Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Deacon Cory Johnson of the ESCC of the Archdiocese of Montreal shares his story along with his thoughts on the Catholic faith in Quebec and where it's going. Check out his ministry with the English Speaking Catholic Council and their Podcast .   Drinks: Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Canvas Brewing Co. - Forest Runner Double IPA   Pints & Pews Merch can be found here ...  

David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast drops by to talk about why and how we should Keep Holy the Sabbath. He even plays along with a Sabbath-based 'Would You Rather?'   Beers: 70 Acre Brew Co. - Bossman Lager Great Lakes Brewery - Canuck Pale Ale   Pints & Pews Merchandise   

Video journalist Francis Denis joins Robert to talk about his most recent project with EWTN - Catholic Canada, a 10 episode glimpse into the heart and soul of the Catholic Church in Canada.   You can find Francis' work at www.francisdenis.com   Beers: Beaux-Prés Microbrasserie - La bonne Sainte Anne ale blonde Cool Beer Beverage Co. - St. André amber lager   Pints & Pews Merch      

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck stops by to share a pint and talk about navigating his vocational calling to the Catholic priesthood while playing professional soccer in Chile. Fr. Chase & Robert also discuss their picks for the upcoming World Cup 2026.   Beers : Abrüham Dinkin' Lincoln Lager - Casper Brewing Co. Bear Pale Ale - Burdock Brewery  

Rob & Robert lament over how many Catholics seem to have lost a sense of awe and wonder at the divine in Mass, and discuss ways to bring it back.   Beer : Power House Brewing Co. - Low Voltage Cream Ale  

David & Matt from the Pints with Jack Podcast share a pint and a few laughs while chatting about why one should read C.S. Lewis and where one should start.   Beers: Newcastle Brown Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (with a side of Tomatin single malt scotch) London Brewing Organic Amber  

A couple of weeks after the Triduum, Rob & Robert sit down to chat about their unique Easter liturgy experiences and the correct way to eat a chocolate bunny.   Beer: 4est Brewery Lager

Al Smith of Bishop Sheen Today drops by to share a pint and chat about the Beatification process for Fulton J. Sheen, and why we need to Celebrate Sheen at his upcoming Beatification Mass.   Beers: Muskoka Cream Ale - Muskoka Brewery Holy Rollers Lager - Toboggan Brewing Co.

Rob & Robert share their thoughts on some of the behaviours that drive them bonkers at Mass.   Beer: Bear Naked Lager - Holman Brewing Co.

Josh Masterson, The Catholic Cartoonist , drops by to chat about the discernment to use his God given talent for cartooning to help spread the Catholic faith.   Finding the Catholic Cartoonist: website instagram - @the_catholic_cartoonist Voyage Comics   Beers: Blue Moon Löwenbraü  

Sean Lynn of Heroic Men Canada returns to the show to chat with Robert about the Heroic Men 30 Challenge and the reason why the world needs heroic Catholic men today.   Beers: Lorum Ipsum Amber Ale - Annex Ales Brewing Broken Record Porter - Publican House Brewery   Pints & Pews Merch  

With Ash Wednesday creeping up on us, Rob & Robert chat about their plans for Lent this year and what it takes for a successful penitential season. The guys also continue with the popular "Would You Rather" and "Name That Catholic Banger" segments.   Beer: Rainmaker Porter - The Second Wedge Brewing Co.   P&P Merch available at Catholic Moment

Mark Leopold joins Rob and Robert to talk about "Catholic Churn Rate" and how intentional community building helps keep people in the pews.   Beers:   Yuengling Lager Baptist Wit Bier - Brouwerij Van Steenberge  

Rob & Robert chat about what can get a hymn banned by a bishop before discussing Pope Leo XIV's thoughts on what makes for good music ministry. Also, with a new co-host comes a new segment with "Name That Catholic Banger!"   Beer: Bourbon Barrel Ale - Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

Angelo D'Amico stops by to chat about how his Catholic faith & hockey have given him a foundation of integrity, dedication, and service that play out in his charitable work and promotion of the Hallow App.  You can find Angelo on instagram or his website .   Beers: Innis & Gunn - Single Malt Whiskey Cask Muskoka Brewery - Winter Beard Nitro Latte Stout  

Ante Skoko of St. Joseph Realty joins Rob & Robert to talk about the role faith needs to play in the business life.   Check out Ante's and his wife Roberta's ministries here: www.stjosephrealty.ca www.stjosephacademy.ca Catholic et Cetera  

With great joy Robert announces a new co-host upon Dennis' retirement. They chat about what brought them together, as well as about the foibles of music ministry.   Beer: Bear Hug IPA - Market Brewing Co.  

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 Isla...

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 : Muskoka Cream Ale 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 Iro...