Fr. Edward Looney

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

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Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.

Author

Fr. Edward Looney

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Religion

Podcast website

heyeverybody.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 71: A Crash Course in the Bible with Dr. Mark Giszczak 18.01.2021

The Augustine Institute recently released a new bible translation called the ESV Catholic edition. Dr. Giszczak explains the game of biblical alphabet soup, and helps us understand the complexity of the bible. Augustine Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Catholic Bible Student: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/ Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5...

Episode 70: Meet Blessed William Chaminade and Blessed Adele with Brother Andrew Kosmowski 12.01.2021

You might be familiar with the University of Dayton from college basketball. Did you know they are a Marianist college? Who are the Marianists and the saintly people behind the order? Brother Andrew Kosmowski shares about his religious community. Follow Brother Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BroAJK North American Center for Marianist Studies: https://www.nacms.org/ Get your latest footwear...

Episode 69: Wearing Socks for the Glory of God with Scott Williams 04.01.2021

Can wearing socks be an exercise in evangelization? That's the case with Sock Religious. Wear socks pertaining to the liturgical season or celebrate your favorite saints. Express your devotion to your favorite saint or let everybody know you are Catholic. This week, Scott Williams, founder of Sock Religious speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about wearing socks for the glory of God. Get your latest foo...

Episode 68: How to Find a Patron Saint for 2021 with Meg Hunter Kilmer 28.12.2020

Meg Hunter Kilmer loves the saints and she talks with Fr. Edward Looney about familiar and obscure saints on this episode of How They Love Mary. Meg's website: https://www.piercedhands.com Her writings on Aleteia: https://aleteia.org/author/meg-hunter-kilmer/ Jen Fulwiler's Patron Saint Generator: https://saintsnamegenerator.com/ Get your latest footwear from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligi...

Episode 67: Christmas Fulfills the Old Testament with Dr. Luke Arredondo 21.12.2020

One of Dr. Luke Arredondo's favorite books is The Dawn of the Messiah by Dr. Edward Sri. This week, Luke and Fr. Edward unpack the connection between the Old and New Testament in relation to the Nativity of Jesus. St. Philip Institute: https://stphilipinstitute.org/ Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Support the Podcast through Patreon...

Episode 66: We on Earth Learn the Stories of the Saints in Heaven with Sr. Danielle Lussier, FSP 17.12.2020

The Daughters of St. Paul released a beautiful, hardcover, illustrated book for daily reading and prayer called In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints. This book needs to be in your home and opened daily. Hear Sr. Danielle talk about the book in greater detail with Fr. Edward Looney. Buy the Book: https://paulinestore.com/in-caelo-et-in-terra--365-days-with-the-saints-qs1004279-196579.html...

Episode 65: Fr. Looney Presents on Journeying with Mary to Bethlehem 15.12.2020

Fr. Edward Looney recently gave a talk to the Spiritus Missionaries about Mary and the Advent Season. Hear his presentation in today's episode. Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

Episode 64: Fr. Looney Hosts Mary's Baby Shower 12.12.2020

Fr. Edward Looney is hosting a virtual baby shower for Mother Mary on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Today you will meet Taylor and Katie Schmidt as they share about baby Luanna and her sister in Peru, orphans being raised by their grandparents. Afterward, I will share a little bit about Mary, Advent, and Our Lady of La Leche. Our morning will conclude with Kevin Matthews joining me to pray t...

Episode 63: Mystical Wisdom for your Daily Life with Kathryn Jean Lopez 10.12.2020

The writings are filled with wisdom for our everyday life. We can pray with their words and allow them to transform our life, challenging us to live holy lives. Kathryn Jean Lopez, author of "A Year with the Mystics" discusses their influence in her life with Fr. Edward Looney on this episode of How They Love Mary. Follow Kathryn Jean Lopez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathrynlopez National Rev...

Episode 62: Mary's Pregnant and Needs a Baby Shower with Millennial Fiat 08.12.2020

The liturgical season of Advent prepares us for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. That means our four weeks of Advent mark the end of Mary's pregnancy. Like any expectant mom, Mary deserves a baby shower, and because she's generous, she wants it to help those in need. Fr. Looney speaks with Millennial Fiat from Instagram about her upcoming virtual event. Follow Millenial Fiat on Instagram: https://www.in...

Episode 61: Let the Story of Jesus Make You Less Grumpy and More Joyful with Anthony DeStefano 03.12.2020

Fr. Edward Looney talks with children's author Anthony DeStefano about his latest Christmas children's book, 'The Grumpy Old Ox." By the end of this poetic verse story, the grumpy ox experiences a transformation through the Christmas event. Hear Anthony DeStefano tell you the backstory to this beautiful Christmas story. Book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-grumpy-old-ox

Episode 60: The Angelus is the Perfect Prayer for Advent with Jared Dees 25.11.2020

Jared Dees discovered the Angelus prayer just a few years ago and now it has become his favorite prayer for everyday. In this conversation, Fr. Edward Looney proposes that the Angelus is the perfect prayer for Advent. If you've never prayed the Angelus, listen to this episode and commit to praying it this Advent. Jared Dees: http://jareddees.com/ https://www.thereligionteacher.com/ Praying the Ang...

Episode 59: Prepare for Christmas with these Amazing Advent Opportunities 24.11.2020

Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Fr Joe Laramie SJ and Charbel Raish about some amazing Advent opportunities. Fr. Joe Laamie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0n0Y-GWn-0 Parousia Media Advent Pilgrimage: https://www.parousiamedia.com/the-advent-pilgrimage-a-journey-from-eden-to-bethlehem/ Dawn of the Messiah book: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Messiah-Coming-Christ-Scripture/dp/0867167203/ Hope in the...

Bonus Episode 18: Trending Marian Tweets and Topics and a Conversation with Fr. James Brent, OP 20.11.2020

It's the feast of the Presentation of Mary, at the end of this bonus episode, there is a bonus conversation with Fr. James Brent, OP about the feast. But before that, catch the latest Marian tweets and topics and Fr. Edward's commentary. The Riddle at Cana: Mary and the Biblical Mystery: https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/the-riddle-at-cana-mary-and-the-biblical-mystery/ How Imitating Mary...

Episode 58: The Maternal Presence of Mary Throughout History with Mike Aquilina 19.11.2020

Patristic scholar Mike Aquilina joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about the role of Mary throughout history and her influence in our lives. Book: History's Queen: Exploring Mary's Pivotal Role from Age to Age- https://www.avemariapress.com/products/historys-queen Website: https://fathersofthechurch.com/

Episode 57: Building the Church One Lego at a Time with John Kraemer 17.11.2020

For over 20 years, John Kraemer has built lego churches that have been on display at Churches through Michigan and the US. This project has become a ministry for John and today he discusses with Fr. Looney how God calls all people, no matter their gifts, abilities, or disabilities. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kc8wzm

Bonus Episode 17- Trending Marian Tweets and Topics 14.11.2020

Fr. Edward Looney comments on the latest social media posts pertaining to the Blessed Mother. https://thestormatimeofmercy.wordpress.com/2018/09/09/prayer-to-our-lady-mother-of-divine-providence/ Katie Prejean McGrady's Blessed Mother Doll- https://www.instagram.com/beaheartdesign/?hl=en

Episode 56: Try a Spiritual Pilgrimage During Advent and Christmas with Fr. Joel Sember 12.11.2020

Advent is meant to be a season for us to prepare for Christmas. But how often do we start with good intentions and realize on Christmas Eve we never paused to pray and be silent. This week, Fr. Edward Looney talks with Fr. Joel Sember, author of "Oriens: A Pilgrimage Through Advent and Christmas," who will guide us to a more prayerful Advent and beyond. Fr. Joel Sember: https://pilgrimpriest.us/ B...

Episode 55: Praying the Rosary One Hail Mary at a Time with Sarah Huber 10.11.2020

Sarah Huber posts on Twitter and Instagram each day asking for prayer intentions when she prays the rosary. Fr. Edward Looney talks with Sarah the story behind her posts and her devotion to Mary and the rosary. Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/wcsarah2012

Bonus Episode 16-Trending Marian Tweets and Topics for October 2020 07.11.2020

Lots of people tweet about the Blessed Mother. Marian theologian, Fr. Edward Looney, presents and comments on the latest Marian tweets from October 3-November 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary Catholic World Report Article about Our Lady of Sorrows Painting Recovered from Burned Church- https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/10/15/our-lady-of-sorrows-painting-recovered-from-bur...

Episode 54: Singing About Mary's Apparitions with Anna Nuzzo 05.11.2020

Anna Nuzzo is a familiar voice on How They Love Mary as she sings the weekly intro and this week, Fr. Edward Looney talks with her about her new Marian cd, Pray for Us, which shares the music associated with Mary's apparitions. You also can tune into a Marian music concert hosted at her parish on November 7th through Facebook. Patreon: patreon.com/howtheylovemary Anna's Website: http://www.annanuz...

Episode 53: What the Church and St. Faustina Teach about Suicide Deaths with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 29.10.2020

Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, author of "After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and You" breaks down what the Church teaches about suicide and what Jesus had to say to St. Faustina about the topic. In the aftermath of a death of a loved one, families struggle. In this conversation with host, Fr. Edward Looney, Fr. Chris, he offers light in the midst of darkness and hope in a time of despair. https://www.thed...

Episode 52: We Are All Saints in the Making with Lisa Hendey 27.10.2020

LIsa Hendey is the founder of Catholicmom.com and a gifted journalist, writer, and speaker. In her latest book for children, "I'm a Saint in the Making," Lisa introduces young and old alike to the call we all share to become saints. Join host Fr. Edward Looney and guest Lisa Hendey for a captivating conversation about saints and discover hidden gems in the text and illustrations. https://lisahende...

Episode 51- Rosary Lessons Learned and Shared with Kelly Guest 22.10.2020

Columnist Kelly Guest recently shared with readers of CatholicMom.com lessons she learned throughout life about the rosary. Today she shares her insights with Fr. Edward Looney on the podcast How They Love Mary. https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/persevering-in-praying-the-rosary https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/my-rosary-story-lessons-from-my-godmother https://twitter.com/nun2nine

Episode 50: St. Maximilian Kolbe's Two Crowns with Oscar Delgado 20.10.2020

The story of the Saint of Auschwitz is known by many. He gave his life so another might live. In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Oscar Delgado, the associate producer of the film Two Crowns slated for a fathom event on October 26, 2020 and expected dvd and streaming release sometime thereafter. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Two-Crowns https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

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