TJP FULL EPISODE 1184 08-29-24 James and the Giant Preacher Walter Cheesek

On todays show James, Chris and Sarah talk about Father Walter Cheesek, a Polish-American priest born in 1904, who faced significant challenges, including a tough childhood and a father opposed to his priesthood. Cheesek entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1928, despite family objections, and later volunteered for missionary work in the Soviet Union during Stalin's regime. He was arrested in 1941, enduring 12 months of interrogation and 23 years in the gulag. Despite harsh conditions, he continued his ministry, performing secret priestly duties. Cheesek's story highlights the importance of trusting in God's will and the resilience of faith in adversity.