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Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer
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Mark Leopold joins Rob and Robert to talk about "Catholic Churn Rate" and how intentional community building helps keep people in the pews.
Beers:
Yuengling Lager
Baptist Wit Bier - Brouwerij Van Steenberge
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
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
Dennis & Robert chat about how their respective Lents are going, contemplating the Spiritual Warfare that goes on when Satan sees us trying to draw closer to Christ. Both "Saintly Sayings" and "What in the Church is That?" also delve into the battle for our souls.
Beers:
Grolsch Pilsner
Duvel
Dennis & Robert sit down to share a pint on a popular saint's day in March to talk about how their Lents are going. They also discuss a Fr. Ron Rolheiser article and how we can't keep putting off living a holy life until tomorrow. After some saintly sayings, Robert goes 1 for 2 in "What in the Church is that?".
Beers :
Harp Lager
Naughty Neighbour American Style Pale Ale - Nickel Brook Brewing Co.
Shout Outs & Mentions :
Happy 25th Anniversary to Paula & Dennis
Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Fr. Ron Rolheiser
Mother Teresa - No Greater Love
Monika & Chris Matelski of "Teams of Our Lady" drop by to share their story, as well as discuss both youth ministry and their role with TOOL and the blessing this Catholic movement can be for married couples.
Find out more about Teams of Our Lady - here
Beers :
Lech
Pompous Ass English Ale - Great Lakes Brewery
Monty's Aged Ryed Ale - Tomorrow Brew Co.
Dennis & Robert sit down for a quick chat about Lent over a pint. The conversation wends its way from celebrating their 50th episode to the new Archbishop of Toronto. Dennis came up with a Catholic word Robert has never heard before, but still didn't stump him.
Don't forget to check out the 50th episode ball cap giveaway.
Beers :
Vanilla Porter - Old Flame Brewing Co.
Salvator Doppelbockbier - Paulaner Bauerei München
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Archbishop-designate Franck Leo
Dr. Michael Foley of "Drinking with the Saints" stops by to share a pint and chat about his new book "Dining with the Saints". Along the way he suggests a few special cocktails for Dennis & Robert while sharing an interesting saint story or two...
Dr. Foley's Links :
Drinking with the Saints Website
Facebook
Instagram
Amazon
Beers :
St. Joseph Abbey Ale
Abbot Ale - Greene King
Raven Black Lager - Old Flame Brewing Co.
Mentions :
Fr. Leo Patalinghug - Plating Grace
Dennis & Robert sit down to chat about Dennis' recent trip to Belgium before reminiscing about the impact of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on themselves and the wider Church. The guys share some of their favourite Benedict XVI quotes, and then Dennis throws up a couple of gimmes in trying to stump Robert.
Beers :
Cork Town Stout - Kichesippi Beer Co.
St. Andre Bohemian Styled Lager - Cool Beer Brewing Co.
Shout Outs & Mentions :
Nate @ La Table Rustique, Brussels
Adoremus Bulletin
Keith Nester of Down 2 Earth Ministries stops by to share a pint and his story with Dennis & Robert. The guys start off with a couple of words about Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI before Keith enthrals with his journey to the Church. Robert even manages to explain the Catholic link to Budweiser.
Keith's Links :
Down 2 Earth Ministries
Keith's YouTube
Rosary Crew
Keith's Books
Beers :
Belgian Moon White Beer
Peppermint Patty Stout - Old Flame Brewing Co.
Budweiser
For the season finale, Robert enjoys a Belgian Abbaye Tripel in honour of Dennis who opens an old favourite. Their wide ranging conversation covers the World Cup, High School reunions, sick priests, and the difference between Cathedrals & Basilicas. Finally, on his third try, Dennis manages to stump Robert (somewhat).
Beers :
Lagered Amber Ale - Brock Street Brewing
Westmalle Tripel - Westmalle Abbaye
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Kichesippi Beer Co. Festive Pack
Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal - 6th Most Beautiful Building
St. Joseph's Parish, Highland Creek
K. Albert Little of The Cordial Catholic podcast stops by to share his wisdom over his favourite pint with Dennis & Robert. After sharing his story with Dennis for the first time, Keith talks about how our faith-filled actions and relationships will help guide our conversations with non-Catholics.
Keith's links :
The Cordial Catholic Podcast
The Cordial Catholic on YouTube
Beers :
Gingerbread Saison - Brock Street Brewing
Red Vienna Lager & Riverwalk Common Lager - Old Flame Brewing
Mentions :
Pints & Pews - Episode 16 (Keith's original visit)
BlackBox Mercantile - Custom Beer Flight Paddles
Dennis & Robert chat about their Advent prep and traditions over a German Phil Dunkel. After sharing some 'Saintly Sayings' Dennis once more tries to stump Robert by asking 'What in the Church is that?'
Beer :
German Phil Dunkel - Kichesippi Beer Co.
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Catholic Roots of Canadian Soccer - The Catholic Register
Sean Lynn trades his usual dram for a pint with Dennis & Robert as he talks about his Catholic ministry to men with the God Squad and the podcast A Dram With Friends.
Sean's Links :
God Squad & A Dram With Friends
Heroic Men
Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance
Beers :
Good Morning Vietnamese Coffee Stout - Eighty-Eight Brewing
Hofbräu
Legion Lager - Whitewater Brewing Co.
Mentions :
Hofbräuhaus
Royal Canadian Legion
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.
Unika
Shoutouts & Mentions :
Dennis's wife Paula
Robert's RCIA students
Clerically Speaking Podcast
The Cordial Catholic



