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 Island Brewing

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

Iron Pig Pale Ale - Orange Snail Brewers

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

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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 Delivered

Making Every Class Catholic on Facebook

Educating for Eternity

Beers :

Grasshopper Wheat Ale - Big Rock Brewery

Front Porch Kölsch Style Ale - Calabogie Brewing

Mayberry IPA - El Segundo Brewing Co.

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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 in the Church is that?"

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Beer :

American Pilsner - Culture Brewing Co. in Manhattan Beach