Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

Join Fr. Edward Looney in a conversation with executive producer Daniel Catone, whose forthcoming documentary follows the ancient St. Cuthbert Pilgrimage Route — a spiritual journey beginning in Scotland and ending on Holy Island (Lindisfarne). St. Cuthbert, one of the most beloved saints of Northern England, inspired centuries of devotion — but a recent attempt by American Catholic pilgrims and f...

Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rebecca Grabill to discuss her new children’s book, One Star, Three Kings: The Journey to Epiphany. Together, they explore Advent and Christmas traditions and remind us that Christmas does not end on December 25, but continues through the days that lead to (at least) the Feast of the Epiphany. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why the Church celebrates a full Chr...

Father Edward sits down with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, the Catholic couple behind some of the most popular Christmas movie reviews on social media this year. Since 2018, the Lenaburgs have been watching, reacting to, and reviewing Christmas movies from Hallmark, Great American, and Netflix — always with an eye toward family-friendly storytelling and Catholic values. In this conversation, Mary and J...

What happens when Hollywood calls a real priest for advice? In this episode, Fr. Edward is joined by Fr. Scott Bailey, who—quite unexpectedly—became a consultant for Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film. Through parish connections, Fr. Scott met Johnson during a visit, which led to extended conversations about priesthood, Catholic customs, and even a production-time phone call cl...

In this episode, Fr. Edward speaks with author Diego Pasadore about his new book Mary, the New Woman, a fresh Judeo-Christian exploration of the Immaculate Conception. Diego shares how an unexpected inspiration during Mass led him into three years of biblical research, studying Jewish texts, the Church Fathers, and even private revelations such as those of Anne Catherine Emmerich. Together they di...

In this moving conversation, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Wendy Forest, a widow who has walked a profound journey of grief, healing, and rediscovering hope through Jesus and Mary. Wendy shares the story behind her book Currents of Water, reflecting on how water became a powerful image for her emotions, her faith, and the early years of widowhood. Together, they explore: 💧 How grief comes in wave...

While studying abroad in Europe, Monica lived with chronic pain in her legs, knees, and feet—often relying on a cane, walking stick, or even a wheelchair. During a one-day visit to Lourdes with friends, she found herself wondering what a healing might feel like. After praying at the shrine, she set aside her walking sticks and discovered she could walk without support. In this episode, Monica shar...

In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with his good friends Anthony and Tara Bonna, creators of Raising Saints TV. You’ll hear how one of Fr. Edward’s books played a role in their engagement—and how one of their children ended up being named thanks to his recommendation! Anthony and Tara are on a mission to create joyful, faith-filled content for Catholic families, producing children’s song...

Word on Fire has released a beautifully illustrated and excellently written Catholic Story Bible for young readers — The Story of All Stories by Emily Stimpson Chapman. Seeing the need for a high-quality Catholic story Bible, Word on Fire and Stimpson Chapman teamed up to create a resource that tells not just individual Bible stories, but the one great story of salvation — from Genesis to Revelati...

Author Anthony DeStefano joins Fr. Edward Looney to share a delightful and faith-filled take on Halloween through his newest children’s book, All Hallows’ Eve. In this conversation, Anthony discusses the inspiration behind the story, including the memorable character Hulga May, and how he skillfully weaves Catholic tradition into a tale that helps reclaim Halloween for the faith. Together, Fr. Edw...

Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Cardinal Marc Ouellet about his new book from Ignatius Press, Word, Sacrament, Charism. Their conversation explores a word that’s become central in Catholic dialogue — synodality. What exactly is synodality? Is it an effort to modernize the Church, or something deeper? Cardinal Ouellet shares what he believes is the key to authentic synodality, what he wishes had gone...

In this episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward, Fr. Edward Looney welcomes radio legend Kevin Matthews, whose incredible journey is featured in the new documentary Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story, coming to theaters October 7. Fr. Edward and Kevin share stories from their longtime friendship, and Kevin gives a glimpse into his conversion story — including the powerful moment he found a br...

On September 28 & 29, 2025, Bernadette The Musical comes to U.S. theaters for a special two-day release. But how did this French production about St. Bernadette make its way to American screens? Fr. Edward Looney talks with Thierry Fontaine, the international distributor who brought the musical to the U.S. Thierry shares his personal journey — growing up near Lourdes but knowing little about B...

Join Fr. Edward Looney and Liv Harrison as we react to the new movie Bau: Artist at War, now in theaters. Liv attended the film’s red carpet premiere and shares her first-hand experience, including what the daughters of Joseph and Rebecca Bau told her that night. In this conversation we discuss: *Liv’s experience at the red carpet premiere *Insights from the Bau family *Her biggest takeaways from...

In this episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward, I speak with Mary O’Regan, author of the new Sophia Institute Press biography of Padre Pio. Mary shares the incredible story of how Padre Pio appeared to her in a mystical experience that changed her life and set her on the path of researching and writing about one of the Church’s most beloved saints. We discuss: How Padre Pio mystically visited M...

In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rob Kaczmark, CEO of Spirit Juice Studios, to talk about his unique connection to Pope Leo XIII’s Chicago roots and how Catholic media continues to inspire today. Rob shares his experience visiting the Chicago neighborhood where Pope Leo grew up, filming on location, and reflecting on how Catholic art and media may be entering a new renaissance. 👉...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, executive producer of the new Catholic film Triumph of the Heart and father of the film’s director, Anthony D’Ambrosio. He shares the story of his family’s influence on Anthony, the journey from a short film on St. Maximilian Kolbe to a full-length feature, and what they hope this project will contribute to Catholic cinema. Topics we discuss...

I sit down with Benjamin O’Brien, Catholic firefighter and author of The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17. In our conversation, Benjamin shares: 🔥 Why he chose firefighting and how he discerned leaving the profession 🔥 The ways he integrated his Catholic faith into the firehouse 🔥 What inspired him to write The Proving Grounds and the reaction from former coworkers 🔥 The role of chapla...

Country music and Catholicism come together in this inspiring episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward! Fr. Edward sits down with country music singer and songwriter Bradley Banning, whose songs are infused with faith and storytelling. Bradley shares how St. Paul inspired one of his tracks, and unpacks the spiritual depth behind his popular song “Be a Kid”, which reflects the spiritual childhood...

In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Dr. Betty Bosarge to explore the life, legacy, and writings of Fr. Robert Bradley, S.J., with a special focus on Our Lady’s Psalter (Angelico Press). Dr. Bosarge, who served as Fr. Bradley’s editor, offers a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process—often on a simple yellow notepad—and shares how his meditations on the Rosary can renew the hear...

Did you know that St. Francis of Assisi observed a special season of prayer, fasting, and penance starting on the Feast of the Assumption and ending on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel? It’s called St. Michael’s Lent, and it’s making a powerful comeback among Catholics seeking spiritual renewal. In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Dr. Jared Staudt, theologian and formation leader...

Servant of God Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is remembered for his unwavering faith in the face of years of imprisonment. In this moving conversation, I speak with his sister, Élisabeth Nguyen, who shares intimate stories about their family upbringing, his path to the seminary, and his early years in the Church. She recalls his arrest and long years in prison—and a moment involving medi...

In this episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward, I take you along on my recent pilgrimage to the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City. I share how I first came to know his story, my regret in missing his martyrdom site while studying in Guatemala, and what this modern-day priest-martyr teaches us. Along the way, I recount an unsettling moment when I followed a car boldly advertising sa...

Eve Rosemary, host of The Everyday Saint Podcast, joins Fr. Edward Looney to share her inspiring journey of faith—from working at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion to visiting major Catholic shrines across the country. In this episode, Eve opens up about her ministry as a chastity speaker, her favorite shrine experiences (including the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine and Mother Cabrini’s s...

In this episode, Fr. Edward welcomes Fr. Thomas Gibbons, executive producer of the new documentary Fighting Spirit, now available on VOD. This powerful film explores the heroic lives of military chaplains—both Catholic and non-Catholic—who served with courage, conviction, and deep faith. 🎖️ Topics include: • Why so many military chaplains are now being considered for sainthood • The inspiring stor...