Dennis & Robert chat about the need to take a sabbatical, and just before they do, they talk about the anti-Catholic legacy of Canada's outgoing Prime Minister.   Beers : Maudite - Unibroue Falling for You Belgian Blonde - Old Flame Brewing Co.   ..read more

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   ..read more

Dennis & Robert sit down for their Christmas Special, talking about humour in evangelization and the need for spiritual direction. After a couple of rum & eggnogs (which Robert cannot stomach, so he enjoyed a great porter) the guys play a Christmas game of "Would you rather...?"   Beer : Porter - Clifford Brewing Co.   ..read more

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 ..read more

For Fathers' Day Dennis & Robert share some memories about their own dads, and how the example they set taught them about the importance of fatherhood and the sacrificial love this vocation demands. The guys share some saintly quotes on fatherhood before introducing a new segment "Mrs. Coop's Question" where they answer a question on the faith from Dennis' mother-in-law.   Shop Pints & Pews Merch here   Beers : Glory Days Lager - Glory Days Brewing Co. Rust Never Sleeps Märzen Bier - Trestle Brewing Co.   ..read more

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.   ..read more

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.     ..read more

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   ..read more

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   ..read more

Dennis & Robert chat about the Catholic beauty of Dennis's most recent visit to Belgium while sipping beers directly from Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady. The guys share some wisdom from the saints, as Robert keeps up his distinguished record on "What in the Church is That?"   Beers : Memento Mori & Aurora - Kathedraal Bier ..read more