They That Hope

Texting Like a Baby

After the obligatory sports segment (with new theme music!), Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about Franciscan’s graduation weekend, being “dangerously good,” vacation disasters, and wedding fails.

The Gambler

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob went to a baseball game that was delayed two hours because of rain and the home team lost 10-1, reinforcing Bob’s belief that baseball might not be the most exciting sport to watch.  They talk about gambling (is it a sin?), favorite books (spiritual and non-spiritual), and Our Lady of Fatima.

10,000 Screaming 7-Year-Olds

Dcn. Bob had a tough sports week, with both his Cavs and Lightning out of the playoffs. He and Fr. Dave recap NBA, NHL, and MLB news, share some listener emails, talk about the beauty of Catholic apostolates and the blessings and challenges of Father Dave’s 27 years as a priest.

Artificial Intelligence

Abiding Together attacks! Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob record their podcast in the aftermath of a glitter-bomb/soy candle assault on their studio. They heroically persevere to record this episode, talking about the Cavaliers, artificial intelligence, Dennis Prager’s visit to Franciscan, and ecumenism.

Nightmare on Franciscan Street

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob do their usual sports update (with a moment of silence for the Pittsburgh Penguins) and talk about ’80s music, weird dreams, women’s ministry, and the “signs and wonders” of Easter.

Achtave, Baby

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the start of baseball season (and other sports), their experience of the Triduum, and the spirituality of Easter.

Appendages With Digits

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about NCAA basketball, the start of baseball season, Bob’s first time doing a eucharistic procession, and what they love about the Easter Triduum.

It Was Rocky IV

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the NBA (go Cavs!), March Madness (go Owls!), curling (go … somebody?), secular movies, religious movies, Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, Palm Sunday, and Holy Week.

March Madness

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about March Madness, the beauty of celibacy, and how Jesus comes to us in the midst of our suffering (John 11).  Human Sexuality Content: From 16:48-23:31, the podcast discusses marital intimacy, celibacy, and other human sexuality topics that may not be appropriate for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.

Post-Truth

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about Mikaela Shiffrin (a USA alpine skier who just broke a record), journalism in a post-truth world, sharing the faith with others, and the cure of the man born blind (John 9).