A Dram with Friends

By A Dram with Friends

This weekly podcast series hosted by Sean Lynn invites you to his distinctively Irish Canadian Pub studio in sharing A Dram with Friends where we talk about faith, family, food and fun. Pull up a chair and Sean will pour you a drink of his, or your, favourite Whiskey. Distilled alcohol in Latin is ‘aqua vitae’, water of life. The Latin translates in Gaelic to ‘usisge beatha’, also water of life. Whisky is therefore water of life. Jesus would give you living water if you ask (Jn 4:10) and He later says: “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink.” Join Sean for A Dram with Friends.

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A Dram With Mario Toneguzzi

A Dram with FriendsJan 07, 2021

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A Dram with Gabe Chabot

In this conversation, Gabe Chabot shares his journey of faith and exploration of Catholicism. He discusses his background and upbringing in a Protestant family, his initial desire to become a pastor, and his move to Australia to pursue his dreams. However, as he delved deeper into his faith and engaged in conversations with his brother, he began to question his beliefs and seek a stronger foundation. Gabe shares his realization of the need for authority and tradition in his faith and the challenges he faced in reconciling his previous beliefs with his newfound understanding. The conversation ends with Gabe's uncertainty about his future and the decisions he needs to make. In this conversation, Gabe Chabot shares his journey of transitioning from Hillsong United to Catholicism. He discusses the difficulties he faced and the support he received from his brother and the Catholic community. Gabe emphasizes the importance of finding a welcoming and inclusive church and how it changed his perception of Catholics. He also highlights the transformative power of faith and the role of saints in his spiritual journey. Gabe reflects on the messy aspects of life and the need for brotherhood and support. He concludes by offering advice to his younger self to keep pursuing truth and to have faith.

Takeaways

Questioning one's faith and exploring different perspectives can lead to a deeper understanding and a stronger foundation.

The search for authority and tradition in faith can provide a sense of grounding and guidance.

Challenges and uncertainty are natural parts of the journey of faith.

Open and honest conversations with others can play a significant role in shaping one's beliefs and perspectives. Finding a welcoming and inclusive church community can greatly impact one's perception of Catholicism.

The transformative power of faith can lead to a change in mindset and a deeper understanding of one's spiritual journey.

Navigating the messy aspects of life is a part of the journey, and it is important to find support and brotherhood along the way.

Embracing imperfection and recognizing that God can handle our problems can bring hope and peace.

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A Dram with Bishop McGratton

Bishop William McGratton discusses various topics including retirement, unity in the Church, creating belonging and joy, forming missionary disciples, welcoming immigrants, fasting from media, supporting priests and seminarians, and promoting Eucharistic adoration for vocations.

Takeaways

Unity in the Church is important and should be built up rather than attacked.

Creating a sense of belonging and joy in the community is crucial for evangelization.

Forming missionary disciples is a priority, especially among men, to strengthen the Church.

Supporting priests and seminarians is essential for their well-being and the future of the Church.

Promoting Eucharistic adoration can inspire vocations and deepen faith.

Mar 02, 202438:38

A Dram With Jimmy Dee

In this conversation, Sean Lynn and Jimmy Dee discuss the importance of vulnerability and sharing faith journeys. They highlight the power of personal testimonies and the need for men's ministry and mentorship. They also address the lostness of younger generations and the importance of embracing masculinity and overcoming lies. The conversation emphasizes the gifts of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as well as the importance of family history and giving back to God. The conversation concludes with a discussion about favorite dad dishes and barbecue. In this conversation, Jimmy Dee discusses different types of smokers, including pellet smokers and large offset smokers. He also shares his experience cooking chopped smoked chicken and making meatloaf from leftover smoked beef. Jimmy offers advice to his 18-year-old self, emphasizing the importance of patience and finding peace. He mentions several saints that he looks up to, including St. John Paul II, St. Joseph, and St. Michael. Jimmy also talks about his Irish heritage and his desire to visit Ireland and Scotland. He concludes by discussing the Knights of Columbus and their mission.

Takeaways

Vulnerability and sharing faith journeys are essential for men to connect and support one another.

Personal testimonies have a powerful impact and can inspire others to embrace their faith.

Men's ministry and mentorship are crucial for guiding younger generations and helping them develop strong leadership skills.

It is important to address the lostness and lack of faith in younger generations and provide them with a solid foundation.

Embracing masculinity and overcoming lies about masculinity are key to living a fulfilling and purposeful life.

Family history and giving back to God are important aspects of faith and identity.

Favorite dad dishes and barbecue can bring families together and create lasting memories. There are different types of smokers, including pellet smokers and large offset smokers, each with their own advantages.

Pellet smokers are convenient for lazy cooks as they don't require continuous feeding of wood.

Smoking large quantities of meat is easier with big offset smokers or trailers.

Chopped smoked chicken is a popular dish at events.

Leftover smoked beef can be turned into delicious meatloaf.

Advice to one's 18-year-old self: Take the cotton out of your ears and stick it in your mouth, be patient, and find peace.

Some go-to saints for Jimmy Dee include St. John Paul II, St. Joseph, St. Michael, St. Augustine, St. Ignatius, St. Peter, and St. Paul.

Jimmy Dee's Irish heritage and desire to visit Ireland and Scotland.

Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, is an inspiration to Jimmy Dee.

The Knights of Columbus are focused on faith and charity, and their mission is to help all men find strength in their faith and relationship with Christ.

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