They That Hope: A Catholic Podcast
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They That Hope: A Catholic Podcast
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...
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All Good Things...
It’s the end of an era. After five years, Father Dave and Deacon Bob gather for the very last episode of They That Hope. True to form, the conversatio...
Saints for Our Time
Two young saints, one who loved mountaineering and the other rocked Nike sneakers: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati prove holiness doesn’t mean...
Hope in Tragedy
Father Dave and Deacon Bob come to this episode with heavy hearts, reflecting on the recent church shooting in Minnesota. They share Archbishop Bernar...
Nicknames
From Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (“The Big Dumper”) to Cracker Barrel pancakes to mother-son saints, Father Dave and Deacon Bob serve up anot...
Bob's Hobbit Adventure
What do typhoon evacuations, koala selfies, and second breakfast in Hobbiton have in common? They’ve all been part of Deacon Bob’s adventurous month. ...
The July Episode
What happens when the world’s top golfer says faith—not golf—is his top priority?
Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off this episode with that he...
Pillow Fight!
There’s nothing like the NBA and NHL Finals… unless you count professional pillow fighting.
In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob celebra...
Saints of Poland
What happens when you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in St. Faustina’s backyard?
This week, Father Dave shares powerful moments from his recent...
Pope, Pope, Pope
There’s a new pope—and he’s an Augustinian!
In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first member...
Thursday on Sunday
Why does the Ascension of Jesus—one of the great feasts of the Church—end up celebrated on a Sunday in most dioceses, while others keep it on Thursday...
Summer Movies
The NBA playoffs may be unpredictable, but at least summer blockbusters deliver.
In this episode of They That Hope, Father Dave and Deacon Bob...
Bob from Chicago
Habemus Papam! The Church has a new pope—and he’s from Chicago.
In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob react with joy, awe, and a healthy d...
Waiting for a New Pope
What does it feel like when the eyes of the world turn to the Sistine Chapel, as everyone waits for white smoke? In this episode, Father Dave and Deac...
Sede Vacante
The Chair of St. Peter is empty, the world is watching, and the Church is praying.
In this episode of They That Hope, Father Dave and Deacon Bo...
Remembering Pope Francis
Pope Francis has passed into eternal life—and Father Dave and Deacon Bob take time to remember him with reverence, gratitude, and a few good stories. ...
Jesus 1, Pirates 0
This episode was supposed to be Live from PNC Park… Until wind, hail, and freezing temps benched those plans.
Instead, Father Dave and Deacon...
Palm Sunday
What happens when you celebrate Palm Sunday and break a historic NHL record in the same week—then try to plan a live podcast at a ballgame?
Thi...
The Woman Caught in Adultery
"Neither do I condemn you." These powerful words from John 8 echo through this week’s episode, as Deacon Bob and Father Dave reflect on Jesus’ radical...
The Prodigal Son
What do a prodigal son, a Belize beach revival, and Marian apparitions in Rwanda have in common?
They all point us back to the mercy of the Fat...
The Transfiguration
What does God’s glory look like in your everyday life?
This week on They That Hope, Father Dave and Deacon Bob reflect on the Gospel account of...
Into the Desert
As Lent begins, Deacon Bob and Father Dave turn to the Gospel of Luke and the image of Jesus being led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. From fa...
Robo-Baseball
This week’s episode swings from dodgeball chaos at Franciscan University to international hockey heartbreak as Team USA falls to Canada. Father Dave a...
Hey Now, You’re an All-Star
It’s an All-Star weekend—from the NHL to the NBA to the 50th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live—and Father Dave and Deacon Bob are here for all of it....
Stressed Out
This week on They That Hope, Deacon Bob Rice and Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, tackle the rising tide of anxiety affecting young people—and all of us! Fr...
Super Bored
Football frustration, birthday celebrations, and a million-dollar baseball card?
This week, Deacon Bob Rice and Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, bounce...
Hope for America
What does hope for America look like in 2025? A new inauguration, a national championship loss, and a 200th podcast episode offer some surprising answ...
¡Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva Cristo Rey!
More than a rallying cry, it echoes through history as the final words of a martyr, a witness of faith, and the heartbeat of th...
Happy Jubilee Year!
What does it mean to begin 2025 with a Holy Door, a hoodie, and a broken rib?
In this milestone 198th episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob celeb...
Holy Smokes!
Holy Smokes. Not just an exclamation, but a perfect reaction to an episode where sports, surprises, and the sacred collide.
In this final 2024...
Dilexit nos SUPERCUT
This episode was supposed to be a regular chat…
Until Father Dave and Deacon Bob decided to take a break.
So instead, enjoy this special...
Broodiator
What does Ad Orientem have to do with Gladiator 2?
Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off the Advent season with football victories, movie mayhem,...
F Is for Femur
What happens when Sidney Crosby scores his 600th goal and Deacon Bob is there to witness it?
Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off this Thanksgiv...
Mike Tyson's Britches
From NBA history to boxing hilarity to heavenly devotion, this episode covers it all.
Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off this episode with und...
Taxi Driver
What do a boxing match, a beloved dog, and a playoff-bound soccer team have in common? They’re all part of the ride in this week’s episode, Taxi Drive...
268.04
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 Hear...
“You Want Fries With That?”
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 sp...
Bottom Gun
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.
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The Captain
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...
Queen of Peace
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...
Blofeld
Deacon Bob calls in from Kansas City!
He and Father Dave talk about the NFL, concussions, last week’s presidential debate, and active shooter dr...