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Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

By: Fr. Edward Looney
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 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.© 2025 Fr. Edward Looney Christianity Spirituality
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  • Episode 353: The Journey from Christmas to Epiphany: Christmas Continues with One Star, Three Kings | Rebecca Grabill

    Episode 353: The Journey from Christmas to Epiphany: Christmas Continues with One Star, Three Kings | Rebecca Grabill
    Dec 22 2025
    Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rebecca Grabill to discuss her new children’s book, One Star, Three Kings: The Journey to Epiphany. Together, they explore Advent and Christmas traditions and remind us that Christmas does not end on December 25, but continues through the days that lead to (at least) the Feast of the Epiphany. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why the Church celebrates a full Christmas season How Rebecca finds inspiration for her children’s writing What families and children can expect from One Star, Three Kings Simple and meaningful ways to celebrate the Epiphany as a Catholic family How storytelling helps children enter more deeply into the mysteries of the faith This episode is perfect for parents, catechists, educators, and anyone who wants to keep the joy and meaning of Christmas alive beyond December 25. Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/One-Star-Three-Kings-Epiphany/dp/B0DXC6H61J Learn more about Rebecca: https://www.rebeccagrabill.com
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    28 mins
  • Episode 352: From Hallmark to Great American Family: A Catholic Couple Goes Viral Reviewing Christmas Movies with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg

    Episode 352: From Hallmark to Great American Family: A Catholic Couple Goes Viral Reviewing Christmas Movies with Mary and Jerry Lenaburg
    Dec 17 2025
    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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    57 mins
  • Episode 351: Real Priests React to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery with Fr. Scott Bailey

    Episode 351: Real Priests React to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery with Fr. Scott Bailey
    Dec 15 2025
    What happens when Hollywood calls a real priest for advice? In this episode, Fr. Edward is joined by Fr. Scott Bailey, who—quite unexpectedly—became a consultant for Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film. Through parish connections, Fr. Scott met Johnson during a visit, which led to extended conversations about priesthood, Catholic customs, and even a production-time phone call clarifying details like how and when genuflection in a church should occur. Together, two real priests react to the film and discuss: -How Catholic faith, customs, and priestly life are accurately portrayed in the movie -The reaction of Fr. Scott’s priest friends after previewing the film -Why some Catholics may feel uncomfortable with the opening scenes—and why it’s worth watching to the end, where redemption emerges -Whether Catholic priests tend to assign common penances in Confession -If the film’s comedic elements mock Christianity—or respectfully engage it -How one scene naturally leads Fr. Judd to share his vocation story -What the movie reveals about priesthood and what priests especially appreciated -The surprising resonance of the parish name Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude This is a thoughtful, honest, and engaging conversation about faith, film, and the priesthood—offering insight for Catholics and movie lovers alike.
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    26 mins
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