Episodes

All Good Things...

Two twenty-something saints, mountaineering, and Nike sneakers. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati prove that holiness doesn’t mean leaving normal life behind—it means living it to the fullest with Christ. Father Dave an...

Hope in Tragedy

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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. After a few weeks apart, Father Dave and Deacon Bob are back, swapping glob...

The July Episode

There’s nothing like the NBA and NHL Finals… unless you count professional pillow fighting. In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob celebrate the end of the sports season with a rundown of the Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals,...

What happens when you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in St. Faustina’s backyard? This week, Father Dave shares powerful moments from his recent pilgrimage to Poland—visiting sacred sites tied to St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Faust...

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 of the Order of St. Augustine to lead the Catholic Church. They explore why St. Au...

Thursday on Sunday

The NBA playoffs may be unpredictable, but at least summer blockbusters deliver. In this episode of They That Hope , Father Dave and Deacon Bob unpack the Cleveland Cavaliers’ devastating playoff collapse (RIP hope), debate...

Habemus Papam! The Church has a new pope—and he’s from Chicago. In this episode, Fr. Dave and Deacon Bob react with joy, awe, and a healthy dose of disbelief to the election of Pope Leo XIV, a South Side Chicago native and fe...

(00:00) Kentucky Derby, Star Wars, and Finals Week Fr. Dave and Deacon Bob kick off with sitcom nostalgia, university finals, and a wholesome Star Wars Day at PNC Park—complete with Sith Lords and pierogi races. Sports fans will also appreciate their thoughts on the NBA playoffs and a surprising st…

Father Dave and Deacon Bob discuss the excitement of the NBA playoffs and NFL draft—and Franciscan University’s Night of Joy. Deacon Bob shares what it was like to watch Star Wars in the theater again in celebration of its 20...

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob reflect on their Easter celebrations and awakening to the news of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21. They reflect on the pope’s humility, his heart for the marginalized, and his unshakeable love for Jesu...

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss Rory McIlroy's thrilling victory at the Masters and their failed attempt to attend a baseball game. They also reflect on the profound beauty of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, e...

Join Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob on They That Hope as they celebrate Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record and discuss the thrilling conclusion of the college basketball season. They share humorous anecdotes ab...

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the start of the baseball season, March Madness, role-playing games, and Dcn. Bob’s son receiving a hockey puck from Sidney Crosby. Fr. Dave shares some beautiful things he experienced in Austria...

Father Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss March Madness, Bob's Mission Trip to Belize, Fr. Dave's Pilgrimage to Rwanda, and look ahead to this Sunday's Gospel reading of the Prodigal Son. Tune in to find out if Bob actually went in - ...

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss their upcoming mission trips to Belize and Rwanda, reflecting on the impact of missions on students and communities. They delve into a light-hearted critique of the worst sports teams to cheer on...

In this episode of They That Hope, Father Dave and Deacon Bob delve into various topics, starting with Father Dave's experience at the Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. They discuss the attempt to banish the “tush...

In this episode of They That Hope , Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob start with updates on hockey and baseball, including the Yankees' new grooming policy and the adoption of “robo umps.” They also humorously tackle the greatest James B...

It was an all-star weekend! Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the Four Nations Tournament (former NHL All-Star Game), NBA All-Star Weekend, Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary, the new Captain America movie, Rwanda, and the m...

Fr. Dave turned 60! He and Dcn. Bob talk about the Super Bowl, NBA trades, anxiety in young people, and the importance of Christian unity.