Casting the Net

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Father Dave is flying solo again on CTN this week, but that's ok because he gives a great "part two" on his upcoming Priest Convocation. If you've ever wondered what this is, or what it's for, then today is the day to find out! He also gives a nice reflection on the meaning of Liturgy.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affi...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Father Dave is flying solo on CTN this week, but that's ok because he gives a great overview on his upcoming Priest Convocation. If you've ever wondered what this is, or what it's for, then today is the day to find out! Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of C...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back for the second episode on Discipleship!   Today the guys dive back into the topic with some great insights: Discipleship and encountering the living Christ Costly and cheap grace The cost of Discipleship ...And more! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Conc...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back!  Today kicks off a new series on Discipleship.  In this episode the guys focus on a few key topics: The importance of youth Matthew's gospel text Dissecting Jesus's final words What Discipleship really means And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Co...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back!  Last month we did an interview with Fr. Dave, and it was so well received we decided to do another one, this time with Rick.   So get ready for a candid conversation between Rick and our producer, Brad Augustyniak talking about a whole host of interesting topics, including: A truly wonderful perspective on childhood and parenting Ric...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back!  Today Fr. Dave and Rick revisit Easter, and the meaning behind it, along with other great additions to the conversation.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the 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 sticke...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back!  Today is a continuation from last week discussing the importance of Easter, and applying it throughout the entire year.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the 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...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a 2-part series on Easter and how its importance carries through all year long.   Father Dave and Rick also talk about: St. John Paul II and his importance in Father Dave's life How "God never fails to provide what we need" The term "Easter People" And much more...enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome everyone to our ONE HUNDREDTH episode!   We can't believe it's been 100 episodes of Casting The Net, but we are so grateful to be here! Today's episode talks about this milestone and what's in store for CTN in the future.   Definitely an episode you don't want to miss! We really appreciate your support for our show...

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 soc...

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 ot...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a special episode on the reflections of Lent. Today Father Dave and Rick reflect on this Lenten season with some truly great insights, including: Choosing love to counter hate The human nature of God Overcoming modern cynisism Having a childlike trust in God Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company cal...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome! Today the guys essentially wrap up the series on Fr. Dubay's book, Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer with a lot of great information including: The importance of opening ourselves up How God desires that we make the turn for deeper conversion and prayer Understanding the enemy of cheap grace  Lots of great quotes, as usual! And be sure to...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome back! In this episode we wrap up the conversation on Father Dubay.   It's been very interesting learning about his teachings, and as Father Dave says, today's episode is "very insightful".  Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts....

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 prayer Why we need to leave egoism behind The seven "B's" How human beings need something deeper And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company cal...

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. DuBay How most human miseries arise from a lack of conversion Sin obscures sig...

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 Lent Lent is a change for the better; a movement towards something better Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Re...

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 God How shortcomings and failures in Lent are ok; i's really the effort that counts. The importance of remembering that spiritual mediocrity should be...

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 us The power and benefits of the liturgical calendar Who is it that God wants us to become? How to curb our temperament in difficult situations It's all about choices! W...

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! And be sure to visit the 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. ...

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! And be sure...

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. And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun compa...

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 experience Reminding us that "God's will is always that which is best for me" - Fr. Dave The natural vs supernatural response in encounterin...

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." Find...

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 reach Teenagers and Christianity  Creation is NOW Thomas Aquinas and his justification for the existence of God Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called S...