web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:51:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “Music” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/music Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -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 336: Country Music Meets Catholicism: Bradley Banning’s Faith-Filled Songs https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/bradleybanning 275061cf-d680-4872-ac5f-f78452bf1134 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney 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. 32:06 no 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 Catholic country music, Bradley Banning music, Can Country Music be Catholic too 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

]]> 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

]]> Episode 188: Pause the Christmas Music and Listen to the Clear Creek Monks' Advent Chant https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/monkschant bd1cfcca-f4dc-4bff-b9ca-58549969561f Mon, 07 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney 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. 29:41 no 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. Buy the CD: https://clearcreekmonks.org/gift-shop/rorate-coeli-marian-sounds-of-advent/ Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary Rorate Coeli, Clear Creek Monks, Advent music, Advent CD 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.

Buy the CD: https://clearcreekmonks.org/gift-shop/rorate-coeli-marian-sounds-of-advent/

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> 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.

Buy the CD: https://clearcreekmonks.org/gift-shop/rorate-coeli-marian-sounds-of-advent/

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Episode 169: The Vocation of John Michael Talbot to Praise His Holy Name Through Music https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/johnmichaeltalbot d0a71c12-ac40-476b-9741-6a5a934f2385 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife live a monastic vocation at Little Portion Monastery in Arkansas where he continues to sing the praises of God. John MIchael Talbot is best known for his version of the Magnificat called "Holy is His Name" which is also the subject of a new devotional he authored. In this episode, learn about John Michael Talbot, his ministry and life, and thoughts on Mary's prayer, and be sure to listen to the end so you can catch the musical version of "Holy is His Name." 45:13 no John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife live a monastic vocation at Little Portion Monastery in Arkansas where he continues to sing the praises of God. John MIchael Talbot is best known for his version of the Magnificat called "Holy is His Name" which is also the subject of a new devotional he authored. In this episode, learn about John Michael Talbot, his ministry and life, and thoughts on Mary's prayer, and be sure to listen to the end so you can catch the musical version of "Holy is His Name." Official Website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/ Official Store: https://troubadourforthelord.net/ Little Portion Bakery: https://littleportionbakery.org/ Community: https://littleportion.org/ Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary John Michael Talbot, Little Portion Monastery, Holy is His Name the song John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife live a monastic vocation at Little Portion Monastery in Arkansas where he continues to sing the praises of God. John MIchael Talbot is best known for his version of the Magnificat called "Holy is His Name" which is also the subject of a new devotional he authored. In this episode, learn about John Michael Talbot, his ministry and life, and thoughts on Mary's prayer, and be sure to listen to the end so you can catch the musical version of "Holy is His Name."

Official Website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/
Official Store: https://troubadourforthelord.net/
Little Portion Bakery: https://littleportionbakery.org/
Community: https://littleportion.org/

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife live a monastic vocation at Little Portion Monastery in Arkansas where he continues to sing the praises of God. John MIchael Talbot is best known for his version of the Magnificat called "Holy is His Name" which is also the subject of a new devotional he authored. In this episode, learn about John Michael Talbot, his ministry and life, and thoughts on Mary's prayer, and be sure to listen to the end so you can catch the musical version of "Holy is His Name."

Official Website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/
Official Store: https://troubadourforthelord.net/
Little Portion Bakery: https://littleportionbakery.org/
Community: https://littleportion.org/

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Episode 167: Steve Angrisano Sings to Mary with a Joyful Heart https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/steveangrisano c6311c91-048b-4826-80ee-a1e2f4af8a56 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Steve Angrisano is one of the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music. He has emceed events throughout the country and the world, and has spoken to innumerable youth at conferences. His music is sung by parishes and schools. And now he has recorded a new single about Our Lady called "Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart," a song that parallels the joyful mysteries of the rosary. 46:13 no Steve Angrisano is one of the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music. He has emceed events throughout the country and the world, and has spoken to innumerable youth at conferences. His music is sung by parishes and schools. And now he has recorded a new single about Our Lady called "Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart," a song that parallels the joyful mysteries of the rosary. You can find Steve's song on many platforms, learn more here: https://orcd.co/angrisanoavemaria Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary Steve Angrisano, Catholic Music, James Quinn, SJ, Ave Maria, Mary Sing with Joyful Heart, OCP Steve Angrisano is one of the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music. He has emceed events throughout the country and the world, and has spoken to innumerable youth at conferences. His music is sung by parishes and schools. And now he has recorded a new single about Our Lady called "Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart," a song that parallels the joyful mysteries of the rosary.

You can find Steve's song on many platforms, learn more here: https://orcd.co/angrisanoavemaria

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Steve Angrisano is one of the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music. He has emceed events throughout the country and the world, and has spoken to innumerable youth at conferences. His music is sung by parishes and schools. And now he has recorded a new single about Our Lady called "Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart," a song that parallels the joyful mysteries of the rosary.

You can find Steve's song on many platforms, learn more here: https://orcd.co/angrisanoavemaria

Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Episode 166: Behind the Scenes with Sarah Hart, a Nashville Catholic Recording Artist https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/sarahhart 0b9db863-32d2-4ca1-8d08-b79e1f5b529a Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Sarah Hart lives in Nashville, writes music both for herself and some of the leading names in contemporary Christian music, and records music. She shares what it is like being a recording artist and how one goes about writing music. She recently released a new single with OCP titled, "Mother Mary, Pray for Us." It's a beautiful hymn, certain to become one of the common Marian hymns of the next decades during Mary feast days. 26:50 no Sarah Hart lives in Nashville, writes music both for herself and some of the leading names in contemporary Christian music, and records music. She shares what it is like being a recording artist and how one goes about writing music. She recently released a new single with OCP titled, "Mother Mary, Pray for Us." It's a beautiful hymn, certain to become one of the common Marian hymns of the next decades during Mary feast days. Find Sarah's hymn on whatever platform you prefer: https://orcd.co/hartmothermary Sarah's website: https://sarahhart.com/ contemporary Marian hymns, songs about Mary, Sarah Hart, Catholic music Sarah Hart lives in Nashville, writes music both for herself and some of the leading names in contemporary Christian music, and records music. She shares what it is like being a recording artist and how one goes about writing music. She recently released a new single with OCP titled, "Mother Mary, Pray for Us." It's a beautiful hymn, certain to become one of the common Marian hymns of the next decades during Mary feast days.

Find Sarah's hymn on whatever platform you prefer: https://orcd.co/hartmothermary
Sarah's website: https://sarahhart.com/

]]> Sarah Hart lives in Nashville, writes music both for herself and some of the leading names in contemporary Christian music, and records music. She shares what it is like being a recording artist and how one goes about writing music. She recently released a new single with OCP titled, "Mother Mary, Pray for Us." It's a beautiful hymn, certain to become one of the common Marian hymns of the next decades during Mary feast days.

Find Sarah's hymn on whatever platform you prefer: https://orcd.co/hartmothermary
Sarah's website: https://sarahhart.com/

]]> Episode 98: Open the Door of Your Heart and Soul to Mary with Kitty Cleveland https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/kittycleveland 87c63ec7-f3f0-486d-8633-0655be5c80ca Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Kitty Cleveland is a Catholic singer and songwriter and this week she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about her devotion to Mary. She shares about a prayer experience she had, the music she sings, and the inspiration behind her daily Instagram Live rosary. 37:58 no Kitty Cleveland is a Catholic singer and songwriter and this week she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about her devotion to Mary. She shares about a prayer experience she had, the music she sings, and the inspiration behind her daily Instagram Live rosary. Learn more about Kitty's music and ministry: https://www.kittycleveland.com/ Support the podcast by buying your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 blessed mother, catholic, faith, motherhood, parenting, rosary, devotion, Marian, music, prayer Kitty Cleveland is a Catholic singer and songwriter and this week she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about her devotion to Mary. She shares about a prayer experience she had, the music she sings, and the inspiration behind her daily Instagram Live rosary.

Learn more about Kitty's music and ministry: https://www.kittycleveland.com/

Support the podcast by buying your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

]]> Kitty Cleveland is a Catholic singer and songwriter and this week she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about her devotion to Mary. She shares about a prayer experience she had, the music she sings, and the inspiration behind her daily Instagram Live rosary.

Learn more about Kitty's music and ministry: https://www.kittycleveland.com/

Support the podcast by buying your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

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