Fr. Bill's Podcast Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:36:13 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:36:13 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 20003 2025-12-30T07:48:12Z http://www.frbill.org en Copyright © 2004-2023 http://www.frbill.org Homilies & More by Fr. William Holtzinger, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Beaverton, OR. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/7/a/0/47a0e71c2fed10d6e55e3c100dce7605/Podcast_Icon_2023-20230822-n0ipdq2zhk.jpg Fr. Bill's Podcast Fr. William Holtzinger no Welcome to the Fr. Bill's Podcast where you will hear homilies, reflections, interviews, theological reflections, and more from Fr. Bill Holtzinger, a Catholic priest. This podcast was formerly called "St. Anthony's Podcast." episodic catholic,homily,preaching,christian,sqpn,rosary,macworld,da,vinci,tomb,of,jesus,jesus,priest,holtzinger,fr,bill,dog,astronomy,sermon,faith,inspiration,technology,church no Homilies & More by Fr. William Holtzinger, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Beaverton, OR.frbill@frbill.orgFr. William Holtzinger FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0000 Episode 1040 (15:56)

Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ's hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat.

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Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ's hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat.

Music: "Out of the Boat (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com

Artwork: ChatGPT

Related Web Sites: Book by John Ortberg: "If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 15:57 false 21 1040 full Fr. William Holtzinger 42383640 2026-08-10T21:29:50Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1040 (15:56) Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ's hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat. Music: "Out of the Boat (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Artwork: ChatGPT Related Web Sites:  Book by John Ortberg: "If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes  Episode 1040 (15:56) Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ's hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat. Music: "Out of the Boat (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Artwork: ChatGPT Related Web Sites:  Book by John Ortberg: "If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes   FBP 1039 - Desire Points Us To The Giver FBP 1039 - Desire Points Us To The Giver Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0000 Episode 1039 (18:24)

In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches about the mystery of desire; What do we desire? Where does desire come from and where does it lead? God is the source and summit of our deepest desires; Sin comes from disordered desires; Let God heal and restore desires.

Music: "The Gift and the Giver (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, YR A)"
(Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

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In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches about the mystery of desire; What do we desire? Where does desire come from and where does it lead? God is the source and summit of our deepest desires; Sin comes from disordered desires; Let God heal and restore desires.

Music: "The Gift and the Giver (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com

Related Web Sites: "Journey of Desire" book by John Eldredge My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 18:25 false 21 1039 full Fr. William Holtzinger 42296735 2026-08-03T05:05:50Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1039 (18:24) In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches about the mystery of desire; What do we desire? Where does desire come from and where does it lead? God is the source and summit of our deepest desires; Sin comes from disordered desires; Let God heal and restore desires. Music: "The Gift and the Giver (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  "Journey of Desire" book by John Eldredge My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes  Episode 1039 (18:24) In this episode: Fr. Bill preaches about the mystery of desire; What do we desire? Where does desire come from and where does it lead? God is the source and summit of our deepest desires; Sin comes from disordered desires; Let God heal and restore desires. Music: "The Gift and the Giver (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, YR A)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  "Journey of Desire" book by John Eldredge My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes   FBP 1038 - What Are You Willing To Do For The Pearl Of Great Price? FBP 1038 - What Are You Willing To Do For The Pearl Of Great Price? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0000 Episode 1038 (6:46)

In this Episode: Fr. Dominic subs for Dcn. Brett who is out sick; Pokémon Go! People People are looking for things that aren't even real or won't last; What are we willing to do to to get the Pearl of Great Price?

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In this Episode: Fr. Dominic subs for Dcn. Brett who is out sick; Pokémon Go! People People are looking for things that aren't even real or won't last; What are we willing to do to to get the Pearl of Great Price?

Music by Suno.com

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 06:46 false 21 1038 full Fr. William Holtzinger 42249905 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1038 (6:46) In this Episode: Fr. Dominic subs for Dcn. Brett who is out sick; Pokémon Go! People People are looking for things that aren't even real or won't last; What are we willing to do to to get the Pearl of Great Price? Music by Suno.com Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1038 (6:46) In this Episode: Fr. Dominic subs for Dcn. Brett who is out sick; Pokémon Go! People People are looking for things that aren't even real or won't last; What are we willing to do to to get the Pearl of Great Price? Music by Suno.com Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes FBP 1037 - The Wheat & Weeds FBP 1037 - The Wheat & Weeds Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:48:00 +0000 Episode 1037 (7:55)

In this image: Fr. Dominic preaches; His experience of weeding; Sometimes, we desire to weed out others; We are not to weed out others we don't like; Weed vs. darnel; The Master of the Harvest will separate out the weeds; We are not weeds. We are people and have a choice of whether or not I will be a weed or wheat

Episode 1036 (14)

In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website

Music by Suno.com

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In this image: Fr. Dominic preaches; His experience of weeding; Sometimes, we desire to weed out others; We are not to weed out others we don't like; Weed vs. darnel; The Master of the Harvest will separate out the weeds; We are not weeds. We are people and have a choice of whether or not I will be a weed or wheat

Episode 1036 (14)

In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website

Music by Suno.com

Audio Produced on Logic Pro

Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 07:55 false 21 1037 full Fr. William Holtzinger 42177905 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1037 (7:55) In this image: Fr. Dominic preaches; His experience of weeding; Sometimes, we desire to weed out others; We are not to weed out others we don't like; Weed vs. darnel; The Master of the Harvest will separate out the weeds; We are not weeds. We are people and have a choice of whether or not I will be a weed or wheat Episode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Music by Suno.com Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1037 (7:55) In this image: Fr. Dominic preaches; His experience of weeding; Sometimes, we desire to weed out others; We are not to weed out others we don't like; Weed vs. darnel; The Master of the Harvest will separate out the weeds; We are not weeds. We are people and have a choice of whether or not I will be a weed or wheat Episode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Music by Suno.com Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, and Fruit FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, and Fruit Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0000 Episode 1036 (14)

In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website

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In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Lyrics: ChatGPT for song "One Seed" Music: Suno.com

Related Web Sites: Article: "How 'Rarum Novarum' Inspired Jules Rimet to Create the World Cup" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 14:12 false 21 1036 full Fr. William Holtzinger 42050230 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Audio Produced on Logic Pro Lyrics: ChatGPT for song "One Seed" Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  Article: "How 'Rarum Novarum' Inspired Jules Rimet to Create the World Cup" My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1036 (14) In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website Audio Produced on Logic Pro Lyrics: ChatGPT for song "One Seed" Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  Article: "How 'Rarum Novarum' Inspired Jules Rimet to Create the World Cup" My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes FBP 1035 - God Bless Our Country FBP 1035 - God Bless Our Country Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0000 Episode 1035 (9:25)

In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America

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In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com

Related Web Sites: West Point on Major Dockery Video of Major Docker Receiving Award My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 09:25 false 21 1035 full Fr. William Holtzinger 41993890 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1035 (9:25) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  West Point on Major Dockery Video of Major Docker Receiving Award My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1035 (9:25) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaching; Story of Maj. Nicholas Dockery; Heroism learned by growing up in Kansas; Jesus wants to yoke himself to you; Be aware of divisive voices and forces; What leads to hate or love America Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  West Point on Major Dockery Video of Major Docker Receiving Award My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes FBP 1034 - Invincible Courage FBP 1034 - Invincible Courage Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000 Episode 1034 (15:04)

In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Story of a conversation with a Carmelite nun; Original Sin and it's effects on everyone and everything; We are born broken in to a broken world; This calls us to look in ourselves; Moving out of the role of victimhood to sinner

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In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Story of a conversation with a Carmelite nun; Original Sin and it's effects on everyone and everything; We are born broken in to a broken world; This calls us to look in ourselves; Moving out of the role of victimhood to sinner

]]> 15:05 false 21 1034 full Fr. Wililam Holtzinger 41738585 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1034 (15:04) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Story of a conversation with a Carmelite nun; Original Sin and it's effects on everyone and everything; We are born broken in to a broken world; This calls us to look in ourselves; Moving out of the role of victimhood to sinnerEpisode 1034 (15:04) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Story of a conversation with a Carmelite nun; Original Sin and it's effects on everyone and everything; We are born broken in to a broken world; This calls us to look in ourselves; Moving out of the role of victimhood to sinner FBP 1033 - God's Unconditional Love Comes First FBP 1033 - God's Unconditional Love Comes First Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0000 Episode 1033(10:08)

In this episode: In this episode: Making "No-bake cookies"; Baking requirements; God's love for us is not transactional, but precedes Ou lives and existence; Personal Story of God's love; The Scriptures are replete of examples of where God's loves first

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In this episode: In this episode: Making "No-bake cookies"; Baking requirements; God's love for us is not transactional, but precedes Ou lives and existence; Personal Story of God's love; The Scriptures are replete of examples of where God's loves first

Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episode

]]> 10:09 false 21 1033 full Fr. William Holtzinger 41675230 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1033(10:08) In this episode: In this episode: Making "No-bake cookies"; Baking requirements; God's love for us is not transactional, but precedes Ou lives and existence; Personal Story of God's love; The Scriptures are replete of examples of where God's loves first Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodeEpisode 1033(10:08) In this episode: In this episode: Making "No-bake cookies"; Baking requirements; God's love for us is not transactional, but precedes Ou lives and existence; Personal Story of God's love; The Scriptures are replete of examples of where God's loves first Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episode FBP 1032 - Suffering, Life, & Celebration FBP 1032 - Suffering, Life, & Celebration Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:46:00 +0000 Episode 1032 (12:20)

In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; reflection on the life path of grapes to wine and wheat to bread; The signs that point us to the reality of Christ in the Eucharist with will be come the Bread of Life and Spiritual Drink

Music: "King of Glory, Lead Us On (Corpus Christi)"
(Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

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Music: Suno.com

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In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; reflection on the life path of grapes to wine and wheat to bread; The signs that point us to the reality of Christ in the Eucharist with will be come the Bread of Life and Spiritual Drink

Music: "King of Glory, Lead Us On (Corpus Christi)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com

Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 12:21 false 21 1032 full Fr. William Holtzinger 41594365 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1032 (12:20) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; reflection on the life path of grapes to wine and wheat to bread; The signs that point us to the reality of Christ in the Eucharist with will be come the Bread of Life and Spiritual Drink Music: "King of Glory, Lead Us On (Corpus Christi)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1032 (12:20) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen is preaching; reflection on the life path of grapes to wine and wheat to bread; The signs that point us to the reality of Christ in the Eucharist with will be come the Bread of Life and Spiritual Drink Music: "King of Glory, Lead Us On (Corpus Christi)" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes FBP 1031 - Trinity is Love FBP 1031 - Trinity is Love Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000 Episode 1031 (13:50)

In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen reflects on the Trinity as love and communion; Outpouring love; Love is not a feeling; Love is most clear when we pour ourselves out to others that we don't get along with

Music: "Glory to the Father, the Son, and Spirit"
(Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro
Music: Suno.com

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In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen reflects on the Trinity as love and communion; Outpouring love; Love is not a feeling; Love is most clear when we pour ourselves out to others that we don't get along with

Music: "Glory to the Father, the Son, and Spirit" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com

Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

]]> 13:51 false 21 1031 full Fr. William Holtzinger 41494395 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z frbill@frbill.org (Fr. William Holtzinger)Episode 1031 (13:50) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen reflects on the Trinity as love and communion; Outpouring love; Love is not a feeling; Love is most clear when we pour ourselves out to others that we don't get along with Music: "Glory to the Father, the Son, and Spirit" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous EpisodesEpisode 1031 (13:50) In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen reflects on the Trinity as love and communion; Outpouring love; Love is not a feeling; Love is most clear when we pour ourselves out to others that we don't get along with Music: "Glory to the Father, the Son, and Spirit" (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Music: Suno.com Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes