Topics covered:

 

1. Life as a professional athlete and a public figure in general.  How do you live out your Catholic faith?  Do you ever get recognized in public?

2. Authentic masculinity vs. toxic masculinity

3.Early Church fathers, martyrs, etc.  "The Early Church is the Catholic Church."

4. Favorite prayers and devotions

5. Favorite saints (an homage to IMHO).

 

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Last year's episode with Trevor:

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Misc Trevor Williams whereabouts:

 

Trevor's KOC video

Trevor on Catholic Answers Focus, "Professionalism and Faith"

Take a ride with #34

Trevor gets a shoutout on Catholic Stuff You Should Know

Trevor Williams or Bryce Harper?

Trevor on ChurchPOP

Trevor's Dad after Trevor's first Big League win

Matt Fiore and Matthew Gargani from Pittsburgh Catholic Men's Fellowship join Bob to discuss this year's Gathering of Catholic men.

Register for the Conference

2018 Men's Conference Interview with Sean Hannon

The Pittsburgh Oratory

Erica Gamerro joins Bob to discuss the liturgies of Lent, Holy Week, and the Mother of all Liturgies, the Easter Vigil.

Tip of the week: Read the Sunday's reading before going to Mass

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Bob and JP discuss their favorite breweries in Pittsburgh and practical tips for doing the corporal works of mercy in everyday life.

Corporal Works of Mercy

Email - We all get it, multiple times a day. How do we handle it well?

The guys break down some of the best parts of being a Catholic yinzer.

1. Church Festivals - Food, rides, flea markets, great summertime tradition2. Fish Frys - What else would you do on a Friday in Lent?3. The View from the Ft. Pitt Tunnel - Welcome to PGH!!!!4. Pierogi Sales at Church - Cuz no one makes them better than a Catholic grandma!!!5. Bishop Zubik - He’s awesome, great story teller, a true shepherd who cares for his people6. Pittsburgh Priests - We’ve got a bunch of solid guys around the diocese, many of whom have been on this show.7. The Incline - with Mary overlooking the city8. Our Lady of the Parkway - Building a shrine into a hillside is pretty awesome9. The Strip District - Pack St. Pat’s and pack your belly with some good food10. Three Rivers - Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, so water is special. Has anyone been baptized in the Ohio River?11. St. Vincent College - Not technically in Pittsburgh but this monastery/parish/seminary/college/Steelers training camp is a gem12. WAOB Radio - When you need your Gregorian Chant Fix13. Church domes - Eastern Catholics representing in Pittsburgh!14. The Oratory - A Spiritual Powerhouse in the heart of Oakland15. St. Paul of the Cross Monastery - Serving Catholics of Pittsburgh since forever … Where else can you hit up a 5:30 pm daily Mass?16. St. Paul Seminary - Forming men to serve Jesus, home to deer, soccer fields and lots of other cool stuff17. St. Anthony’s Chapel - For obvious reasons18. Yinzer Cantors - Rain dahn your love on your people!19. Kennywood - Ethnic days/Catholic youth days - Priests riding roller coasters20. The Pittsburgh Catholic - Keeping us informed of the priest transfers21. Steeler Sunday - Nothing says we love God like black and gold in the pews22. The Ark and the Dove - The Catholic Charismatic renewal began here over 50 years ago in North Park23. Steubenville - It’s close enough to count - a burb of the Burg and a Catholic gem of the US24. Gilmary Retreat Center - While no longer open, this place served so many youth with an opportunity to encounter Jesus. Rege Flaherty was an awesome retreat director.25. Holy Thursday Church tours - In some places you can almost catch all seven by walking.26. The West End Overlook - A hidden treasure with a great view of the city, like an angel looking down on God’s creation27. Catholic schools - Where faith and khaki pants come together. Pittsburgh still has a bunch left, educating the youth! Donut and drink day was a big deal for this kid28. High School Football - It’s kind of a big deal in the valley towns …29. Duquense University - Confusing non-yinzers on pronunciation all the time.30. St. Paul’s Cathedral - A massive Church, and the site of ordinations and big time diocesan events like the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass31. Holy Apostles Festival of Praise - They doing it well!32. HIdden Catholic gems - Shrine to Our Lady in Avalon, PA near Holy Family friary.33. River Rail Trails - Nothing like walking/biking along the river enjoying nature and seeing magnificent Churches on the hills.34. Cookie Tables at Weddings - Starting off the celebration with some sweets35. Young Adult Events - booming!!36. Theology on Tap - Beer and the Bible37. Parish Farmers Markets - Feed your soul and your body38. Religious Sisters - Educated many in PGH back in the day39. Ethnic neighborhoods - Retaining the tradition of the homeland40. Pittsburgh Pirates - Causing fans to pray for a miracle since 199341. Epiphany Church - Go to Mass and then catch a hockey game42. St. Anthony - Cuz Pittsburgh roads cause you to get lost so much of the time.43. Bridges - Crossing them is like an act of faith to some people44. Parking chairs - Nothing says love your neighbor like claiming your spot with a chair45. Camp Allegheny - High School Retreats46. Knights of Columbus - Seeing the swords and crazy hats47. Pre-ordination Festival of Praise - prepping for the Holy Spirit48. Adoration Chapels - Covering the city in prayer49. Hills - constant reminder that the spiritual life is an up and down affair - no smooth sailing50. The People - so many faithful here from the church grandma to the college student, People love Jesus and his Church.

Fr. Mike Ackerman, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, joins the guys to discuss discernment, vocations, seminary, his journey to the priesthood, and the story behind the viral video of priests at Kennywood.

Frs. Mike and Mike on the Roller Coaster

An Evening With Fr. Jacques Philippe 

https://pghpriest.com/

The Bishop's Impersonation

Fr. Mike's Vocation Story

College ... the best of times and the worst of times. Find out how one simple invitation changed the course of JP's college career.

If You Love the Catholic Church and Good Food, Pittsburgh Is Your Next Pilgrimage Destination

Based on a wonderful article from Theresa Zoe Williams via Epic Pew, Fr. Alek Schrenk takes us on a trolley tour of our beloved city of Pittsburgh.  Mister Rogers (and Tom Hanks) would be so proud.

Bob shares the second half of the journey to adoption and how God's hand was at work throughout this difficult process.