100 episodes

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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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 162 Ratings

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!

    We Don’t Talk About NASCAR

    We Don’t Talk About NASCAR

    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).

    • 27 min
    All Bob’s Fault

    All Bob’s Fault

    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.

    • 33 min
    Golfing for God

    Golfing for God

    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.
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    • 36 min
    Staring at the Sun

    Staring at the Sun

    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.
     

    • 31 min
    We’ll Talk About That Later

    We’ll Talk About That Later

    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.

    • 34 min
    Holy Week Special

    Holy Week Special

    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.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
162 Ratings

162 Ratings

dalarman ,

Awesome

I saw Father Dave on YouTube with Matt Fradd. I was so impressed with the interview I decided to listen to the podcast. I started from the beginning- and I absolutely love it. The chemistry between these two gentlemen is phenomenal and I am blessed to pray along side of them

Cleomex ,

Awesome!

I love the podcast 🥰

slaminAdaB ,

Oh no…

I just dropped off my son at Franciscan University, and into the hands of these two??? JK love the podcast and so blessed to have my son in such a great place. Woot!👍😎🙏

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