The Twenty Three Podcast

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.