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Catching up on the World Cup Round of 8, summer travels, and the Parable of the Sower. Catholic Sports Camps: https://www.catholicsportscamps.org Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A discussion on supporting kids in sports, World Cup predictions, and the meaning behind Jesus' use of yokes and burdens. Catholic Sports Camps: https://www.catholicsportscamps.org Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney welcome guest Caroline Dolehide for a conversation on how to maintain faith and mental fortitude while competing at the highest athletic levels. Links: https://www.carolinedolehide.com/donate Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss the NBA Finals, the World Cup, and laying down your life to follow Christ. Links: Enthronement of the Sacred Heart:https://files.kofc.org/download/assets/Enthronement+Booklet/541498da9d8511f08d21221c26c50bba Bishop Wall on X: https://x.com/BishopWall Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney speak with Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams about his MLB career and Catholic faith. Links:  Sing the Hours: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MvuGtXFIbfej3dz8cKBVp Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney discuss the controversial Nationals' interview about Trevor Williams, the Mendoza Line in baseball, and the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney are joined by former NFL player and current 49ers GM John Lynch for a discussion on how his Catholic faith shapes his approach to sports. Prayer to the Holy Spirit: "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth....

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make NBA finals predictions, look at the latest standings from a wide range of sports, and explain why you should never be afraid to sing at Mass. Links: https://chadtracker.live Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss Kyle Schwarber's home run streak and how God's mercy extends to even the worst of sinners in the sacrament of Confession. Links mentioned: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/our-lady-of-lourdes-novena https://www.dosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pentecost-Novena.pdf https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/a-grand-slam-for-god Theme son...

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Kentucky Derby, classiness in golf, and the importance of the Holy Spirit. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney examine the NFL Draft and institution of the diaconate. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney catch up on their favorite MLB/NBA teams and discuss the significance of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Masters Golf Tournament, MLB standings, and the disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Jo Adell's crazy catches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwCLtVXOqyc Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney talk baseball and golf, discuss the role of father in a family's faith life, and explain the significance of Divine Mercy Sunday. Useful links: Into the Breach FORGE Theme song: " Rock Star " by John Ehrich. Used with permission. 

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney analyze the crazy UConn vs. Duke game, baseball's opening games, and why Easter is the most important day in the Church calendar. To see the video/picture discussed in this episode, visit:  https://youtu.be/-rUM3cCcS9A

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney make early baseball predictions, compare March Madness brackets, and examine the importance of Palm Sunday.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make their March Madness predictions and Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission. 

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney give early bracket and college baseball predictions and discuss the Gospel story of Jesus curing the blind man.  Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Bishop Wall and Fr. Burke discuss MLB Spring Training games, favorite Winter Olympics moments, and the Gospel story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney speak about the similarities of Lent and baseball spring training, and examine the importance of the Transfiguration.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney describe how Lent is a kind of "Spring Training" for Catholics, and Mike shares a memorable encounter with Terrance Gore.

NFL defensive line coach Giff Smith joins the podcast to discuss his conversion and coaching career. Links mentioned:  The Real Presence: https://vimeo.com/1076384787 Into the Breach: ewtn.com/catholicism/library/into-the-breach-3981

Bishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make their Superbowl predictions, then break down the deep significance of the phrase "You are the salt of the world".

Bishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the final NFL playoff games, then take a deep dive into the Beatitudes.

Bishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney talk football, saying Mass for the L.A. Rams, and Jesus' calling of the Apostles.