When baseball’s over but the sports drama keeps coming, Disney magic meets Austrian coffee breaks, and the Pope drops a love letter to the Sacred Heart—you know it’s time for another episode of They That Hope . Father Dave and Deacon Bob return from their travels (Father Dave from Franciscan University’s Austrian study abroad site and Deacon Bob from Disney World) with colds, laughs, and plenty of stories. They celebrate the birth of Bob’s second grandson, recap the Dodgers’ World Series win, an...
Nov 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 192
What happens when a World Series rematch decades in the making sets the sports world buzzing—and a lesser-known Catholic emperor’s story steals the spotlight? In this episode, Father Dave Pivonka and Deacon Bob Rice dive into the historic Yankees vs. Dodgers matchup, share strong opinions on football season, and celebrate the feast of St. John Paul II, while introducing listeners to the inspiring life of Blessed Karl of Austria. They also tackle the state of college athletics, Deacon Bob’s new b...
Oct 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 191
There’s nothing like landing fighter jets on a moving ship… unless you count watching Vanderbilt fans carry a goalpost three miles to a river. In this episode, Father Dave Pivonka and Deacon Bob Rice cover a lot of ground—starting with Father Dave’s 26 hours aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and somehow ending up in a debate over the MLB playoffs—with plenty of stops in between for college football’s biggest upset, Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame hopes (and his knack for stirring up controversy). The...
Oct 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 190
Deacon Bob met Captain Kirk! He and Father Dave talk about the “Brady vs. Baker” fight , MLB playoffs, and going to Hamilton with students. They also offer prayers for those affected by the hurricane this past weekend . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Oct 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 189
Father Dave’s Broncos beat Deacon 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 . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Sep 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 188
Deacon Bob calls in from Kansas City! He and Father 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 ). Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Sep 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 187
This episode is essentially a therapy session to console Father Dave after the shock loss of Notre Dame football . He and Deacon Bob also discuss the NFL (Bucs win!), the baseball game they almost went to, 9/11, James Taylor, and the Exaltation of the Cross. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Sep 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 186
Deacon Bob finally found something worth watching in baseball ! He and Father Dave talk about the opening weekend of college football, a pregnant Paralympian , being trapped in space, and the legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Sep 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 185
It’s back to school time! Father Dave and Deacon 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.” Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Aug 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 184
Father Dave and Deacon 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. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Aug 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 183
Father Dave and Deacon 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. Listen to Part 1 of this episode here! Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 182
Father Dave and Deacon Bob are back in the studio together! They catch up on a crazy two weeks of Olympic scandals, political mishaps, and amazing conference experiences. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Jul 31, 2024•37 min•Ep. 181
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! Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason .
Jul 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 180
Ever feel like your brain is juggling ten thoughts at once–while also trying to remember where you left your keys? Father Dave and Deacon Bob chat about the wild, wonderful world of ADHD–the struggles, the strengths, and how it can be gift in disguise. In this episode, Deacon Bob discusses his recent ADHD diagnosis and how it has transformed his approach to life, work, and faith. With insights from the book ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to Mostly Thriving with ADHD , the hosts explore how accepting A...
Jul 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 179
Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about the scandal in MLE ( Major League Eating ), the new basketball Olympic Dream Team, politics, and Pope Francis’ new edict, “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Jul 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 178
In a slow sports week, Deacon Bob is excited that Bronny James gets to play with his dad in the NBA. Father Dave has a different opinion. They also discuss the Olympics, the presidential debate, and the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Jul 03, 2024•36 min•Ep. 177
Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about sports, weddings, the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians Retreat , fatherhood, Steubenville Youth Conferences , and the Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage that came to Steubenville last weekend. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA. Help Catholic Charities serve your neighbors in need . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Jun 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 176
Father Dave and Deacon Bob are thrilled that USA beat Pakistan in the World Cup of Cricket , though neither of them know anything about that sport. They talk about the U.S. Open, NBA and NHL finals, Fr. Dave’s pilgrimage to Assisi, challenges in the Diocese of Steubenville, local tragedies, and claiming victory in Jesus Christ. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA. Help Catholic Charities serve your neighbors in need. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catho...
Jun 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 175
While Father Dave is leading people on a pilgrimage to Assisi, we bring you this compilation episode of our discussions on Sloth, Envy, Pride, and Greed. Don’t worry: Father Dave and Deacon Bob know that there are three more deadly sins, and will discuss those in future shows. For now, enjoy this supercut! This episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA . Help Catholic Charities serve your neighbors in need. Listen to Part 2 of this episode here! Listen to more They That Hope episodes and di...
Jun 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 174
Father Dave and Deacon Bob catch up on the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, and even the UFL! They also discuss Trump, pilgrimages, and Pope Francis’ interview on 60 Minutes . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Jun 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 173
Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about imprisoned golfers, fist fights at NASCAR, commencement speeches, and Christ the King Chapel . Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
May 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 172
Father Dave and Deacon Bob talk about NBA and NHL finals, Mother’s Day (belated), graduation at Franciscan, and the feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
May 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 171
Deacon Bob is excited that the Cavaliers have made it to the semi-finals, and Father 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). Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
May 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 170
Father 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. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
May 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 169
This past weekend, Father Dave got to fulfill a life-long dream by attending the Masters Tournament. He and Deacon Bob talk about the NBA playoffs, the sin of gluttony, and Pope Francis’ latest document on human dignity. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Apr 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 168
For all his talk about seeing the “totality” of the solar eclipse last Monday, Father Dave didn’t even go! Thankfully, Deacon 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. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Apr 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 167
Father Dave and Deacon 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. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Apr 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 166
Father Dave just got off a flight from Austria and does a late-night recording with Deacon Bob ! They talk about March Madness, Haiti, the upcoming solar eclipse , Holy Week, and the Easter Triduum. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Mar 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 165
Deacon Bob survived his trip to Belize! He and Father Dave talk about March Madness, the Pittsburgh Steelers, spring break mission trips, and the capital sin of greed. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 164
Father Dave and Deacon 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. Listen to more They That Hope episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason ....
Mar 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 163
