tvdave's Podcast

Sports in America - Catholics and the Media

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:50:00 GMT

David comments on the many problems that are evident in big time sports and how one website is working to change our attitude about athletics. www.reclaimthegame.com

Deciphering the Vatican

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:40:00 GMT

David comments on a recently released Vatican document that was widely mis-understood. The media doesnât get all of the blame.

Redefining Pregnancy

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:21:00 GMT

David protests the recent attempt by a newspaper to redefine when a pregnancy begins.

In the Spin Zone Part II

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:16:00 GMT

David's follow up column to the origninal Spin Zone commentary that generated a lot of angry e-mails.

Catholics in the Spin Zone

dwhains@charlottediocese.org — Wed, 30 May 2007 18:42:00 GMT

David talks about a recent study of the propaganda methods used by popular cable TV commentator Bill O'Reilly of Fox News.

Jerry Falwell

dwhains@charlottediocese.org — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:53:00 GMT

David comments on the passing of the Reverend Jerry Falwell.

Who do we Blame - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:18:00 GMT

David comments on justice, the firing of talk show host Don Imus and the saga of the Duke University Lacrosse team.

America, Take Control of Yourself - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:10:00 GMT

The Virginia Tech massacre rings the alarm bell again for a national discussion on gun control. Catholics and the Media appears in the Diocese of Charlotte newspaper, "The Catholic News & Herald." Visit David Hains' website at www.TVDave.com

The Easter Insult - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:41:00 GMT

David Hains talks about how and why the media promotes events that conflict with the observence of the Easter Triduum.

Sword Drills for the Good book - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Host David Hains talks about the importance of Bible literacy and offers a 10 question quiz...with answers, to test your Bible literacy. dwhains@charlottediocese.org

Commercializing Doubt - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:24:00 GMT

The big sale item during Lent is doubt. David Hains talks about how a television program is planting seeds of doubt about the divinity of Jesus. www.TVDave.com

Sticks and Stones...Catholics and the Media

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:38:00 GMT

David takes on "The Charlotte Observer" for a recent op-ed column that cast Catholics as bigots.

Money, Money - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:06:00 GMT

David talks about how a new study, while putting the spotlight of media attention on the Church, should give Catholics comfort about the donations they make to their parishes.

The Relentless Whisper - Catholics and the Media

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:11:00 GMT

David suggests that thanking the soliders killed in Iraq isn't enough. We owe them an apology. www.TVdave.com

The Bible Brand - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:38:00 GMT

David talks about how the Bible is used to promote corporate goals and ideals.

A Christmas Story - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:07:00 GMT

David talks about the two kinds of Christmas. The Giving Christmas and the Receiving Christmas. And he asks, which one should we celebrate?

One and Done - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:34:00 GMT

David talks about an error that was admitted to recently by several newspapers and how media errors are different from wrongdoing in others that news organizations cover. www.TVDave.com

Accepting an Apology - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:03:00 GMT

David talks about how the word "Forgive" is not in the vocabularly of the media.

Sex and the Bishops - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:12:00 GMT

David discusses the sex related topics scheduled for discussion by American bishops at the meeting in mid-November. The meeting is sure to get a lot of media attention as it deals forthrightly with homosexuality and sex abuse.

A League of Our Own - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:20:00 GMT

The Catholic League stands up for individual Catholics and the faith. How should Catholics respond?

Who Needs Big Media - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 18:36:00 GMT

David talks about promoting a successful faith-based event without the help of large media organizations like local newspaper and television. www.TVDave.com

The Pope and Islam - Catholics and the Media

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:48:00 GMT

David Hains talks about the controversy surrounding the recent speech by Pope Benedict XVI in Germany. Although the media has portrayed a single comment, taken out of context, as a mistake on the part of the Pope David has a different view.

Filtering YouTube

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:24:00 GMT

Media, like YouTube.com, inundates us with images, sounds and emotions. David talks about filtering out the vast majority of the stuff you don't want or need.

Hurricanes and Helping Hands - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:11:00 GMT

Hurricanes bring out the best and the dumbest in the news media. David speaks from observation and from his personal experience. WWW.TVDave.com

Pre-Conceived Notions - Catholics and the Media

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:59:00 GMT

David learns a lesson about reporters after being interviewed recently about litterbugs.

Judgment for a Judge - Catholics and the Media

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:34:00 GMT

David talks about a judges' parting shot to the media.

Mel Gibson's Revelation - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:23:00 GMT

In the aftermath of his inexcusable drunken tirade Mel Gibson showed us that the media in America is heartless. People of faith are called upon to forgive and FORGET. Www.TVDave.com

Say a Prayer with the Weatherman - Catholics and the Media

Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:04:00 GMT

David talks about the relationship between prayer and preparation for life's events. A local weather forecaster, who's job is to look into the future, talks about his prayer life.

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The Good News and the news - Catholics and the Media

david@tvdave.com — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:15:00 GMT

Is news coverage of the Church always negative? David tries to answer that question based on his experience as a news reporter and a spokesman for the Church.

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A Lesson for Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Catholics and the Media

David@tvDave.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:59:00 GMT

David talks about a recent race track accident involving the NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. The accident and other things that happen in our lives and often dramatic messages from God that we must listen to.

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Icons and Plagiarism - Catholics and the Medioa

David@TvDave.com — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:06:00 GMT

David talks about a minister who lost his job over the issue of plagiarism. He asks the question: can something that is inspired by the Word of God be owned or stolen? WWW.TVDave.com

Superman and Jesus - Catholics and the Media

David@TVDave.com — Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:11:00 GMT

The latest Superman has a lot of people talking about the biblical connection between the superhero and Jesus. David debunks this Hollywood hype but does point out a number of coincidences between the comic book character and Jesus.

Eucharistic Conference SoundScene - Catholics and the Media

David@TVDave.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:00:00 GMT

A departure from the usual commentary. This week a SoundScene of the Eucharistic Conference of the Diocese of Charlotte that was held on 6/24/2006. To view photographs of the conference go to www.goeucharist.com and click on Asheville.

Catholicism for Dummies - Catholics and the Media

David@TVDave.com — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:48:00 GMT

Catholics and the Media looks at the intersection of the Catholic faith and the media, which sometimes helps, but often hinders a understanding of scripture and Church teaching. The program is hosted by David Hains, Director of Communication for the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. WWW.TVDave.com

In this episode David talks about and reviews the book, "Catholicism for Dummies." The book isn't just for dummies or someone who knows very little about the Catholic faith, committed Catholics can learn a lot from it too.

Catholicism for Dummies website:

666 Babies - Catholics and the Media

David@TVDave.com — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:44:00 GMT

Referring to the interest in the recent 6/6/6 date David comments on how the media is missing the real story when it chooses not to dedicate resources to the coverage of faith. WWW.TVDave.com

Cathedrals and Stadiums - Catholics and the Media

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 14:52:00 GMT

David compares modern sport stadiums to the great Cathedrals of the world.

The Pope has an iPod! - Catholics and the Media

David@TvDave,com — Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:45:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI recently received an iPod as a gift. Find out what the Holy Father listens to and how these devices can impact your spiritual life.

Meeting the Pope - Catholics and the Media

Thu, 25 May 2006 20:34:00 GMT

What's it like to be part of a Papal audience. David got to attend one while in Rome recently.

Catholics and the Media - An Immigrants Confession

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:51:00 GMT

As the immigration laws of America are reformed we older immigrants need to remember where we came from as we consider how to treat the newer immigrants.

Catholics and the Media - Da Vinci Dud?

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:03:00 GMT

Prior to its premier, there are signs that t"The DaVinci Code" is going to be a dud. No matter what the reviewers say, the movie has received a great deal of attention. How should Catholics react?

Alabama, Sweet Home for th Eucharist - Catholics and the Media

Fri, 5 May 2006 12:19:00 GMT

Catholics and the Media is a commentary on the intersection of the Catholic Faith and the impact of the media.

This episode visits the small town of Hanceville, Alabama an unlikely place to find a shrine to the Blessed Sacrament.