Casting the Net

Casting the Net

Casting the Net is a candid discussion between two fathers, one a priest and the other a married man with four kids, on what it means to be a father, and always in search of “catching the faith”. Hosted by the Father Dave Nuss and Rick Lingvai Produced by Applo Multimedia Group

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October 16, 2025 25 mins

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Welcome back to our series on the mass.  It's a fun discussion today with some interesting topics.

  • How the church organizes the Scriptures
  • The fact that a significant portion of the Bible is covered during mass over a 3 year time period
  • How Father Dave gets inspired on what he's going to discuss during the Homily

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Welcome back!  Today we continue the series on the Mass, with particular emphasis on the following:

  • How the mass is universal around the world
  • The guise of being spiritual but not religious 
  • Various parts of mass explained
  • The importance of being intentional in prayer
  • How being an active participant in mass is not necessarily what you might think

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October 6, 2025 23 mins

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Welcome back! Today we continue the series on "The Mass" with some key points:

  • How familiarity can breed complacency
  • The beauty of the mass
  • Understanding objectively what happens every time it's performed
  • We are participating in His presence, in His power
  • The role of the priest

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September 24, 2025 22 mins

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Welcome to our second episode in our series on The Mass.  

Today Father Dave and Rick go into some detail on how the mass is profoundly scriptural and is celebrated in it's same essential form throughout the entire world.  

Some interesting conversation today.  Enjoy!

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September 18, 2025 24 mins

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Welcome to a new series here at Casting the Net!  It's called The Meaning of Mass, and Father Dave and Rick dive right in. Some key moments:

  • How Mass is an event; an encounter with Christ
  • The problem with familiarity
  • Conducting mass is not about looking good; it's about so much more
  • We are a soundbyte culture; need to see the bigger picture
  • We can't ignore context
  • The ne...
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September 11, 2025 25 mins

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Welcome back! We are continuing our discussion on the works of C.S. Lewis, with particular emphasis on the following:

  • The importance of the rejuvenation of family
  • Connectedness of human existence
  • Forging identities, how it's important today, but not historically
  • You are a beloved child of God
    • This is the truth and starting point
  • Rick also introduces the writing of Rene Gi...
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Welcome back to our discussion on the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.  Today has an emphasis on chapters 8 and 9 which cover the Law of Undulation and pleasure.   They discuss the ups and downs of life and the impact they have on your soul, with a few more key takeaways:

  • How Pleasure is God's gift
  • Being open to God
  • The importance of making pleasure an ultimate end in a good, p...
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August 27, 2025 22 mins

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Welcome back to our discussion on the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.  Today has an emphasis on the present, vs the past or future.  They talk about how the devil tries to lure us out of the present, with a few more key takeaways:

  • The past is still important to draw lessons from, and the future is important; but we shouldn't dwell in the past or the future at the expense of ...
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August 20, 2025 22 mins

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Today's episode continues our series on C.S. Lewis, with particular emphasis on:

  • The strategies of the Devil in drawing our attention away from God
  • How evil is inflicted
  • How the safest road to Hell is the gradual one
  • The dangers of increasing preoccupation with self
  • What keeps us from going to God

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Welcome back!  Today we continue with C.S. Lewis, this time discussing the first two Screwtape Letters.  A few highlights from the discussion...

  • The importance of having trust in the Lord
  • How the devil is sowing the seeds of confusion and doubt
  • How the devil gets us lost on the ordinariness of things, and how it’s related to things today like social media, excessive gaming, etc…
  • How ...
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Welcome to our fourth installment in our series on C.S. Lewis.  Today's discussion is centered around the Screwtape Letters, with particular emphasis on genre, different points of view, and learning about ourselves through angels and what it means to be human. 

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July 23, 2025 21 mins

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Welcome to part 3 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

Father Dave and Rick talk today about the chapter: Counting the Cost, and go into detail on some great analogies, how conversation costs us our old lives and how perfection is proximity to Christ. 

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July 16, 2025 21 mins

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Welcome to part 2 in our new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. 

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July 9, 2025 24 mins

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Welcome to a new series about the literary works of C.S. Lewis.  

Father Dave and Rick begin this new discussion with an introduction to his writings and why he has such an impact on Christianity. 

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Today we have the second episode in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey.  These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest.  

For more information on the retreat, click here: https://divinerenovation.org

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Today we have the first in a 2-part series on Father Dave's reflection from his 4-day Chef's Table retreat in New Jersey.  These are very candid episodes that help us look into and try to understand the challenges of being a Catholic priest.  

For more information on the retreat, click here: https://divinerenovation.org

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Welcome back, as we wrap up the Easter season!  

Today the guys reflect on how the key now is to extend what we've gained in the Easter season into ordinary time.  Also, when in doubt, appeal to the Spirit.

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June 6, 2025 19 mins

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Today's episode focuses on the Ascension, and what happened after the Resurrection. A few key points:

  • What preceded Christ's departure into heaven
  • The impact of the 2nd Vatican Council
  • How repentence in a biblical sense is a beautiful word, but in today's day and age it may not be
  • How Lent reflects our life here on Earth, both in growth and in struggle.

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Welcome back! Today's episode reflects on what Father Dave learned in the seminary 32 years ago, and what's changed since then.  They also talk about some of the mentors that shaped their religious education and helped influence who they are today.  

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1. The Scottish philosopher abo...

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Today Father Dave and Rick bring their "A Game" to the show!  They always do, but today is even better.  Our episode is all about love and unity in the Easter season, with a few key takeaways:

  • Thinking about the appearance of the glorified risen Lord; how the wounds remained as a trophy of love
  • The Ressurection is God's judgement on hatred, violence, domination, expl...
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