Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

Inspiring Conversations about Faith, Film, and Life

About the show

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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Episodes

  • 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.

  • Episode 188: Pause the Christmas Music and Listen to the Clear Creek Monks' Advent Chant

    November 7th, 2022  |  29 mins 41 secs
    music

    The Season of Advent prepares us for the celebration of Christ's birth. Advent Music can aid our Advent prayer, preparation, and meditation. The monks at Clear Creek Abbey recently released Rorate Coeli: Marian Sounds of Advent. In this interview with Abbot Phillip Anderson you will learn more about Clear Creek Abbey, the significance of Advent, what the Rorate Mass is, and how the monks will be affected by Traditionis Custodes.

  • Episode 187: How Lorelei Savaryn Introduces Readers to Christian Themes about Death in her Fiction Writing

    October 31st, 2022  |  37 mins 4 secs
    book interview, purgatory

    Lorelei Savaryn is an author with Penguin Random House and loves to tell magical stories in the spirit of C.S. Lewis. In her latest book, The Edge of In Between, the themes of heaven and purgatory come out in the story. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Lorelei shares about her life as a fiction author and the inspiration for her stories.

  • Episode 186: Two Catholic Moms Reflect on What Monica Would Do Today with Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen

    October 24th, 2022  |  34 mins 45 secs
    book interview

    Many parents struggle with their children who have abandoned the faith and live immoral lives. They often look to St. Monica who prayed fervently for St. Augustine's conversion. Two mom's write to other parents today helping them to understand how St. Monica would approach this situation. You can read more in their book published by Ascension Press.

  • Episode 185: How to Prepare for Scapular Enrollment or Renew Your Scapular Devotion with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby

    October 17th, 2022  |  25 mins 37 secs
    book interview, sacramental, scapular

    Fr. Kirby has been a devotee of the scapular since his childhood and recently he penned a nine day preparation for enrollment in the brown scapular. Not only is the book useful for preparing to enroll but it can be a help to someone who wants to renew or deepen their scapular devotion. In this interview with Frs. Looney and Kirby, learn the origin story of the scapular, what it promises, what it requires of a devotee, and whether or not you can wear a scapular medal.

  • Episode 184: How to Use the Joyful Mysteries to Encounter Mary Throughout Life with Maria Gallagher

    October 12th, 2022  |  34 mins 56 secs
    rosary

    During the pandemic, Maria Gallagher went deeper into the joyful mysteries and felt called to write about them. Marian Press has published her reflections in "Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman's Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary". In this conversation with host Fr. Edward Looney, Maria shares her insights into the rosary and the format of her reflective rosary book.

  • Episode 183: A Catholic Priest Meets a Missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators on an Airplane with Ken Morton

    October 3rd, 2022  |  48 mins 53 secs
    conversation

    Fr. Edward Looney flew to Portugal and sat next to a guy on the plane. As they talked, Fr. Edward knew he was a man of faith, and they talked for hours about holy matters. Fr. Edward was impressed by his work with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and knew he wanted to converse with him at length for a podcast. In this episode, a Catholic Priest, talks with an Evangelical Christian about the bible, and yes, Mary is a part of the conversation.

  • Episode 182: The Knights of Columbus are Telling Mother Teresa's Story with David Naglieri

    September 29th, 2022  |  23 mins 1 sec
    movieinterview, movies

    Mother Teresa was once a household name. People knew her story and who she was. With the passing of time, on the occasion of her 25th anniversary of death, the Knights of Columbus have produced a documentary about her life that will renew interest and devotion to her. Whether you know her story or are just learning about her, the upcoming Fathom Event is a must for you. Plan to attend in theatres on October 3 and 4.