The Brother Hut

Welcome back beloved listeners!! We are your number one randomly scheduled catholic podcast. Thanks for tuning in!          On this episode 40, a recent picture of Bro Brandon Berg with “nutty” the squirrel who lives in Colorado Springs at our Postulancy house. Br. Vinny posted the legendary picture of Br. Brandon on Twitter asking for captions. Check out our twitter page for a good laugh!        ...

Help! This episode is an update on our Capuchin Franciscan life and a reflection on help. The brothers, Vince Mary Carrasco and Brandon Berg, have been busy with life, but are back in the studio! Thanks for tuning in!             The brothers give an update on the last month or so and talk about their plans for the summer. Br. Vince is preparing for a summer as a hospital chaplain in Denver Colora...

  May the Fourth be With You!! In honor of Star Wars day, Brothers Vinny and Brandon welcome Brother Jordan for a special look into the Stars Wars world, the creation of George Lucas, the creative force behind the franchise and more importantly for us, the theology behind it all. Brother Jordan was initially drawn into Stars Wars by seeing Luke’s searching to the ends of Dagobah. Brother Jordan sa...

Welcome back to the Hut!    In this episode the brothers are joined by special guest, Br. Mark Schenk the Provincial Minister of our Province to talk about the history of our province, the establishment of Mid-America Capuchins and also a bit of how he came to grow into the vocation of lay brother.    Every year on April 21st, we celebrate the feast of St. Conrad of Parzham, who is our Province Pa...

Welcome to the Hut! In this episode the brothers talk, hallelujahs, springtime, slippers, more food, silkworms, stickers, new things, baseball's big move to Denver and most of all EASTER! In this episode, the brothers dive into some of the emotions that the Apostles might have felt at the loss of their friend and Lord, Jesus. We felt the same and in many ways, we're forgetting that Jesus has Risen...

Have you ever encounter a Leprechaun? A leprechaun, no. But a Leper probably! Welcome to the brother Hut. In Today's episode we combine Saint Patrick's Day with Francis’ experience of embracing the leper. Brother Brandon and the people of Denver recover from snowmageddon. Brother Vinny recovers from a few days of illness. What is a Leprechaun!? Per Wikipedia, they are “diminutive supernatural bein...

Back in the Hut, the Brothers discuss some of the great ways to continue on the Lenten Journey. Now might be the time when our lenten journey and sacrifices might become “watered-down” — But don’t give up!  In this episode, the brothers talk about ways to continue the lenten Journey, things to remember; things to consider and ways to stay motivated. Remember the reasons why! — Sacrifice, offering...

It's our Ash Wednesday special & We wanted to fill our listeners in on what's happening in our houses. Bro Vinny shares the experience of the Texas winter storm, that knocked off the power in the house. Bro Brandon shares with us his plan to eat stale hotdog buns.  Together, they give you short tips on how to move forward in this journey of lent. Don't miss this short, special!  Email us for quest...

Familiar voices in a new logo, the brothers are back in the Hut! Today we sat down with special guest Deacon Br. Jason Moore, OFM Cap, our brother. Br. Jason is born in Denver and raised in the foot hills of Evergreen, Colorado. With a ton of experience in his life, he spent some time as a bartender and says is favorite drink is a Ketel One dry martini. In this episode, we hear how he found out ab...

Back in the Hut Studios, the brothers share 4 key elements that are essential for your conversion, drawing closer to the Lord and growing in holiness! God has Designated you! Encounter with God Detachment Prayer Br. Brandon focuses on Acts of the Apostles 22:3-16 and brings up two points of conversion summarized as 1, designated and 2, encounter. Br. Vinny focuses on Mark 10:17-31 and two points o...

Brothers are back and it's 2021! Brothers Vincent Mary Carrasco and Brandon Berg are together in Amarillo, Texas. Good listeners, thanks for your patience. Br. Vinny has been in Puebla, Mexico on a culture and language immersion.  After some beginning banter on Mexico, the holiday season, and the star of Bethlehem the brothers move into today’s theme; Epiphany and seeking Jesus. The question is: a...

Back in the (new) brother hut studios, the brothers are happy to be back on the mics for y'all! The bros talk thanksgiving happenings, the joys of communal life during Thanksgiving. In this episode, the two friars talk about some challenges that come with new endeavors and ministries. Bro Vinny shares with us about the recording process of his first single 'Magnify' and Bro Brandon shares the chal...

The Brother Hut | Ep. 28 - Obedience & St. Margaret Mary Alcaoque    In this episode, the Capuchin Bros talk about the beauty of Holy Obedience! It can be difficult at times to just sit down and ‘listen’ to the voice of God; the spirit of God. The bros share some insight about holy obedience from the life and writings of St. Margaret Mary Alcaoque on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. How important it is...

Recording for their 1 Year Anniversary Episode, the Bros are back in brown and also joined by Bro Luke Jordan! In this episode, the Capuchin trio talk about a Friendship with St. Francis, God, the brothers, and the saints. What does it mean to be friends with the Saints or friends with God, even friends with those close to you? Those friendships; authentic, holy, and real Friendships are important...

Recording on the Feast of Padre Pio, the bros are back once again!! Bro Vinny shares some excitement about being blessed into the ministry of Lector with some of the brothers. The brothers share some funny stories during the week, confession inconsistencies, and unexpected printer problems. Along with those crazy stories, Brandon shares about the recent break in at our provincial office, a traumat...

The Bros are back!! Back in different format, but we’re back! Brother Brandon Berg (Father now!) speaks out his experience at his recent Ordination Liturgy. There was beauty, there was a Solemn Descent of the Holy Spirit, and there was a timing of God that could only be done by him! In this episode, the brothers talk about the perfect timing of God, the providence of God’s care and the impact of t...

Recording from Denver, Colorado, our hosts are joined by Deacon Donald Rank in this special episode! The brothers talk about the activity of Grace that has played a role in their lives throughout their time as friars. Brother Vinny shares his experience during his Solemn Vows, the Holy Roll-call and the Divine courtroom. In this episode, the Soon-to-be Priests, Bros Brandon & Donald talk about the...

Recording on the feast of St. Benedict, Brs. Vince Mary and Brandon give a tour of the new items in the Brother Hut studio and discuss upcoming major life changes and the ways they have been battling temptation. Brs. Vince Mary and Brandon are graduates of colleges run by the Benedictines and tell a story of the power that St. Benedict had over evil. The brothers discuss the struggles of spiritual...

Recorded on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the brothers talk about some powerful experiences they've had with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. With many of those experiences found through the spring water, the Sacred Heart reminds us of the call of conversion, purity and cleansing of our old ways. In this episode, the Brother Hut share wisdom on Christ as the wellspring of Life, the flame o...

Back again in the brother hut studios! The brothers share with us their unique names, how they came to be called what they are called! Brother Brandon talks about his name, the “Killer “B’s” & Brother Vinny shares the history of how his name came to be and the influence of JP II. In this episode, the brothers share with us bits of their long-awaited vocation stories and how they have been made int...

In this May edition of the Brother Hut, the brothers try out the very first long distance (4 doors down) recording!! The brothers talk about the aMAYzing month of May, the Role of Mary in the Church, and how she has played an important part in their lives! The Bros share some powerful experiences of Mary that helped each of them grow to understand the motherly love that Mary has for us. Bro Brando...

Back again from the Brother Hut Studios in San Antonio! Brother Brandon and Brother Vinny go facebook and instagram live in this spontaneous episode. The brothers talk about the recent happenings around the friary, Vinny cutting down trees and Brandon helping out at the food pantry. We talk about Rome visits, the Capuchin bone crypt, the Help of God and Brother Vinny has a special announcement! Do...

In this first of two episodes, the Brother Hut will become the ‘Mother Hut’ as the Brother Vinny & Brother Brandon introduce to the world their Mothers! Recording on their 30th Wedding Anniversary, Susan & Rudy talk about how they first met and one life-changing accident that they were in together. Together, they share how Love and Faith share an intricate part in the married life. They share how...

Back for another Episode during the Shelter-in-place, the brothers are recording live for an interview that will be sent to a TV News Agency, ‘Rome Reports’ out of Rome. That’s right Rome! This isn’t the first time for Friars to go Viral either, the brothers talk about Viral Videos; How it can help spiritually, and one's authenticity, what does it mean to go Viral? — Who are you going Viral for? T...

In this Episode, Brother Vinny and Brother Brandon are joined by a special guest and new friend, Rony Galdamez. Rony is a San Antonio local, a Catholic worship music leader with a strong music ability and great love for Jesus. Built on his faith and musical inclinations, Rony created ELOHYMN MSC, a worship team that exists "to magnify the beauty and wonder of Catholicism..."  Rony shares with us h...