St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center

The Konza Catholic Podcast

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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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St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Wrestling With God This Lent - KCP 165 10.03.2022

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.

Retreat? Aren't Those For Priests? - KCP 164 08.03.2022

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  

Find Peace in Lent - KCP 163 03.03.2022

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"

FOMO, Fasting, and 25 Things to Give Up for Lent - KCP 162 01.03.2022

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.

There's No Secret to Strong Faith - KCP 161 24.02.2022

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Vaughn Kohler shares a fundamental principle for growing in faith.

Apologetics for Real life with Ron Ratliff - KCP 160 22.02.2022

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

Raiders of the New Ark - KCP 159 17.02.2022

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.

40 Days of Marriage featuring RJ and Grace Biby- KCP 158 15.02.2022

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.

St. Blaise? That's Weird. - KCP 157 10.02.2022

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.

"Live" From SEEK22 Ft. Mary Grace Hudson and Abigail Jarrett - KCP 156 08.02.2022

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.

I Would Do Anything For Love - KCP 155 03.02.2022

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.

Catch For Us the Foxes - KCP 154 01.02.2022

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

How to Build a Monastery in Three Easy Steps - KCP 153 27.01.2022

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.

Living the Real Feat. Father Matt Davied - KCP 152 25.01.2022

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 o...

The Call: An Interview With Seminarian Peter Bergkamp - KCP 151 20.01.2022

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.

Are We Big Time? - KCP 150 18.01.2022

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!

Bought with a Price - KCP 149 13.01.2022

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.

The Landry Weber Episode - KCP 148 11.01.2022

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.

Wrecked, Not Destroyed - KCP 147 06.01.2022

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.

All About Everything - KCP 146 04.01.2022

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.

Building a Culture - KCP 145 30.12.2021

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. 

Two Champs, Three College Chaplains, and Father Brian (feat Fr. Brian McCaffrey and Fr. Andy Hammeke) - KCP 144 28.12.2021

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.

A Cabbage Picker and a Conqueror - KCP 143 23.12.2021

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.

Guadalupe and the Future of the Catholic Church ft. Father Garett Burns - KCP 142 21.12.2021

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.

Silent St. Joseph - KCP 141 16.12.2021

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.

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