Episode 336: Country Music Meets Catholicism: Bradley Banning’s Faith-Filled Songs

Country music and Catholicism come together in this inspiring episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward! Fr. Edward sits down with country music singer and songwriter Bradley Banning, whose songs are infused with faith and storytelling. Bradley shares how St. Paul inspired one of his tracks, and unpacks the spiritual depth behind his popular song “Be a Kid”, which reflects the spiritual childhood of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🎵 How Bradley connects country music with Catholicism in a way that resonates with listeners
🎵 His journey building a devoted fan base while staying true to his faith
🎵 Fr. Edward’s “wish list” of country songs he wishes Bradley would write
🎵 Nostalgic reflections on musicians from Fr. Edward's childhood and the influence they had.

Whether you’re a country music fan, a Catholic looking for faith-filled music, or simply love hearing powerful testimonies, this episode is for you.

📲 Listen and subscribe on Fireside, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and watch the full video episode on YouTube.

🎶 Find Bradley Banning’s music on your favorite streaming platforms!
https://www.bradleybanning.com