Episodes
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
S2-E18 - Smells, Bells & Catholic Obscurities
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
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.
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Dennis's wife Paula
Robert's RCIA students
Monday Oct 17, 2022
S2-E17 - Catholic Media w/ Deacon Pedro
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
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 :
Beers & Cider :
Dockside Red Ale - Bobcaygeon Brewing Co.
Mentions :
Monday Sep 26, 2022
S2-E16 - Imperial Pints, The Monarchy & A Grouchy Confessor
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
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 :
Amsterdam Blonde Lager (the Imperial Pint)
Mentions & Shoutouts :
"Encounters with the Sacred" - Justin Press
Monday Sep 05, 2022
S02-E15 - Money Talk w/ Charlie Min
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
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 :
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
S02-E14 - On Joy & Vocations w/ Fr. Chris Lemieux
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
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 :
Lug Tread - Beau's Brewing Co.
Drip IPA - Counterpart Brewing
Mentions:
"A Time to Die" by Nicholas Diat
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
S02-E13 - Round Table Episode w/ The Catholic Canuck
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
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.
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
S02-E12 - Country Monks Brewing w/ Br. Sebastian
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
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 :
Monday Jun 06, 2022
S02-E11 - Ale Fail, Confession Class & Bad Singing
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
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
Tuesday May 24, 2022
S02-E10 - The Theology of Mom
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
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
Saturday May 07, 2022
S02-E09 - The First Lady w/ Dr. Josephine Lombardi
Saturday May 07, 2022
Saturday May 07, 2022
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 :
Amsterdam Brewery - Downtown Nut Brown Ale
Shoutouts :
Broughton's - Church Supplies, Religious Books & Gifts
Dennis' mother-in-law