# My Grandfather: The Commandant of Auschwitz // Facing the Canon with Kai Höss

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Podcast: [The J.John Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-j-john-podcast-1235403)
Published: 2026-01-14T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Joining J.John is Kai Höss, pastor of the Bible Church of Stuttgart and grandson of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. In this powerful episode, Kai reflects on discovering the truth about his grandfather’s past and the impact that knowledge had on his own life. He speaks about his journey of understanding grace, grappling with the legacy of such profound evil, and seeking to respond with humility and responsibility. Kai also shares about his efforts to build relationships with Jewish communities and with families affected by the Holocaust, approaching these conversations with deep respect and a commitment to remembrance and reconciliation.

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