299 episodes

Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.

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Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.

    Episode 277: Visiting Places of Graces

    Episode 277: Visiting Places of Graces

    Fr. Edward is delighted to share about his newest travel memoir, Places of Grace, and shares with you a talk he recently gave on lessons he has learned from his Catholic pilgrimages and travels.


    Buy Places of Grace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Places-Grace-Shrines-Monasteries-Received/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

    • 46 min
    Episode 276: Bear Woznick Offers Some Reflections on Fatherhood to Prepare Us for Father's Day

    Episode 276: Bear Woznick Offers Some Reflections on Fatherhood to Prepare Us for Father's Day

    Bear Woznick book "12 Rules for Manliness" is a reflection on masculine spirituality. The concluding chapter focuses on fatherhood. In this candid conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Bear shares about his father and then offers insights from his own experience of being a father. Be inspired by Bear and then gift his latest book to the man in your life.


    Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Manliness-Where-Cowboys/dp/1644136368/

    • 32 min
    Episode 275: Studying the Catholic Alphabet with Shaun McAfee's New Catholic Dictionary

    Episode 275: Studying the Catholic Alphabet with Shaun McAfee's New Catholic Dictionary

    Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation.


    Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/
    Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/

    • 28 min
    Episode 274: In Service to God and Nation: Memorial Day with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Military Chaplain

    Episode 274: In Service to God and Nation: Memorial Day with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Military Chaplain

    This Memorial Day, join Fr. Edward Looney for a poignant conversation with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a dedicated Catholic military chaplain. Discover the unique journey and daily life of a chaplain as Fr. Pomposello shares his experiences and insights, addressing topics such as:



    The path to becoming a military chaplain
    A typical day in the life of a military chaplain
    Celebrating Mass in diverse and challenging deployment settings
    Guidance for parents with children entering basic training and military service
    The role of military chaplains in the causes for sainthood
    The significance of St. Gemma Galgani as the patron saint of paratroopers


    In this heartfelt episode, we honor the memory of our fallen heroes while exploring the vital spiritual support chaplains provide to soldiers today. Tune in for a meaningful discussion that blends faith, service, and remembrance.


    Follow Fr. Peter on Instagram @fr.unclesam for more insights and updates.

    • 33 min
    Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference

    Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference

    Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.


    Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist


    Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/


    Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net

    • 30 min
    Episode 272: Meet Anna, The Church Traveler from Instagram, and Learn Why She Visits Catholic Churches for Fun!

    Episode 272: Meet Anna, The Church Traveler from Instagram, and Learn Why She Visits Catholic Churches for Fun!

    What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more!


    Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/


    Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

    • 45 min

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