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

Only God can condemn a person

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

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

You are "empty headed!"

The Father will give you the Spirit

"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

Jesus tells us that there is someone greater here!

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

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

"Temptations will cease 3 minutes after we die"

Where people are the sickest is where you begin

The consolation of the feast and the desolation of the fast

What does it mean to take up your cross daily?

"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

How to approach temptation as a Catholic and become victorious.

Using suffering to perfect us in the virtues

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

Why two multiplication of the loaves stories?

How deaf and mute are you?

An example of exercising faith and humility in prayer

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

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

Do you recognize the movement of the Lord?

Pass the salt!

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

Do you worry how others see you or your actions?

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

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

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.

Its amazing how a lack of faith can impede a miracle

"Get up and walk!"

Christ entered the world as an illuminator

The new attitude of Beatitude

The light of Christ is always present from within

Don't stay home when you should be working

Let the glory of Christ shine through

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.

Has our Lord "stacked the deck" against us?

Protecting the dogma of Mary's perpetual virginity

What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

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

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!

We are a valid church because we are apostolic

Combat the sin of envy with a grateful heart

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.

Like David, we are greatly outmatched!

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

An example of reading scripture typologically

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

"Show yourself to the priest"

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.