Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

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   Shop Pints & Pews merch here...  

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 : My Catholic Faith Delivere...

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 i...

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.   Shop Pints & Pew...

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?"   Shop Pints & Pews Merch   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 t...

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 : Guiness Chocolate Munich Dunkel - Brock Street Brewing Co. La Bonne Ste Anne - Microbrasserie des Beaux Prés   Shop Pints & Pews Swag here...

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 : Guiness Moosehead Fixed Link Maritime Pilsner - Lone Oak Brewery   Chalice Canada Chalice US  

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...

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  

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  

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.  

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 Fi...

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   Pints & Pews Shop - 20% OFF - ADVENT2023 (until Jan. 31st)

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.

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  

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  

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  

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  

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.  

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.   Mentio...

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.