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It’s the Christmas Season edition of the big show and there’s joy in the air. The jolly fat man welcomes Catholic author Taylor Brown, who describes how the birth of his first son inspired him to write the amazing story of faith and imagination “Rootless: Adventures in the Seven Forests of Windfall”. Mater Dei Radio’s Dina Marie catches up with Sister Joseph Andrew to uncover the inspiration behind the latest musical release from the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist – “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”.

The Brew Crew ventures into Santa’s workshop to sample Ecliptic Brewing of Portland’s Filament Winter IPA. Will this seasonal brew light up the night like Rudolf’s nose or is it a dim bulb?

 

 

It’s our “walk by faith” edition of the big show. Evangelist Scott Woltze, Founder of Urban Missionaries of the Heart of Christ, continues his conversation about sharing the Gospel with people living on the streets of Portland. Mater Dei Radio’s Dina Marie Hale shares the trail with award-winning author, speaker, and missionary disciple Lisa Hendey, founder and editor of Catholic Mom dot com.

The Brew Crew runs with the big dogs as we sample Heater Allen’s Sandy Paws 2017 Holiday Lager. Is this annual seasonal offering man’s best friend or is it flea bit?

 

 

It’s the spread the Good News edition of the big show. We hit the streets of Portland to evangelize with Scott Woltze, Founder of Urban Missionaries of the Heart of Christ. Mater Dei Radio’s John Lundeen catches up with Brandon Vogt, Content Director for Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, and founder of ClaritasU, an online community for Catholics to get clear about their faith.

 

 

The Brew Crew shifts their taste buds to the flavors of season with a sampling of the Dundee Porter from Golden Valley Brewery in McMinnville. Does this dark beer have the Midas touch or will it leave our taste buds tarnished?

 

It’s our post-Thanksgiving edition of the big show. We unlock the grace of this special time with the newest member of the Mater Dei Radio team – Capital Campaign Director Dave Vacherese. I promise there aren’t any turkeys in here. The Morning Drive’s Dina Marie Hale comes to the dinner table with speaker, musician, and author Chris Stephanek of Real Life Catholic. Chris previews the December 6th presentation of his Re-Boot Life program in Vancouver and shares the secret for igniting a bold, contagious faith.

The Brew Crew washes down our Thanksgiving meal with a tasting of Laurelwood Brewing Company’s Free Range Northwest Style Red Ale. Will this beer soar with the eagles or is it a turkey? Stay here to find out.

It’s the “Live with Joy” edition of the big show. We revisit our past conversations with coach, author, businessman, politician, and youth advocate – the late Randy Traeger of Mount Angel.  Also, Mater Dei Radio’s Dina Marie Hale introduces us to Tony Rossi of the Christophers, one of the most joyful souls in Catholic Media.

 

The Brew Crew lands on the Hilltop at Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary to sample Benedictine Brewery’s Haustus Pale Ale. A Haustus is a celebration so is this brew a party waiting to happen or is it a wet blanket?

We attempt to sharpen our intellect with a Chestertonian edition of the big show. We celebrate the wit and wisdom of English writer and Catholic apologist GK Chesterton with Nick Plato, Vice Chairman of the Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley. Mater Dei Radio’s John Lundeen shifts gears for an exploration of the spirituality of baseball with Washington State Hall of Fame coach, educator, and sports author Pete Doumit.

The Brew Crew heads down to the southern Willamette Valley to visit Eugene’s Ninkasi Brewing for a sampling of their Total Domination IPA, the best-selling IPA in the state of Oregon. Is this stalwart brew worthy of being the king of the hill or is it an emperor without any clothes?