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The Spirit Of St. Andrew - KCP040 Jan 07, 2021

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Tune in for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Gale tells us about his favorite Christmas gift, a sweatshirt with the letters SOSA. He explains what it means, what the Spirit of Saint Andrew looks like in everyday life, how it can change your life, and recounts the first time he delivered this message.

What's All This About A Year Of Saint Joseph? - KCP039 Jan 05, 2021

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Pope Francis recently declared this new church year as the "Year of Saint Joseph", So the Konza Catholic Crew is back to explain what that means, and why St. Joseph is such an important model for us as Christians. Come for Pope Francis' expounding on the life of the silent Saint, stay for Father Gale's speculation on St. Joseph's prayer.

Exploring Marian Consecration, with Fr. Drew Hoffman - KCP038 Dec 30, 2020

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Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Father Drew walks us through the history and basics of consecrating ourselves to Jesus through Mary, or "Marian Consecration" as it is popularly known. He explains the history, the benefits, and why he's committed to this discipline of prayer for the last fifteen years.

What's The Word of The Year? - KCP037 Dec 29, 2020

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What's the Word of the Year? For years, Father Drew and his friends have been choosing a "Word of the Year" for the upcoming year. It's meant to give the new year a theme, a focus, and express their hopes for the next 12 months. It's interesting, meaningful, and fun! On this episode, the priests and Vaughn share their Word of the Year and unpack the highlights (yes, there were highlights) of 2020.

Jesus Redeemed The Island of Misfit Toys - KCP036 Dec 24, 2020

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What does Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer have to do with the real meaning of Christmas? We're talking about that great television program that aired way back in 1964. Do Rudolph, Hermie, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snowman have anything to teach us about the story of the Incarnation, the amazingly true story about God the Son coming to Earth as a human baby? Father Gale thinks so. (And he also shares an encouraging word from Bishop Gerald Vincke.)

Exploring Saint Augustine's Shocking Tell-All Book For Restless Hearts - KCP035 Dec 22, 2020

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The Confessions by Saint Augustine is arguably the second-most influential book in Church history. When it first appeared on the scene, it was shocking in its level of vulnerability. Few, if any, church leaders had shared his personal story in such a courageous, transparent way. Father Drew and Andy Brandt talk through this spiritual tell-all and show how it has helped millions discover that "our hearts restless until they rest in Thee." (Also, Father Drew shares dark, shocking confession of his own :)

The Wisdom of The Magi and The Wonder of The Mass - KCP034 Dec 16, 2020

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During this season of Advent, we often hear about the "wise men" who came from the East to offer gifts to the baby Jesus. In this episode, Father Drew Hoffman offers an insightful and beautiful reflection on the connections between the story of "The Magi" and the celebration and experience of the Holy Mass.

Do Smart People Become Catholic? ft. Kale Watchous - KCP033 Dec 15, 2020

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Kale Watchous is a 22-year old Catholic convert from Wichita who wrote a 687-page book titled "Built on the Apostles." (Kale is really, really smart and we pray the Lord keeps him humble.) He wrote the book to defend his decision to enter the Catholic Church. In today's episode, the Konza Crew interviews Kale about his journey to Rome. It's a thought-provoking conversation that will not only remind you of all the great reasons to be Catholic, but encourage you to share your faith with others.

The Amazing Prophecies (and Curious Controversy) of Christmas - KCP031 Dec 08, 2020

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700 years before it actually happened, the prophet Isaiah foretold the miraculous birth of Christ, as well as the way that God was going to bring light to a world in darkness. In the last couple decades, there's been a curious controversy about a well-known Christmas song that Catholics often sing during Advent. Do you know the prophecies and understand how rich and meaningful they are to your faith? Have you heard about the controversy? What do think about it? Listen for the details and delightful banter!

Embracing St. Francis Xavier's Passion for Souls - KCP030 Dec 03, 2020

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Why did Father Gale take a "Polar Plunge" this time last year and what does it have to do with St. Francis Xavier and the Church's great mission of introducing people to Jesus? Are you passionate about sharing the gospel with others? Why not? These are the questions posed (and answered) in this Thirsty Thursday episode.

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