Join hosts Fr. Herb Weber and Michael Puppos each week to unpack the upcoming Sunday readings! Produced for Saint John XXIII Catholic Community in Perrysburg, OH.
Fr. Herb Weber & Michael Puppos
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker wishes the Church a Happy Birthday, as this weekend, we celebrate the birthday of the Church, or the formal founding of the Church, through Pentecost. Both the Gospel and First Reading are unpacked in a special way to prepare ourselves for the Pentecost Liturgy. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker are both preparing for a little bit of a breather as the summer starts to get ever so closer. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked to conclude the program, as always. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff sheds light on the true definition of the word, “comedy.” If you'd like to find out what that is, you'll have to listen! While you're there, stick around for the reading and unpacking of this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement
Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement
Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker debate whether the upcoming frost happening this weekend will indeed be the final frost of the spring. Also, as always, the pair read and unpack the Gospel reading for this weekend. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker recalls a recent experience he had on a walk through the neighborhood, which involved a neighbor's dog and a milk jug. If that alone isn't enough to entice you to listen to this week's show, the pair get you ready for this weekend's Gospel, by reading and unpacking it to conclude the show. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff tells Parker about a new remedy he is trying to combat sinus problems. Also, as always, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading to conclude the show. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker are exuberant that the Easter season is finally upon us. Also, Fr. Jeff gives a great explanation of Divine Mercy Sunday and how it was started. As usual, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker get you ready for Holy Week, and also read and unpack the first of two Gospel readings that we will hear this Sunday at Mass. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker asks Fr. Jeff to explain the “traffic light” that you may have seen in church lately. Also, they are ecstatic that Spring is finally upon us! And as always, they conclude the show by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker reveals to Fr. Jeff that he nearly did something very bad, purely out of instinct, while in Phoenix last week with his family. Additionally, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker address the flip of the calendar to March, which they hope brings Spring-like weather and vibes. Also, almost halfway through Lent already, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel passage. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the closing of “Perfect February,” and Parker explains why he isn't a fan of soup. As always, the pair conclude the episode by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel passage - listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker kick off Lent by talking Olympics, temptation and the “why” for this Lenten season. As always, the pair reads and unpacks this weekend's Gospel reading to end the show. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker prepare for Lent as they read and unpack a Gospel reading that gives us all an opportunity to look at ourselves and our actions, and determine if we are following God's law, or looking for a “loophole.” Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss their perfect breakfast order, the Super Bowl and why Parker calls himself the “Taco King.” If that isn't enough, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair. You don't want to miss it - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff about the “Perfect February” that is coming up, which he is very excited about. Fr. Jeff shares in this upon understanding what “Perfect February” is, and perhaps you will, too! In addition to that, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked to conclude the show, as always - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker shares with Fr. Jeff his gripes with the uniform he had to wear to high school, specifically the pants that were included in the uniform. Also, this week's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the complexity of brunch menus, and why Parker believes they should be more streamlined and simple, as he recently opted against dining at a restaurant that had a very complex brunch menu, and instead attended one with a simpler menu. Also, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading, as usual - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker debrief from Father's time at the SEEK Conference, which is where he spent last weekend in Columbus. Also, Parker tells Fr. Jeff of the musician that he's been listening to a lot more over the last few weeks. As always, the pair conclude the episode by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker enter into Christmas by giving a primer for the entire liturgical season, and read an optional Gospel reading for Christmas Day that we likely will not hear at Mass, but one that ties in nicely to the Christmas season as a whole. We will be back with you in two weeks - Merry Christmas!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the conclusion of Advent and switching into the Christmas mindset. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked to conclude the show. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss Advent traditions of past and present, along with Fr. Jeff presenting Parker with a perfect gift idea for Parker to buy for him this Christmas. Also, as always, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair to conclude the show. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker's results from this year's Spotify Wrapped are discussed in-depth - everything from his top five artists listened to this year, his "listening age” and everything in between. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair, as always - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
Fr. Jeff and Parker kick off the new Liturgical Year in this week's edition of the 23 Podcast by shifting focus toward preparing and being ready, as they prepare with all of us to celebrate the season of Advent. They conclude, as always, by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff the first time that he heard “the song” while “outletting” several weeks ago. Also, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk Christmas commercials and Christmas lights - the latter much to the chagrin of Fr. Jeff. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked to conclude the show, as always. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff tells Parker about his time last weekend visiting his father in celebration of his 80th birthday. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff that he's debating upgrading his Christmas light display this year, but isn't sure. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading for All Souls Day is read and unpacked by the pair. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker details a fun (albeit, messy) day of dog sitting his in-law's dog, Roni, while he was “bachin' it.” Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by Parker and Fr. Jeff, as always. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff tells Parker about a recent encounter with a young parishioner who wanted Fr. Jeff to do his algebra homework for him, among other normal hijinks and banter. Also, this weekend's Gospel is read and unpacked by the pair - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff about one of his favorite comfort foods as we head into more fall-like weather. Also, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair to conclude the show, as always - listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff that he wants to get more into watching hockey this year, as the calendar flips to October. Additionally, the pair discuss upcoming Parish announcements and read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker lament at how fast time is going, but both are pleased that autumn has arrived. They also talk upcoming important Parish announcements and read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk coffee - more specifically, the “Sabrina special” at Dunkin' Donuts that Parker recently had, and a coffee place that Fr. Jeff discovered when he was driving through a small town called Marengo, in central Ohio. If that doesn't interest you enough, the pair also read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker are both happy that fall is back, and along with it, of course, comes many great programs here at SJ23 for you and your family. They discuss Fr. Jeff going “back to school," along with reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel passage. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk over the flip of the calendar to September. Also, Parker makes an unlikely connection in this weekend's Gospel reading to YouTube fitness videos. Interested in hearing more? Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss a very notable celebrity engagement that was announced earlier this week, as well as how to make a seating chart for a wedding reception. Interested? Listen in to find out what those two were talking about and get a jump on preparing for this Sunday's Liturgy by hearing the Gospel reading read aloud and unpacked. Tune in for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker informs Fr. Jeff that Halloween decorations are already at Target, despite being 90+ degrees outside - it just didn't sit well with him! Also, the pair delve into important Parish announcements and the seemingly endless list of sign-ups that are available for all, in addition to concluding by reading this weekend's Gospel passage. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff returns from both of his “working” and “non-working” vacations and gives details about his time at Catholic Youth Summer Camp and on his “Priestcation”. They also debrief from the very successful “Big Party” from last weekend, as our Parish celebrated its 20th Anniversary of inception. Also, the pair highlight things that you and your family can (and should) sign up for around the Parish, as fall is quickly approaching. As always, they conclude the show by reading and unpacking the Gospel reading for this weekend. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker is joined by special guest, longtime SJ23 parishioner and current Pastoral Associate for Preschool to Fourth Grade, Tracy Walton, to prepare you for this Sunday's Masses, as we will celebrate the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Tracy shares a bit of her story and how God led her to her current position at our Parish. In addition to that, the pair excitedly welcome you to join them at this weekend's BIG Party to celebrate our Parish's 20th anniversary of inception and conclude with the reading and unpacking of this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, a professional golfer is mentioned admirably when discussing the Gospel, shockingly not by Parker, and not how you might think. Listen now to figure out who was mentioned, why they were mentioned, and how we might be inspired by and be more like that person in our every day life - maybe just not on the golf course. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff debriefs from his experience at the Encounter Conference last week at the Glass City Centre in downtown Toledo. Also, the pair discuss upcoming Parish announcements, as well as read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker lament at how fast summer is going by. However, Parker had a great vacation last week, which he debriefs from, and Father has a few things that he's excited for this week and coming up toward the end of the month. As always, the pair conclude by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff that he is looking forward to getting away for a few days and seeing his 10th MLB stadium. Also, important Parish announcements are mentioned and as always, the pair conclude by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk 4th of July plans, along with how their summers are going so far. Also, progress updates are made on the various projects going on around our campus. As always, the pair conclude by reading and unpacking this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith and fun!
In this milestone, one-hundredth edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker reflect on some of their favorite moments from the first 100 episodes of this iteration of the 23 Podcast. Also, Parker shares some statistics that he found through “advanced research" about this iteration of the show with Fr. Jeff and all of you listeners, mostly for his own entertainment value. Also, as always, this weekend's Gospel reading is read and unpacked by the pair to conclude the show. Listen now for your weekly dose of fun and faith!
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!
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