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 Symbolon series by the Augustine Institute. Symbolon is on Formed, a Catholic steaming service. Taylor talks about trusting God, trusting ourselves, loving the process, and the importance of patience wit ..read more

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. He retired from tennis in 2019 and is now a devoted family man and is currently working in real estate and private equity. Tim was exposed to Opus Dei (Latin for the “Work of God”) early in his life ..read more

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 helping the parents who entrust their boys to him and the coaches. Dave is also a prolific baseball card aficionado and discusses his love for his hobby. He is also candid about a life struggle that ..read more

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 is a great way to center our hectic lives. SoulCore fosters a sense of community, teamwork, and prayer. Deanne describes SoulCore as an apostolate of joy where prayer is the focus. SoulCore ..read more

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 importance of abandoning our lives to God and also having a personal program for our spiritual lives. Fr. John Henry’s interview can be summed up in this quote from Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, t ..read more

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 the phrases Love Deeply, Learn Daily, and Lead Boldly are important in his life. Hugh encourages listeners to become strong, faithful people as he shares heartfelt stories that impacted his life and fai ..read more

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 has gone and in this episode we will hear how important prayer is for him in every aspect of his life. To follow Frank on his podcast Bring the Juice, you can go to:  https://www.youtube.co ..read more

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 US Veterans and their families, go to: www.playthenextplay.org ..read more

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 out more about Jim Schroeder's books, podcast, articles and events, please visit: https://www.james-schroeder.com/ To learn more about prayer movement, please use this article link below:  https ..read more

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://andyfowler.substack.com/ Subscribe to Andrew's free Substack for not only movie reviews, but also for his faith-based award-winning short stories ..read more