Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer
Two guys talking about the Catholic faith over a couple of pints of their favourite craft beers.
Episodes
Dennis & Robert chat about the need to take a sabbatical, and just before they do, they talk about the anti-Catholic legacy of Canada's outgoing Prime Minister.
Beers :
Maudite - Unibroue
Falling for You Belgian Blonde - Old Flame Brewing Co.
Deacon Bill & Angie Nalepka join Dennis & Robert to chat about the Permanent Diaconate and their role as a "mentor couple" for husbands and wives discerning and preparing for this vocational calling.
Beers :
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co
Forest Reverie Schwartzbier - 5 Paddles Brewing Co.
Aurora Blonde - Antwerp Kathedraal Beer
Dennis & Robert sit down for their Christmas Special, talking about humour in evangelization and the need for spiritual direction. After a couple of rum & eggnogs (which Robert cannot stomach, so he enjoyed a great porter) the guys play a Christmas game of "Would you rather...?"
Beer :
Porter - Clifford Brewing Co.
Heading into the Season of Advent, Dennis & Robert sit down and chat about the liturgical season's penitential nature, as well as some Advent traditions to help us prepare for the coming of Our Lord at Christmas. After some Advent Saint Quotes, Dennis throws Robert a simple curveball in "What in the Church is that?"
Beers :
Rickard's Red
Nanaimo Bar Porter - Muskoka Brewery w/ Vancouver Island Brewing
Dennis & Robert chat about bringing your smartphone into the confessional, and whether or not somebody might be listening in. Dennis also thinks outside of the box with this episode's "What in the Church is That?"
Beers :
Off the Grid - Lake of Bays Brewing Co.
K. Albert Little of The Cordial Catholic comes in to supply co-host for Dennis, chatting with Robert about trusting in God and what can make for either a good or bad RCIA (OCIA) experience.
Beers :
Arrow Pilsner - Trestle Brewing Company
Latte Nitro Brown Ale - Cowbell Brewing Co.
Dennis & Robert sit down over a Thanksgiving pint to reflect over the things they are truly grateful for, as well as their thoughts on experiencing Life Chain and on the announcement of Archbishop Leo of Toronto being given the "Red Hat" as a Cardinal.
Beers :
Swing Bridge Blonde - Manitoulin Brewing Co.
Menace Light Cream Ale - Orange Snail Brewers
David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast joins Dennis & Robert for a roundtable on Eucharistic Revival. The guys talk about some of the problems facing belief in the Real Presence before sharing some ideas to restore a sense of sacredness and reverence for Our Lord in the Eucharist.
Beers :
Pioneer IPA - Origin Malting & Brewing Co.
Memento Mori Kathedraal Dark - Antwerp Cathedral
Iron Pig Pale Ale - Orange Snail Brewe...
Dennis & Robert sit down over a pint to talk about what should and should not go on when people come forward for a blessing instead of receiving Communion at Mass.
Beers :
Westmalle - Dubbel
Golden Road Brewing - Big Hazy Wolf Hazy Double IPA
Robby Narquis of Chainsaw Brewing shares a couple of his Archangel IPAs with Dennis & Robert as they chat about how the Catholic faith has shaped both his life and his brewing. The guys also talk about the importance of pouring a pint for padre on September 9th - International Buy a Priest a Beer Day.
Beers :
Aspiring Saint American Apricot Wheat Ale
St. Gabriel IPA
St. Michael IPA
Dennis & Robert chat about their experience with the Mass while on vacation, as well as their visit to a local Craft Beer Festival. The guys also discuss some timely saint quotes and answer another great question from Mrs. Coop.
Beers :
Culture Brewing Co. - American Pilsner & American Strong Ale
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Dr. Brett Salkeld, theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan shares a pint with Dennis & Robert while talking about his latest book "Educating for Eternity: Making Every Class Catholic". Chiming in with some wily veteran wisdom of their own, the guys wish this book had been around at the start of their careers in Catholic education.
Brett's Links :
After a brief early summer hiatus, Dennis & Robert get back behind the mic. Robert shares a bit about his trip to sunny California and the generous free beers from Culture Brewing Co. in Manhattan Beach, while Dennis talks about his retirement plans, which involve some golf course evangelization. After some thought-provoking saint quotes, Dennis once more tries to stump Robert asking, "What in the Church is that?"
For Fathers' Day Dennis & Robert share some memories about their own dads, and how the example they set taught them about the importance of fatherhood and the sacrificial love this vocation demands. The guys share some saintly quotes on fatherhood before introducing a new segment "Mrs. Coop's Question" where they answer a question on the faith from Dennis' mother-in-law.
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Beers :
Dennis & Robert have a rare tête-à-tête to discuss working in the Lord's Vineyard and why we need to rejoice for the full 50 days of Easter. After talking some profound saint quotes, Robert continues his winning streak on "What in the Church is That?"
Beers :
Scotch Ale - Alex's Home brew
Killarney Cream Ale - Manitoulin Brewing Co.
Trevor Alcorn from Tridentine Brewing stops by to share a pint and chat with Dennis & Robert. Trevor shares how a family brewing tradition started in his great-grandmother's bathtub has become a most sought after craft beer. The guys also talk about Bl. Karl of Austria, and the need for solid, faith-based Catholic leadership in society. Although Dennis & Robert didn't get a chance to try a Tridentine Brew ... they hope to i...
Al Smith of Bishop Sheen Today and Holy Face Miracle stops by to share a pint with Dennis & Robert and chat about Fulton Sheen's great book on Mary, the "renewed" devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, as well as the importance of pilgrimages.
Beers :
Chocolate Munich Dunkel - Brock Street Brewing Co.
La Bonne Ste Anne - Microbrasserie des Beaux Prés
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Fr. Pat Cosgrove of Chalice Canada drops by to share a down-home pint with Dennis & Robert. Fr. Pat shares his own vocation story, along with recounting how a Catholic Charity came to be over a Dagwood Sandwich.
Beers :
Fixed Link Maritime Pilsner - Lone Oak Brewery
Dennis & Robert chat about the Catholic beauty of Dennis's most recent visit to Belgium while sipping beers directly from Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady. The guys share some wisdom from the saints, as Robert keeps up his distinguished record on "What in the Church is That?"
Beers :
Memento Mori & Aurora - Kathedraal Bier
In part two of his conversation with Dennis & Robert, Cardinal Collins shares his memories of his time spent in the Diocese of St. Paul, as well as the Archdioceses of Edmonton and Toronto. His Eminence also talks about his experience in the conclave that elected Pope Francis before sharing some practical retirement advice for Dennis, who then asks some lighthearted questions about the College of Cardinals.
Beer :
Sleeman Cre...
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