Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

With great joy Robert announces a new co-host upon Dennis' retirement. They chat about what brought them together, as well as about the foibles of music ministry.

 

Beer:

Bear Hug IPA - Market Brewing Co.

 

Dennis & Robert chat about the need to take a sabbatical, and just before they do, they talk about the anti-Catholic legacy of Canada's outgoing Prime Minister.

 

Beers :

Maudite - Unibroue

Falling for You Belgian Blonde - Old Flame Brewing Co.

 

Deacon Bill & Angie Nalepka join Dennis & Robert to chat about the Permanent Diaconate and their role as a "mentor couple" for husbands and wives discerning and preparing for this vocational calling.

 

Beers :

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co

Forest Reverie Schwartzbier - 5 Paddles Brewing Co.

Aurora Blonde - Antwerp Kathedraal Beer

 

Dennis & Robert sit down for their Christmas Special, talking about humour in evangelization and the need for spiritual direction. After a couple of rum & eggnogs (which Robert cannot stomach, so he enjoyed a great porter) the guys play a Christmas game of "Would you rather...?"

 

Beer :

Porter - Clifford Brewing Co.

 

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