web01.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:32:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “#Moviereviews” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/%23moviereviews Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic Inspiring Conversations about Faith, Film, and Life Fr. Edward Looney 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. no How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney Podcast, Fr. Edward Looney fredwardlooney@gmail.com Episode 352: From Hallmark to Great American Family: A Catholic Couple Goes Viral Reviewing Christmas Movies with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/lenaburgsreviewchristmasmovies 6df2c65c-867e-4c37-9c29-3d807b6128ca Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Father Edward sits down with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, the Catholic couple behind some of the most popular Christmas movie reviews on social media this year. Since 2018, the Lenaburgs have been watching, reacting to, and reviewing Christmas movies from Hallmark, Great American, and Netflix — always with an eye toward family-friendly storytelling and Catholic values. In this conversation, Mary and Jerry share how their annual tradition unexpectedly gained major traction this year, including a surge of over 10,000 new Instagram followers, increased sharing and reposting, and engagement from actors, producers, and well-known figures like Candace Cameron Bure. They explain their simple but effective “Christmas tree” rating system, how they decide which movies to review, and why they avoid films that don’t align with their values. 56:30 no Father Edward sits down with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, the Catholic couple behind some of the most popular Christmas movie reviews on social media this year. Since 2018, the Lenaburgs have been watching, reacting to, and reviewing Christmas movies from Hallmark, Great American, and Netflix — always with an eye toward family-friendly storytelling and Catholic values. In this conversation, Mary and Jerry share how their annual tradition unexpectedly gained major traction this year, including a surge of over 10,000 new Instagram followers, increased sharing and reposting, and engagement from actors, producers, and well-known figures like Candace Cameron Bure. They explain their simple but effective “Christmas tree” rating system, how they decide which movies to review, and why they avoid films that don’t align with their values. The discussion also explores favorite classic Christmas films, the familiar formula of modern holiday movies, and what makes a story truly feel like Christmas. Father Edward offers a theological perspective on how Christmas movies often echo deeper themes of salvation history, even when unintentionally. Whether you love Hallmark movies, are looking for wholesome holiday viewing, or are curious how Catholic content can thrive on social media, this episode offers insight, humor, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Follow them on Instagram: Mary Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/marylenaburg?igsh=MXJweHNxcXllbDdvbw== Jerry Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/grouchy_historian?igsh=MWl0bGxoaDV4bmhzYg== 2025 Christmas Movies Reviewed by Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, Instagram Christmas Movie Reviews Father Edward sits down with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, the Catholic couple behind some of the most popular Christmas movie reviews on social media this year. Since 2018, the Lenaburgs have been watching, reacting to, and reviewing Christmas movies from Hallmark, Great American, and Netflix — always with an eye toward family-friendly storytelling and Catholic values.

In this conversation, Mary and Jerry share how their annual tradition unexpectedly gained major traction this year, including a surge of over 10,000 new Instagram followers, increased sharing and reposting, and engagement from actors, producers, and well-known figures like Candace Cameron Bure. They explain their simple but effective “Christmas tree” rating system, how they decide which movies to review, and why they avoid films that don’t align with their values.

The discussion also explores favorite classic Christmas films, the familiar formula of modern holiday movies, and what makes a story truly feel like Christmas. Father Edward offers a theological perspective on how Christmas movies often echo deeper themes of salvation history, even when unintentionally.

Whether you love Hallmark movies, are looking for wholesome holiday viewing, or are curious how Catholic content can thrive on social media, this episode offers insight, humor, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Follow them on Instagram:
Mary Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/marylenaburg?igsh=MXJweHNxcXllbDdvbw==

Jerry Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/grouchy_historian?igsh=MWl0bGxoaDV4bmhzYg==

]]> Father Edward sits down with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg, the Catholic couple behind some of the most popular Christmas movie reviews on social media this year. Since 2018, the Lenaburgs have been watching, reacting to, and reviewing Christmas movies from Hallmark, Great American, and Netflix — always with an eye toward family-friendly storytelling and Catholic values.

In this conversation, Mary and Jerry share how their annual tradition unexpectedly gained major traction this year, including a surge of over 10,000 new Instagram followers, increased sharing and reposting, and engagement from actors, producers, and well-known figures like Candace Cameron Bure. They explain their simple but effective “Christmas tree” rating system, how they decide which movies to review, and why they avoid films that don’t align with their values.

The discussion also explores favorite classic Christmas films, the familiar formula of modern holiday movies, and what makes a story truly feel like Christmas. Father Edward offers a theological perspective on how Christmas movies often echo deeper themes of salvation history, even when unintentionally.

Whether you love Hallmark movies, are looking for wholesome holiday viewing, or are curious how Catholic content can thrive on social media, this episode offers insight, humor, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Follow them on Instagram:
Mary Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/marylenaburg?igsh=MXJweHNxcXllbDdvbw==

Jerry Lenaburg- https://www.instagram.com/grouchy_historian?igsh=MWl0bGxoaDV4bmhzYg==

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