The Catholic Sportsman Show Podcast

Brenda Lorena Garcia is a professional stuntwoman and our guest on this episode. She trains in mixed martial arts, which she compares to the monastic life. Brenda is passionate about her faith and is driven to share it! Brenda eagerly shares her belief that dedication to physical training begins and ends with devout spiritual training. Her rigorous daily physical training for her job can only begi...

Natalie Garza, who actively participated in the recent National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, shares her amazing stories and experiences on this podcast. This event was a precursor to the National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis on July 20 – 21, 2024. The Pilgrimage consisted of four routes, East, West, North, and South which made the shape of a cross over America. Each group took our Lord, pr...

In this episode, we talk with Dominic Carstens who participated as a Perpetual Pilgrim in the recent National Eucharistic Pilgrimage  This event was a precursor to the National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis on July 20 – 21, 2024. The Pilgrimage consisted of four routes, East, West, North, and South which made the shape of a cross over America. Each group took our Lord, present in the E...

In this episode, we talk with Justin Koelbl, a former cyclist with his sights on competing in the Tour de France. While training abroad, Justin, and his father and brother all experienced a debilitating disease that would sideline their sports aspirations. This life altering experience led Justin into a tour de force to find not only the cause of his family’s suffering and some relief, but also to...

In this episode, we talk with Bob Schuchts, PhD., a retired therapist of over 30 years as well as an author. He has also been an adjunct professor at local colleges in Florida. Although Dr. Bob may be retired from his therapy practice, he is not basking in retirement.   Dr. Bob is the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center to which he credits the development of the Center to the urgings of God...

In this episode, we talk to Fr. Richard Rocha, Catholic chaplain of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition to these ministries, Fr. Rocha is the pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. Father played football in high school and college and began coaching.  He coached for 10 years on the high school level and 4 years on the college level. Fa...

In this episode, we talk to Steve Cunningham, founder of Sensus Fidelium, a robust and comprehensive website filled with videos on just about every topic having to do with the Catholic faith. Steve spends most of his days looking for new content for his website. His passion and drive stem from his desire to share the faith he loves. Steve started his ministry in 2013 and now his website has over 1...

In this episode, we talk with Taylor Kemp, co-host of Symbolon: The Faith of the Church. He is also the vice president of content at the Augustine Institute. While playing professional soccer for D.C. United, Taylor converted to the Catholic Church which led him to an exciting end of his soccer career. Taylor is married and has three young children. He is excited about the re-launch of the new Sym...

In this episode, we talk with Tim Smyczek about his experience as a professional tennis player. He played professionally for many years, even in the US and Australian Opens. Tim is known to many when he played in the 2015 Australian Open against Rafael Nadel. In this match, Tim did the “unthinkable” in the tennis world. Tim is very humble when talking about the years he played professional tennis....

In this episode we talk to Dave Rima and discuss his involvement with youth baseball in Long Beach, CA. Dave talks about his love for faith, family, and baseball. In addition to running his own company, Dave spends much of his time on the baseball field helping boys not only excel in the sport, but more importantly, learn lessons that will help them flourish in their lives. He is also dedicated to...

In this episode, we talk with Deanne Miller, co-founder of SoulCore. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and life experiences, Deanne and her dear friend Colleen Scariano developed SoulCore, an apostolate that leads participants closer to Jesus and His mother, Mary, through the gift of the Rosary and body movements. SoulCore is Christ-centered and incorporates prayer with body movements and...

In this episode, we will talk with Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem author of the book “Coached by Josemaría Escrivá: Lessons in Discipleship”. Saint Josemaría Escrivá is the founder of Opus Dei (Latin for the “Work of God”). Fr. John Henry talks about the role of a coach, uses athletics as a metaphor for the spiritual life, and compares physical training to discipleship. He discusses the importanc...

In this episode of the Catholic Sportsman Show, join us as we talk to Hugh Blane, founder, and president of Claris Consulting. Hugh talks about his sports beginnings in Scotland and gives us a brief explanation of Ignatian spirituality and how it affects his life, family, and career. He explains what the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-12 have to do with running a successful business. Learn why th...

In this episode of the Catholic Sportsman Show, please join us as we have the honor to talk with Lou Holtz, the legendary football coach of the University of Notre Dame. Coach Holtz discusses his faith and how it affects his life, family, and profession. He also reflects on his career and shares memorable stories that affected his life and coaching perspective. Also, Coach Holtz shares his wisdom,...

In this episode, we will talk with Frank Dalena who is host of the Bring The Juice Podcast. Frank grew up on a farm in the Central Valley of California while playing every sport they had to offer. Walked-On to his Division 1 hometown team Fresno State and played his 5 years of football before moving to Park City, Utah to chase a new Olympic venture.  God has always been in Frank's life wherever he...

In this episode of the Catholic Sportsman Show podcast, join us as we talk with Deacon Marcelo Ferrari on his journey to and at St. John's seminary in Boston, Mass. God willing, his journey will continue as a Catholic priest as he looks forward to his ordination in May 2024. In addition, we discuss his involvement in the documentary: "Souls in the Game", which is available for free viewing at  sou...

In this episode, we will talk with Ben Steele, who is the Tight Ends coach of the Arizona Cardinals and we'll learn about the fruits of being consistent with all aspects of our lives: faith, family and football. Also, we'll talk about the rosaries that Ben makes and gives to people to encourage them in their faith walk as was done to him earlier in his life. For more information on how to support...

Join us as we talk with Jim Schroeder PhD, who is the Vice President of the Department of Psychology and Wellness, and training director of the pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Indiana. Jim will discuss his Catholic faith and sports on how they are integrated into his life and his recent Ironman triathlon experience. To find ou...

Join us as we talk with Andrew Fowler on the Catholic Sportsman Show about his Catholic faith, baseball, the impact of Blessed Michael McGivney on this life, music and his writing. You can follow Andrew's work at: Twitter at @afowlXC  Knights of Columbus Baseball: An American Story link:  KofC and Baseball | Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (michaelmcgivneycenter.org)   Link to Substack:  https:...

In this episode of the CSM Show, Anthony Brannon will discuss how his faith has intersected with his family, sports, acting/producing and producing digital content. Every play counted for him on the field and every prayer and act in his life mattered to God in his faith journey. To keep in touch with Anthony's work with The Meaning of Music project, please see the links below: https://www.thevigil...

Matt D'Antuono will share how he can pray, be a husband and father of 9 children, teach physics, run a philosophy club at a public high school, lead a discussion in Great Books and still exercise! Wow! However, Matt doesn't binge watch TV shows! Please join our very educational and informative discussion with Matt D'Antuono!  Here are the links discussed on the show and stay in touch with Matt: ht...

In this episode, we will discuss with Devin Schadt about his co-founding of the Fathers of St. Joseph which is an organization that is sorely needed in our world today. Devin is a husband and father and will share his faith walk and how his devotion to St. Joseph helped him to be a better husband and father. In addition, we'll discuss how sports impacted Devin's life and his relationship with God....

In this episode of The Catholic Sportsman Show, we'll talk with Kellen Clemens about his faith walk with his wife and four children, his time as an NFL quarterback and now as Board Chair of Coeur du Christ classical academy.   Also, we'll discuss with Kellen what is the biggest challenge for a quarterback and what is the most important characteristic needed for any family, school, sports team or b...

In this episode of the Catholic Sportsman Show, we'll talk with Father Roger Landry and how sports were an integral part of his youth and young adulthood. Father walked on the Harvard tennis team and in college started attending daily Mass which eventually led him to his vocation as a priest! Currently, Father Landry is the Catholic Chaplain to Columbia University in New York and is a National Euc...

Please listen in as Cody Clark describes an excellent roadmap for a prayer life that allows someone to grow closer to God. Also, we'll discuss Cody's baseball experience in college and professional baseball including his current position as amateur scout with the Kansas City Royals. Cody was a bullpen coach with the Royals when they won the World Series in 2015, so this is a good time of year to t...