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The Deeper Dive Podcast is produced in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in La Plata, Maryland by Swampoodle Media . Hosted by Bill Wannall, Father Larry Swink, Father Jack Berard, and Father Scott Woods The podcast f

The Deeper Dive Podcast


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    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 3/2-Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 6:41


    Only God can condemn a person

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 3/1-Sunday of the 2nd Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 15:58


    He wants to remove from us and the Apostles the scandal of the cross

    Considerations From the Clergy: Saturday 2/28-Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 2:35


    If you don't love your enemies, they end up having dominion over you.

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 2/27-Friday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 5:01


    You are "empty headed!"

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 2/26-Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 2:19


    The Father will give you the Spirit

    The Five Sorrowful Mysteries: Part 2-The Scourging at the Pillar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 18:31


    "There's no practice more profitable for the entire sanctification of the soul than the frequent meditation of the sufferings of Jesus Christ." -St. Bonaventure

    Considerations From the Clergy: Wednesday 2/25-Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:16


    Jesus tells us that there is someone greater here!

    Considerations From the Clergy: Tuesday 2/24-Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:27


    Its hard to come to the Father if we don't trust

    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 2/23-Monday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 7:01


    Reality check--how do you treat those in need?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 2/22-Sunday of the 1st Week of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 3:13


    "Temptations will cease 3 minutes after we die"

    Considerations From the Clergy: Saturday 2/21-Saturday After Ash Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 2:44


    Where people are the sickest is where you begin

    Considerations From Clergy: Friday 2/20-Friday after Ash Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 2:17


    The consolation of the feast and the desolation of the fast

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 2/19-Thursday After Ash Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:31


    What does it mean to take up your cross daily?

    The Five Sorrow Mysteries:Part 1-The Agony in the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 29:36


    "There's no practice more profitable for the entire sanctification of the soul than the frequent meditation of the sufferings of Jesus Christ." -St. Bonaventure

    Considerations From the Clergy: Tuesday 2/17-Tuesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:14


    How to approach temptation as a Catholic and become victorious.

    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 2/16-Monday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 5:26


    Using suffering to perfect us in the virtues

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 2/15-Sunday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 20:48


    Believe it or not, there is good news in today's Gospel

    Considerations From the Clergy: Saturday 2/14-Memorial of Sts. Cyril and Methodius

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 6:10


    Why two multiplication of the loaves stories?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 2/13-Friday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 11:54


    How deaf and mute are you?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 2/12-Thursday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:40


    An example of exercising faith and humility in prayer

    Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 57:59


    Father Carter Griffin, Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, DC, joins Father Larry and Bill to discuss his new book

    Considerations From the Clergy: Tuesday 2/10-Memorial of St. Scholastica

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 7:43


    Making a huge deal out of something that truly doesn't matter

    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 2/9-Monday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 2:58


    Do you recognize the movement of the Lord?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 2/8-Sunday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 12:20


    Considerations From the Clergy: Saturday 2/7-Saturday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 4:50


    When was the last time you sought out a quiet, deserted place?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 2/6-Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 6:54


    Do you worry how others see you or your actions?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 2/5-Memorial of St. Agatha

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 7:46


    Why is St. Agatha depicted in art holding a plate with breasts?

    The Duration and Disciplines of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 44:54


    Msgr. Pope and Father Larry join Bill to discuss Lent's duration (40ish days) and the three disciplines

    Diary of a Donkey Priest: Episode 9, Chapter 8-Keep it Sincere (There is no Sin in Sincere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 32:13


    One our fine contributors to this podcast, Father Bob Kilner, is in the midst of writing his first book entitled "Diary of Donkey Priest."In addition to the book, Father will join me a few times a month on this platform for a collaboration to read from the book and discuss the many topics he addresses for priests, seminarians, and even the laity.Join us for a deeper dive into the priesthood itself and the life of a parish pastor and the highs and lows that surround this vocation.

    Considerations From the Clergy: Wednesday 2/4-Wednesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 2:23


    Its amazing how a lack of faith can impede a miracle

    Considerations From the Clergy: Tuesday 2/3-Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 8:15


    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 2/2-Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 3:00


    Christ entered the world as an illuminator

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 2/1-Sunday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 18:45


    The new attitude of Beatitude

    Considerations From the Clergy: Saturday 1/31-Memorial of St. John Bosco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 3:49


    The light of Christ is always present from within

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 1/30-Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 6:55


    Don't stay home when you should be working

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 1/29-Thursday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 2:49


    Let the glory of Christ shine through

    Diary of a Donkey Priest: Episode 8, Chapter 7-Hear Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 36:55


    One our fine contributors to this podcast, Father Bob Kilner, is in the midst of writing his first book entitled "Diary of Donkey Priest."In addition to the book, Father will join me a few times a month on this platform for a collaboration to read from the book and discuss the many topics he addresses for priests, seminarians, and even the laity.Join us for a deeper dive into the priesthood itself and the life of a parish pastor and the highs and lows that surround this vocation.

    Considerations From the Clergy: Wednesday 1/28-Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 9:59


    Has our Lord "stacked the deck" against us?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Tuesday 1/27-Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 3:21


    Protecting the dogma of Mary's perpetual virginity

    Considerations From the Clergy: Monday 1/26-Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 7:03


    What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 1/25-Sunday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 5:47


    The three virtues of a fisherman: patient, perceptive, and perseverance

    The State of Evangelization in the Church: A chat with Kevin Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 54:25


    Author/evangelist Kevin Wells joins Bill and Father Larry to discuss the state of evangelization in the church today and how it is not just the job of your parish clergy!

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 1/23-Friday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 3:41


    We are a valid church because we are apostolic

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 1/22-Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 5:12


    Combat the sin of envy with a grateful heart

    Diary of a Donkey Priest: Episode 7, Chapter 6-Treat Him Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 42:02


    One our fine contributors to this podcast, Father Bob Kilner, is in the midst of writing his first book entitled "Diary of Donkey Priest."In addition to the book, Father will join me a few times a month on this platform for a collaboration to read from the book and discuss the many topics he addresses for priests, seminarians, and even the laity.Join us for a deeper dive into the priesthood itself and the life of a parish pastor and the highs and lows that surround this vocation.

    Considerations From the Clergy: Wednesday 1/21-Memorial of St. Agnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 5:28


    Like David, we are greatly outmatched!

    Conisderations From the Clergy: Monday 1/19-Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 3:56


    Obedience to God's law rather than making a sacrifice with our own will-a lesson from Samuel

    Considerations From the Clergy: Sunday 1/18-Sunday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 3:26


    An example of reading scripture typologically

    Considerations From the Clergy: Friday 1/16-Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 3:47


    It's worse to be in serious sin than it is to be paralyzed

    Considerations From the Clergy: Thursday 1/15-Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 3:09


    "Show yourself to the priest"

    1/14/26 Weekly Podcast: Catholic News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 47:14


    Msgr. Pope and Father Larry join Bill to discuss the Dubia in Charlotte, Bishop Barron's remarks on synodality, Cardinal Zen's fiery remarks at the Consistory, Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified (finally), and the consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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