Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Two guys talking about the Catholic faith over a couple of pints of their favourite craft beers.

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March 18, 2024 66 mins

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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Dennis & Robert chat about how their respective Lents are going, contemplating the Spiritual Warfare that goes on when Satan sees us trying to draw closer to Christ. Both "Saintly Sayings" and "What in the Church is That?" also delve into the battle for our souls.

 

Beers:

Grolsch Pilsner

Duvel

 

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His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Toronto, shares his vocation story with Dennis & Robert, in part 1 of this fantastic 2-part conversation...

 

Beers :

Adam's Ale

Chimay Red Cap

Sleeman Cream Ale

 

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February 5, 2024 61 mins

Dennis & Robert sit down over a pint for their annual Lent episode. The guys chat about how to make Lent 2024 one that is faithful & fruitful instead of one of frustration & failure.

 

Beers :

Woodhouse Stout - Woodhouse Brewing Co.

Premium Lager - Creemore Springs Brewery Ltd.

 

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Will Hickl, founder of Novum Records and co-creator of the Fio Catholic Streaming App shares a pint with Dennis & Robert while chatting about his own music ministry, the importance of providing young Catholic artists a place to express their music, and an exciting new streaming app to find all of your favourite Catholic music & podcasts.

 

Will's links :

Will Hickl

Novum Records

Stream Fio

Liturgy Resources

 

Beers :

Cheer ...

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To kick off the New Year and a New Season, Dennis & Robert chat about making and keeping Catholic resolutions that are Christ-centred and attainable.

 

Beers :

Leffe Blonde

Lindsay Brewing Co. - stout

 

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December 23, 2023 41 mins

Dennis & Robert eschew their traditional pints for other, more festive, drinks for the final episode of 2023, as they chat about Gaudete Sunday, other Advent stuff, and look back on the year that was.

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David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast stops by to share a pint with Dennis & Robert, along with his thoughts on the importance of fellowship in evangelizing the Catholic faith.

 

Beers :

Dry Irish Stout - Midtown Brewing Co.

Light Rail Hazy Pale Ale - Campio Brewing Co.

Busted Sled Gingerbread Stout - Big Rig Brewery

 

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December 5, 2023 70 mins

Dennis & Robert chat about hierarchy in the Catholic Church as they share a pint. The guys delve into some simple yet profound before Robert 'belts' one out of the park with "What in the Church is that?"

 

Beers:

Peroni

Irish Stout - Banter & Co. Brewing

 

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Keith Nester of Down2Earth Ministries, the Rosary Crew, and Unpacking the Mass stops by to share a Catholic pint and chat with Dennis & Robert about  his book, "Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary", and the many blessings of this devotional brings us.

 

Beers :

Mass of the Ages - Tridentine Brewing Co.

Yellow Lab - Old Dog Brewing Co.

Longhorn - Farmer's Creed Beer

 

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November 6, 2023 69 mins

Dennis & Robert talk about some of the more egregious liturgical abuses they have seen, along with the importance of the Catholic Mass being prayed properly and reverently. They follow this up with a couple of great saint quotes, and in insight into how Father keeps his place in the Mass in "What in the Church is that?"

 

Beers:

Augustijn blond

Route 138 - Microbrasserie des Beaux Près

 

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Trevor Gundlach, author of "Barstool Theology" drops by to share his faith story and discuss the challenge of bringing the Catholic faith and beer together.

 

Beers:

Brother-in-law's Homebrew

Lock 33 - Lindsay Brewing Co.

Festbier - Sons of Kent Brewing Co.

 

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October 12, 2023 47 mins

Dennis & Robert discuss the challenging topic of Spiritual Dryness and how our Catholic faith can help us to persevere in prayer. They follow this up with a couple of "Saintly Sayings" that are relevant to daily life, along with Catholic obscurity that inspired "What in the Church is That?"

 

Beers :

Method IPA - Tide & Boar Brewing 

Haberdasher Hefeweizen - Muddy York Brewing Co.

 

Mentions:

Nicolas Diat - "Le Grand Bonheu...

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Dennis & Robert by Keith Diaz, a second year seminarian at St. Augustine's and resident at Serra House. Over a drink, Keith shares his vocations story, along with his experiences as a missionary with the Office of Catholic Youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

 

Beers :

Tripel Threat Belgian Tripel - Brock Street Brewing Co.

Puppy Love Italian Pilsner - Old Flame Brewing Co.

 

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September 21, 2023 59 mins

Sean Murray founder of Catholicism Rocks joins Dennis & Robert to talk about growing up Catholic in rural Northern Ireland and some of the small things we can do to witness to the faith to help revitalize Catholicism in the world today.

 

Beers:

Guiness Stout

Harp Lager

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September 5, 2023 52 mins

Dennis & Robert come back from their summer hiatus to chat about Dennis' cruise along the Danube and the Klosterbier he found along the way. The guys also talk about the importance of a Catholic funeral Mass, before delving into some "Saintly Sayings" and more things around the church in "What in the Church is That?"

 

Beers :

First Response Amber Ale - Lindsay Brewing Co.

Honey Wheat Ale - Gahan Beer

 

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Carl & Scott of Catholic Laughter drop by to chat with Dennis & Robert about the importance of clean, Catholic, comedy.

 

Carl's book : Dozed & Confused

 

Beers :

Inno'sláinte Irish Red Ale - Innocente Brewing Co.

Weltenberg Kloster Kellerbier

Corona

Molson & Labatt

 

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July 24, 2023 67 mins

Dennis & Robert sit down over a flight of beers to talk about charisms and the fine line between pilgrimage and tourism that gets blurred during the height of summer vacation. The guys then share the wisdom of some saintly sayings before Robert goes two-for-two in clerical vestments in "What in the Church is that?"

 

Beers :

Early Retirement - Tide & Boar Brewing

La Bonne Ste Anne - Microbrasserie des Beaux Prés

Lighthorse ...

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June 11, 2023 63 mins

Dennis & Robert chat about the article "A Catholic Priest's 6 Rules for Attending Holy Mass with Respect" and following this simple advice will help get the most out of Mass. The guys then share some 'Saintly Sayings' before Dennis tries to stump Robert with some misleading clues for 'What in the Church is that?'

 

Beers :

Hazy Little Thing IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Mr. Canoehead Red IPA - Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

 

 

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Dorothy Pilarski of Catholic Moms Group joins Robert to share her faith story, discuss why Motherhood Matters, and chat about groups where Catholic moms can support other Catholic moms.

 

Dorothy's Links :

Catholic Moms Group

Dynamic Women of Faith Conference

Midday Moms - YouTube & Podcast

Dorothy Pilarski - Speaker

 

Beer & Wine:

Philomena Pilsner - MacKinnon Brothers Brewing

Black Tower White Wine

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