They That Hope: A Catholic Podcast

Hey Now, You’re an All-Star

It was an all-star weekend!  Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the Four Nations Tournament (former NHL All-Star Game), NBA All-Star Weekend, Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary, the new Captain America movie, Rwanda, and the meaning of "ordo amoris."

Stressed Out

Fr. Dave turned 60!  He and Dcn. Bob talk about the Super Bowl, NBA trades, anxiety in young people, and the importance of Christian unity.

Super Bored

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob are disappointed about the upcoming Super Bowl matchup (but will probably watch anyway).  They discuss the relationship between faith and science, their birthdays (Bob’s was last Sunday, Fr. Dave’s is this Saturday), the March for Life, and the U.S. Bishops’ most recent statement on immigration.

Hope for America

It is our 200th episode!  Fr. Dave is “trapped” in Florida, and Dcn. Bob is recovering from being sick.  They discuss the Notre Dame loss, NFL upsets, Trump’s inauguration, the ceasefire in Gaza, and a week of great liturgical feasts including the Conversion of St. Paul.

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

Though their favorite NFL teams are out of the playoffs, Fr. Dave is excited about Notre Dame making it to the college championship!  Dcn. Bob baptized his grandson last week. Fr. Dave led a pilgrimage to Guadalupe.  They also talk about Blessed Miguel Pro, the fires in California, Ordinary Time, and introduce a new segment to the podcast to celebrate the jubilee year, “Signs of Hope.”

Happy Jubilee Year!

The Jubilee of Hope has begun!  In their first podcast of the New Year, Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the college football and NFL playoff picture, Bob’s broken rib, SEEK 2025, the attack in New Orleans, and how the media is changing its coverage of Pope Francis.

Holy Smokes!

Dcn. Bob got to be in the tunnel of a Buccaneers game, but Fr. Dave got a private audience with the pope!  They talk about sports, insane money in baseball, Red One, how friars celebrate Christmas, and reflect on what it means that Jesus is Emmanuel, “God with us.”

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Dilexit nos SUPERCUT

In this SUPERCUT episode, you can enjoy all of Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob's commentary on Pope Francis' encyclical, Dilexit nos, in one fell swoop.

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Broodiator

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss why they love to talk about sports as much as they do, stories from Thanksgiving, movies they saw over the weekend, and the first week of Advent.  They also finish their reflections on Pope Francis’ document, “He Loves Us.”

Make this the best Christmas ever for children growing up in poverty around the world by donating a Box of Joy®. Your gift will surprise a child with what could be their first Christmas gift! Each box is filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary and a story about Jesus. Donate a Box of Joy at boxofjoy.org.
Box of Joy is a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach.

F Is for Femur

Today’s episode is brought to you by the letter F!  Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about football, femurs, faith, food, friars, friends, and (Pope) Francis. Happy Fhanksgiving!