The Konza Catholic Podcast

Join us for yet another special Holy Week episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Drew breaks down Good Friday and the great, under appreciated virtue of obedience.

Join us for another special Holy Week episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Drew explains why everything in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection hinges on the word "For", and why the same is true for us.

Join us for a special, short episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Producer Andy and Kat Hurd discuss the "Hymn of Kassiani", and how this ancient Hymn helped us enter deeply into Holy Week. The music you hear is provided very generously by St. Symeon Orthodox Church in Birmingham, Alabama. You can find the recording here.  

Join us for a special Holy Week episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as we go deep on the "Hidden Days" of Holy Week, Monday-Wednesday. We break down What Jesus was up to on these less-considered days, and provide insights for you to consider and pray with as we move closer to the Triduum.

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale explains why we are not the sum of our mistakes or even our expertise, we are the sum of the Father's love for us.

Join us for a special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as we are joined by two of our favorite students, Luke Prohaska and Leah Brock, as they describe their experiences in Greek Life at Kansas State. It's not Animal House, it's a mission field.

The Galileo controversy is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented events in the History of the Church. Join us today for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Drew explains what happened, where the Church did and did not go wrong, and what we can learn from the whole affair.

Join us for another fun and informative episode of the Konza Catholic podcast as we discuss the Manhattan tradition of "Fake Paddy's Day", along with the discovery of Fr. Kapaun's remains, what it means for his canonization process, and an explanation of the canonization process generally.

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Fr. Gale tells the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, a priest and martyr from Oklahoma. We hear how Rother reflects the Good Shepherd, and the results of his heroism. Pray for his canonization!

Join us for another episode of Konza Catholic as we make a special announcement, then talk with our first return guest, Ron, Ratliff, about C.S. Lewis's masterpiece, The Great Divorce. We love Ron and we love this book, so this is a must-listen!

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Fr Drew discusses the life of St. Thomas More and the movie "A Man For All Seasons". He tells us why he enjoys the movie so much, as well as the many spiritual insights we can take from this great Catholic Martyr.

Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as we discuss why everyone should watch the crowdfunded show "The Chosen". The Fathers explain what they like about the show, and how it assists us in developing habits of imaginative prayer and praying with scripture.

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale introduces us to one of his favorite lesser-known Catholic Thinkers, Luigi Giussani, the founder of the Communion and Liberation movement. He shows us, in Giussani's own breathtaking words, what this great man has to teach us. Support your local Catholic bookstore by getting: The Religious Sense, At the Origin of the Christian Claim, and Why The...

Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the Fathers discuss the busiest day of their year. No, it's not Christmas, Easter, or the Super Bowl. Strap in as they break down hearing 200+ confessions and saying 8 Masses on Ash Wednesday, with lots of laughs and insights along the way.

Join us for a special Thirsty Thursday episode, released a day early for Ash Wednesday. Fr. Drew walks us through the best ways to enter into Lent, and the corrective power of suffering. This is a great episode if you're still figuring out what you're doing for Lent, or if you want to build good habits and practices for the rest of your life.

Join us for a chill and fun episode as the Hammer and the Hoff talk about Mardi Gras traditions, among many other things. Ever wondered why it's called Mardi Gras, why people eat pancakes, or how to pronounce "Krewe"? This is the episode for you.

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale walks us through the three keys to making sure your marriage is prepared to take on the challenges it will surely face, and emerge stronger than before. This episode is perfect for married couples, those who would like to become married eventually, or those who counsel their married friends. Be sure to give it a listen, and put these practices to...

Join us for a very special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Vaughn's wife, Kasia Kohler, joins the show as Vaughn and Kasia explain what works and what doesn't in dating and marriage. If you're dating, married, or plan to date and get married, this episode is full of helpful advice, just in time for Valentine's day.

Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Fr. Drew explains exactly what it is that makes Kansas Catholicism so special, from the story of his family's roots in Ellis County to the ways that Kansas Catholics can and will be important for the future of the Church.

Join us for a fun and informative episode as we welcome Ron Ratliff to tell his story of conversion, and how reading C.S. Lewis and his friendship with the legendary Walter Hooper helped him on his way. Expect lots of laughs and heartfelt moment from a great storyteller and our good friend.

Tune in for another Thirsty Thursday as Fr. Gale dives into the life of his "best friend that he's never met", Dorothy Day, as she told it in her masterpiece autobiography, "The Long Loneliness". She explains how writing an autobiography is like making a confession, and Fr. Gale tells us how even the darkest moments of her life eventually led her to God and the Catholic Church.

Join us for a fun and informative episode as the Konza Catholic gang talks about a few of their favorite Catholics in the sports world, and why it's powerful for people in the spotlight to share their witness. Tune in for a laugh and to learn more about people like Phillip Rivers, Dick Vitale, and Hank Aaron.

Tune in for another Thirsty Thursday as Fr. Drew tells us about one of his personal heroes, Walter Ciszek S.J., and his experience in Soviet Russia. Fr. Drew explains what happened and what we can learn from this great man, who one day will hopefully be canonized.  Books mentioned: He Leadeth Me With God in Russia Both by Walter Ciszek S.J.

Tune in for a fun and informative episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Fr. Gale and Fr. Drew run through their five favorite books, some of which they may or may not have read. They explain why it is that these books have touched them so deeply, and why they may do the same for you. For a list of books mentioned in this podcast, please visit the episode page on KonzaCatholic.com

Tune in for very special Thirsty Thursday, as Fr. Gale interviews Deacon Brian about his ordination to the Diaconate, his time at St. Isidore's, and what name he would take as Pope. As always, there's lots of laughs and good spiritual insights from Konza Catholic's favorite deacon.