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They That Hope: A Catholic Podcast

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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!
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Episodes

Baseball Britches

Father Dave is excited about baseball’s spring training. Deacon Bob ? Not so much. They discuss recent travels, deepfake videos, artificial intelligence, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) , and how to avoid the sin of envy. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Feb 28, 202435 minEp. 162

Attack on The George!

Father Dave and Deacon Bob risk their lives to bring you this episode! They talk about hockey, women in basketball, the NBA All-Star Game, the importance of leisure, and the sin of sloth (or acedia) . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Feb 21, 202436 minEp. 161

Flowers and Ashes

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about the Super Bowl (which they hadn’t seen yet), the Baseball Hall of Fame, answer questions from listeners (finally!), and share their most effective Lenten fasts. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Feb 14, 202434 minEp. 160

With Jake and Heather Khym

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , and Deacon Bob Rice welcome Jake and Heather Khym into their very crowded studio. They talk about F1 racing, World Cup Soccer, least favorite movies, unpopular opinions, and the retreat on campus last weekend, and share insights on God the Father. To hear Jake’s podcast, go to restoretheglorypodcast.com To hear Heather’s podcast, go to abidingtogetherpodcast.com Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith ...

Feb 07, 202440 minEp. 159

Birthday Donuts!

Perhaps eating donuts while recording isn’t the best idea, but Father Dave and Deacon Bob do it anyway. They talk about the NFL playoffs, argue over who gets to root for the 49ers in the Super Bowl, share what kind of art and music they enjoy, and discuss the pope’s recent comments about hell. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jan 31, 202435 minEp. 158

Wide Right

Father Dave shows how insensitive he is by forgetting Deacon Bob’s birthday and that the Buccaneers lost to the Lions. They discuss NFL football, witnessing faith in sports, gambling, the March for Life, the new spring semester, and challenges in parish ministry. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jan 24, 202434 minEp. 157

Pardon My French

Deacon Bob is going to the Buccaneers’ playoff game and hopes they win (they did!). After talking about other NFL playoff games, he and Father Dave discuss upcoming elections, Ohio laws about transgender athletes, the upcoming March for Life, surrogacy, and the pain of infertility. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jan 17, 202436 minEp. 156

Welcome to 2024!

Deacon Bob is very excited about the Buccaneers getting into the playoffs. He and Father Dave talk about sports, the 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene , what they did over the break, books they are reading, finding hope in tragedy, and Father Dave’s new video series, My father’s Father . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jan 10, 202435 minEp. 155

Live at The Rink!

Father Dave and Deacon Bob brave the frozen tundra of The Rink at Franciscan Square as they do their first (and maybe last) outdoor episode! They discuss the NFL playoff picture, do a deep dive on w hat the Vatican said about blessing same-sex couples , and conclude with a reflection on Christmas. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Dec 21, 202333 minEp. 154

The Hamill Camel

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about the latest sporting news (go Bucs!), ice skating , the State of the University, what happens when you divorce faith from reason, and their homilies from the second week of Advent. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Dec 13, 202336 minEp. 153

Our Lady of Mt. Caramel

Deacon Bob is in Florida to root on the Buccaneers (they won)! He and Father Dave talk about football in the rain, homemade candy fails, Franciscan athletics, ice skating, and the First Sunday of Advent. 00:00 Welcome to They That Hope! 00:41 Football in the Rain 02:37 College Football Travesties 07:33 Hell is Real (Soccer) 09:20 Homemade Candy Fail 12:26 Franciscan Athletics 15:15 Ice Skating and Hockey 18:32 Shortest Advent Ever 21:26 Ranking the Liturgical Seasons 23:03 Ad Orientem in Advent ...

Dec 06, 202334 minEp. 152

“He’s Patrick Dempsey!”

Deacon Bob can’t believe Father Dave doesn’t know who Patrick Dempsey is! They talk about how their Thanksgivings went, sports, Scorigami , cruises, pro-life losses in politics, and the media’s narrative on Pope Francis. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Nov 29, 202334 minEp. 151

Turkey Trivia

Happy Thanksgiving! Father Dave and Deacon Bob are grateful to be back “home” in the studio as they discuss sports, Christmas shopping, the perfect Thanksgiving, finding hope in tragedy, and the removal of Bishop Strickland. The only topic they didn’t discuss? This is their 150th episode! Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Nov 22, 202337 minEp. 150

A Touch of Class

Father Dave is sick in Steubenville, and Deacon Bob is loving it in London! In addition to their usual sports commentary (congratulations to the Texas Rangers), they share what they love about the theater. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Nov 08, 202329 minEp. 149

Car Phones

Father Dave calls in from Austria! He and Deacon Bob talk about the MLB playoffs and other sports, first cell phones, the deaths of Matthew Perry and Adam Johnson , the Maine shootings , and the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Nov 01, 202333 minEp. 148

Fr. Bald Eagle

Deacon Bob was in Tampa last weekend to watch two of his favorite teams lose. He and Father Dave talked about the MLB playoffs, rugby (for way too long), the start of the NBA season, Franciscan’s offer for Jewish students, and the ongoing Synod on Synodality . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Oct 25, 202332 minEp. 147

Yogi Bear Berra

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about the Buccaneer’s “Creamsicle” jerseys , the MLB playoffs, Yogi Bear, the violence in Israel, what the Church teaches about our Jewish brothers and sisters , trusting in the Holy Spirit, and “fixed dispositions” that keep us from doing God’s will. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Oct 18, 202336 minEp. 146

Another Break-Up Song

Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss the MLB playoffs, the NFL (say no to Swift), Father Dave’s trip to Rome, Deacon Bob’s trip to Notre Dame, youth ministry, ecumenism, the new bishop of Steubenville, and synodality. John Paul Von Arx "He's Different" on YouTube Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Oct 11, 202340 minEp. 145

My Pretty Pink Shoes

Father Dave had a tough football week with Notre Dame’s close loss and the pummeling of the Denver Broncos. He and Deacon Bob discuss other sports, running shoes, life in the friary, prayers for the dead, and the upcoming Synod. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Sep 27, 202345 minEp. 144

The Power of Baptism

Deacon Bob got to baptize his grandson, Peter! He and Father Dave discuss the NFL, Notre Dame, baseball, the graces of baptism, different perspectives on the Synod on Synodality , and how we can be united in the Church’s mission. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Sep 20, 202341 minEp. 143

Rocky Meets the Rock

Are you ready for some football? Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss highlights from week one in the NFL (go Bucs!), winning the U.S. Open, Father Dave’s trip to Yosemite, t he newly beatified Ulma family , ordinary sainthood, and the importance of communion in synodality. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Sep 13, 202337 minEp. 142

Soul Surfer

Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss college football, Nebraska women’s volleyball, Jimmy Buffett, Jurassic Park, the Savannah Bananas , ADHD (Bob has it) , the stigma of mental health issues , and the Synod on Synodality . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Sep 06, 202336 minEp. 141

Outkast Was Wrong

Father Dave and Deacon Bob are excited for the new school year to begin! They discuss Bob Barker (RIP) , Simone Biles , Messi, college football, moon landings, “ Disagree Better ,” the Synod on Synodality , Polaroid pictures (do not shake!), and Franciscan’s theme for the school year, “Bread of Life.” Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Aug 30, 202335 minEp. 140

Devotion to Mary

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about pre-season football, betting on golf, travel nightmares, the most beautiful places they’ve been, and their devotion to Mary. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Aug 16, 202337 minEp. 139

Under the Bridge

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about the USWNT, Messi, tailgating, World Youth Day, the Eucharistic Revival, the permanent diaconate, and St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Lawrence. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Aug 09, 202338 minEp. 138

Baseball!

Father Dave talks about his trip to two baseball stadiums in California, Deacon Bob shares about his new grandson, and they both discuss sports, movies, and the feasts of the Portiuncula and St. Mary Major (Our Lady of Snows) . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Aug 02, 202330 minEp. 137

Hospitals, Blood, and Ooze

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about LeBron James’ new number , Messi in Miami, summer movies, the Eucharistic Revival , human trafficking, and the feasts of St. Mary Magdalene and St. James. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jul 19, 202336 minEp. 136

Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie

Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about what they were like in high school, this past weekend’s youth conference, vocations, and how we are all called to live out the poverty, chastity, and obedience of Jesus. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jul 13, 202338 minEp. 135

Star-Spangled Vestments

Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss current news, golf, a perfect game, appropriate ways to celebrate secular holidays at Mass, and the dangers of “new” Gnosticism. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jul 05, 202338 minEp. 134

A Tapestry of Pivonka

Father Dave calls in from Scotland where he is leading a pilgrimage. He and Deacon Bob talk about the NBA draft, Oklahoma women’s softball, the theme for this year’s Steubenville Youth Conferences , and the tragic history of Protestant and Catholic fighting in the UK . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....

Jun 28, 202335 minEp. 133
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