web01.fireside.fm Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:29:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “Influencer Interview” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/influencer%20interview Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400 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 279: Bree Left the Adult Film Industry and Embraced the Catholic Faith-Her Story of Conversion https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/breeconverted 3f0debc3-0f62-4204-886c-f3f4d8e586e6 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney In this episode Fr. Edward speaks with a recent convert to Catholicism, whose story has moved many on Catholic Twitter. In this story, you will hear how Bree (known formerly as Miss B) left behind her decade long career in the adult film industry to become a more faithful follower of Christ. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, you will hear: Her story of conversion How our lady was a source of comfort for her during the process How St Clare spoke to her while she was in Assisi Her experience of confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time How she confronts temptation today What she makes of her social media haters. 51:14 no In this episode Fr. Edward speaks with a recent convert to Catholicism, whose story has moved many on Catholic Twitter. In this story, you will hear how Bree (known formerly as Miss B) left behind her decade long career in the adult film industry to become a more faithful follower of Christ. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, you will hear: Her story of conversion How our lady was a source of comfort for her during the process How St Clare spoke to her while she was in Assisi Her experience of confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time How she confronts temptation today What she makes of her social media haters You can support her through her rosary Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/ Porn Star converts to Catholicism, Miss B Converts to Catholicism, In this episode Fr. Edward speaks with a recent convert to Catholicism, whose story has moved many on Catholic Twitter. In this story, you will hear how Bree (known formerly as Miss B) left behind her decade long career in the adult film industry to become a more faithful follower of Christ. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, you will hear:

  • Her story of conversion
  • How our lady was a source of comfort for her during the process
  • How St Clare spoke to her while she was in Assisi
  • Her experience of confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time
  • How she confronts temptation today
  • What she makes of her social media haters

You can support her through her rosary Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/

]]> In this episode Fr. Edward speaks with a recent convert to Catholicism, whose story has moved many on Catholic Twitter. In this story, you will hear how Bree (known formerly as Miss B) left behind her decade long career in the adult film industry to become a more faithful follower of Christ. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, you will hear:

  • Her story of conversion
  • How our lady was a source of comfort for her during the process
  • How St Clare spoke to her while she was in Assisi
  • Her experience of confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time
  • How she confronts temptation today
  • What she makes of her social media haters

You can support her through her rosary Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/

]]> Episode 275: Studying the Catholic Alphabet with Shaun McAfee's New Catholic Dictionary https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/catholicdictionary 5d057e87-35dc-44cb-921e-63b3bfbad59b Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation. 28:20 no Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation. Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/ Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/ learn catholic terms, catholic dictionary, catholic vocabulary Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation.

Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/
Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/

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Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/
Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/

]]> Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/flanneryoconnor d5eaa684-9f73-49d9-be73-ccb2c409d5c3 Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor. 30:15 no Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor. Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/ Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net Fr. Damian Ference Interview about Flannery O'Connor, A conversation about Flannery O'Connor for Beginners, Learning to appreciate Flannery O'Connor, Give Flannery O'Connor a second chance Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.

Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist

Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/

Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net

]]> Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.

Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist

Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/

Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net

]]> Episode 272: Meet Anna, The Church Traveler from Instagram, and Learn Why She Visits Catholic Churches for Fun! https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/thechurchtraveler 8d79d5df-fb00-45c1-a095-c4a000428878 Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more! 45:58 no What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more! Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/ Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/ What to do when visiting a church, What's so special about a Catholic Church, becoming a Church traveler, TheChurchTraveler on Instagram What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more!

Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/

Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

]]> What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more!

Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/

Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/

]]> Episode 270: Ed the Diver is Caring for God's Waterways https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/edthediver 315b7885-98ae-443c-a330-b6164596de5b Thu, 02 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares how he is caring for God's waterways and encourages all people to take better care of the environment. 22:53 no Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares about his discoveries, how he is caring for God's waterways, and encourages all people to take better care of the environment. Learn more about his work: https://www.edthediver.com Ed the Diver interview, why does it matter fishing lures are left in water, what debris does to wildlife and fish Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares about his discoveries, how he is caring for God's waterways, and encourages all people to take better care of the environment.

Learn more about his work: https://www.edthediver.com

]]> Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares about his discoveries, how he is caring for God's waterways, and encourages all people to take better care of the environment.

Learn more about his work: https://www.edthediver.com

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