The Foxhole with Father Kapaun
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A podcast for those fighting on the frontlines of faith.
Inspired by Servant of God Emil Kapaun, heroic Catholic Priest and Medal of Honor Army Chaplain, we offer encouragement for your pursuit of virtue by connecting you with people all over the world who are living the Gospel in simple yet extraordinary ways. The battle for souls rages around us; we're here to offer you inspiration and strength.
Never heard of Father Kapaun? Check out our website to learn more about this future saint!
Produced by Kapaun's Men. Photo: Chaplain Kapaun (right) assists a soldier during the Korean War, 1950.
Inspired by Servant of God Emil Kapaun, heroic Catholic Priest and Medal of Honor Army Chaplain, we offer encouragement for your pursuit of virtue by connecting you with people all over the world who are living the Gospel in simple yet extraordinary ways. The battle for souls rages around us; we're here to offer you inspiration and strength.
Never heard of Father Kapaun? Check out our website to learn more about this future saint!
Produced by Kapaun's Men. Photo: Chaplain Kapaun (right) assists a soldier during the Korean War, 1950.
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Today is the culmination of years of waiting: Father Kapaun is home, and his funeral Mass will be a historic event. Watch it live or find it later at https://www.youtube.com/user/dioceseofwichita.
The Kapaun family and a delegation from Wichita are on their way to Hawaii to receive Father Kapaun's remains and accompany them back to Wichita. We're joined in this episode by Scott Carter, Coordinator of Father Kapaun's Cause, who shares the exciting events that will happen in Hawaii, as well as what to look for at Father Kapaun's vigil, funeral and procession.
Watch the events unfold at www.KapaunComesHome.com or on Facebook and Instagram.
Tim Frank has been an historian at Arlington National Cemetery since January 2015 and is responsible for maintaining the Arlington National Cemetery research collection, briefing visiting dignitaries on ANC history and conducting end of tour and career interviews with civilian and military personnel. He joins Joe Farris in the Foxhole to talk about the United States’ history of honoring the fallen, as well as sharing the history of the unknown soldier and some of his favorite Medal of Honor recipients alongside Father Kapaun.
This episode is part of our ongoing Father Kapaun Comes Home Series, leading up to the return of his remains and his Mass of Christian Burial at the end of September. To learn more, visit KapaunComesHome.com.
The Chairman of Kapaun’s Men joins us in the hot seat for this episode of The Foxhole, and he continues the great conversation about Father Kapaun’s homecoming. Listen to hear about friendship with the saints and why Jason thinks this moment is such a momentous one for the Church in the US.
This episode is part of our ongoing Father Kapaun Comes Home Series, leading up to the return of his remains and his Mass of Christian Burial at the end of September. To learn more, visit KapaunComesHome.com.
It’s the most impactful article ever written about Father Emil Kapaun, but it’s likely you’ve never encountered it. Featured in the Saturday Evening Post, an enormously popular magazine, the article is told from the perspective of Lt. Mike Dowe, who met Chaplain Kapaun on a march to a North Korean Prisoner of War Camp. The story is narrated in excellent fashion by Father Matt Pawlikowski, a Foxhole veteran and friend of Mike Dowe. Get ready for an absolute treat, and share this episode with a friend.
This episode is part of our ongoing Father Kapaun Comes Home Series, leading up to the return of his remains and his Mass of Christian Burial at the end of September. To learn more, visit KapaunComesHome.com.
Joe Farris is joined today by Joe Dellasega, whose life has become very intertwined with Father Kapaun's. Joe shares about the origins of Kapaun’s Men, how Father Kapaun’s miraculous intercession in his son’s life changed his perspective, and why Father Kapaun’s homecoming is such a powerful thing no matter where we live.
Learn more about this year’s Kapaun’s Men Retreat at www.kapaunsmen.com
We say it every Sunday in the Creed, but sometimes it takes a tangible reminder to let it sink in: our bodies are destined for resurrection. We’re joined in The Foxhole today by the chaplain of Kapaun’s Men, Father John Lanzrath, to share his insights into the spiritual meaning of Father Kapaun’s remains returning home and what relics mean in the Church.
The first episode in our Father Kapaun Comes Home Series, where we will be highlighting Father Kapaun’s story and preparing for the return of his remains at the end of September. Jack Korbel is a singer-songwriter who has long had a love of Father Kapaun, but who was so moved by the news of Father Kapaun’s remains being found that he put his talents to work writing a song in his honor. In this episode let Jack- and his song- get you ready for Father Kapaun’s body to come home.
You can also listen to "When They Bring Your Body Home" on most streaming services and here on YouTube.
It's Joe's 50th Birthday today, and he's joined in The Foxhole by a guest who is very dear to him: his wife. Ashley Farris talks about their story and why she's so grateful for Father Kapaun's example in her husband's life.
Make a donation in honor of Joe's birthday: https://give.catholicdioceseofwichita.org/pages/fr-kapaun/donate-now or click "Donate" at frkapaun.org.
Don’t miss the moments where God is at work in your life. Joe Farris speaks with musician Mikey Needleman about the terrors of going full time with his band right as the pandemic struck, but how he kept his faith and adapted. He also shares about family life and his faith journey.
Check him out at www.mnband.com
Joe is joined by Laura Camacho, corporate strategist and consultant, who gets straight to the point: communication is at the heart of our relationships, our work and our Catholic life, and we need courage to do it well. So listen up and then speak up!
Trust, fraternity, prayer, joy. Father Mark-Mary Ames, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, gets to the heart of all these things in today’s episode. If you’ve ever had the chance to meet one of these brothers, you know that there’s something special about them, and Father Mark-Mary has a ton of spiritual advice and joy to share with you, so make sure you don’t miss this episode!
A former history teacher of the year, Joe Hughes joins Joe Farris in The Foxhole to talk about making an impact on young people and why history is so important to all of us. And being very knowledgeable about the Korean War, shares his thoughts about Father Kapaun.
Joe is joined in The Foxhole by John Christensen of Loyola Press, who bucks the appearances and gets real about the challenges of middle age, including not feeling like he has everything in order. Joe and John talk about faith, going through life with others, and about simplifying so that we can see God more clearly.
Do we go through life fighting the things that make us uncomfortable, or do we trust in God's plans for us? Joe interviews Katherine Plucinsky, a young Catholic author who shares her experience with grief and learning to open her hands to God's love and healing.
Visit her website and find her book "High Tides & Open Hands" at https://www.katherineplucinsky.com/
Charlie Sloan is the Director of Development & Stewardship at Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. He joins us in The Foxhole to talk Father Kapaun, the saints, and living the faith as a layman who is faithful to the Church.
Father Joel Haug of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas has thought a lot about the message he will give as a priest. He joins us in The Foxhole to discuss repentance and forgiveness, surrender to God's will, and of course, the Father's joy.
Find the Surrender Novena at: https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything
Listen to more of Fr. Joel at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fathers-joy/id1558873780
Joe catches up with his friend Jackie Angel in this episode, and they discuss whether or not their spouses would advocate their cause for sainthood. Then Joe challenges Jackie to identify the troubles facing the Church today, but without using all the current Catholic buzzwords. Finally, Jackie gets real and talks to us directly as men in a powerful challenge.
Thanks for listening!
He has the best 45 seconds in college basketball history. He played around the world for the Harlem Globetrotters. He impressed Pope Francis.
Anthony Atkinson is a stud, but what is most precious to him is his faith. Joe Farris interviews Anthony about how Jesus has been a part of his life during all these events, but also why he gave it all up to coach at the high school he graduated from. It's a conversation that will give you gratitude, confidence and a new outlook on life.
Check out the best 45 seconds in college basketball history here: https://youtu.be/0WzmQmz9Kdc
"I said, okay, let's go after the athletic world."
Thomas Wurtz has a love for sports and a love for Christ. He brings the two together with Varsity Catholic, a division of FOCUS that seeks to engage and evangelize college athletes, and through them influence the world. Thomas shares some great stories from Catholic athletes, but also powerful advice for how we as men and fathers can pursue freedom and live our faith in an influential way.
Check out his book "Pursuing Freedom: Becoming the Man You Can Be" https://www.amazon.com/Pursuing-Freedom-Becoming-Man-Could/dp/1681923483
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