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 Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Fr. Dave’s older brother passed away last weekend. Fr. Dave and Bob talk about finding hope in the midst of pain and suffering.
About “They That Hope”
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Catholic Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and 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! Brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Fr. Dave and Bob talk about keeping our eyes fixed on heaven (especially when things are crazy on earth) and how important it is for families to pass on the faith to their kids. Regardless of the election result, Jesus is still Lord!
About “They That Hope”
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Catholic Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and 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! Brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Fr. Dave and Bob talk about the miracle of life (and how Bob thinks it is gross), the challenges and blessings of families, scary movies, sad movies, and favorite saints.
About “They That Hope”
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Catholic Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and 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! Brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Fr. Dave and Bob talk about finding hope in movies, how disagreements need not lead to division, and a fun story about when Fr. Dave met St. John Paul II. Be not afraid!
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Bob shares a hopeful story about how a congressman changed his life, Fr. Dave talks about being reconciled with our past (both as a country and with ourselves), and they both talk about the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Avila. Listen to the end of the podcast to hear, “Let Nothing Trouble You,” a song written by Bob based on St. Teresa’s prayer.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Bob shares about how he encountered Jesus, Fr. Dave talks about how St. Francis encountered Jesus in a leper, and they both talk about how to encounter Jesus in others (even in those we don’t agree with). Listen until the end to hear a beautiful song by John Paul Von Arx, “He’s Different,” written about his brother with Down Syndrome.
About “They That Hope”
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Catholic Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and 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! Brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
In this episode, you learn that Bob knows a lot about movies, Fr. Dave knows a lot about politics, and neither of them know anything about chess. Fr. Dave and Bob discuss the Amy Coney Barrett nomination, high school football, inspirational words from St. Therese of Lisieux, and how Franciscans celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
About “They That Hope”
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Catholic Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and 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! Brought to you by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
In their first podcast, Fr. Dave and Bob talk about the beautiful friendship between Justices Scalia and Ginsburg, the meaning of Christian hope, and what we can learn from the calling of St. Matthew. We also learn that Fr. Dave doesn’t know what a vase is.