Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Dennis & Robert are joined by Dennis' financial advisor, Charlie Min. They chat about Charlie's conversion story, his music ministry, and the importance of approaching financial matters with faith.

Beers :

Cracked Canoe - Moosehead

Blue Wave - Mill Street Brewery

Friends Forever - Elora Brewing Co.

Mentions :

Newman Centre at U of T

Dennis & Robert are joined for a pint by Fr. Chris Lemieux of St. Bernadette parish and former vocations director of the Archdiocese of Toronto. They chat about Father's journey into the faith, along with the joyful witness of those who lead Fr. Chris to discern his vocation to the priesthood.

Beers :

Guiness Stout

Lug Tread - Beau's Brewing Co.

Drip IPA - Counterpart Brewing

Mentions:

"A Time to Die" by Nicholas Diat

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 & Mentions :

Pope Francis in Canada

Truth & Reconciliation

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 Lager - Old Flame Brewing Co.

Country Monks Merch :

Taproom Merch

Abbey Merch

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 & Light Hour w/ Deacon Pedro

Catholic Beer Drinkers Facebook Page

America Jesuit Review - The Only Trappist Brewery in the US is closing

Adoremus Bulletin - Confession 101

National Catholic Register - Let's Talk About Bad Singing in Church

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

Shoutouts & Mentions :

Archdiocese of Toronto - Office of Catholic Youth - Re:generation

The Catholic Canuck Podcast

MONKROCK

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 :

Broughton's - Church Supplies, Religious Books & Gifts

Dennis' mother-in-law

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

Shoutouts & Mentions :

Messenger of Saint Anthony

Encounters with the Sacred - Berta Milavec Byrne - Justin Press

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 Foundation - outside resources

ShareLife

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 @ Know the Faith - Defend the Faith

The Catholic Canuck

God is the Bigger Elvis

Into Great Silence