Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Dennis & Robert join David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast for this historic joint round table episode. Enjoying some classy and classic pints, the guys chat about the original missions to Canada, Pope Francis' upcoming visit, and the rumours of another Papal retirement.   Beers : Mexican Lager - Origin Brewing & Malting Co. Lagered Blonde - Henderson Brewing Co. Guinness Stout   Shoutouts &...

Dennis & Robert are joined by Br. Sebastian of the Subiaco Abbey and brewmaster of Country Monks Brewing . Bringing together the faith & froth, they have a wonderfully fun conversation on monastic life and how a monastic taproom in the middle of Arkansas can help sow the seeds of faith.   Beers : Wolfgang Wheat Beer - Country Monks Brewing O'Hara's Irish Stout - Carlow Brewing Co. Blonde Helles La...

For a change of pace, Dennis pours himself an IPA while Robert enjoys a special repeat beer. The guys then discuss the demise of the only American Trappist brewery, confession lessons for priests, and discover the possible reason behind their bad singing at Mass.   Beers : Collective Arts Brewing - Life in the Clouds IPA The Second Wedge - Derailleur Belgian Dubbel   Shoutouts & Mentions : Salt &...

Dennis & Robert discuss the newly proclaimed saints and how their lives of sacrificial love can remind us of our moms, and how our moms deserve more than just a day. The guys then talk about how our own mothers often model themselves after Our Blessed Mother, Mary; as well as a number of shrines dedicated to Christ's mom.   Beers: Furnace Room Brewery - Beardmore Lagered Ale Tuborg - Pilsner   Sho...

Dr. Josephine Lombardi from St. Augustine's Seminary in the Archdiocese of Toronto stops by to chat with Dennis & Robert. She discusses her Marian documentary film "The First Lady and Her Successors", along with her faith story and the work she does at the seminary. Dr. Lombardi can be found at www.josephinelombardi.com   Beers : Innis & Gunn Amsterdam Brewery - Downtown Nut Brown Ale   Shoutouts...

After a quick side track talking sports (but also faith & beer), Dennis & Robert discuss a recent article they found on the many facets of the consecrated life, as well as the spiritual merits of sacramentals. Of course they also take the time to enjoy a good beer while sharing some inspiring quotes.   Beers : Alexander Keith's IPA Sticks in the Middle Session Stout - Market Brewing Company   Shou...

Anne DeSantis of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation joins Dennis & Robert to share how her faith journey inspired her book " Love and Care for the Marginalized ", as well as her work on the " Sewing Hope Podcast ".   Beers & Wine : St. Francis Winery - Cabernet Jever - Pilsner Kichesippi - Heller Highwater   Shoutouts & Mentions : A Home to Thrive In! Smart Catholics St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundati...

On a dunkel kind of day, Dennis & Robert chat about a possible pilgrimage to Spencer Abbey and monastic orders. They guys then discuss making a good Lenten Confession, with some inspiring quotes sandwiched somewhere in the middle.   Beers : Guiness The Second Wedge - Derailleur Belgian Dubbel   Shoutouts & Mentions : St. Mark's Stouffville Monica @ Equipping Catholic Families William Hemsworth @ K...

Founder and host of " Yes Catholic " - David Patterson takes time out of his busy schedule as husband, father, chaplain and online missionary to join Dennis & Robert for a pint and to share the story of his "Yes" to Christ, as well as how he has helped others to do the same. Yes Catholic on Instagram .   Beers : Gösser Stella Artois Vagabond Organic Blonde - Brasserie Étienne Brulé   Shoutouts : T...

Dennis and Robert celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Pints & Pews Podcast by discussing abbey ales and some favourite saint quotes. They then chat about how to best get ready for Lent, while throwing down the Lenten Challenge Gauntlet.   Beers : Dog Days Summer Ale - Old Dog Brewing Co. Belgian Abbey Ale - Brock Street Brewing Co.   Shoutouts : Robert's Friend Monica at Equipping Catholic Famili...

Fr. Eric Mah of the Archdiocese of Toronto stops by to share his story, his " Catholic Latte " ministry, along with his thoughts on the need to build relationships in order to evangelize.   Beers : Budweiser Czechvar O. Adonis - Market Brewing Co.   Shoutouts : To our dads

Dennis & Robert chat about the brewing nuns of Maredret Abbaye and the need to support monastic vocations. After sharing some inspiring quotes, the guys then discuss Holy Days of Obligation (since in Canada we won't have another for almost a year from now...).   Beers : Hacker-Pschorr Weissbier St. Ambroise Baltic Porter   Shoutouts : Dennis' colleagues The Catholic Canuck Podcast William Hemswort...

Listener and new friend, Robert Liczner, stops by to share his experience of the Polish Culture and the Catholic faith. While helping Dennis & Robert with their pronunciation of Polish beer names, he also explains the story behind the guy on the Tatra beer label.   Beers : Warka Strong - Warka Brewery Home Sweet Home Honey Vanilla Wheat - 5 Paddles Brewing Co. Whalebone Oyster Stout - Perth Brewer...

While Dennis & Robert take a Christmas break, enjoy these favourite faith quotes from some of our season 1 guests, including Al Smith, Dominic de Souza, William Hemsworth, Steven McEvoy and The Liturgy Guys.

Dennis & Robert decide to "pitch the pints" and get into the festive spirits for a special Year in Review episode of the Pints & Pews, discussing the highs and lows of their first 'season' of podcasting - what they liked, learned and look forward to for 'Season 2'...   Spirits: Rum & Egg Nog - St. Lucia Distillers Chairman's Reserve Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

The hosts of "The Liturgy Guys" podcast (Jesse, Denis & Chris) carve some time out of their busy schedules to have a pint and chat things liturgical. Sharing the story of how "The Liturgy Guys" came to be, they also discuss what we should be pointing out to family and friends who are returning to Mass this Christmas.   You can find their various endeavours at: The Liturgy Guys Podcast The Liturgic...

Making his triumphal return to the Pints & Pews Podcast, Dennis reflects on how his Ignatian Experience of forced fasting helped deepen his spiritual life. Over a flight of craft beers the guys talk the importance of faith and prayer.   Pre-Show Shoutouts: Fr. Rafal Bartosinski of St. John Chrysostom, Newmarket Black Box Mercantile Craft Beer Paddles   Beers: Munich Lager - Scotch Ale - Spiced Ale...

A book-a-day reader - Steven R. McEvoy of " Book Reviews and More " talks about his faith journey and some of the books he thinks Catholics need to read. His "Top 10" list another other reviews can be found at bookreviewsandmore.ca   Pre-Show Shoutouts to: Joe Sales @joesales for promoting the podcast All our listeners for getting us to over 1,000 downloads   Beers: Citrus SMaSH & Doc Perdue's Bob...

William Hemsworth, " The Bible Catholic " and host of the " Know the Faith, Defend the Faith " stops by to chat about his journey from nominally Christian to Baptist seminary to the Catholic faith, all while enjoying a pint of craft Oktoberfest beer. He can be found at https://williamhemsworth.com/   Pre-Show Shoutouts to: Robert Liczner for his insight on the Tatra label Feedspot Blog for naming...

Fr. Gregory Merkley drops by to share his story of how a practical atheist followed the call of his heart to become a Catholic priest. Fr. Gregory discusses how his journey from atheism has made him a better priest and the faith-filled quotes that got him there. He can be found at frmerkley.com Also, a special shout-out to the folks at the Catholic Beer Drinkers Facebook group.

Dominic de Souza, founder of smartcatholics.com shares his faith journey that spans 4 countries and 3 continents. He also discusses how his quest to shift from knowing about Jesus to actually knowing Jesus and his discovery of the need to bring Catholics together in an authentic and dynamic way brought him to create the Smart Catholics community. Also, shout-out to the folks at Feedspot, who have...

R Jared Staudt, author of "The Beer Option" joined the podcast to discuss how faith and culture intersect, especially through 'this creature beer'. An enlightening conversation on how the simple pleasure of enjoying a good beer in good company can help us grow in our Catholic faith. He can be found at www.buildingcatholicculture.com  

K Albert Little, The Cordial Catholic, takes time out to share a pint of one of our favourite craft beers, discussing how Catholic fellowship and an intriguing question lead him to the fullness of the faith and into the world of Catholic podcasting. He can be found at thecordialcatholic.com 

Allan Smith of bishopsheentoday.com stops by to share a pint, as well as the wisdom of Fulton J. Sheen and few thoughts on the Knights of Columbus regalia. Allan's Sheen anthologies can be found at Sophia Institute Press )www.sophiainstitute.com) or his amazon page.

Enjoying their over-sized pints, Dennis & Robert are fascinated by how Beer Baron Eugene O'Keefe helped build a number of Toronto Catholic landmarks. They then share a few saint quotes on the importance of Faith Friends before discussing whether or not Catholics should chew on the Eucharist.