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The Twenty Three Podcast

by Fr. Herb Weber & Michael Puppos

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.

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Episodes

  1. 23 Podcast, Episode 166 - The Coin Flip

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff of his awful allergies that just began as the weather turned slightly cooler. Also, we are back into “numbered Sundays” after last week’s special Celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church, celebrating the 29th...

  2. 23 Podcast, Episode 165 - Happy Anniversary!

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker await this weekend's very special celebration, which is the Anniversary for the Dedication of our Church. The pair talk about the last twenty-one years of being a Parish family, along with the past nearly eight years in our current...

  3. 23 Podcast, Episode 164 - The Nothing Box

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the beauty of thinking, well, nothing at all sometimes - and why they both relish and often crave that “nothingness,” especially when they’re both in the midst of their busy schedules. Also, as always, the pair read and unpack...

  4. 23 Podcast, Episode 163 - Don’t Drink the Coffee

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about the quality of the coffee at Frisch’s Big Boy, along with discussing all of the great things that are now in motion as we officially flip the calendar to fall here at SJ23. Also, this weekend’s Gospel reading is read and...

  5. 23 Podcast, Episode 162 - Oh, Wow!

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about who will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February, along with discussing and reading this weekend’s Gospel passage - listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

  6. 23 Podcast, Episode 161 - 77 Times

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk wearing white after Labor Day and also discuss this weekend’s Gospel passage, as always - listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

  7. 23 Podcast, Episode 160 - The Elephant in the Room

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker prepares to celebrate a new decade in life. Also, the pair read and unpack a very challenging Gospel passage for this weekend - one that all of us can likely relate to in some form. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

  8. 23 Podcast, Episode 159 - Be Kind, Please Rewind!

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss the starting back of “routines,” and what they’re looking forward to this year. In addition, this weekend’s Gospel is read and unpacked by the pair, as always, to conclude the show - listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and...

  9. 23 Podcast, Episode 158 - Watch Out for Flying Cars

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker tells Fr. Jeff of his lack of caring about the rain and potentially tornadic storm that - literally - went right over his house a few Sundays ago, although, the thought of the car parked in his neighbor’s driveway potentially flying in the air made...

  10. 23 Podcast, Episode 157 - Another Load of Laundry

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker asks Fr. Jeff how his annual “PriestCation” was with some of his brother Priests, and learns that Fr. Jeff is, unsurprisingly, very clean and responsible when it comes to vacationing in other people’s homes. Also, this weekend’s Gospel reading is...

  11. 23 Podcast, Episode 156 - Not Abandoned

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Parker’s mouth is a little sore (but unfortunately for all of you, he was able to talk the same amount as usual), because on the morning of recording, he made his dreaded biannual visit to the dentist. He loves his dentist and hygienist, but doesn’t like...

  12. 23 Podcast, Episode 155 - Appointment Viewing

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker hearken back to the time before on-demand streaming of music and television where things really were “appointment viewing,” and if you missed their premiere, you also missed out on the conversations many people had about that the next...

  13. 23 Podcast, Episode 154 - Perfect Attendance

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff pats himself on the back for having excellent, maybe perfect, attendance of being on the show over the past year. Also, this weekend’s Gospel reading is discussed at the end of the show. As always - listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

  14. 23 Podcast, Episode 153 - Weeds and Wheat

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker discuss how they’re coping with the stifling heat of late. Also, they discuss this weekend’s Gospel reading to conclude the show, as always. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

  15. 23 Podcast, Episode 152 - How’s Your Basil?

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker take a tasty trip down memory lane, as they both recall their favorite ice cream haunts of their past. Also, they read and unpack this weekend’s Gospel reading, as always, to conclude the show. Listen now for your weekly dose of faith...

  16. 23 Podcast, Episode 151 - Is Your AC Working?

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker grieve the loss of being able to go outside for two seconds without sweating, as the major heat wave has reared its ugly head this week. Also, they discuss their Fourth of July plans for America’s 250th Birthday and read and unpack…

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  17. 23 Podcast, Episode 150 - The 150th

    In this special 150th edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker look back at nearly three years of the 23 Podcast. They recall some of their favorite moments, what they were shocked to learn about one another, and even list off 150 reasons of why they love the 23 Podcast (okay, maybe not…

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  18. 23 Podcast, Episode 149 - Where Do You Get Cheese Straws Up North?

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff tells Parker of the amazing treat he had last month while on vacation, and that he has not yet found them in stores here in Perrysburg. Upset, this leads Parker to throw one of the grocery stores in Bowling Green completely under the bus, as he...

  19. 23 Podcast, Episode 148 - Jesus’ Twelve

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, we find Fr. Jeff still fighting his annual seasonal allergies. Parker likens Father’s “health” struggles to a character in a video game he used to play. Also, the Gospel for this weekend’s Masses is read and unpacked, which this week features Parker...

  20. 23 Podcast, Episode 147 - Summer Reading

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker both admit to one another that they are occasionally bad at making time for reading, but this is something that they will both challenge themselves to do more, this summer especially. Also, the Gospel reading for this week is read and...

  21. 23 Podcast, Episode 146 - Let Me Explain God to You

    In this week’s edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker look ahead to a time that they can both hopefully take a breath, as summer is now unofficially underway, as Memorial Day has passed. Also, they prepare you for this weekend’s Liturgy by reading and unpacking the Gospel reading. Listen...

  22. 23 Podcast, Episode 145 - Pentecost Every Day

    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...

  23. 23 Podcast, Episode 144 - No Allstate Hands!

    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!

  24. 23 Podcast, Episode 143 - Comedy

    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...

  25. Parish Mission with Fr. Peter Grodi - Night 3

    Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement

  26. Parish Mission with Fr. Peter Grodi - Night 2

    Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement

  27. Parish Mission with Fr. Peter Grodi - Night 1

    Remember the Ways of the Lord: Learning Faith and Hope in the Midst of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, and Discouragement

  28. 23 Podcast, Episode 142 - It’s the Fifth Sunday of Easter

    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!

  29. 23 Podcast, Episode 141 - Don’t Steal My Milk Jug!

    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...

  30. 23 Podcast, Episode 140 - Bringing Rudolph Back

    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!

  31. 23 Podcast, Episode 139 - Emergency on the Mountain

    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…

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  32. 23 Podcast, Episode 138 - Passiontide

    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!

  33. 23 Podcast, Episode 137 - What Do I Need to Know?

    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...

  34. 23 Podcast, Episode 136 - Surviving the Butterfly House

    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!

  35. 23 Podcast, Episode 135 - Ordinary Places, Extraordinary Graces

    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…

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  36. 23 Podcast, Episode 134 - I Didn’t Sign Up for This!

    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!

  37. 23 Podcast, Episode 133 - "Halt!"

    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!

  38. 23 Podcast, Episode 132 - You Can’t Pull One Over on God

    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…

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  39. Making Lent Meaningful

    Presentation by Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS

  40. 23 Podcast, Episode 131 - Parker, the Taco King

    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...

  41. 23 Podcast, Episode 130 - Perfect February

    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...

  42. 23 Podcast, Episode 129 - Wearing Grandpa Pants to High School

    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…

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  43. 23 Podcast, Episode 128 - Hold the Mushroom Demi Glace

    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…

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  44. 23 Podcast, Episode 127 - I’m "Crossing"

    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…

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  45. 23 Podcast, Episode 126 - This Thing That Happened

    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…

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  46. 23 Podcast, Episode 125 - Mass in a Stadium?

    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!

  47. 23 Podcast, Episode 124 - Slang-O-Matic

    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...

  48. 23 Podcast, Episode 123 - Turn Off Cruise Control!

    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...

  49. 23 Podcast, Episode 122 - Happy New Year!

    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...

  50. 23 Podcast, Episode 121 - Outletting

    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!

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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.

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