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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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Latest Episodes:

Our Lady of Mt. Caramel Dec 06, 2023

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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

24:41 Reflections on the First Sunday of Advent

33:19 Closing Prayer and Goodbye

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“He’s Patrick Dempsey!” Nov 29, 2023

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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.

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Turkey Trivia Nov 22, 2023

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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!

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A Touch of Class Nov 08, 2023

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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.

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Car Phones Nov 01, 2023

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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.

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Fr. Bald Eagle Oct 25, 2023

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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.

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Yogi Bear Berra Oct 18, 2023

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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.

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Another Break-Up Song Oct 11, 2023

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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

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My Pretty Pink Shoes Sep 27, 2023

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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.

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The Power of Baptism Sep 20, 2023

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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.

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