St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center

The Konza Catholic Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 514 episodes

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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konzacatholic.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

C.S. Lewis, His Life, His Trials, And His Interesting Marriage - KCP 486 23.01.2026

Today Ron Ratliff and Simon Sutton join the podcast to speak of working with those who may be obstinate to receiving the faith through the example of C.S. Lewis.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate? - KCP 485 16.01.2026

Today, Kole Z returns to the podcast along with the new director of communications at St. Isidore's, Avery Werth. Alongside Father Gale, they discuss their Christmas breaks as well as Avery's new role.

College Football Is Fixed!... Thanks To Konza Catholic - KCP 484 09.01.2026

Fr. Gale is joined today by his friends Chen Lutz and Simon Sutton as the offer three Scripture versus that, if heeded, will make many saints of college athletes in this new transfer portal and NIL era. Fernando Mendoza, this is for you.

December Grads - KCP 483 02.01.2026

Today, Fr. Gale is joined by Anna, Will, and Mary Kate as they discuss the ways in which their lives will be changing soon. These three will be moving to Alabama, Illinois, and Texas to change the world for Christ. Link to the Konza Catholic Podcast episodes: https://konzacatholic.libsyn.com/

The Return of KATE! Merry Christmas Y'all!! - KCP 482 26.12.2025

Today, Fr. Gale welcomes Kate back to the show. They talk about her first semester at Franciscan University and Fr. Gale tests how Christmas Kate is this year.

The Lord of the Sled - KCP 481 19.12.2025

Today, Fr. Gale brings on Mary Kate Melcher to discuss sledding and their love for the Lord.

Characters of Christmas - KCP 480 12.12.2025

Today Fr. Gale invites three of our rising stars to join him in a discussion of the various "Characters of Christmas" in this bracket podcast.

Never Let Fr. Gale on the Radio!! - KCP 479 05.12.2025

Today, Fr. Gale joins Divine Mercy radio as he speaks of St. Isidore's as a light in the darkness.

Seminarians Ick Bracket Part 2 - KCP 478 28.11.2025

Today, Fr. Gale and Fr. Samuel finish their discussion on seminarian formation and what helps a priest become a bridge between heaven and earth. Please enjoy as they fill out the Ick bracket they composed last week.

Seminarians: It's Your Turn! - KCP 477 21.11.2025

Please join us, as Fr. Gale is joined by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, vocation director for the central province Dominicans, as they formulate an Ick bracket for seminarians. This is meant to be comical, so enter in lightheatedly.

The Tables Are Turned - KCP 476 14.11.2025

Today, the men get their chance to repsond to the women's ick podcast by listing their own. Listen and enjoy - but let's not take it all too seriously - we're just having some fun.

Angels?? - KCP 475 07.11.2025

Today, Fr. Gale is joined by Ron Ratliff, St. Isidore's in-house theologian, and Kole Z to discuss the resurrection of the body and angels.

Person to Person and Soul to Soul - KCP 474 31.10.2025

Today, Fr. Gale is joined by two of Saint Isidore's finest, Anna Henige and Riley Showalter, as they explain how the faith is best spread person to person and soul to soul. Listen as these two sorority women tell their stories and dive into the role of Jesus in Greek life at K-State.

A Very Short Podcast - KCP 473 17.10.2025

Today, Fr. Gale explains his absence next week in this very short podcast, but the good news is he leaves you with a Catholic bracket to consider.

Intellects And Mystics Alike - KCP 472 10.10.2025

Today, Fr. Gale, Ron, and Diane discuss the rising numbers of people becoming Catholic throughout the United States and beyond.

All The Smells - KCP 471 03.10.2025

Another bracket podcast brought to you today by Fr. Gale and his guests, Julia Winter, Lauren Rottinghaus, and Lauren Menges. What's your favorite smell?

So I Met This Guy At The Gym - KCP 470 26.09.2025

Fr. Gale is joined today by Kole Z (the cowboy hippy convert) and Mary Grace (the athletic student cheerleader) as they discuss the way in which Jesus desires to reach every heart.

What The Ick? - KCP 469 19.09.2025

Today, we have the long awaited ick podcast. What is an ick? Well, we would describe it as one of those small things that a man does which just might make a woman head the opposite direction. Today, in this lighthearted podcast, Fr. Gale is joined by a K-State FOCUS missionary and two K-State cheerleaders, as they discuss their 32 noticeable icks.

Should I Have Social Media? - KCP 468 12.09.2025

Today, Jeanae Brungardt and podcast rookie, James Allen, join Fr. Gale to speak of the importance of having a presence on social media. While the podcast starts with a particular intention, it quickly unravels as the crew listens to some wild stories from the rookie, James.

Athletes of Faith Bracket - KCP 467 05.09.2025

Today, the Stooges of Thomas More Prep-Marian join Fr. Gale as they discuss 32 athletes who have placed their faith in the Lord. The four work their way through the bracket until they declare the ultimate champion.

The Hippie Cowboy Convert Is Back - KCP 466 29.08.2025

Today, Kole Zimmerman returns to the podcast, this time to interview Fr. Gale. Kole prompts Fr. Gale to dive deeper into telling the story of his own conversion than he has in years.

Talkin' Bout My Generation: Boomers, Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z - KCP 465 22.08.2025

Today, Fr. Gale is joined by three guests to discuss the difference between each generation and what it means for our pursuit of the faith.

Lovin' The Little Apple Bracket - KCP 464 15.08.2025

Today, Fr. Gale, joined by three of our new FOCUS missionaries and one returner, discuss their love for Manhattan and the Catholic faith.

340 mi., 63 hr., in a CANOE - KCP 463 08.08.2025

Today, Fr. Gale is joined by Adam Schwin, who alongside three friends set out on an epic quest down the Missouri river from Kansas City to St. Louis. It was and adventure both physically and spiritually.

A Walk Through Memory Lane And The Future of Konza Catholic - KCP 462 01.08.2025

Today, Fr. Gale reflects upon the last five year of Konza Catholic and those who have been apart of it. He also explains where the podcast might be heading in the future.

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