They That Hope: A Catholic Podcast

Lent: Fortitude

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the crisis in the Ukraine. They begin their Lenten reflection on the virtues by talking about fortitude.

Countdown to Lent

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the NBA All-Star Game (Bob was there!), offer prayers for the Ukraine, and discuss the best way to prepare for Lent.

A Whole New World

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the Super Bowl, the Olympics, how sports can be a good source of unity, and how “missionary dating” can be a bad idea.

Tommy Boy

Bob is in mourning at Tom Brady’s retirement, and Fr. Dave consoles him with mockery. They also talk about Christian unity and devotion to Mary.

Dos Amigos

Bob shares about his birthday/anniversary trip to Mexico, Fr. Dave discusses transgenderism in sports, and they both rejoice for a friend who will be ordained a bishop.

Nicoli Djokavich?

Bob wanted the whole podcast to be about sports, but Fr. Dave wisely led the conversation to other subjects, such as the upcoming March for Life and the Franciscan charism of “ongoing conversion.”

Sleeping at the Movies

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob finally got to see the new Spider-Man movie, and Fr. Dave fell asleep at the most important part [SPOILER NOTICE BELOW]. They talk about living in hope (even with COVID still around) and the beauty of Ordinary Time.  [*To avoid Spider-Man No Way Home spoilers, skip from 2:33 to 5:08*]

Death Is Not the End

Bob has COVID, and Fr. Dave shares about the passing of his father.

Home for Christmas

Fr. Dave’s dad passed away this week, so please keep the Pivonka family in your prayers.  Dcn. Bob gives a spoiler-free review of the new Spider-Man movie, talks about gift of hope given to us at Christmas, and closes with a new song.

Rejoicing Always

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about their weekends (Bob was in Tampa; Fr. Dave was at home), the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign, and how to rejoice in the Lord in difficult circumstances.