Welcome to a different type of episode for Casting the Net.  Today is a 2-part series where our producer (Brad Augustyniak, co-founder of Applo Multimedia Group) has the opportunity to ask Fr. Dave some interesting questions.   Many of us have probably wondered:What do priests do on retreat? Do they take vacations? Do they ever socialize with other priests? Does Fr. Dave have any "career" aspirations outside of his current role?  Listen this week and next to find out!Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to a special episode on the reflections of Lent. Today Father Dave and Rick reflect on this Lenten season with some truly great insights, including:Choosing love to counter hateThe human nature of GodOvercoming modern cynisismHaving a childlike trust in GodEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome! Today the guys essentially wrap up the series on Fr. Dubay's book, Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer with a lot of great information including:The importance of opening ourselves upHow God desires that we make the turn for deeper conversion and prayerUnderstanding the enemy of cheap grace Lots of great quotes, as usual!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome back! In this episode we wrap up the conversation on Father Dubay.  It's been very interesting learning about his teachings, and as Father Dave says, today's episode is "very insightful".  Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome back! Today is another episode covering Lent and the teachings of Father Dubay.  Below are a few key takeaways...The importance of deep conversion and deep prayerWhy we need to leave egoism behindThe seven "B's"How human beings need something deeperHave any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome back! Today is another episode covering Lent and the teachings of Father DuBay.  This episode has some really good lessons and key points to remember.  The importance of "acceptance of self at a particular level"3 phases to conversion according to Fr. DuBayHow most human miseries arise from a lack of conversionSin obscures sight5 reasons to consider going the distance this LentEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to this week's episode of CTN!  Today is a continuation from last week covering Lent and the teachings of Fr. DuBay.  A few key takeaways...Conversion is at the center of LentLent is a change for the better; a movement towards something betterEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to the second episode in our two part series on Lent! Below are a few discussion points from today's show:The importance of working on the small things to keep a relationship with GodHow shortcomings and failures in Lent are ok; i's really the effort that counts.The importance of remembering that spiritual mediocrity should be unacceptable to usThe lesson learned when Jesus refuses to be a rockstar in the second temptationMore on the books by Father DubayIf you'd like more information on the book by Father Dubay, see below:"Deep Conversion / Deep Prayer" by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2006Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to our first of two episodes on Lent!  What a great episode this week as we kickoff our series.  A few highlights:We need to be emboldened to the opportunities before usThe power and benefits of the liturgical calendarWho is it that God wants us to become?How to curb our temperament in difficult situationsIt's all about choices!Why we don't have to be so rigid during LentSlip ups don't make Lent a failureLent needs to be more than just "losing a few pounds"The guys also made mention of a book (more details next week), so if you didn't catch the name, we put it here:"Deep Conversion / Deep Prayer" by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2006Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to our last episode in the "Finding God in Ordinary Living" series.  It's a great way to end the series, so we hope you enjoy. See you next week!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to a very unique episode of Casting the Net!  Today our producer, Brad Augustyniak, owner of the Applo Multimedia Group here in Toledo has a candid interview with Father Dave.  Ever wondered what he likes most about his role as Catholic priest? What he really does in his (limited) spare time?  Listen here to find out.  Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome!  Today's episode is about God coming to us Incarnate.  Father Dave and Rick go into detail on the topic, while also discussing Matthew 25 and how poverty impacts us and what we can do to help.  It's another great episode so we hope you enjoy.  See you next week.Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome back to Part II in our series on finding God in daily living.  As usual we have some great highlights:Knowing that God is counting on us to cooperate in encountering Him in the ordinary experienceReminding us that "God's will is always that which is best for me" - Fr. DaveThe natural vs supernatural response in encountering GodEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to Episode 85!  Today the guys talk about finding God in daily living, which is an important topic.  Below are some highlights...From Rick:  "You won't find God in the ordinary if you're not looking for him.  And you're not going to look for him if you don't think it's possible that he's there."Finding God during very dark timesIt's not God's fault that evil existsThe importance of seeking God in ordinary experienceEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to Casting the Net!  Today's episode is all about finding God in ordinary experience.  A few key highlights...Nothing is beyond God's reachTeenagers and Christianity Creation is NOWThomas Aquinas and his justification for the existence of GodEnjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to a new season of Casting the Net!  We have a very exciting year in store for you!  Below is a description of what's coming in this first series.  Enjoy!It’s easy to see God in the major milestones of life.  But if we stop there, we may develop a distorted image of God and his relationship to the world, and end up settling for a counterfeit that is far less than what Christ offers us. So this series we’ll start by looking at some key ideas from the Catholic tradition that help us to be certain that God can be encountered in the ordinary.  Then we’ll spend some episodes sharing practical advice from the saints on how to discern and make the most of God’s presence and promptings in our daily lives.Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to our last show of 2023!  Today Father Dave and Rick offer a quick Christmas and end of year greeting, thanking YOU for listening to the show.  See you next year!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to Advent week #4!  Today is a continuation from last week with a lot of wonderful content, but one of our favorites is their discussion on "the importance of asking God to arrive".  Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to Episode 80, a continuation on Advent.  Lots of great takeaways from today, including:A nice analogy from Rick on the great Michael JordanAnother memorable quote:  "Only spiritual remedies can solve spiritual heartache"Enjoy!Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!

Welcome to the second episode in our series on Advent.  Today is a continuation from last week, and one quote from today could sum up the episode:"The brutal fact is that we need a Savior!"See you next week.Have any questions or comments about the show? Email us at: info@applosolutions.com!