Episodes

Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Episode #20 : Know the Faith, Defend the Faith w/ William Hemsworth
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
William Hemsworth, "The Bible Catholic" and host of the "Know the Faith, Defend the Faith" stops by to chat about his journey from nominally Christian to Baptist seminary to the Catholic faith, all while enjoying a pint of craft Oktoberfest beer.
He can be found at https://williamhemsworth.com/
Pre-Show Shoutouts to:
Robert Liczner for his insight on the Tatra label
Feedspot Blog for naming us one of the 15 Best Canadian Catholic Podcasts
Beers:
Oktoberfest Märzen - Huss Brewing Co.
Nut Brown Ale - Black Oak Brewing Co.

Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Fr. Gregory Merkley drops by to share his story of how a practical atheist followed the call of his heart to become a Catholic priest. Fr. Gregory discusses how his journey from atheism has made him a better priest and the faith-filled quotes that got him there.
He can be found at frmerkley.com
Also, a special shout-out to the folks at the Catholic Beer Drinkers Facebook group.

Monday Oct 11, 2021
Episode # 18 : Smart Catholics w/ Dominic de Souza
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Dominic de Souza, founder of smartcatholics.com shares his faith journey that spans 4 countries and 3 continents. He also discusses how his quest to shift from knowing about Jesus to actually knowing Jesus and his discovery of the need to bring Catholics together in an authentic and dynamic way brought him to create the Smart Catholics community.
Also, shout-out to the folks at Feedspot, who have listed The Pints & Pews Podcast as one of the Best 80 Catholic Podcasts at https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/

Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Episode #17 : The Beer Option w/ R Jared Staudt
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
R Jared Staudt, author of "The Beer Option" joined the podcast to discuss how faith and culture intersect, especially through 'this creature beer'. An enlightening conversation on how the simple pleasure of enjoying a good beer in good company can help us grow in our Catholic faith.
He can be found at www.buildingcatholicculture.com

Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Episode #16 : Faith, Fellowship and Evangelizing w/ The Cordial Catholic
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
K Albert Little, The Cordial Catholic, takes time out to share a pint of one of our favourite craft beers, discussing how Catholic fellowship and an intriguing question lead him to the fullness of the faith and into the world of Catholic podcasting.
He can be found at thecordialcatholic.com

Monday Aug 30, 2021
Episode # 15 : Fulton Sheen & Regalia w/ Allan Smith
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Allan Smith of bishopsheentoday.com stops by to share a pint, as well as the wisdom of Fulton J. Sheen and few thoughts on the Knights of Columbus regalia.
Allan's Sheen anthologies can be found at Sophia Institute Press )www.sophiainstitute.com) or his amazon page.

Monday Aug 02, 2021
Episode # 14 : Beer Barons, Faith Friends & Chewing the Eucharist
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Enjoying their over-sized pints, Dennis & Robert are fascinated by how Beer Baron Eugene O'Keefe helped build a number of Toronto Catholic landmarks. They then share a few saint quotes on the importance of Faith Friends before discussing whether or not Catholics should chew on the Eucharist.

Monday Jul 26, 2021
Episode #13 : Craft Beers & Catholic Podcasting w/ The Catholic Canuck
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Dennis & Robert enjoy catching up with good friend and Brother in Christ David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast. The guys chat Alberta Beers, Faith Formation, and the blessings of Catholic Podcasting.
You can find The Catholic Canuck Podcast on all major platforms as well as here: https://shows.acast.com/the-catholic-canuck-podcast

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Episode #12 : Abbey Beers, Catholic Memories & Kneelers
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
On a "Dunkel Kind of Day" Dennis & Robert discuss the difference between Abbey and Trappist beers, while Robert shares a story of a beer-pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs in Bavaria. The guys then chat about some of their favourite memories of growing up Catholic, before debating just how padded kneelers should be.

Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Episode #11 : Vocations w/ Fr. Matt McCarthy
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Dennis & Robert enjoy catching up with their friend Fr. Matt McCarthy, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Fr. Matt shares his own faith story and talks about vocation discernment.
Visit www.vocationstoronto.ca to learn more or contact Fr. Matt.

