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 Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Fr. Dave’s Broncos beat Dcn. Bob’s Buccaneers, yet they remain good friends! They discuss other NFL results, Shohei Ohtani’s “50/50” season, World Series predictions, violence in the Middle East, and the Vatican’s recent approval of Medjugorje devotion.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Dcn. Bob calls in from Kansas City! He and Fr. Dave talk about the NFL, concussions, last week’s presidential debate, and active shooter drills. They conclude by reflecting on the promise of Jesus, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
This episode is essentially a therapy session to console Fr. Dave after the shock loss of Notre Dame football. He and Dcn. Bob also discuss the NFL (Bucs win!), the baseball game they almost went to, 9/11, James Taylor, and the Exaltation of the Cross.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Dcn. Bob finally found something worth watching in baseball! He and Fr. Dave talk about the opening weekend of college football, a pregnant Paralympian, being trapped in space, and the legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
It’s back to school time! Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about classes resuming at Franciscan University, NFL kickoff weekend, steroid baseball, identity politics, and what it means to be a “community of believers.”
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob recap the highs (Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone) and lows (Raygun) of the 2024 Olympics! They also talk about Taylor Swift, politics, Alaska, and sacred art.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob conclude their analysis of the seven deadly sins. In this episode, they discuss lust, gluttony, and wrath. **PARENTAL WARNING** This episode contains open discussion about mature subjects. Headphones recommended.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob are back in the studio together! They catch up on a crazy two weeks of Olympic scandals, political mishaps, and amazing conference experiences.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Fr. Dave and Heather Khym team up for a very special crossover episode, recorded with a live audience at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about soccer, tennis, the tragic shooting at the Trump rally, a book about ADHD, jubilee pilgrimages, and the conclusion of Pope Francis’ new edict, “Hope Does Not Disappoint.”