The Twenty Three Podcast

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker excitedly prepare for next week's 100th episode of the 23 Podcast. Parker has surprises in store, even for Fr. Jeff - it should be a “banger.” In the meantime, the two discussed the Parish's 20th Anniversary celebration coming up in August and also read and unpacked this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for a dose of fun and faith!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about a fun dance move Father learned while at VBS, which he likens to napping - something Parker hasn't been able to do since 1997. Also, the two discuss important upcoming Parish announcements and read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk plans for summer as things start to wind down around the church. Also, Parker remembers when he used to liken the different colors of a Priest's vestments worn at Mass to that of sports teams' alternate jerseys. Most importantly, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked by the pair, along with making mention of upcoming and important Parish announcements.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss how their Memorial Day went, and talk about Father's special award he received when playing grade school basketball. Also, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked, along with the discussion of upcoming Parish announcements.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff that his favorite weekend is coming right up, and shares with him a hobby he's had with a boy that he annually participates in around this time of year. Additionally, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Tune in now for an enjoyable and enriching time with Fr. Jeff and Parker!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker share their thoughts on the first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV. They talk about the fact that maybe there will be a "Papal bracket" done for next year's NCAA men's basketball tournament, seeing as the Holy Father is an alumnus of Villanova University, a familiar presence in the tournament each year. Also, most importantly, the pair continue as always, by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker gives belated birthday greetings to Fr. Jeff, who celebrated a birthday this past Sunday. Contrary to Parker, Father enjoys working on his birthday, as he did this year. That is discussed, along with this weekend's Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday, important parish announcements and so much more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker unpack what Fr. Herb used to call “breakfast on the beach," and Fr. Jeff refers to as “the first fish fry in history.” Either way, it's a compelling Gospel passage that should lead all of us to contemplation and prayer.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker have a short Easter Sunday debrief, before discussing their collective excitement of the upcoming Confirmation Mass, which will be celebrated for SJ23 students this weekend, and Parker's “sleeper saint” he chose when he was confirmed way back when. This, of course, leads to a wormhole of nonsense, where Parker actually finds a brewery named after his Confirmation Saint, which prompts him to encourage Fr. Jeff to conduct a live recording of the 23 Podcast at this brewery on-location. If that alone doesn't interest you, this weekend's Gospel for Divine Mercy Sunday is also read and unpacked, as well as a look at upcoming Parish events. Listen now for 23 minutes of fun and faith!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff explains that he does not eat two of Parker's favorites - pancakes with syrup on them and chicken nuggets. Parker then attempts to defend himself in ordering McDonald's Happy Meals with their world-famous Chicken Nuggets as the entrée, which is met with disgust from Fr. Jeff after watching “SuperSize Me.” Following all of this nonsense, the pair read and unpack this weekend's initial Gospel reading and talk upcoming Parish announcements.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the upcoming Masters Tournament, something Parker is substantially more excited about than Fr. Jeff. Also, the two reminisce over this past weekend's video announcement for Vacation Bible School, something Parker likened to a “PBS Kids fever dream.” Naturally, this point brings up the pair reflecting on their favorite PBS Kids shows and name-dropping America's favorite children's show character, Big Bird. If this alone doesn't compel you to listen, the pair also read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading, along with discussing important upcoming Parish announcements.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker joyfully discuss the fact that April is on the horizon, and with it comes warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and this year, Holy Week, and all that brings to us. In addition, important Parish announcements are made and this weekend's Gospel is read and discussed by the two.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker confess to one another that neither of them are “morning people”, and they talk about their struggles with staying awake before their gears start turning in the morning. Also, the term “heel turn” is mentioned and explained by Parker, hence today's episode title. Also, important Parish announcements are heard and this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair, as always.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss their occasional gripes with finding items in Costco, along with what devices they use to wake themselves up every morning. If all that malarkey is not enough to make you want to tune in, there is also upcoming events that are announced as usual, and this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff that he has a neighbor who still has Christmas lights up. He also recommends a small-town pizza joint he recently ate at in Weston, OH. Upcoming parish events are announced, along with the reading and unpacking of this weekend's Gospel reading.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Father and Parker rejoice that March is finally here, and hopefully with that comes warmer weather. The pair briefly discuss their favorite things to do in Spring, along with Father revealing an important finding that was tied into last week's episode. Also, important Parish announcements are discussed, and the extraordinarily rare pre-Lent Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Gospel is read and unpacked by the pair.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about their winter blues, and this somehow finds Parker telling Father of the fun and interesting games he used to play with his classmates at recess while he was a student at Lial School. Also, important Parish announcements are discussed, as well as the reading and unpacking of this weekend's Gospel reading.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Father's triumphant return to full health, along with important Parish announcements. In addition, many references to airplanes are made and are tied into this weekend's Gospel reading, which features the “Sermon on the Plane.” Parker especially was amused at this, and even recommended an action movie to Fr. Jeff, which stars Samuel L. Jackson, where there is chaos involving snakes on an airplane. Hit that play button now to unravel all of this nonsense and more importantly, spend some time in preparing for this weekend's Gospel and Mass!

In this week's action-packed edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker spend time debriefing on this year's Grammy Awards, along with Parker asking for Father's Super Bowl pick for this weekend (“Swifties", which includes Parker - at least according to Father, won't like it.) In addition, the kickoff to the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal is mentioned, along with other Parish announcements. As always, the pair conclude the episode by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker gives a strong recommendation of five-pocket pants made and sold by a certain retailer that has fallen out of favor with many people his age. In other news, we hear Fr. Jeff's harrowing story of narrowly avoiding a tornado with some priest friends awhile back. Also, most importantly - the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading, along with discussing Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker go down multiple rabbit holes to finally unearth the story of Parker's run-in with a pirate when he was his high school's mascot. Interested in hearing what went on, along with the reading and unpacking of this weekend's Gospel reading? Hit that play button NOW!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff about his shaving regimen (which really isn't that often), along with some tribulations he has experienced on Marissa and his new walking pad, which they purchased over Christmas. If that de-facto therapy session and airing of grievances isn't enough to make you laugh or feel sorry for Parker at the beginning of the show, hopefully this weekend's Gospel reading will draw you back in to Ordinary Time, as Fr. Jeff and Parker conclude, as always, by discussing this weekend's Gospel passage.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about Fr. Jeff's favorite cartoons growing up, which is sparked when Parker quotes SpongeBob…again. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair, along with the discussion of upcoming Parish events.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker asks Fr. Jeff what goals he has for 2025. His primary goal is to read more, which is also one of Parker's, along with dialing in his golf swing, with the hope of playing more with his dad when summer rolls around. In addition, upcoming Parish events are discussed and this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked by the pair.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss how their Christmases were, along with Parker likening the lengthiness of this year's Christmas season to adding a leaf to the dining room table. Also, Parish events are discussed and this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked.

In this music-reference filled episode of the 23 Podcast, Father and Parker pontificate on some of the best (and worst) music they've heard, both in the genres of Grunge and Christmas. Father also exhibits jealousy of Parker for having a CD Player in his car. In addition, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked by the pair.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about Parker's propensity to continually wear socks with holes in them, in addition to discussing Advent events coming up around the Parish, along with reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff introduces a new challenge in buying pants to Parker. Also, Fr. Jeff explains intercessory prayer in-depth, in preparation for next week's Advent Night of Worship. Additionally and most importantly, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked, along with discussion of other upcoming Parish events and more.

In this unhinged, laugh-out-loud, special Thanksgiving Edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker play a game that Parker created about popular Thanksgiving dishes. In addition, there is conversation regarding the hilarious imagery of Fr. Jeff sitting on Santa's lap and potentially participating in a wrestling match - clearly, you don't want to miss this conversation. Also, most importantly, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked as we begin Advent, along with talk of upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about the interesting tie-ins to last week's readings to this weekend's Gospel reading, along with Father's quoting of standup comedian, Larry the Cable Guy. Listen now to hear what Father said, along with learning more about upcoming Parish events and more!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff is back, and he and Parker discuss the word “penultimate”, in addition to Father imploring Parker yet again to watch the movie, “Spinal Tap.” Also, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked, along with talk of upcoming Parish events and more.

With Fr. Jeff on the Diocesan Priest's Retreat this week, Parker is joined by a very special guest to discuss the many impactful and faith-filled events happening here at SJ23, including Family Faith Formation. They also read and unpack this weekend's Gospel passage, along with several other fun topics and points. Listen now to find out who the guest is and what they had to say - only on the 23 Podcast!

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff tells Parker of this favorite Halloween costume that his dad made him when he was a boy. Also, they talk upcoming Parish events and of course, unpack and discuss this weekend's Gospel passage.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker explains to Fr. Jeff why wearing his trainer engagement ring was beneficial to him as a newly married man, and explains the complex “science” behind it. Also, favorite fall traditions are discussed, along with this weekend's Gospel passage, upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker make their final preparations for Parker's Wedding this weekend, where Father jokes that he will become “Mr. Parker Kern.” Also, this weekend's Gospel passage is read and unpacked, along with the discussion of upcoming Parish events, projects and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about yet another trip to Damascus for Father this weekend, along with Parker's discovery that Father used to be a rockstar at Seminary. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is discussed and unpacked, along with upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the drastic recent shift in the weather, causing it to now be officially dubbed as “Hoodie Season.” They also converse about the occasional pains of buying clothes online; specifically, hoodies. They also read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading, along with discussing some great upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Father's recent travels, along with his excellent use of teenage slang. Additionally, Parker offers Father access to his Paramount Plus streaming account in order to binge watch SpongeBob SquarePants. There is also talk of upcoming Parish events, this weekend's Gospel reading and so much more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss this weekend's Gospel reading, which Parker somehow ties into claiming dependents on taxes. Listen now to find out what all that is about - while you're there, you can also learn about upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about “kickoff weekend” of all the amazing Parish events that are happening this weekend, as well as discussing this weekend's Gospel reading in-depth, other upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Father's recent “two truths and one lie” Homily, as well as this weekend's Gospel reading, upcoming Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss all the amazing and enriching events that are kicking off at SJ23 over the next few weeks, as well as the completion of the next 19.9% of the parking lot project. As always, they also discuss this weekend's Gospel reading, other Parish events and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker recall their night before the first day of school feelings as classes get back into swing, Parker somehow ties in the 2006 hit Disney movie, Cars, to this weekend's Gospel passage, along with an in-depth discussion of that Gospel passage, Parish announcements and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the proper midwesterner's way to prepare for and take in a storm, Fr. Jeff's occasional desire to do a “Jesus voice" when reading His word to us, this week's Gospel passage, Parish announcements and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the late summertime "lull," but outline many events coming up throughout the Parish, Parker's challenges when scheduling the Responsorial Psalms for the next three weeks, this weekend's Gospel reading and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Father's time at Catholic Youth Summer Camp, the challenges of selecting a grocery store to buy everything from, this weekend's Gospel reading and more.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Father's nagging seasonal allergies, Parker's abysmal CYO Cross Country career, this weekend's Gospel reading and more.

In this week's episode of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about Father's favorite week of the year, upcoming Parish events, the theme song from Friends, this weekend's Gospel passage and more.

On this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker recap "TurnerFest 2024" and discuss this weekend's Gospel passage.

In this week's episode of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the Gospel reading for Corpus Cristi, as well as topics including the baseball stadium in Father's backyard, Parker's interesting fear, Parish events and more.

In this week's episode of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the Gospel reading for Holy Trinity Sunday, as well as topics including how Father's vacation was, the misleadingly hot May weather, wedding dresses, Parish events and more.