Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap Summer Series

Join us as we dive into captivating discussions on a wide range of topics, including spiritual realities, sharing the gospel, and exploring church teachings. This engaging series of talks will take place throughout the summer, and we can’t wait to have you with us. As a thank you, we’ll even be covering your first drink! Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired at Theology on Tap this summer!

Theology on Tap Schedule

June 12 | 7-9PM | Arlington Ale House

Evening Speaker | Fr. Derek Ho

Fr. Derek Ho is the Pastor at Mary Seat of Wisdom and the former Associate Pastor at St. James. The evening will have Fr. Derek speak on his experiences as a priest, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in faith and daily life. His insightful talk will illustrate why intentionality matters in our relationship with God and others.

June 26 | 7-9PM | Arlington Ale House

Evening Speaker | Branden Stanley

Branden Stanley, Executive Vice President at Spirit Juice Studios, has overseen the creation of hundreds of films and documentaries, earning eight Emmy Awards and nominations for eleven more. Leading dynamic teams, Branden combines his extensive industry experience with innovative leadership, emphasizing the need for beauty in media from a Catholic perspective, using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to create works that are true, good, and beautiful.

July 10 | 7-9PM | Arlington Ale House

Evening Speaker | Fr. Tim Anastos

Fr. Tim Anastos is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and chaplain of the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois–Chicago. He serves as a eucharistic preacher for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Fr. Tim earned a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Illinois and a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He previously served as parochial vicar of Mary Seat of Wisdom Parish in Park Ridge, Illinois. Fr. Tim releases Reel Homilies, one-minute reflections on the Sunday Mass readings through the lens of Church tradition, pop culture, and self-improvement with Spirit Juice Studios. See Reel Homilies here

July 24 | 7-9PM | Arlington Ale House

Evening Speaker | Fr. Dan Korenchan

Fr. Dan Korenchan was ordained in 2023 and is the Associate Pastor at St. Elizabeth Seton in Orland Hills. He experienced a profound reversion to the Catholic faith while completing his CPA at the University of Illinois, where he was mentored by the missionaries of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). After a brief stint in public accounting, Fr. Dan entered the seminary and was a seminarian at St. James for five years before his ordination, being particularly active in the LifeTeen ministry. He enjoys spending time with the families and youths of his parish and school. In his free time, he loves basketball, golf, fishing, and playing jazz trumpet.