Fr Ben Keller - The Power of Small Sacrifices

Fr Ben Keller - The Power of Small Sacrifices

Author: Paul Michelini and Randy Laya (RIP co-founder Jeff Corrigan) April 9, 2026 Duration: 46:59
Our guest on this episode is Fr. Ben Keller, OP (Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order). He and the Dominican Friars are chaplains to the Indiana Hoosiers Football team who won the 2026 College Football playoff and produced this year’s Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza. Fr. Ben’s episode answers the following questions: How do faith and sports intersect in Fr. Ben’s life? What impact did Focus and Varsity Catholic ministries have in his journey? What is Fr. Ben’s vocation story and what did God ask him to give up when he felt a calling to the priesthood? What is the St. Paul Center and what does Fr. Ben do there? How did the Dominican Order get involved with the Indiana Hoosiers? What was it like to be a part of the CFP championship team and friends with Heisman winner Quarterback Fernando Mendoza? Did the recent Eucharistic Revival that culminated in Indianapolis have an impact on the students? Where does Fr. Ben find reality and truth? According to Fr. Ben, why is it important to embrace God’s will in present circumstances? Links: Indiana University: https://www.iu.edu/index.html St. Paul Catholic Center serves as the Newman Center and Catholic parish for the Indiana University community: https://www.hoosiercatholic.org/ FOCUS: https://focus.org/ Varsity Catholic: https://focus.org/what-we-do/varsity-catholic/ OCIA Program: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/christian-initiation-of-adults Eucharistic Revival: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/ #catholicsports, #indianastpaulcanter, #2026cfp, #faithandfootball, #hoosiercatholic           

In a world where stadiums and sanctuaries often feel miles apart, The Catholic Sportsman Show Podcast finds the profound connection between them. Hosts Paul Michelini and Randy Laya, alongside the enduring memory of co-founder Jeff Corrigan, engage in thoughtful conversations that explore how the drama, discipline, and community found in sports intersect with a lived Catholic faith. This isn't just a post-game analysis; it's a deeper look at the stories, history, and personalities within athletics, examining them through a spiritual lens. You'll hear discussions that are as likely to delve into the theological virtues demonstrated on the field as they are to appreciate a great historical moment in sport. Recorded within The Diocese of Orange, California, the podcast brings on guests who share this unique perspective, creating dialogues that are both topical and timeless. Whether reflecting on loss, leadership, or pure athletic joy, Paul and Randy offer a space where the universal language of games meets the enduring questions of faith, culture, and society. Tune in for a series that celebrates the athlete's journey while thoughtfully considering its place within a broader spiritual life.
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