Home Run Fathers
Home Run Fathers
Focolare Media
Home Run Fathers, a new 7-part podcast series celebrating faith and fatherhood. Dads of all ages and backgrounds will be inspired and encouraged in their vocation as fathers. In each episode the host, Jimmy Walters, interviews fathers from a variety of contexts, including biological fathers, foster fathers, priestly fathers, and grandfathers.
Fr. Clint Ressler-Authenticity, Community and Spiritual Fatherhood
In this episode, our guest Fr. Clint Ressler shares his experience building community as a sports chaplain, concelebrating mass with John Paul II, and how the charism of unity has impacted his life.
Nov 15, 2023
37 min
Rick Bonati-Building communities
In this episode, our guest Rick Bonati shares ways that fathers can build community with each other and within their parishes and neighborhoods.
Aug 28, 2023
39 min
Justin Giboney: Father with a Mission
In today's episode Jimmy Walters interviews Justin Giboney, attorney, ordained pastor, and father of three. Justin talks about his vocation as a father and as a Christian trying to lead with compassion and conviction in our divided culture.
Aug 15, 2023
34 min
Mike Zwartjes: Unity, Love, and Faith in God.
This week's episode of Home Run Fathers brings a heartfelt interview with Mike Zwartjes, coauthor of the book John of the Smiles. You will be touched and inspired as Mike shares his journey of unity, love, and faith in God.
Jul 14, 2023
44 min
Ray McKenna: Catholic Athletes for Christ
In today's episode, we had an inspiring conversation with Ray McKenna, founder and president of Catholic Athletes for Christ, on the many lessons that children teach us, and the interjection in which sports and fatherhood combine to help kids and fathers along the way.
Jul 6, 2023
35 min
Mike Daloia: The Adventures of a Foster Father
Join us as we explore a dynamic and inspiring lineup of home run dads, beginning with this first episode where Jimmy interviews Mike Daloia, a man who said yes to God by embracing a vocation as a foster parent.
Jun 12, 2023
34 min