Author Archives: Father Dave

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The War on Gaza

A compilation of Fighting Fathers video commentary on the unfolding tragedy in Gaza.

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Father Dave and Father Mark – the War on Palestine

Father Dave Smith and Father Mark Battison Dave: Okay, Father Dave here with Father Mark I’ve, just come back from England and Mark, is from England, and we’re in Sydney, and we’re talking about Palestine, That’s about it, isn’t it? … Continue reading

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Israel and Palestine – is this really a War?

From the Desk of Father Dave – October 11, 2023 I think we’ve all been shocked by the recent events in Israel and Palestine. Hamas made a well-coordinated military assault on Israel by both land and air that apparently took … Continue reading

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Father Dave: ‘The Punching Priest’ – Episode 500 Asylum Special [4k]

 A big thank you to Steve Wellings and my other mates at The Boxing Asylum in the UK who turned my interview with them into a video documentary. In my view it’s one of the best documentaries on my … Continue reading

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The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ – an interview with Marc McLean of Self-Optimized Alternative Health & Self-Development

Marc McLean is a Scottish expert in strength training and the author of numerous books, who also hosts the Self-Optimised podcast. Marc’s interview is entitled The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ and was published on his … Continue reading

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Good Smoke | FATHER DAVE | #17 | 🇦🇺 (Radio Skid Row)

Dec 29, 2019 – with Eddie on Good Smoke on Radio Skid Row

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Pandemic Unmasked, Ep. 7 | ‘Fighting’ Father Dave Smith (Conservative One with George Christensen)

January 17, 2022 – Conservative One with George Christensen A few years ago, I never would have anticipated having George Christensen as a friend and colleague. Even so, I now think of him as a trusted friend and as a … Continue reading

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Bring Him Home (rallying for Julian Assange – 10-12-22)

December 10th, 2022 @ The Prime Minister’s office in Marrickville It was a privilege to be asked again to address Sydney’s Assange supporters. The sad thing is that it’s always the same die-hard activists. We never seem to grow. I … Continue reading

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Mercy Dinner, Parliament House, October 11,2022

What a privilege it was to speak the “Mercy Dinner”, commemorating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, held at Parliament House. My sincere thanks to Imam Azzam Mesto and the Rachma Association of Australia.

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