app03 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:40:42 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “Prolife” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/prolife Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -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 390: Meet the Deacon Creating Homes for Mothers in Need https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/deaconsofhope 1c0df72f-361b-4740-abdc-7629e4ebfe81 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney October is Respect Life Month, a time when Catholics are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be pro-life—not only in what we believe, but in what we do. Fr. Edward Looney welcomes Deacon Kevin Cummings, a permanent deacon from Kansas who is doing remarkable pro-life work through Deacons of Hope and St. Mary’s Home for Mothers. 22:57 no <p>October is Respect Life Month, a time when Catholics are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be pro-life—not only in what we believe, but in what we do.</p> <p>Fr. Edward Looney welcomes Deacon Kevin Cummings, a permanent deacon from Kansas who is doing remarkable pro-life work through Deacons of Hope and St. Mary’s Home for Mothers.</p> <p>Deacon Kevin shares his journey to the diaconate, including his years as a dentist for the Kansas City Chiefs, and how God eventually led him into a ministry serving pregnant women experiencing homelessness.</p> <p>Their conversation explores the founding and expansion of residential homes for mothers, the mission of Deacons of Hope as a clerical association for deacons, and the practical ways Catholics can help women choose life.</p> <p>Deacon Kevin also explains why he would like to change the way we talk about the term “pro-choice.” Pro-life people want women to have real choices, real assistance, and real alternatives so that choosing life is truly possible.</p> <p>They also discuss how this ministry can become a place of healing for women who have experienced abortion.</p> <p>Fr. Edward was so impressed by the work that at one point he told Deacon Kevin, “I don’t know how more people don’t know about what you are doing.”</p> <p>After hearing this conversation, you probably will be wondering the same thing.</p> <p>Learn more:<br> deaconsofhope.org<br> stmaryshomeformothers.org</p> Pro-Life causes, St. Mary Home for Mothers, pro-life housing for homeless and unexpected mothers October is Respect Life Month, a time when Catholics are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be pro-life—not only in what we believe, but in what we do.

Fr. Edward Looney welcomes Deacon Kevin Cummings, a permanent deacon from Kansas who is doing remarkable pro-life work through Deacons of Hope and St. Mary’s Home for Mothers.

Deacon Kevin shares his journey to the diaconate, including his years as a dentist for the Kansas City Chiefs, and how God eventually led him into a ministry serving pregnant women experiencing homelessness.

Their conversation explores the founding and expansion of residential homes for mothers, the mission of Deacons of Hope as a clerical association for deacons, and the practical ways Catholics can help women choose life.

Deacon Kevin also explains why he would like to change the way we talk about the term “pro-choice.” Pro-life people want women to have real choices, real assistance, and real alternatives so that choosing life is truly possible.

They also discuss how this ministry can become a place of healing for women who have experienced abortion.

Fr. Edward was so impressed by the work that at one point he told Deacon Kevin, “I don’t know how more people don’t know about what you are doing.”

After hearing this conversation, you probably will be wondering the same thing.

Learn more:
deaconsofhope.org
stmaryshomeformothers.org

]]> October is Respect Life Month, a time when Catholics are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be pro-life—not only in what we believe, but in what we do.

Fr. Edward Looney welcomes Deacon Kevin Cummings, a permanent deacon from Kansas who is doing remarkable pro-life work through Deacons of Hope and St. Mary’s Home for Mothers.

Deacon Kevin shares his journey to the diaconate, including his years as a dentist for the Kansas City Chiefs, and how God eventually led him into a ministry serving pregnant women experiencing homelessness.

Their conversation explores the founding and expansion of residential homes for mothers, the mission of Deacons of Hope as a clerical association for deacons, and the practical ways Catholics can help women choose life.

Deacon Kevin also explains why he would like to change the way we talk about the term “pro-choice.” Pro-life people want women to have real choices, real assistance, and real alternatives so that choosing life is truly possible.

They also discuss how this ministry can become a place of healing for women who have experienced abortion.

Fr. Edward was so impressed by the work that at one point he told Deacon Kevin, “I don’t know how more people don’t know about what you are doing.”

After hearing this conversation, you probably will be wondering the same thing.

Learn more:
deaconsofhope.org
stmaryshomeformothers.org

]]> Episode 109: Mary's Role in the Pro-Life Movement with Fr. Frank Pavone https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/frfrankpavone 2a0e9395-d68b-4dd3-8674-08d9bc9c6eda Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Frank Pavone has been a pro-life leader for decades and has advocated for the end of abortion and the protection of all human life. He speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his pro-life work and how he has seen Mary's presence in the movement. 37:11 no <p>Fr. Frank Pavone has been a pro-life leader for decades and has advocated for the end of abortion and the protection of all human life. He speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his pro-life work and how he has seen Mary's presence in the movement. </p> <p>In this episode, Fr. Frank will share </p> <ul> <li>How he began his pro-life work</li> <li>How to find healing after an abortion</li> <li>Why October is Respect Life Month</li> <li>How to pray and meditate on the rosary mysteries with the Pro-Life message</li> <li>The meaning of Our Lady of Guadalupe</li> <li>Why all live is worth living and advancing the pro-life movement against euthanasia</li> <li>His role and involvement with the Terri Schiavo case</li> <li>The witness of parents caring for disabled children</li> <li>Could Roe vs. Wade be overturned?</li> <li>How you can get involved in the pro-life movement</li> </ul> <p>Links Fr. Frank references:<br> <a href="https://abortionforgiveness.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://abortionforgiveness.com/</a><br> <a href="https://prayercampaign.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://prayercampaign.org/</a><br> <a href="https://prolifeprayers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://prolifeprayers.com/</a><br> <a href="https://silentnomoreawareness.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://silentnomoreawareness.org/</a><br> <a href="http://abortiontestimonies.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://abortiontestimonies.com/</a><br> <a href="https://endabortion.us/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://endabortion.us/</a><br> <a href="https://stopabortionnow.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://stopabortionnow.org/</a><br> <a href="https://pregnancycenters.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pregnancycenters.org/</a></p> <p>Buy Fr. Edward's new book: <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord</a><br> Support the Podcast by buying your holy socks or shirts from Sock Religious: <a href="https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065</a></p> mary, apparitions, blessed virgin, catholic, marian, devotion, guadalupe, prolife, abortion, Fr. Frank Pavone has been a pro-life leader for decades and has advocated for the end of abortion and the protection of all human life. He speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his pro-life work and how he has seen Mary's presence in the movement.

In this episode, Fr. Frank will share

  • How he began his pro-life work
  • How to find healing after an abortion
  • Why October is Respect Life Month
  • How to pray and meditate on the rosary mysteries with the Pro-Life message
  • The meaning of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Why all live is worth living and advancing the pro-life movement against euthanasia
  • His role and involvement with the Terri Schiavo case
  • The witness of parents caring for disabled children
  • Could Roe vs. Wade be overturned?
  • How you can get involved in the pro-life movement

Links Fr. Frank references:
https://abortionforgiveness.com/
https://prayercampaign.org/
https://prolifeprayers.com/
https://silentnomoreawareness.org/
http://abortiontestimonies.com/
https://endabortion.us/
https://stopabortionnow.org/
https://pregnancycenters.org/

Buy Fr. Edward's new book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord
Support the Podcast by buying your holy socks or shirts from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

]]> Fr. Frank Pavone has been a pro-life leader for decades and has advocated for the end of abortion and the protection of all human life. He speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his pro-life work and how he has seen Mary's presence in the movement.

In this episode, Fr. Frank will share

  • How he began his pro-life work
  • How to find healing after an abortion
  • Why October is Respect Life Month
  • How to pray and meditate on the rosary mysteries with the Pro-Life message
  • The meaning of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Why all live is worth living and advancing the pro-life movement against euthanasia
  • His role and involvement with the Terri Schiavo case
  • The witness of parents caring for disabled children
  • Could Roe vs. Wade be overturned?
  • How you can get involved in the pro-life movement

Links Fr. Frank references:
https://abortionforgiveness.com/
https://prayercampaign.org/
https://prolifeprayers.com/
https://silentnomoreawareness.org/
http://abortiontestimonies.com/
https://endabortion.us/
https://stopabortionnow.org/
https://pregnancycenters.org/

Buy Fr. Edward's new book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord
Support the Podcast by buying your holy socks or shirts from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

]]> Episode 62: Mary's Pregnant and Needs a Baby Shower with Millennial Fiat https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/pregnantmary a698850d-b501-429d-8aba-3997f60ecb13 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney The liturgical season of Advent prepares us for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. That means our four weeks of Advent mark the end of Mary's pregnancy. Like any expectant mom, Mary deserves a baby shower, and because she's generous, she wants it to help those in need. Fr. Looney speaks with Millennial Fiat from Instagram about her upcoming virtual event. 39:33 no <p>The liturgical season of Advent prepares us for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. That means our four weeks of Advent mark the end of Mary's pregnancy. Like any expectant mom, Mary deserves a baby shower, and because she's generous, she wants it to help those in need. Fr. Looney speaks with Millennial Fiat from Instagram about her upcoming virtual event. </p> <p>Follow Millenial Fiat on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millennialfiat/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/millennialfiat/</a></p> <p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary</a></p> <p>Fr. Edward will sponsor his own Mary's Baby Shower on Sat. December 12 at 9am central time. The event will be on Facebook, Youtube, and released as a Podcast episode. Stay tuned! </p> Mary, advent, blessedvirgin, pregnant, prolife, guadalupe, The liturgical season of Advent prepares us for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. That means our four weeks of Advent mark the end of Mary's pregnancy. Like any expectant mom, Mary deserves a baby shower, and because she's generous, she wants it to help those in need. Fr. Looney speaks with Millennial Fiat from Instagram about her upcoming virtual event.

Follow Millenial Fiat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialfiat/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

Fr. Edward will sponsor his own Mary's Baby Shower on Sat. December 12 at 9am central time. The event will be on Facebook, Youtube, and released as a Podcast episode. Stay tuned!

]]> The liturgical season of Advent prepares us for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. That means our four weeks of Advent mark the end of Mary's pregnancy. Like any expectant mom, Mary deserves a baby shower, and because she's generous, she wants it to help those in need. Fr. Looney speaks with Millennial Fiat from Instagram about her upcoming virtual event.

Follow Millenial Fiat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialfiat/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

Fr. Edward will sponsor his own Mary's Baby Shower on Sat. December 12 at 9am central time. The event will be on Facebook, Youtube, and released as a Podcast episode. Stay tuned!

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