Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

338 episodes of Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward since the first episode, which aired on March 29th, 2019.

  • Episode 204: A Story of Redemptive Suffering, Healing, and Forgiveness with Caitie Crowley

    March 6th, 2023  |  41 mins 2 secs
    book interview

    Catie Crowley as involved in a car accident and it took her a year to literally get back on her feet. She shares about her story in her book "Stepping Up!: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering into Hope & Joy." Her story is one that can help us better understand suffering during the season of Lent and whenever we experience it throughout life.

  • Episode 203: Blessed Stanley Rother Was the Patron Chosen for this Benedictine Monk with Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, OSB

    February 27th, 2023  |  46 mins
    current events

    The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City recently dedicated their shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother. One person who was in attendance was Br. Stanley Rother, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Abbey. In this episode he shares how Blessed Stanley Rother became his patron, the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, his impressions of being present for such a special celebration, and how he expresses his devotion to the missionary martyr.

  • Episode 202: Ordinary and Extraordinary Miracles Take Place in Lourdes Everyday with Marlene Watkins

    February 20th, 2023  |  40 mins 42 secs
    book interview

    Marlene Watkins is the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and has shared about her many years of pilgrimage experiences in her latest book "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes." Discovery the beauty of this Marian apparition through stories and sharing from Marlene in this episode of How They Love Mary.

  • Episode 201: Everything You Wanted to Know About Mormonism and Why Jeremy Christianson Left It To Become Catholic

    February 14th, 2023  |  46 mins 57 secs
    book interview, conversion story

    Jeremy Christianson recently penned his conversion memoir "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church" with Ignatius Press. In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney learns the basic tenants of Mormonism and what they believe, and why Jeremy Christianson found Catholicism attractive.

  • Episode 200: Fr. Edward's Reflection on 200 Episodes

    February 8th, 2023  |  29 mins 24 secs
    fr. edward monologue

    In this episode, Fr. Edward looks back at why he started a podcast, the guests he has interviewed, and shares the top 15 most downloaded episodes. This is the 200th episode (its more if you count bonus episodes) and there are many more to come!

  • Episode 199: Why Do Some Catholics Consecrate Themselves to Mary? with Shane Kapler

    January 23rd, 2023  |  51 mins 33 secs
    book interview, marian consecration

    St. Louis de Montfort in the 1700's proposed total consecration to Jesus through Mary. He wasn't the first. In fact, Catholic apologist Shane Kapler argues that Marian consecration has its roots in the bible, and not just the New Testament but also in the Old Testament. In this interview, you will learn why Catholics consecrate their lives to Mary and where you can find that in the bible. We also talk about vocabulary and whether or not we should say consecration versus entrustment. If you are considering Marian consecration, then this is the episode to convince you as to why you should.

  • Episode 198: The Inspiring Stories and Heroism of Our Someday Saints with Laurie Schmitt

    January 16th, 2023  |  44 mins 31 secs
    book interview, saints

    Blessed Solanus Casey, Venerable Frederic Baraga, and Venerable Samuel Mazuchelli all have something in common. They are someday saint and also featured in a book by Laurie Schmitt. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Laurie shares about her writing projects, devotion to the someday saints, and how they impress her.

  • Episode 197: How Pope Benedict XVI Influenced the Conversation about Fatima and the Third Secret with Kevin Symonds

    January 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 3 mins
    current events, fatima

    Another contribution of Pope Benedict to Marian theology was his commentary on the third part of the secret of Fatima. In this conversation, Fatima scholar Kevin Symonds talks about Cardinal Ratzinger turned Pope Benedict XVI's contribution to understanding Fatima.

  • Episode 196: Pope Benedict XVI was a Marian Pope with Dr. Kevin Clarke

    January 4th, 2023  |  49 mins 2 secs
    current events

    With the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI on December 31, 2022, many people have been reflecting about his life as a theologian and as pope. Theologian Dr. Kevin Clarke joins Fr. Edward Looney to discus the biblical Marian theology of Pope Benedict, in addition to the Eucharistic theology and devotion of the late pontiff.

  • Episode 195: A Portrait of the Home of Nazareth

    December 30th, 2022  |  23 mins 37 secs
    speech

    Fr. Edward revisits a talk he wrote and delivered in 2014 about the Holy Family. In it, he invites us to enter the home of Nazareth and observe it, finding what is worthy of our meditation, reflection, and imitation.

  • Episode 194: How Did Mary Celebrate the Birth of Jesus according to Venerable Maria of Agreda

    December 21st, 2022  |  42 mins 19 secs
    maria of agreda

    Fr. Edward has been reading the Mystical City of God for the entire year. A recent reading seemed worthy of sharing here, as it was Mary's celebrations of the incarnation and nativity.

  • Episode 193: The Power of Sacramentals for Today, Tomorrow, the New Year, and the Rest of Your Life with Allison Gingras

    December 13th, 2022  |  47 mins 16 secs
    book interview, sacramentals

    Sacramentals are often given as gifts for special sacramental celebrations. Rosaries, scapulars, medals, and the list goes on. What is the value of a sacramental? How do you pick a sacramental for your life? Catholic mom, writer, blogger, and podcaster Allison Gingras recently published her book "Encounter Signs of Faith" with Ave Maria Press about her adoption journey and its connection with sacramentals. Join Fr. Looney and Allison for this conversation about the role of sacramentals in their lives.

  • Episode 192: The Thoughts of a Protestant CCM Artist Who Visited Rome and Also Sings Ave Maria with Jason Gray

    December 6th, 2022  |  53 mins 21 secs
    music artist

    Jason Gray recently visited Rome and attended a Papal Audience. Fr. Edward Looney talks with Jason about his experience and his perception of Catholicism. They also discussed Jason's Christmas song which uses the Ave Maria.

  • Episode 191: How to Make Your Home Smell Like the Saints with Anna Camacho

    November 28th, 2022  |  38 mins 59 secs
    catholic products

    Anna Camacho didn't know anything about candle making, but one day she felt inspired while praying by a statue of St. Joseph. Now, she runs Corda Candle, a candle company that associates scents with saints as you light the candle in your home. In this episode, Anna shares the origin story of Corda Candle, the stories behind the candle scents as Fr. Edward sniffs them, and also the proper care for a candle with wick trimming.

  • Episode 190: Haley Stewart's Recommendations for Advent, Literature, and How to Live a Simpler Life

    November 21st, 2022  |  36 mins 9 secs
    book interview

    Haley Stewart joins Fr. Edward and they discuss a smattering of topics, including Caryl Houselander's book The Reed of God as a good Advent read, Haley's children's books, her fascination with Jane Austen, and how her family began living more simply.

  • Episode 189: Spruce Up the Jesse Tree in Your Advent Devotional Life with Eric Sammons

    November 16th, 2022  |  31 mins 47 secs
    book interview

    Eric Sammons and his family each year prepare for Christmas with a lesser known Advent devotion called the Jesse Tree. It centers on the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew's Gospel which leads us to His nativity in Bethlehem. In this episode Eric Sammons explains the devotion, how he practices it with his family, and how you can too.