In this episode of Catholic Soup, Deacon Dave Proffitt and Father Bill Cleaves engage in a profound discussion on the importance of faith, hope, community, and accepting our crosses to bear. The episode comes on the backdrop of Easter and the clergy’s retelling of their experiences during the holy week. The hosts reflect on the intensive effort put into ensuring the week was a success and how their spiritual community played a significant part.

They delve into the concept of feeling welcomed in a community and the impact it has on drawing individuals back to faith. In this conversation, they highlight Christ's call for us to carry our cross and its relevance in our daily lives.

Deacon Dave Proffitt shares a personal story about his wife Lynn's recent cancer diagnosis and how this experience brought into focus their faith journey and the power of community support. They invoke St. Paul’s assurance that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.

The episode also discusses the Outreach Center and other community outreach efforts in bringing hope and support to those in need. The recognition that their efforts work as a reflection of their faith and their sense of community should be an inspiration for their audience. The episode reiterates that through these acts of service, they communicate, 'Jesus is still here' and extend the hope of resurrection to all.

The episode concludes with a prayer and a humorous anecdote from one of their church services, reminding listeners again of the importance of faith and laughter in navigating life’s challenges.