
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 May 22, 2024

Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wrong Jerry
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about NBA and NHL finals, Mother’s Day (belated), graduation at Franciscan, and the feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost.

Wednesday May 08, 2024
We Don’t Talk About NASCAR
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Dcn. Bob is excited that the Cavaliers have made it to the semi-finals, and Fr. Dave brings up close finishes in auto- and horse-racing. They also talk about finals week, the upcoming graduation at Franciscan, and vocations (it was Fr. Dave’s 28th anniversary last Saturday).

Wednesday May 01, 2024
All Bob’s Fault
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Fr. Dave visited Mexico City, and Bob’s son got engaged! They talk about NBA and NHL playoffs, the baseball uniform controversy, protests on college campuses, Franciscan’s response to new Title IX changes, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Golfing for God
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
This past weekend, Fr. Dave got to fulfill a life-long dream by attending the Masters Tournament. He and Dcn. Bob talk about the NBA playoffs, the sin of gluttony, and Pope Francis’ latest document on human dignity.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Staring at the Sun
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
For all his talk about seeing the “totality” of the solar eclipse last Monday, Fr. Dave didn’t even go! Thankfully, Dcn. Bob did. They talk about the end of March Madness, Banana Ball, the NAIA’s decision not to allow biological males in women’s sports, Divine Mercy, and a retreat for mothers and daughters.

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
We’ll Talk About That Later
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the start of the baseball season, March Madness, the total eclipse of the sun, unusual things Bob carries in his backpack, last weekend’s Triduum, and how to celebrate the Easter season.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Holy Week Special
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Fr. Dave just got off a flight from Austria and does a late-night recording with Dcn. Bob! They talk about March Madness, Haiti, the upcoming solar eclipse, Holy Week, and the Easter Triduum.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Swimming With Sharks
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Dcn. Bob survived his trip to Belize! He and Fr. Dave talk about March Madness, the Pittsburgh Steelers, spring break mission trips, and the capital sin of greed.

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
The Letter “P”
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about new records set in basketball, a home run in spring training, personal vocation, Super Tuesday, the sad situation in Haiti, what happened with Church Militant, and the capital sin of pride.