Best Father Dave and Rick Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 174 - The Mass Part VII 24:49

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Have you ever wondered "why" the priest does certain things during mass, or what the real significance is at certain points? Then you'll love today's episode in our continuing series on the Mass. Especially the ending. Very powerful highlights and insight. A few key highlights from tod…

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Episode 173 - The Mass Part VI 25:11

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Today we continue on with our series on the mass. In talking about this series, Father Dave says it best today: "This series is to ensure that our encounter at mass is even more profound and personal". They also had a few more key points: As much as we revere scripture, The Eucharist i…

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Episode 172 - Mass Part V 25:22

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back to our series on the mass. It's a fun discussion today with some interesting topics. How the church organizes the Scriptures The fact that a significant portion of the Bible is covered during mass over a 3 year time period How Father Dave gets inspired on what he's going to discuss duri…

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Episode 171 - The Mass Part IV 24:13

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Today we continue the series on the Mass, with particular emphasis on the following: How the mass is universal around the world The guise of being spiritual but not religious Various parts of mass explained The importance of being intentional in prayer How being an active participant i…

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Episode 170 - The Mass Part III 23:14

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Today we continue the series on "The Mass" with some key points: How familiarity can breed complacency The beauty of the mass Understanding objectively what happens every time it's performed We are participating in His presence, in His power The role of the priest Enjoy! And be sure to…

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Episode 169 - The Mass Part II 22:02

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to our second episode in our series on The Mass. Today Father Dave and Rick go into some detail on how the mass is profoundly scriptural and is celebrated in it's same essential form throughout the entire world. Some interesting conversation today. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate p…

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Episode 168 - The Meaning of Mass 24:16

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a new series here at Casting the Net! It's called The Meaning of Mass, and Father Dave and Rick dive right in. Some key moments: How Mass is an event; an encounter with Christ The problem with familiarity Conducting mass is not about looking good; it's about so much more We are a soundbyt…

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Episode 167 - Screwtape Letters Continued... 25:15

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! We are continuing our discussion on the works of C.S. Lewis, with particular emphasis on the following: The importance of the rejuvenation of family Connectedness of human existence Forging identities, how it's important today, but not historically You are a beloved child of God This i…

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The Sports Deli Podcast - Matt and Christina Mauser - S6:E6 1:38:20

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Matt Mauser joined us today for an incredibly inspiring episode. Matt's wife, Christina was a coach at Kobe Bryant's Mamba Academy and was on the helicopter that Kobe, Gigi and 7 others we're unfortunately on that fateful day on 1/26/20. I first saw Matt on America's Got Talent and reached out to him to come on the show and he graciously accepted. …

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Episode 166 - Screwtape Letters Chapters 8 and 9 20:14

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back to our discussion on the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Today has an emphasis on chapters 8 and 9 which cover the Law of Undulation and pleasure. They discuss the ups and downs of life and the impact they have on your soul, with a few more key takeaways: How Pleasure is God's gift Bei…

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Episode 165 - Screwtape Letters Ch. 15 22:20

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back to our discussion on the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Today has an emphasis on the present, vs the past or future. They talk about how the devil tries to lure us out of the present, with a few more key takeaways: The past is still important to draw lessons from, and the future is im…

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Episode 164 - C.S. Lewis (Part 6) 22:27

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode continues our series on C.S. Lewis, with particular emphasis on: The strategies of the Devil in drawing our attention away from God How evil is inflicted How the safest road to Hell is the gradual one The dangers of increasing preoccupation with self What keeps us from going to God E…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E31 - @Redd_Vibz, Rosie & Roofus 16:51

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The amazing Riley joined me today along with Rosie and Roofus on her late brothers 10th anniversary of his unfortunate death as well as her 7-month anniversary of being clean. Riley is a hairdresser (and can do feet and nails but chooses not to) and loves the beach and good vibes. Remember, help is only a call away. You can dial 988 if you're havin…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E30 - Doc Michael, Herbalist Abby, Frankie & YO! Rosco! 28:06

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Dr. Michael McEnany Michael McEnany attended Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico. He is currently an Emergency Medicine physician at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA. His interests include connecting with the natural world and learning to play the…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E29 - Tiffani & Peyton (Not Manning) 11:13

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Teacher Tiffani & dog Peyton (Not Manning) joined the show today. Tiffany became a teacher after covid and loves it! She's inspired by her sister, a teacher of 30 years. Peyton loves balls and check out this episode to find out what Tiffany's love language is. Remember, you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and someone will be there 2…

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Episode 163 - C.S. Lewis Part 5 - Screwtape Letters 1 & 2 22:54

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Today we continue with C.S. Lewis, this time discussing the first two Screwtape Letters. A few highlights from the discussion... The importance of having trust in the Lord How the devil is sowing the seeds of confusion and doubt How the devil gets us lost on the ordinariness of things,…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E28 - Archie (Bunker?), Lulu, Piper, Carol & Jill 13:29

3M ago13:29

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This S1:E28 episode of The Dog Beach Diaries featured Archie (Bunker?), Lulu, Piper, Carol & Jill. Max out your 401k and go on lots of dates was the advice from Carol and Jill as we discussed a number of different topics. Thanks for watching and/or listening and remember, you are not alone. You can always dial 988 24/7/365 and someone will be there…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E27 - Stevie Nicks, Kelsey, Simcha & Becca 18:40

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Thank you for joining us today for S1:E27 of The Dog Beach Diaries featuring Stevie Nicks, Kelsey, Simcha & Becca. Kels is a history teacher and Becca has a Tidepool exploration company that you can find at, https://www.seatoshoreexplorers.com. Their dogs are great and we had a great conversation. Thanks for your support and remember you can always…

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Episode 162 - C.S. Lewis Part 4 - Introducing the Screwtape Letters 22:17

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to our fourth installment in our series on C.S. Lewis. Today's discussion is centered around the Screwtape Letters, with particular emphasis on genre, different points of view, and learning about ourselves through angels and what it means to be human. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliat…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1 E26 - Matt, Father Neil & Phoebe 28:28

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This episode with Matt the attorney, Neil his father and Matt's dog Phoebe was one of my favorite episodes out of the over 225 I've done since 2020. Matt has a tremendously authentic and polarizing personality and although his journey has had great success thus far, the best is yet to come. His dad is still working in his 60s on planes (not trains …

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E25 - Malia & Sage 15:46

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Malia loves animals and plans on being in the animal field for a long time. Her and her dog Sage have a special bond. She recommends pet insurance and you don't want to miss her favorite tatoo and who she'd like to have dinner with if she could. Finally, Malia asks me some questions so stick around until the end. Remember, you can always dial 988 i…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - Kris & Booga (& Calypso) - S1:E24 19:55

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Kris rescued Booga and Calypso and sometimes Booga acts like a cat and Calypso acts like a dog. Kris loves to travel and is studying to be an interior designer. She loves to use her hands, all love languages, and the arts. This episode is brought to you by my you tube shop. I have nearly 1,500 items you can check out and I may make a commission if …

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S6:E5 - The Rube Goldberg Special Edition 15:35

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Life is like a box of chocolates. Sometimes surprise and change gets the job done, other times it's the road less traveled and other times it's simplicity and execution.

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Episode 161 - C.S. Lewis Part 3 21:39

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to part 3 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis. Father Dave and Rick talk today about the chapter: Counting the Cost, and go into detail on some great analogies, how conversation costs us our old lives and how perfection is proximity to Christ. Enjoy! And be sure to visit…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E23 - Amelia, Sara & Alfi 18:29

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Amelia and Sara, partners in life joined me today along with their 9-month old pup, Alfie! Alfie has taught them so much about life especially about patience. I truly enjoyed their transparency and their loving and kind spirits individually and collectively. We hope you enjoy today's episode and remember, you can always dial, 988 if you're having a…

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Episode 160 - C.S. Lewis Part 2 21:47

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to part 2 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis. Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Reli…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E22 - Whitney, Ginger, & Georgie 12:39

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Whitney Ginger & Georgie joined us today along with her boyfriend and his 2 kids. Whitney has chosen an interesting career path and also works part time as a server. She met her boyfriend at work but they no longer work together now.Thanks for the support and remember, if you're having a hard day, don't be afraid to ask for help like Whitney sugges…

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Dr. Russ Kennedy - The Anxiety Dr., author of Anxiety Rx Joins Hoot for the second time. He's sold over 105,000 books and has over 1,000,000 downloads from his Anxiety Rx podcast. Enjoy this episode! 1:11:39

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Dr. Russ Kennedy, author of Anxiety Rx (2nd Edition) joins me today to discuss his latest book and why men commit suicide at a higher rate than women as well as why they also have more success in his MBRX program. Dr. Kennedy is a neuroscientist from Canada and hopes to one day have dinner with Jim Carrey. And he wants the world to know especially …

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E21 - The Laurens 16:14

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Lauren and her dog Lolo (short for Lauren) joined us today. It was fate according to Lauren. Lauren was incredibly transparent and I truly enjoyed her philosophy about life, relationships and her dog.We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for your love and support. Remember, you're not alone and you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard da…

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Episode 159 - C.S. Lewis (Part 1) 24:34

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis. Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a div…

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S6:E4 - Special Edition on Women's ACL Injuries & Men's NBA Achilles Ruptures 19:30

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This episode, the fourth of Season 1 is dedicated to one of my mentors, Oscar J. Lewis, former Head Men's Basketball Coach at Frostburg State University, where I landed my first coaching job in 1992. Oscar was an incredible coach who I think could have coached D1 basketball. He played football, baseball and basketball in college and was a brilliant…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E20 - Cindy & Luna 9:09

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Cindy and Luna joined us today for this 20th episode of Season 1. Luna is a great dane mix and is a fun loving dog who is very accepting and loves people, especially Cindy's kids. Cindy has some great advice as a mom and shares who she'd like to have dinner with who she's fascinated by after hearing them speak in person.…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E19 - Sabrina & Lyka 9:36

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Sabrina and Lyka joined us today for Season 1 Episode 19. Sabrina met Lyka where she was and is the reason she's doing so well combined with the help and support of other dog owner's and a famous dog trainer who she hopes to have dinner with one day. Thanks for listening and watching.

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The Dog Beach Diaries - Father's Day Edition 2025 13:22

4M ago13:22

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We hope you enjoy this Father's Day edition as I interviewed 5 amazing dads. It's not easy being a dad but it's the most important job I've ever had. Personally, I decided to give up working in person so I could be here for my daughter for the last 13 years as she continues her journey into adulthood. Every dad and every kid takes a different journ…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E17 - Rachel & Angel 18:54

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We are joined today by Rachel and Rocco. Rachel is on a healing journey of self-exploration and with the help of Rocco, she's in a better place. We hope you enjoy this transparent episode. Thank you for your support. Remember, you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and someone will be there 24/7/365 to help you.…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E16 - Nicole & Rocco 9:04

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We're joined today by Nicole and Rocco. We hope you enjoy today's episode of The Dog Beach Diaries.Nicole who married her college sweetheart is a digital product manager and at one point had hoped to work for the World Health Organization.Wait until you hear who she'd like to have dinner with if she could. Remember everyone, you can always dial 988…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E15 - Chat GPT, Jada, August, & Riley 19:53

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Chat GPT if you're having a hard day? Well, Jada swears by it. I tried it and it gave me some great suggestions for acute anxiety. It's for educational purposes only of course. For this and more, check out this amazing episode with Jada, August and Riley. Jada and I have 2 things in common and you don't want to miss her interviewing me at the end. …

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Episode 158 - Top Chef Priest's Retreat (Part 2) 23:01

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today we have the second episode in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey. These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest. For more information on the retreat, click here: h…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E14 - Sarah & Dune 9:47

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Sarah is a nail tech. Her dog Dune is a puppy and loves balls and paper towels. Sarah was bullied in high school but she's now doing great on her healing journey and feels stronger than ever.Today's episode is brought to you by my You Tube Shop. We have nearly 1,500 items for you from Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and so many 1000s of other shops an…

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S1:E13 - Polina, Madi, Larry & Mars 14:00

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Polina is from Kazakhstan and Madi from Italy. Polina played intercollegiate tennis at the University of Tennessee while Madi loves marine biology. But they met at a tennis meet up and today you will hear the rest of the story of this amazing engaged couple.

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E12 - KT & CW 13:12

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Episode 12 features KT & CW. They we're at the beach not with their dogs but with their digs - in this case their jet skis for the annual competition. KT shares her best advice for people looking to eat better and CW on how to be a great leader as a college coach. This episode is brought to you by my you tube shop. I have nearly 1,500 items you can…

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Episode 157 - Top Chef Priest's Retreat 22:11

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today we have the first in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey. These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest. For more information on the retreat, click here: https://di…

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Episode 156 - Wrapping Up the Easter Season 20:47

5M ago20:47

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back, as we wrap up the Easter season! Today the guys reflect on how the key now is to extend what we've gained in the Easter season into ordinary time. Also, when in doubt, appeal to the Spirit. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religio…

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The Dog Beach Diaries S1:E10 - A Different Madi & Queso 13:04

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Madi and her dog Queso joined me today for season 1 episode 10. Madi is a mom of a 3 month old and her and her husband hope to have another one sooner rather than later. Madi shares what she learned from her first marriage to her then military husband and hopes to move back to Texas within the next 5 years. Thanks for joining us today everyone and …

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The Dog Beach Diaries S1:E9 - Alan 28:29

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Alan served his country and then went on to do leadership training in the military as a civilian for a combined 51 years before he recently retired. He met his beautiful wife when he was 69 while overseas and he's been happily married ever since! They we're there with their dog and we had a phenomenal discussion that included some hilariously passi…

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Episode 155 - The Ascention 19:57

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode focuses on the Ascension, and what happened after the Resurrection. A few key points: What preceded Christ's departure into heaven The impact of the 2nd Vatican Council How repentence in a biblical sense is a beautiful word, but in today's day and age it may not be How Lent reflects …

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The Dog Beach Diaries S1:E8 - Mac & Her Golden Retriever 11:38

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Mac and her golden retriever showed up today and I hope you all enjoy today's season 1 episode 8 discussion as much as I did. Her dog, whose name is being withheld to protect the innocent (LOLLLLLSSS - truth is I either forgot or didn't ask - my bad y'all - if I find out what his name is later I'll update the podcast), loves chasing his ball into t…

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The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast S1:E7 - Lauren & Candy 13:29

5M ago13:29

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Lauren, a beautiful spirit, loves being a lawyer. She adores her dog Candy and Candy played at dog beach like there was no tomorrow! We hope you enjoy this amazing episode 7 of season 1 where Lauren gives some great advice while giving flowers to her dad and her sports journey that taught her so much about her non-negotiables and how to get through…

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Nurse Jenna, Hanna & Will 11:17

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Jenna, Hanna and Will met in 2022 as they we're training to be EMTs and Firefighters. Jenna is now a nurse, Hanna (with no H at the end) is still on the path of doing similar work and Will is a firefighter hoping to expand his duties and responsibilities so he can do more elaborate rescue missions like on helicopters, etc. Jenna & Will are two old …

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Episode 154 - Reflections on Priesthood, Mentors, and More 24:38

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Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! Today's episode reflects on what Father Dave learned in the seminary 32 years ago, and what's changed since then. They also talk about some of the mentors that shaped their religious education and helped influence who they are today. Also, if you want to reference some of the topics th…

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