Regiment of the Cross | Catholic Faith-Based Veteran Podcast

About Regiment of the Cross | Catholic Faith-Based Veteran Podcast

A Catholic faith-based podcast sharing powerful stories of veterans, chaplains, and the deep connection between faith and service. Hosted by a retired U.S. Army officer, Regiment of the Cross explores real stories of courage, sacrifice, and belief—from the battlefield to pilgrimage sites around the world. Each episode highlights the lives of military chaplains, veterans, and ordinary men and women who encountered God in extraordinary circumstances. From Medal of Honor heroes like Father Emil Kapaun and Father Vincent Capodanno, to modern journeys like the Camino de Santiago and Lourdes, this podcast brings listeners into the heart of faith lived under fire. If you’re searching for a Catholic podcast, a faith-based podcast, or a religious podcast grounded in real experience—not theory—this show is for you. Whether you’re a veteran, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning through stories of service and sacrifice, Regiment of the Cross offers inspiration, truth, and a deeper look at where faith and life meet.

Publisher

Regiment of the Cross

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   A Firefighter’s Vocation: Faith, Family, and Purpose |

   What does it look like to grow up in a family where service is a way of life—and then discover that your own calling is not just a career, but a vocation? In this episode of Regiment of the Cross, I sit down with Efraen an 11-year veteran of the Phoenix Fire Department, paramedic, engineer, technical rescue technician, and hazardous materials technician. But beyond the uniform, Efraen’s story is one of faith, family, sacrifice, and purpose. Raised in a close-knit Catholic family in Phoenix, Efraen grew up watching his father serve for more than three decades in the fire service while his brother followed the same path. In this conversation, we talk about growing up in a firefighting family, the influence of his mother and father, the brotherhood of the fire service, the reality of first responder life, and how a Catholic reversion transformed the way he sees service, suffering, and his vocation. This episode is for firefighters, veterans, first responders, young men looking for direction, and anyone trying to live a life of faith and purpose in a chaotic world. In this episode: Growing up in a Phoenix firefighting family The influence of his mother and father on his faith and character What firefighting is really like beyond the stereotypes Why most calls are EMS and medical calls—not fires Brotherhood, mentorship, and leadership in the fire service Catholic reversion and rediscovering purpose How faith changes the way we serve others A message for first responders and young men searching for direction If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. #Firefighter #Catholic #FaithAndService #FirstResponder #PhoenixFire #RegimentoftheCross #FireDepartment #CatholicPodcast #VeteranPodcast #Purpose #Brotherhood #Reversion #ChristianMen

2. 

   11 Jun 2026

   From Grief to Grace: The Story of Angel Fire's Vietnam Veterans Memorial

   On May 22, 1968, 17 Marines were killed near Con Thien, South Vietnam. Among them was 1st Lt. Victor David Westphall, USMC. For most families, such a loss would remain a private burden. For Dr. Victor and Jeanne Westphall, grief became a mission. What began as a tribute to their son and the Marines who died beside him eventually became the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Peace & Brotherhood Chapel in Angel Fire, New Mexico—a place dedicated to remembrance, reflection, healing, and hope. In this episode of Regiment of the Cross, I am joined by Walter Westphall, David's brother and co-founder of the Memorial, along with Chuck Hasford, a longtime friend of Dr. "Doc" Westphall and witness to the Memorial's growth over the past four decades. Together we discuss David's story, the battle near Con Thien, the vision that inspired the Memorial, the addition of the iconic UH-1 Huey helicopter, the annual Run for the Wall pilgrimage, and why veterans and families from across America continue to find healing in Angel Fire. This is more than the story of a memorial. It is a story of sacrifice, family, brotherhood, and the enduring power of hope. 🇺🇸 If you enjoy content honoring veterans, military history, faith, and service, please like, subscribe, and share. visit the memorial webpage https://www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org/ (https://www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org/) #VietnamWar #VietnamVeterans #USMC #MarineCorps #GoldStarFamily #AngelFire #Veterans #MilitaryHistory #RunForTheWall #Huey #UH1 #PeaceAndBrotherhood #NeverForget #RegimentOfTheCross

3. 

   22 May 2026

   Forgotten Soldiers | The Letter That Came Too Late

   In December 1944, a 19-year-old American soldier wrote home from France. He asked about family. Mentioned seeing Niagara Falls. Complained that France was “too wet and muddy.” And wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Days later, he was dead. PFC Eloy Aldaz Montes of Hondo, New Mexico was killed in action by artillery fire on January 5, 1945 while serving with the 70th Infantry Division, 275th Infantry Regiment, Company G. This is not just a World War II history episode. This is family history. Eloy was my grandmother Ola’s baby brother. My father, only about six years old at the time, remembered Eloy leaving—and remembered hearing he had been killed. More than 400,000 Americans died in World War II. Approximately 73,000 American service members still remain buried overseas in Europe. Eloy came home. But only after nearly four years. In September 1948, his body was returned to New Mexico, where full military honors were rendered at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Using Eloy’s final wartime letter, family memory, and a powerful newspaper tribute titled A Soldier’s Return, this episode remembers one forgotten young soldier—and the countless others whose stories are fading into history. If your family has a story like this, preserve it. Because remembrance is its own form of honor. #WWII #WorldWarII #GreatestGeneration #MilitaryHistory #WWIIHistory #GoldStarFamily #VeteranStories #ArmyHistory #ForgottenHeroes #NewMexicoHistory #AmericanHistory #Catholic #FaithAndService #RegimentOfTheCross

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