Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Dr. Michael Foley of "Drinking with the Saints" stops by to share a pint and chat about his new book "Dining with the Saints". Along the way he suggests a few special cocktails for Dennis & Robert while sharing an interesting saint story or two...

Dr. Foley's Links :

Drinking with the Saints Website

Facebook

Instagram

Amazon

Beers :

St. Joseph Abbey Ale

Abbot Ale - Greene King

Raven Black Lager - Old Flame Brewing Co.

Mentions :

Fr. Leo Patalinghug - Plating Grace

Dennis & Robert sit down to chat about Dennis' recent trip to Belgium before reminiscing about the impact of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on themselves and the wider Church. The guys share some of their favourite Benedict XVI quotes, and then Dennis throws up a couple of gimmes in trying to stump Robert.

Beers :

Cork Town Stout - Kichesippi Beer Co.

St. Andre Bohemian Styled Lager - Cool Beer Brewing Co.

Shout Outs & Mentions :

Nate @ La Table Rustique, Brussels

Adoremus Bulletin

Keith Nester of Down 2 Earth Ministries stops by to share a pint and his story with Dennis & Robert. The guys start off with a couple of words about Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI before Keith enthrals with his journey to the Church. Robert even manages to explain the Catholic link to Budweiser.

Keith's Links :

Down 2 Earth Ministries

Keith's YouTube

Rosary Crew

Keith's Books

Beers :

Belgian Moon White Beer

Peppermint Patty Stout - Old Flame Brewing Co.

Budweiser

For the season finale, Robert enjoys a Belgian Abbaye Tripel in honour of Dennis who opens an old favourite. Their wide ranging conversation covers the World Cup, High School reunions, sick priests, and the difference between Cathedrals & Basilicas. Finally, on his third try, Dennis manages to stump Robert (somewhat).

Beers :

Lagered Amber Ale - Brock Street Brewing

Westmalle Tripel - Westmalle Abbaye

Shoutouts & Mentions :

Kichesippi Beer Co. Festive Pack

Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal - 6th Most Beautiful Building

St. Joseph's Parish, Highland Creek

K. Albert Little of The Cordial Catholic podcast stops by to share his wisdom over his favourite pint with Dennis & Robert. After sharing his story with Dennis for the first time, Keith talks about how our faith-filled actions and relationships will help guide our conversations with non-Catholics.

Keith's links :

The Cordial Catholic Podcast

The Cordial Catholic on YouTube

Beers :

Gingerbread Saison - Brock Street Brewing

Red Vienna Lager & Riverwalk Common Lager - Old Flame Brewing

Mentions :

Pints & Pews - Episode 16 (Keith's original visit)

BlackBox Mercantile - Custom Beer Flight Paddles

Dennis & Robert chat about their Advent prep and traditions over a German Phil Dunkel. After sharing some 'Saintly Sayings' Dennis once more tries to stump Robert by asking 'What in the Church is that?'

Beer :

German Phil Dunkel - Kichesippi Beer Co.

Shoutouts & Mentions :

Catholic Roots of Canadian Soccer - The Catholic Register

Sean Lynn trades his usual dram for a pint with Dennis & Robert as he talks about his Catholic ministry to men with the God Squad and the podcast A Dram With Friends.

Sean's Links :

God Squad & A Dram With Friends

Heroic Men

Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance

Beers :

Good Morning Vietnamese Coffee Stout - Eighty-Eight Brewing

Hofbräu

Legion Lager - Whitewater Brewing Co.

Mentions :

Hofbräuhaus

Royal Canadian Legion

Dennis & Robert sit down to chat the faith over a pint. Their conversation ranges from Smells & Bells, Latin in the Liturgy, and election signs on a rectory lawn. The guys finish off the episode with a new segment where Dennis tries to put Robert's Catholic vocabulary to the test.

Beers :

Pumpkin Pie Ale - Brock Street Brewing Co.

Unika

Shoutouts & Mentions :

Dennis's wife Paula

Robert's RCIA students

Clerically Speaking Podcast

The Cordial Catholic

Deacon Pedro of Salt + Light Media stops by for a pint with Dennis & Robert. Their conversation ranges from Deacon Pedro's faith story, how he landed in Catholic media, and his role in Pope Francis' Pilgrimage of Penance to Canada as a part of the path of Truth & Reconciliation and Canada's residential school system.

Deacon Pedro's Links :

Walking Together

Deacon Pedro

Salt + Light Media

Papal Visit

Beers & Cider :

Banjo Cider

Puppers Golden Lager

Dockside Red Ale - Bobcaygeon Brewing Co.

Mentions :

World Youth Day

Manresa Jesuit Retreat Centre

Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish

Dennis & Robert chat one-on-one for the first time in episodes. Their conversation ranges from imperial pints, the monarchy, some favourite quotes, and St. Padre Pio being a grump in the confessional.

Beers :

Waterloo Amber

Amsterdam Blonde Lager (the Imperial Pint)

Mentions & Shoutouts :

"Encounters with the Sacred" - Justin Press

Why Padre Pio was Grouchy in the Confessional

Robert's Books

The Cordial Catholic

Catholic Land