Best Dave Dwyer Podcasts (2025)

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Accompanying the Imprisoned During and After Their Incarceration With Father Dustin Feddon 21:00

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7h ago21:00

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Visiting the imprisoned is a Corporal Work of Mercy, and Father Dave welcomes Father Dustin Feddon to discuss accompanying those who are imprisoned, both during their sentences and after their releases. Father Dustin is a priest inof the diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and the author of “More Than Half Way Home: A Story of Accompaniment in the Sha…

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Starting 5 and Southeast Division Preview w/ Trishtan Williams 2:23:14

37m ago2:23:14

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Natflix let us interview one of the director's of Season 2 of Starting 5, Trishtan Williams, and we asked her if James Harden is slow in his real life too. Also we talk A LOT about Finn Wolfhard for a long time before previewing the Southest Division, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Vision Board To-Do List 12:10

2d ago12:10

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave recalls when a younger coworker discussed her vision board and goals. It is not enough to envision a strong faith. We must take tangible actions to help bring about the kingdom of God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 10-5-25…

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The Tool of Humility 7:51

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave compares today’s readings to tools used to stoke embers in a fireplace. Similarly, he reminds us that humility is a tool for us to grow closer to God. Preached at St. Mary on the Lake, Lake George, NY on 8-31-25

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John Billings - Bassist for The Monkees, Music Producer 38:08

7d ago38:08

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John’s office view is an envious one, looking out at adoring audiences around the world celebrating The Monkees incredible six-decade musical extravaganza. That’s a long way from being a fired pawnbroker, and pizza delivery guy working the 80’s heavy metal scene in Los Angeles. This high energy, animated, often hilarious conversation, now available…

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‘Love More’: Composer J. Oconer Navarro Reflects on Performing Original Song at Pope Leo’s General Audience 21:34

8d ago21:34

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Recently, the Saint Paul the Apostle Church choir in New York City had the exciting opportunity to perform an original song called “Love More” at Pope Leo XIV’s general audience. Father Dave lives and serves at Saint Paul the Apostle, and he discusses the profound moment with the song’s composer, J. Oconer Navarro.…

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The Evolution of Partnerships and Experiential Marketing with Sam Kimmel, Senior Director of Co-Marketing Partnerships at Hello Sunshine 47:29

9d ago47:29

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Can I Pray the Rosary During Mass? 9:23

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Journalist Elise Ann Allen Reflects on Early Impressions of Pope Leo XIV After First Wide-Ranging Interview 34:42

15d ago34:42

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Father Dave welcomes Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux, who recently conducted the first extensive papal interview of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. The wide-ranging two-part interview was in research for her papal biography, “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century.” The book is now available in Spanish by Penguin Pe…

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Why Does the Priest Say Certain Prayers Quietly During Mass? 17:44

16d ago17:44

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A listener named Michael asks Father Dave about a prayer during Mass. “During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, there are certain things that the rubrics tell the priest to say quietly or inaudibly,” Michael says. “I'm wondering why that would be, particularly because one of them says, ‘By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the…

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Brenda Vroon – Nashville Dolphins Executive Director 31:23

21d ago31:23

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Who can teach swimming lessons without a pool during Covid? Brenda, that’s who. The Marietta, Georgia native has loved the water since birth. The Auburn University graduate explains why her career path to leading the Nashville Dolphins wasn’t a straight 50-meter freestyle race. The nonprofits mission of teaching children and adults with special nee…

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Preparing Kids for First Reconciliation: Advice From Katie and Tommy McGrady 23:37

23d ago23:37

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Heading to confession can feel daunting as an adult, let alone preparing your child for their First Reconciliation! For help introducing this sacrament to kids, Father Dave welcomes fellow SiriusXM Catholic Channel host Katie McGrady and her husband Tommy to discuss their new book, “First Reconciliation and Beyond: A Family's Guide for Learning and…

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Inside the Creator Economy with Lindsey Gamble, Influencer Marketing Expert 49:51

23d ago49:51

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We all know the creator economy is evolving — but when done right, what does it look like in its ideal form? In this episode, Dave Yovanno is joined by Lindsey Gamble, an Influencer Marketing Advisor, Founder of Lindsey Gamble Media, and creator himself. Lindsey puts on his consultant hat to offer advice to both brands and creators, drawing from hi…

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‘Pray Like a Champion Today’: Faith and Football With Notre Dame’s Team Chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC 22:38

29d ago22:38

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College football season is underway, and Father Dave welcomes chaplain for the University of Notre Dame football team Father Nate Wills to discuss his new book, “Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from the Sidelines of Notre Dame Football.”

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Overcoming a Culture of Death — With Dr. Charles Camosy 29:15

1M ago29:15

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Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and ethicist Dr. Charles Camosy to discuss the fight against a culture of death. Dr. Camosy teaches moral theology and bioethics at The Catholic University of America, and his latest book is called, “Living and Dying Well: A Catholic Plan for Resisting Physician-Assisted Killing.”…

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Tony Arata – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member 34:17

1M ago34:17

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“We can be broke anywhere, so why not Nashville?” were the fateful words from Tony’s wife Jamyi some 40 years ago. Once packed up from Thunderbolt, Georgia it didn’t take long for the aspiring singer/songwriter (and UPS worker) to have a chance run-in with Garth Brooks. Tony explains the quirky inspiration for writing “The Dance,” which is among hi…

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How Can We Separate Sin From the Sinner When Forgiving Someone? 15:48

1M ago15:48

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Father Dave answers a listener’s question about forgiveness. Lynn asks, “Do you forgive the sinner and not the sin? People must be accountable for their actions, even if there is forgiveness — yes?”

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How AI Is Transforming the Creator Economy with Brian Klais, Founder of URLgenius 39:34

1M ago39:34

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AI this, AI that… but what about the creator economy!? With all the buzz around artificial intelligence, it’s time to connect the dots to creator marketing. In this episode of The Partnership Economy, Todd is joined by Brian Klais, Founder of URLgenius, to explore how AI is transforming the creator landscape. Brian kicks things off with a holistic …

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Heroic Virtue: How Pier Giorgio Frassati Can Be a Role Model For Us 20:34

1M ago20:34

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Father Dave welcomes Bobby Angel to discuss how one of the Church’s newest saints, Pier Giorgio Frassati, can be a role model for all of us. Bobby is a Catholic speaker, author, and certified mentor for the CatholicPsych Institute. His new book is called “The Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue.”…

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Footy Socialism w/ FML Podcast & Jack Bedrosian 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

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On a special edition of Roundball, temporary temporary host Sean Keane welcomes Alon & Walsh from the FML Fantasy Premier League Podcast and learns about how to play fantasy soccer and gets his hopes dashed about Arsenal's chances to ever win the league again. Then, Jack Bedrosian of Jacobin stops by to school Sean on the pervasive money interests …

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‘The Waiting Room’: What a New Book Can Teach Us About Accompanying the Dying 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Father Dave welcomes author Michael Carlon to discuss his new novel “The Waiting Room” which reframes how we journey with those close to death.

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Mike Organ - The Tennessean Sportswriter 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Bagging groceries at Kroger to a Hall of Fame sportwriting career? Mike explains why there aren’t any steps in between and takes a deep dive into why he has survives and thrives in an endangered profession. A Middle Tennessee native, Mike has interviewed a Who’s Who including Muhammed Ali, Arnold Palmer, Walter Payton and Bo Jackson revealing which…

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Eyes Fixed on Jesus: Diving into the Gospels With Meg Hunter-Kilmer 18:27

2M ago18:27

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As many students are off to college, Father Dave welcomes back Meg Hunter-Kilmer for a discussion about life on campus and her new book on understanding the Gospels. Meg works in campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame and her new book is called, “Eyes Fixed on Jesus, Volume 1: A Journey Into the Gospels.”…

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Inside the Gen Z Mindset with Ben Harms, Chief Growth Officer at Archrival 55:14

2M ago55:14

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Understanding Gen Z might feel like navigating uncharted territory, but what if your brand's success depends on it? In this episode, Dave Yovanno sits down with Ben Harms, Chief Growth Officer at Archrival, a creative agency built to help brands truly connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Ben shares what it takes to meet these audiences where they are,…

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There's Always Work to Be Done 5:22

2M ago5:22

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Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave cautions those of strong faith to not become complacent. Just like Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, we are to answer God’s call and never stop working to bring people to the Lord. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 8-20-25…

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Agents of Peace 6:40

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave highlights how Jesus talks about division in today’s Gospel. While it is difficult, we are called to bring God’s peace and reconciliation to our families and our world. Preached at St. Mary of the Lake, Lake George, NY on 8-17-25

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Eat Your Cake and Have it Too 10:54

2M ago10:54

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on making tough choices in our modern world. He reminds us we need to make difficult decisions in order to follow God, and we should not settle for less. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 8-10-25

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Faith, Myself, and Others 5:34

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Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. For those who struggle with faith, Father Dave reassures us that there are doubters in Scripture as well. We ask God to strengthen our faith in him, but also for faith in ourselves and those around us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 8-5-25…

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Will God Do Miracles or Not? 4:58

2M ago4:58

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Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses how God shows us signs, and other times does not. He reminds us that Jesus is present every day with us, even when we don’t see dramatic miracles in our lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-21-25

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Be a Better Neighbor 11:04

2M ago11:04

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today’s familiar Gospel story of the Good Samaritan. Rather than figure out who our neighbor is, our challenge is to show kindness and compassion to everyone we encounter. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-13-25

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Estranged Siblings 6:26

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Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares his appreciation for the friendship he has with his sister, Diana. As in today’s readings about Joseph and his 11 brothers, we can find hope that God can reconcile strained relationships. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-10-25…

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Calm 5:08

2M ago5:08

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Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave notes the popularity of the “Calm” app, and how society seeks to find peace amidst chaos. Jesus is with us in our struggles, and gives us the peace the world cannot give. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 7-01-25…

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Successors to Saint Paul 11:26

2M ago11:26

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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. On today’s Solemnity, Father Dave reflects on the roles of Peter and Paul in the Church today. As the pope is the successor to Saint Peter, we are called to be the descendants of Saint Paul in today’s world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 6-29-25…

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Helping Religious Educators in Our Modern World With Joe Paprocki 16:49

2M ago16:49

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As many head back to school and religious education, we welcome back friend of the show Joe Paprocki to help catechists teach God’s word in the modern world. Joe serves as National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press and is the author of the newly updated book, “The Catechist’s Toolbox 2.0: Building Today's Missionary Disciples.”…

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Why Do Priests Kiss the Altar at Mass? 14:19

2M ago14:19

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A listener named Jesús wonders about a Mass ritual and asks, “Why do priests and deacons kiss the altar before Mass?”

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Tony Richards – Founder/Owner Hippie Radio 41:40

2M ago41:40

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Don’t dare tell this self-made media business mogul that radio has gone the way of Blockbuster. Proof that Tony was always going to be a high achiever, he built a radio station at 13-years old in his Ft. Wayne, Indiana basement. Every day since he’s been either on the airwaves or managing radio stations, launching Kensington Digital Media in 2011. …

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Protecting the Faithful: Spotting Scams With Former White House Chief Information Officer Theresa Payton 17:56

2M ago17:56

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Scammers can often target those in the Church, and Father Dave welcomes Theresa Payton to help others protect themselves from fraud. Theresa is the former White House Chief Information Office for President George W. Bush, as well as the CEO of the cybersecurity firm Fortalice Solutions. Her a new initiative, "Protecting the Faithful," helps Christi…

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Old Man Yells At Bulls w/ James Fritz 1:22:35

2M ago1:22:35

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Buy James Fritz's Album here: https://aspecialthing.bandcamp.com/album/old-man-yells-at-crowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vacation Donations: Should I Give When I Visit a New Parish? 10:27

2M ago10:27

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Father Dave answers a listener’s question about Church donations. Shonda asks, “I always go to Mass on vacation. If I'm a visitor at a parish, should I give in the collection, even if I'm still giving at home?”

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Should Priests Correct People Who Kneel While Receiving the Eucharist? 25:46

2M ago25:46

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A listener named John asks Father Dave about correct postures when receiving the Eucharist. “I've seen an increase of people kneeling to receive communion. I've heard Father Dave comment on this before, but I'm wondering if he can address this.” John begins. “Every week, our priest calls out people for leaving after communion [before Mass ends]. Wh…

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How ‘Theology of the Body’ Applies to Fitness With Hypuro Fit Founder and CEO Chase Crouse 22:42

3M ago22:42

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As Father Dave begins his 30-Day Challenge to instill healthier habits, we welcome Chase Crouse to discuss how faith and fitness are connected. Chase is the founder and CEO of Hypuro Fit, a Catholic-based personal training and nutrition coaching company, and the co-author of “The God of Endurance: A Practical Guide for Incorporating Exercise and Nu…

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Jackie Marushka – Marushka Media 36:36

3M ago36:36

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Jackie credits her career ascent to a late afternoon meeting with a boss who she thought was going to fire her. The New Mexico native reveals what she said in that meeting, along with her other defining moments in a crowded Nashville public relations scene. Her jam is “moment making that ends up in yielding press” for more than two decades, creatin…

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Daddy Dame's Home w/ Big Corbs 1:45:07

3M ago1:45:07

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How Can I Follow Along With the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass? 16:54

3M ago16:54

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A listener named Brittany asks Father Dave about the Eucharistic Prayer. She wonders, “Is there an easy way to know what Eucharist Prayer is going to be used at Saturday night or Sunday Mass? I like to follow along in a prayer book throughout Mass, and I have a hard time at this point figuring out which prayer is being read.”…