Into the Desert
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 push” in the NFL and mention the rising popularity of phone booth boxing. Much of this episode is spent talking about the recent Trump-Zelensky conflict at the White House and the reinstatement of the federal death penalty with personal reflections of Father Dave and Deacon Bob on faith and leadership. The episode concludes with a reflection on a new Lenten initiative featuring Gospel readings and prayers.
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00:00 - Introduction and Catholic Prayer Breakfast
00:26 - Podcast Banter and Fasting
01:59 - NFL’s Tush Push Controversy
03:42 - NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers Update
04:49 - Phone Booth Boxing and Church Wrestling
06:14 - Uber Conversations on Faith
08:10 - Washington D.C. Trip and Catholic Prayer Breakfast
11:36 - Trump and Zelensky at the White House
15:17 - Trump and Zelensky’s Heated Exchange
15:33 - J.D. Vance’s Frustration and Zelensky’s Response
17:32 - Media Reactions and Political Commentary
18:06 - The Complexity of Political Allegiances
21:49 - The Role of Executive Orders
28:43 - Reflecting on Lent and the Gospel