We explore the digital continent of the New Evangelization on this edition of the big show. Our guides on this audio safari are Brantley Milligan, Founder and Editor in Chief of ChurchPop dot com, and Cecilia O’Reilly, Content Director at Catholic CAST Media. They track down the key ingredient in effectively using new media to lead souls to Christ.

The Brew Crew heads over Mount Hood to Bend where they sample Boneyard Beer’s RPM IPA. Will this beer take the checkered flag or will it get stuck in the pits?

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It’s our first road trip of the summer! The Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers leads us on an amazing journey to the Holy Land. We stop in Eugene on the way back home to talk with Carl Olson, Editor of the Catholic World Report, about why the music of Chris Cornell resonates so deeply with many Catholics.

The Brew Crew heads to the coast with a stop at the historic Fort George Brewery in Astoria to sample their Vortex IPA. Will this beer sail the high seas or will it be put in dry dock?

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It’s a red, white, and ‘couv edition of the big show, as we journey across the Columbia River to Vancouver! Andrew Steele, President of the Theological Institute of St. Thomas & Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James, explores how you can grow in holiness by studying the works of St. Thomas Aquinas. Mister Ed Brands, Administrator of Holy Redeemer Parish, also shares his secrets on serving Christ with great joy.

The Brew Crew is gearing up for summer with a tasting of Laurelwood Brewing’s Free Range Red Ale.  Is this brew something to crow about or should it stay in the chicken coop?

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It’s a family affair on this edition of the big show. We get to know the newest member of Mater Dei Radio, Associate Producer John Lundeen, who shares his passion for radio and the Catholic Church. Todd Cooper from the Archdiocese of Portland and Mater Dei Radio’s Board of Directors also gives a behind the scenes look at the historic Our Lady of Fatima Centennial Celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Portland.

The Brew Crew samples one of the granddaddies of Oregon craft brewing – Widmer Brothers Brewing’s Hefeweizen. Is this brew worthy of its legendary status or has it grown long in the tooth?

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We’re saying goodbye to all of the April showers with a sunny edition of the big show!  Dave Vacheresse, the host of Mater Dei Radio’s Spring Sharathon 2017, previews next week’s radio event and shares his memories of working with Mother Angelica at EWTN.  The Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers also returns to give us an Easter Season spiritual checkup.

The Brew Crew gets adventurous with a sampling of Raz Tafari Raspberry and Lemongrass Sour Ale from Bend Brewing Company.  Will this daring beer scare their taste buds or will it open up a new flavor horizon for our team?

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We’re celebrating Divine Mercy weekend on this edition of the big show. Diane Paddison, Founder and President of 4 Word Women, shares resources for professional Christian women to thrive in their careers, relationships, and faith. Ryan Bombarger, co-founder of the Radiance Foundation, shares his pro-life passion with us, as we preview of the annual Oregon Right to Life Conference 2017.

The Brew Crew emerges from their long Lenten fast to resume their beverage tastings with a review Double Mountain Brewery’s Vaporizer Dry Hopped Pale Ale. Will this beer be worth their lengthy wait?

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We are preparing for Holy Week on this edition of the big show! We travel north of the border to speak with Sister Marie Tersidis, Prioress of Queen of Peace Monastery in British Columbia, to discuss the power of contemplation. Father Tim Furlow, Parochial Vicar at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Portland, also describes the unique challenges of evangelizing young professionals.

The Brew Crew is still observing its Lenten fast from beverage tastings so Abbot Jeremy Driscoll of Mount Angel Abbey joins us again to explore the powerful ways Christ used wine in His ministry.

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Everything is coming up roses on this edition of the big show! Jim Stahl, Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians, gives us an insider’s view of the 2017 Portland Rose Festival, including the Festival Blessing and Memorial Service on April 22nd, with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample. Deacon Felix Garcia, the new Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland, is back to share how his office ignites the faith of Hispanic Catholics in Oregon and his own unlikely journey to the Deaconate.

The Brew Crew maintains its fast from beverage tastings for Lent and in their place, we sit down with Abbot Jeremy Driscoll of Mount Angel Abbey for a fascinating exploration of how and why Christ used wine in His ministry.

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On this edition of the big show, we discover how to give a voice to the voiceless! Deacon Felix Garcia, the new Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland, outlines the unique challenges facing Hispanic Catholics in Oregon and details his journey to the Deaconate. In addition, Kelly Wetherald, Development Manager of the Blanchet House, describes how she is guiding undergraduate students from University of Portland in writing and developing a short play called “HOME, a devised production” to give a voice to the homeless in our communities.

The Brew Crew is still observing its Lenten fast from beverage tastings so Father Martin Grassel of Benedictine Brewery and Mount Angel Abbey is back to explore the fascinating history of Catholic brewing and its growing role in the New Evangelization.

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An abundance of joy infuses the Lenten air on this edition of the big show!  Cecilia O’ Reilly, Content Director for CAST, reveals why joy and storytelling are both critical tools in evangelizing online.  Father Ken Geraci, CPM of the Fathers of Mercy returns to joyfully tackle the big question – “Why Be Catholic?”

The Brew Crew is in the midst of a Lenten fast from our weekly beverage tastings so Father Martin Grassel of Benedictine Brewery and Mount Angel Abbey is back again to share some joy with us, as we continue to unfold the rich history of monastic brewing.

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