Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dcn. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob try to find Christ in all things, even in the messiness of today’s culture. “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). Come be refreshed and renewed!
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Fr. Dave and Bob are giddy with excitement about Easter week! They share their experiences of the Easter Vigil, fond memories of John Paul II, and why they think Pope Francis listens to the podcast.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
On the Carpet
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Fr. Dave and Bob talk about basketball, marathons, family schedules, and the feast of the Annunciation.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
A Closet of Habits
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Fr. Dave is back in America but his luggage is not. He and Bob talk about Daylight Saving Time, summer conferences, St. Patrick (pray for Ireland!), and St. Joseph.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Hope Defeats Hate
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Fr. Dave calls in from Iraq and shares stories about the faith of Iraqi Christians, the power of forgiveness, and the hope Pope Francis brought to the people there.
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Hope in a Post-Christian Culture
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Bob shares some emails, Fr. Dave talks about the Equality Act, and they both discuss how to “boast in hope” in a post-Christian culture.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Space Troubadour
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Fr. Dave and Bob talk about the Mars landing, Franciscan households, and love for the Pope and the Church.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
The Perfect Banana
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Surprisingly, the Super Bowl was NOT the best thing about Bob’s weekend. Fr. Dave and Bob talk about retreats, healing, patience, and something about a banana.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Do You Even Have a Zipper?
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Honestly, the beginning of this podcast is utter nonsense, but Fr. Dave and Bob redeem themselves by talking about St. Blaise, the many graces of the Mass, and how holiness is more than just not sinning.