March 5, 2025

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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Chapters

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