The Twenty Three Podcast

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.