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Casting the Net
Episode 99 - Interview with Fr. Dave (Part 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a different type of episode for Casting the Net. Today is the second in a 2-part series where our producer (Brad Augustyniak, co-founder of Applo Multimedia Group) has the opportunity to ask Fr. Dave some interesting questions. Many of us have probably wondered:What do priests do on retreat? Do they take vacations? Do they ever socialize with other priests? Does Fr. Dave have any "career" aspirations outside of his current role? Listen again today to find out!We'd also like to introduce you to...
2024-04-26
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 98 - Interview with Fr. Dave (Part 1)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a different type of episode for Casting the Net. Today is a 2-part series where our producer (Brad Augustyniak, co-founder of Applo Multimedia Group) has the opportunity to ask Fr. Dave some interesting questions. Many of us have probably wondered:What do priests do on retreat? Do they take vacations? Do they ever socialize with other priests? Does Fr. Dave have any "career" aspirations outside of his current role? Listen this week and next to find out!Enjoy!We'd also like to int...
2024-04-19
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 94 - Lent and the Teachings of Fr. Dubay Cont...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back! Today is another episode covering Lent and the teachings of Father Dubay. Below are a few key takeaways...The importance of deep conversion and deep prayerWhy we need to leave egoism behindThe seven "B's"How human beings need something deeperWe'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. W...
2024-03-21
23 min
Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy
Episode 18 - Essential Decade - A Company Recap
Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!Welcome to Episode 18, where we recap the last decade of Essential Therapies. Dr. Cindy has had an amazing 10 years with Essential Therapies and she's really looking forward to the next 10! Today's episode is an interview-style format with our show's producer, Brad Augustyniak of Applo Multimedia Group. Enjoy!To watch today's episode via YouTube, click the link below:https://youtu.be/9prmUKe-Q1YThanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!
2024-03-14
29 min
Casting the Net
Episode 93 - Lent and the Teachings of Fr. DuBay Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back! Today is another episode covering Lent and the teachings of Father DuBay. This episode has some really good lessons and key points to remember. The importance of "acceptance of self at a particular level"3 phases to conversion according to Fr. DuBayHow most human miseries arise from a lack of conversionSin obscures sight5 reasons to consider going the distance this LentEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of...
2024-03-13
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 92 - The Teachings of Father DuBay
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to this week's episode of CTN! Today is a continuation from last week covering Lent and the teachings of Fr. DuBay. A few key takeaways...Conversion is at the center of LentLent is a change for the better; a movement towards something betterEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of...
2024-03-09
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 91 - Lent (2 of 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to the second episode in our two part series on Lent! Below are a few discussion points from today's show:The importance of working on the small things to keep a relationship with GodHow shortcomings and failures in Lent are ok; i's really the effort that counts.The importance of remembering that spiritual mediocrity should be unacceptable to usThe lesson learned when Jesus refuses to be a rockstar in the second temptationMore on the books by Father DubayIf you'd like more information on the b...
2024-02-28
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 90 - Lent (1 of 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our first of two episodes on Lent! What a great episode this week as we kickoff our series. A few highlights:We need to be emboldened to the opportunities before usThe power and benefits of the liturgical calendarWho is it that God wants us to become?How to curb our temperament in difficult situationsIt's all about choices!Why we don't have to be so rigid during LentSlip ups don't make Lent a failureLent needs to be more than just "losing a few pounds"The guys al...
2024-02-21
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 89 - Finding God in Ordinary Living (series finale)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our last episode in the "Finding God in Ordinary Living" series. It's a great way to end the series, so we hope you enjoy. See you next week!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the pr...
2024-02-15
24 min
Casting the Net
Episode 88 - Interview with Father Dave!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a very unique episode of Casting the Net! Today our producer, Brad Augustyniak, owner of the Applo Multimedia Group here in Toledo has a candid interview with Father Dave. Ever wondered what he likes most about his role as Catholic priest? What he really does in his (limited) spare time? Listen here to find out. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Cath...
2024-02-07
26 min
Casting the Net
Episode 87 - God Coming to Us Incarnate
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome! Today's episode is about God coming to us Incarnate. Father Dave and Rick go into detail on the topic, while also discussing Matthew 25 and how poverty impacts us and what we can do to help. It's another great episode so we hope you enjoy. See you next week.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done...
2024-01-31
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 86 - Where is God in Daily Living (Part II)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back to Part II in our series on finding God in daily living. As usual we have some great highlights:Knowing that God is counting on us to cooperate in encountering Him in the ordinary experienceReminding us that "God's will is always that which is best for me" - Fr. DaveThe natural vs supernatural response in encountering GodEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.
2024-01-24
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 85 - Where is God in Daily Living?
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 85! Today the guys talk about finding God in daily living, which is an important topic. Below are some highlights...From Rick: "You won't find God in the ordinary if you're not looking for him. And you're not going to look for him if you don't think it's possible that he's there."Finding God during very dark timesIt's not God's fault that evil existsThe importance of seeking God in ordinary experienceEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to o...
2024-01-17
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 84 - Finding God in Ordinary Experience
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Casting the Net! Today's episode is all about finding God in ordinary experience. A few key highlights...Nothing is beyond God's reachTeenagers and Christianity Creation is NOWThomas Aquinas and his justification for the existence of GodEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a p...
2024-01-11
21 min
Talk Exchange
Episode 31 - Club Promotion with Multimedia and Technology
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a new season of Talk Exchange! We are really excited to bring you fresh, fun and innovative episodes in 2024! To kick things off, today is a slightly different episode of Talk Exchange. We have an audio-only interview between our show producer, Brad Augustyniak with the Applo Multimedia Group and Kristie Lindau, Director of Communications for the National Exchange Club.They discuss how multimedia and technology can greatly improve the efforts that our clubs contribute to their respective communities. Enjoy!Thanks for list...
2024-01-04
29 min
Casting the Net
Episode 83 - It's a New Year!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a new season of Casting the Net! We have a very exciting year in store for you! Below is a description of what's coming in this first series. Enjoy!It’s easy to see God in the major milestones of life. But if we stop there, we may develop a distorted image of God and his relationship to the world, and end up settling for a counterfeit that is far less than what Christ offers us. So this series we’ll start by looking at some key...
2024-01-03
11 min
Casting the Net
Episode 82 - Christmas Greeting
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our last show of 2023! Today Father Dave and Rick offer a quick Christmas and end of year greeting, thanking YOU for listening to the show. See you next year!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support th...
2023-12-27
04 min
Casting the Net
Episode 81 - Advent (week 4)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Advent week #4! Today is a continuation from last week with a lot of wonderful content, but one of our favorites is their discussion on "the importance of asking God to arrive". Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase go...
2023-12-20
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 80 - Advent (week 3)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 80, a continuation on Advent. Lots of great takeaways from today, including:A nice analogy from Rick on the great Michael JordanAnother memorable quote: "Only spiritual remedies can solve spiritual heartache"Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase go...
2023-12-14
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 79 - Advent (Part II)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to the second episode in our series on Advent. Today is a continuation from last week, and one quote from today could sum up the episode:"The brutal fact is that we need a Savior!"See you next week.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last S...
2023-12-06
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 78 - Advent
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to episode 78! Today is the first episode in our series on Advent. As usual there is a lot of great information here, and some of our favorites are below:During Advent the Church seeks to invite us into a time of intentional consideration of what God is doingIt's very easy to lose sight of what's important Christmas is not a nostalgic musingSee you next week!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company cal...
2023-11-29
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 77 - Adults in the Faith (part 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back to part 2 of this important discussion on keeping our adult children in the faith. A few key points from today's episode:Understanding what our mission really isHow to engage with their well-being at heartThe importance of praying to God and leaning to Christ in asking for help in engaging adult children who may have left the faithDon't taking it personally if your adult children leave the faithEnjoy.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a f...
2023-11-22
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 76 - Adults in the Faith
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back! Today is a slight continuation from the last couple episodes in discussing the importance of engaging "kids" in the faith. This week focuses on our adult children who decide to leave the faith. A few key points from this important episode:Understanding the fear of parents whose adult children leave the faithHow a parish is a unique community, and can be very personalDetails on what we can do if our adult children decide to leave the faithPreparing kids for outcomes that are health and holyHow parents ne...
2023-11-15
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 75 - Keeping Kids in the Faith (continued...)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 75, a continuation from the last couple weeks about the importance of keeping kids in the faith. The discussion continues with a few key point on the following:Spiritual parentingAuthenticityTrustEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes t...
2023-11-08
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 74 - Keeping Kids in the Faith
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to another very important episode of Casting the Net. Today is a continuation from last week on the importance of keeping kids in the faith. A few key highlights from today's episode...The data is very interesting on why kids stray from the faithParents are keyWe need to set boundaries and standards not only for kids, but for us parents as wellKids respond best when they know they are loved and are very in tune to fraud, so parents must authentic when communicating with themParents must be li...
2023-11-01
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 73 - Kids in the Faith
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a very important episode for Casting the Net. It's about keeping kids in the faith and what parents can do to setup our kids for success into adulthood. A few key highlights:Parents must live the faith throughout the weekKids will learn and pickup on what you doEstablish clear boundaries and expectations, but do this with warmth and understandingDon't let kids fall into the traps of social media a peer influenceParents are still the most important influence in a kids life, IF boundaries and expectations are es...
2023-10-26
25 min
Casting the Net
Episode 72 - Father Dave's Pilgrimige Recap!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a very special episode of Casting the Net! This week Father Dave gives us a detailed recap of his Pilgrimage to Santiago and the tomb of St. James. Did you know that as part of this pilgrimage he walked for 7 days? That's amazing and his recollections of what he learned along the way are even more so. If you'd like to learn more about his trip, click the links below.https://www.fatima.pt/en/https://santiago-compostela.net/https://cate...
2023-10-19
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 71 - Holy Orders (2 of 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today we continue the discussion on Holy Orders with the following key takeaways...Explaining the grace of the sacramentsA really great Father Dave quote: "I'm at my best when I'm acutely aware of my weakness and I turn to Christ in that moment"Several references by notable authorsLessons on leadershipWhat the title of "Father" means to Father DaveEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. ...
2023-10-11
24 min
Casting the Net
Episode 70 - Holy Orders (1 of 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a very candid discussion on a unique topic - Holy Orders. Today they take the episode in a great direction, with a few key highlights...Explaining the 3 degrees of Holy OrderWhat makes Catholic priesthood uniqueClericalismThe power of the priestSome great quotes, including "What good is a house of gold if there is no one to unlock the door"Sacraments at the service of communionEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called S...
2023-10-04
24 min
Casting the Net
Episode 69 - Marriage
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Continuing our series on the sacraments, today's discussion is all about Marriage. There are a lot of details in this episode and a couple key takeaway's are the following:We often forget that marriage is a sacramentSimple acts of great love matterThe details are importantEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek s...
2023-09-27
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 68 - Anointing of the Sick
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome! Continuing our series on the sacraments, today's episode is all about the Anointing of the Sick. A few key highlights...Sufferings resemble those of the saviorThe importance of graceHow it fits with the other sacramentsEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of...
2023-09-20
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 67 - Confirmation
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome! Today the guys talk about Confirmation in a quite a bit of detail. It's a great episode with some really great quotes from both of them. Here are a few highlights...Confirmation is one of the most perplexing and least understood sacramentsConfirmation can take place at different ages"Baptism puts you on the right team, Confirmation puts you in the game"See you next week...We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Rel...
2023-09-13
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 66 - Confession Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to the second installment of our series on Confession. This week is a very candid discussion between Father Dave and Rick on this important topic. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting th...
2023-09-06
23 min
Casting the Net
Episode 65 - Confession
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome ! Today we continue with the sacraments, this time starting the conversation on Confession. Enjoy! We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism thr...
2023-08-31
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 64 - Baptismal Grace
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to another episode of Casting the Net! This week is a continuation of the last couple weeks with a focus on Baptism. As usual there are several great takeaways...We are made children of God after BaptismGood equips us to be about the mission in which he has entrusted us to doMicroscopic acts that change us and those around usBaptism is the sacrament of the present momentEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun co...
2023-08-25
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 63 - Baptism Part II
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 63! Today is a continuation from last week on Baptism. This one goes into even more detail on why this sacrament is so important. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the...
2023-08-16
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 62 - Baptism
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a new episode on Baptism. Today Father Dave and Rick talk all about the sacrament, what it means and why it's important.Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, i...
2023-08-10
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 61 - The Sacraments
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to another in-depth discussion on the Sacraments. We've covered this before but it's such an important topic and today Father Dave and Rick take an especially close look at this important topic so we hope you enjoy!See you next week.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last S...
2023-08-03
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 60 - The Eucharist Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome back to our discussion on the Eucharist! Today is a continuation from last week, with a few key highlights:The importance of humility as a disposition of the heartNot attending Mass as an "attaboy" or "attagirl"The definition of humilityMore details on graceEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker o...
2023-07-26
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 59 - The Eucharist
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a multi-part series on the Eucharist! The guys talk a lot about this in great detail, with a few key takeaways:How to think of the sacraments as an event that God designs into which he invites us to meet HimGrace and how it doesn't negate our free willHow we recapture conviction to the Eucharist Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a...
2023-07-19
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 58 - The Mass Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today we continue the discussion from last week, which is The Mass. Another solid conversation around this important topic with a lot we can all learn from. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Ca...
2023-07-12
24 min
Talk Exchange
Episode 18 - Happy Hour Recap!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Happy Hour! Today Tracey and Kristie have a lively conversation with Brad Augustyniak (producer of Talk Exchange and owner of the Applo Multimedia Group in Toledo) about some of their favorite episodes. While every episode was honestly very good there were some that stood out so we hope you enjoy this fun recap. As always, if you want to enjoy today's episode visually, click the link below. https://youtu.be/zBUKGfbB5vMThanks for listening! See you next time!
2023-07-05
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 57 - The Mass
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a substantial conversation that is the miracle of The Mass! The guys go into great detail about this topic so we hope you learn something and appreciate the importance of this episode. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your pu...
2023-07-05
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 56 - Show Recap
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Father Dave and Rick couldn't be here this week, so you get the CTN producer, Brad Augustyniak doing a quick recap of our show over the past 55 episodes. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production o...
2023-07-01
05 min
Casting the Net
Episode 55 - The Eucharist
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our latest episode on the Eucharist! Today the guys have a lively discussion with some key takeaways below:Thinking of spiritual growth in a way that is similar to our natural growthHow the Last Supper is meant to be an ongoing encounterAnd a great quote from Fr. Dave: "The faith is not a hobby; it's integrated to who we are"We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.
2023-06-22
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 54 - The Sacraments (Part 2)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today is the second episode in our series on the Sacraments. And as always, there are some great takeaways:How God uses physical things to help us see creation for what it isThe Sacraments are tough to accept because we live in a world that has been demystifiedAnd more...this is a good episode so enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks w...
2023-06-14
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 53 - The Sacraments (Part 1)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today we begin our series on the Sacraments. Below are some great takeaways:How to justify comfortHow God works sacramentally in a lot of ways"The question isn't how could the sacraments be, the question is how can they NOT be..."Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last S...
2023-06-07
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 52 - Pentecost Cont...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our second episode on Pentecost. A few key moments:God's love is generativeVarious levels to God's loveGifts of the Holy SpiritEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's a...
2023-05-31
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 51 - Pentecost
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode starts the discussion on Pentecost, with particular emphasis on:The imagery illustrated in PentecostTheological virtues of Faith, Hope and LoveChristianity in a nutshell; how "the essence of Christianity is the reproduction of Jesus in our souls:Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While...
2023-05-24
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 50 - Continuation from Episode 49
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode is a continuation of episode 49 in discussing the Resurrection. They talk specifically about a logic and naturalism to certain things, as well as the reasonableness of the Resurrection. It's a somewhat deep conversation that is such an important cornerstone of our faith. Enjoy.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of...
2023-05-17
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 49 - The Resurrection
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today Father Dave and Rick talk about the Resurrection, specifically:How to define itHow to interpret itThe authority of God's wordIt's a fun episode because they address the non-believers out there, and make a very strong argument for the Catholic position on the topic. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A...
2023-05-10
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 48 - Easter Season continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 48! Today Father Dave and Rick continue their discussion on the Easter "season" with a few key takeaways:How we avoid presenting ourselves as something we're notHow God is not passiveThe importance of learning over just teachingEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. W...
2023-05-03
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 47 - Welcome to the Easter "Season"!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 47 and a great reminder that we are in the Easter SEASON! It's not just a one day event. Today we have a great show with a few highlights:An explanation of the Easter "Season"How Catholic faith is not static, but rather dynamicA quick discussion on the Missions of the Trinity'Great quote from Rick: "God doesn't call the qualified; he qualifies the called"Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called So...
2023-04-26
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 46 - Easter Part II
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Part II of our Easter segment. Today Father Dave and Rick continue their Easter discussion and even address one of the most common objections to Christianity. But the message is clear; we need to "live in the power of the resurrected Christ!"Enjoy.We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Do...
2023-04-19
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 45 - Easter!!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to our Easter episode! We're so glad you're here today. In this episode the guys talk about:How the resurrection is far more than just "happy"Everything hinges on the resurrectionTrue love is not contractual; it's a free gift of self. Anything short of that is a transaction. Enjoy!Thanks for listening! See you next time!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need...
2023-04-12
16 min
Casting the Net
Episode 44 - Lent Part VI
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome everyone to episode 44 and our 6th installment on Lent! We have another great show today! A few highlights:Freeing your self from mediocrityGreat baseball analogiesSacrifice being opportunisticGetting to know the Saints Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to...
2023-04-05
21 min
Casting the Net
Episode 43 - Lent Part V
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 43 and our 5th Lenten episode. Today the guys talk about:How faith can be more of an influencer in our daily livingNot accepting mediocrityGetting to know exactly what needs fixing during Lent.Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a...
2023-03-30
17 min
Casting the Net
Episode 42 - Lent Part IV
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 42! Here we continue the episode on Lent, with more great takeaways including:How things seem small when monotonous or ordinaryThe importance of having moments of silenceEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support t...
2023-03-22
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 41 - Lent Part III
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 41! Today the guys continue the discussion on Lent, with a few key takeaways:Lent is about fostering a sense of detachmentThe dangers of letting technology dominate our livesA great quote from Thomas AquinasEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion o...
2023-03-15
24 min
Casting the Net
Episode 40 - Lent Part II
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 40! Today Father Dave and Rick continue their discussion on lent, and what it really means to optimize our growth during this Lenten season. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Ca...
2023-03-09
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 39 - Lent!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 39 where we kickoff our Lenten season with a great conversation! Today the guys talk about what makes a great Lent, what it really means to give something up, and much more. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your pu...
2023-03-01
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 38 - Father Ratzinger Cont...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 38; more Father Ratzinger! Such a great topic and so much to learn from. In this episode we have:How Jesus is describedWho is JesusLooking for meaningThe importance of spending time with God through various meansEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a...
2023-02-22
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 37 - Joseph Ratzinger Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI). Here are a few episode takeaways:How to grow in understanding of what it means to be a ChristianBelief in the Trinity isn't nuts!Being a sincere gift of selfEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa o...
2023-02-16
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 36 - Introduction to Christianity (Part IV)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI). Here are a few episode takeaways:The idea of vulnerabilityOur digital world and how it packages usEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a p...
2023-02-09
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 35 - Introduction to Christianity (part III)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI). Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to p...
2023-02-01
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 34 - Introduction to Christianity (continued...)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI). A few key takeaways:This book was formed from lectures the Pope had given in the 1960'sWhat it means to believeHow to grow in understanding our beliefThe relationship between science and religionEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. T...
2023-01-25
16 min
Casting the Net
Episode 33 - Introduction to Christianity by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 33, the first of a two part episode series on the book "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI). Today Fr. Dave and Rick discuss this "classic work" and how it outlines our faith. Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Su...
2023-01-18
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 32 - Quebec Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 32! Today we continue the discussion from last week on Rick's trip to Quebec and the lessons he learned. A few highlights;How God being at the center of our parish has changed over the yearsDefining the word "culture"How action through Christ should be indicative of who we are!Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of so...
2023-01-11
17 min
Casting the Net
Episode 31 - Stay Vigilant
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Happy New Year and welcome to episode 31! Today our hosts discuss Rick's trip to Quebec and how to apply what he learned in our own society as it relates to Catholicism. Enjoy! We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to sup...
2023-01-04
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 30 - Christmas!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 30, closing out our series on Advent, and the last episode of 2022. We hope you enjoyed our show this year and look forward to many more episodes in 2023!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of y...
2022-12-21
15 min
Casting the Net
Episode 29 - Advent Part 3
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 29! Today our hosts continue their discussion on Advent with a few key takeaways:How we can improve on the subtle transgressions of the commandmentsWhy we often choose comfort over courage and ease over sacrificeWe have the benefit of the IncarnationIn this Advent season we are elevated into something new and called to be "all in"!Advent is a theme of hopeEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called S...
2022-12-14
16 min
Casting the Net
Episode 28 - Advent (part two)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to episode 28! Here we continue the conversation on advent with a few key takeaways:The Incarnation is still happening!Commercialism and consumerism often drive the season, when it should really be the religious aspects of itHow to have a total entrustment of faithConfidence is really just insecurity in our age; bravado and brashness compensate for a lack of confidenceRemember - Casting the Net is a conversation; not a lecture! Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a...
2022-12-07
22 min
Casting the Net
Episode 27 - Advent!
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to a new episode series on Advent! Some key takeaways...The virtue of hope and how God has a place for us allGet as excited about Advent as we do Black Friday!The things we think may be a little hokey or rudementary, are not that way for kidsEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. T...
2022-11-30
19 min
Casting the Net
Episode 26 - Prayer Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Episode 26 continues the discussion on prayer, and is one of our favorites simply for it's straightforward approach to the topic. Below are a few key discussion points:How and why we started referring to God as "Father"The formula for prayer (spoiler alert: it's the Our Father)Important steps in praying:Minimizing distractionsHonesty and sincerityWe hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock R...
2022-11-23
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 25 - How and When to Pray
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 25! Here the guys continue their discussion on prayer, specifically on how and when to pray. They remind us (among other things) that Jesus often prayed in solitude, and the importance of using his example when we pray.Enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Ch...
2022-11-16
17 min
Casting the Net
Episode 24 - Prayer (part two)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to episode 24, which continues our discussion on prayer. Lots of great content this week, including the importance of letting God speak to you, versus you speaking to Him. Enjoy the episode and see you next week!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of...
2022-11-09
15 min
Casting the Net
Episode 23 - Prayer (part one)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to episode 23!This episode kicks off our series on prayer, with some great quotes and insights from both Father Dave and Rick equally so we hope you enjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production...
2022-11-02
18 min
Casting the Net
Episode 22 - How We Pray with Scripture
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 22! This week the guys discuss:How we pray with scriptureThe importance of slowing downThe fact that God is only going to reveal himself if you're listeningThe PsalmsEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts. Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check. While a portion of your purchase goes to support t...
2022-10-26
17 min
Casting the Net
Episode 21 - Spiritual and Literal Continued...
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 21! The guys continue their discussion on the spiritual and literal interpretations.In this episode...How God reveals who He isIf you read the Bible only according to the letter, it's not going to be particularly profitable for youThe Bible is "a gift of God that provides us with ultimate spiritual advantage this side of heaven" - Father DaveEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a...
2022-10-19
20 min
Casting the Net
Episode 20 - The Spiritual vs Literal (Bible Continuation)
Questions or comments about the show? Click here!Welcome to Episode 20! We are excited to have Rick back as they continue their discussion on the Bible with specific reference to the spiritual vs literal interpretations.In this episode...How we need to understand both interpretationsThe idea that the heart of spiritual interpretation is Christ himselfHow Christ is the interpretive key for all of scriptureEnjoy!We'd also like to introduce you to a new affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of...
2022-10-12
18 min