Episodes

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

Monday Apr 25, 2022
S02-E08 - Consecrated Life & Sacramentals
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
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 :
Sticks in the Middle Session Stout - Market Brewing Company
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Encounters with the Sacred - Berta Milavec Byrne - Justin Press

Saturday Apr 09, 2022
S02-E07 - Love & Care for the Marginalized w/ Anne DeSantis
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
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 :
St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation - outside resources

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
S02-E06 - Religious Orders & Lenten Confession
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
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 :
The Second Wedge - Derailleur Belgian Dubbel
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Monica @ Equipping Catholic Families
William Hemsworth @ Know the Faith - Defend the Faith

Monday Mar 14, 2022
S02-E05 : Yes Catholic w/ David Patterson
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Founder and host of "Yes Catholic" - David Patterson takes time out of his busy schedule as husband, father, chaplain and online missionary to join Dennis & Robert for a pint and to share the story of his "Yes" to Christ, as well as how he has helped others to do the same.
Yes Catholic on Instagram.
Beers :
Vagabond Organic Blonde - Brasserie Étienne Brulé
Shoutouts :
To all the social media Catholics - thanks for the Lenten memes

Sunday Feb 27, 2022
S02 - Ep. #4 - Getting Ready for Lent
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Dennis and Robert celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Pints & Pews Podcast by discussing abbey ales and some favourite saint quotes. They then chat about how to best get ready for Lent, while throwing down the Lenten Challenge Gauntlet.
Beers :
Dog Days Summer Ale - Old Dog Brewing Co.
Belgian Abbey Ale - Brock Street Brewing Co.
Shoutouts :
Robert's Friend Monica at Equipping Catholic Families
Chris - Thanks for the beer!
Book :
A Time to Die - Nicolas Diat

Sunday Feb 13, 2022
S02 - Ep. #3 - Catholic Latte w/ Fr. Eric Mah
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Fr. Eric Mah of the Archdiocese of Toronto stops by to share his story, his "Catholic Latte" ministry, along with his thoughts on the need to build relationships in order to evangelize.
Beers :
O. Adonis - Market Brewing Co.
Shoutouts :
To our dads

Saturday Jan 29, 2022
S02 Ep. #2 - Brewing Nuns & Holy Days of Obligation
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Dennis & Robert chat about the brewing nuns of Maredret Abbaye and the need to support monastic vocations. After sharing some inspiring quotes, the guys then discuss Holy Days of Obligation (since in Canada we won't have another for almost a year from now...).
Beers :
Shoutouts :
Dennis' colleagues

