellow assistant to the vocation director Fr. Garrett Burns, especially focusing on Spanish-language ministry and the meaning of Guadalupe in the Wichita Diocese.
Dec 21, 2021•44 min
Silent St. Joseph - KCP 141
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Producer Andy talks about St. Joseph's silence, why it matters, and what we can learn about St. Joseph when he isn't saying anything.
Dec 16, 2021•15 min
Mary's Yes and Bishop Hammerschmidt- KCP 140
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers discuss the Annunciation narrative in scripture, diving deep on the meaning of this passage for our faith and for our lives.
Dec 14, 2021•50 min
A Governor, a Mother, a Priest, and a Doctor - KCP 139
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday edition of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. gale breaks down how four very different people impacted the lives of some of our greatest saints, and what that means for you.
Dec 09, 2021•19 min
When Your Faith is Questioned Ft. Suan Sonna - KCP 138
Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Gale sits down with Suan Sonna to discuss his recent experience as an apologist, as well as how we should handle tough questions about our faith. You can find Suan's conversation with Matt Fradd here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rcCy61y3yQ
Dec 07, 2021•53 min
Francis Xavier: Willing and Ready - KCP 137
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Drew explores the life of St. Francis Xavier, and what drove him to be such a great and inspiring evangelist.
Dec 02, 2021•16 min
They're Back: Hallmark Movies With the Konza Catholic Gang - KCP 136
Join us for the second annual Hallmark Movies episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast. This time, we discuss the dangers to be mindful of when watching movies like this, and, of course, pitch a few of our own.
Nov 30, 2021•51 min
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