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After the funeral of the Parish Pastor from their formative years, Rob and Robert sit down to share memories of Fr. William (Bill) Scanlon, a founding member of the Flying Fathers Hockey Team who taught them to always "Take the faith seriously, but not necessarily themselves".   Beer : 14th Star Brewing Co. - Maple Breakfast Stout   Pints & Pews Merch

Deacon Cory Johnson of the English Speaking Catholic Council in the Archdiocese of Montreal returns to share a pint and talk about the blessings and pitfalls of facilitating Young Adult Ministry.   Beers : St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout Banter & Co. Brewing Belgian Wit Bier   Pints & Pews Merch

Br. Konrad and Br. Adam of the Bartolomé de las Casas Dominican Lay Fraternity of Montreal drop by to talk about the role of the laity in the Order of Preachers and living out the Dominican charism in our daily lives.   For more information about the Lay Dominicans, e-mail Konrad at [email protected]  or visit the Bartolomé de Las Casas Fraternity on the web at www.dominicanlaitymontreal.ca     Beer : Von Trapp Brewing Pilsner

Fr. Andrew Gutierrez of Notre Dame Seminary in the Archdiocese of New Orleans shares a pint and talks about the oft misunderstood Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and how it shouldn't be reserved as only Last Rites.   Beers : Stone IPA - Stone Brewing Paulaner Münchener Helles   Pints & Pews Merch

Rob returns from a mini-sabbatical to talk with Robert about summer sabbaticals, and why it's so important to disconnect from the world so we can reconnect with God.   Beer : Zywiec   Pints & Pews Merch

Patrick Duffley shares a pint and talks about his book "Truth Runs Thicker with Lager" co-authored with Ryan Fisher. Along the way we discover how the meaning and mechanics of language play a role in how we understand our Catholic faith.   Beers: Picaroons Brewing Co. - Irish Red Old Flame Brewing Co. - Vienna Red Lager   Pints & Pews Merch

Catholic Country Music artist Bradley Banning stops by to share about his story and how his faith helps shape his music. You can find him at bradleybanning.com or on instagram @bradleybanning   Beer : Farmer's Daughter Blonde Ale - Whitewater Brewing Co.   P&P merch here...

Author Joseph Pearce shares a local pint and talks about the importance of reading great literature to help our faith lives. Joseph discusses the likes of G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Hillaire Belloc; revealing whom he would like as his wingman on a road trip. You can find Joseph's work at jpearce.co   Beers: Westbrook IPA - Westbrook Brewing Co. Innis & Gunn   Get your P&P merch here...

Deacon Cory Johnson of the ESCC of the Archdiocese of Montreal shares his story along with his thoughts on the Catholic faith in Quebec and where it's going. Check out his ministry with the English Speaking Catholic Council and their Podcast.   Drinks: Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Canvas Brewing Co. - Forest Runner Double IPA   Pints & Pews Merch can be found here...

David Skuban of The Catholic Canuck Podcast drops by to talk about why and how we should Keep Holy the Sabbath. He even plays along with a Sabbath-based 'Would You Rather?'   Beers: 70 Acre Brew Co. - Bossman Lager Great Lakes Brewery - Canuck Pale Ale   Pints & Pews Merchandise

Video journalist Francis Denis joins Robert to talk about his most recent project with EWTN - Catholic Canada, a 10 episode glimpse into the heart and soul of the Catholic Church in Canada.   You can find Francis' work at www.francisdenis.com   Beers: Beaux-Prés Microbrasserie - La bonne Sainte Anne ale blonde Cool Beer Beverage Co. - St. André amber lager   Pints & Pews Merch

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck stops by to share a pint and talk about navigating his vocational calling to the Catholic priesthood while playing professional soccer in Chile. Fr. Chase & Robert also discuss their picks for the upcoming World Cup 2026.   Beers : Abrüham Dinkin' Lincoln Lager - Casper Brewing Co. Bear Pale Ale - Burdock Brewery

Rob & Robert lament over how many Catholics seem to have lost a sense of awe and wonder at the divine in Mass, and discuss ways to bring it back.   Beer : Power House Brewing Co. - Low Voltage Cream Ale

David & Matt from the Pints with Jack Podcast share a pint and a few laughs while chatting about why one should read C.S. Lewis and where one should start.   Beers: Newcastle Brown Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (with a side of Tomatin single malt scotch) London Brewing Organic Amber

A couple of weeks after the Triduum, Rob & Robert sit down to chat about their unique Easter liturgy experiences and the correct way to eat a chocolate bunny.   Beer: 4est Brewery Lager