The Brother Hut
The Brother Hut is a religious podcast featuring Capuchin Franciscan Brothers Vince Mary and Brandon Berg. Together they will share with you life as religious brothers, and offer insight from the Catholic world of faith, prayer, evangelization, spirituality, and ministry.
Episodes

Friday Jan 03, 2020
The Brother Hut | Ep 11 - Bobby Barbato & Bonaventure
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Happy New Year! This episode is a friar spotlight. Bro Vinny and Brandon are joined by Fr. Bobby Barbato O.F.M. Cap from Solvang, California. Fr. Bobby is with us in Amarillo, Texas to give us three days of preaching on themes of Franciscan preaching. Join in the conversation and be uplifted. Topics include the California novitiate, Santa Ines mission parish in Solvang, preparing for homilies, letter writing, St. Bonaventure and how Mary dominates December.
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God bless everyone!
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 10 - Christmas Joy!
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Christmas 2019!
We are all God’s Beloved Ones! Jesus is born and salvation is here! In this episode, Brothers Vincent and Brandon discuss Christmas and some joys in finding Christ in every moment. They share the most beautiful thing seen today, prayer experiences during Christmas, St. Francis and the Crib at Greccio, how to receive the gift of Jesus in the present and lastly… a special musical Christmas present!
(Hint: Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum)
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Saturday Dec 21, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 9 - Advent
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
The Bros are Back! In this episode, Br. Vinny and Br. Brandon talk about finals week, Christmas decoration happenings around the house, Thrift store buys, the season of advent (specifically the waiting part) and when chairs aren't being broken, they talk Music and the impact it's had on their lives. Listen until the end for a special blooper ending.
What are you doing to prepare for the coming of Jesus?!
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Friday Nov 29, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 8 - "After God's Own Heart" ft DJ Bernal
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
In this episode of the Brother Hut, we're joined by DJ Bernal, an itinerant preacher who travels the country sharing the Gospel of Christ. DJ is the creator of [A.G.O.H] a name brand "After God's Own Heart" inspired by 1 Sam 13:14.
But what does it mean to live a life After God's Own Heart? In this episode we give insight on what they can look like for you and the necessity of prayer! We also talk naps, photoshoots, minor league baseball team names, ironing shirts and the inspiration behind A.G.O.H.
visit www.djbernal.com #AGOH
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Thursday Nov 21, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 7 - Post-Ordination Episode
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Brother Brandon shares with us his experience from his recent ordination to the diaconate! Also, the original Boyz in the Hood, Vegan Deacons, and the winner from our gift card drawing!!
Congrats to Sonia Heath!
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Sunday Nov 10, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 6 - Vocations Awareness Week ft. Br Alejandro Diaz
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Recording after Vocations Awareness Week, Brothers Vinny and Brandon talk pecan pie, recipes found on the back of jars, thanksgiving and Holy Cards. Episode 6 features Brother Alejandro Diaz, also a Capuchin Brother, who spends time ministering on the border and to those imprisoned.
Listen in to hear how he discovered his Capuchin vocation, his spirituality and stories from his journey of faith.
Are YOU discerning a vocation to religious life as a Capuchin? visit www.capuchins.org or contact Br. Alejandro Diaz Alejandro.diaz@capuchins.org
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https://vocationnetwork.org/en/match
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Saturday Nov 02, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 5 - Remembering the Dead
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
During All Saints & All Souls, the Church remembers all the Saints and also the Souls of our family and friends who have gone before us. In this episode, Brother Vinny & Brandon talk Halloween candy, Longing to see the face of God, Having Hope in times of death, funerals and proper ways to respect the dead according to the Church.
Why do we remember the dead? How do we honor those who have gone before us?
Interested in hearing about a topic? Comments? Suggestions? email us at thebrotherhut@gmail.com

Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 4 - Mass Memories
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Br. Vinny & Br. Brandon discuss technical difficulties, driving in the rain, Cosco, singing Acapela, Latin Mass and their favorite Mass Memories. In this episode, learn about the Mass and what It means. But What about the Holy Mass? Amid all the frustration and chaos of life, Jesus becomes present in the Eucharist, Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity…For YOU. Are you attentive to that mystery?
Reflection Questions:
If you’re going to Mass regularly, think of ways to be more prepared for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
If you’re not going to Mass regularly, what do you think is holding you back?
Think of your favorite Mass Memory, what made it special? — Ask God to help you see the Sacredness of every Mass.
For Video information on the Holy Mass visit https://youtu.be/YpUp6zSGCb4
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Saturday Oct 19, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 3 - Capuchin Life
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
In this Episode, Br. Vinny and Brandon talk about the Brown Robe Benefit, Nice police officers, the overall experience as Capuchin Friars and the importance of a Capuchin spirituality and Charism. Everyday God offers us grace and joy as a community of human beings, are you responding to that?
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Thursday Oct 17, 2019
The Brother Hut | Ep 2.1 - Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries)
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
As promised, Episode 2.1 is a recitation of the Holy Rosary with the Joyful Mysteries. Listen on the go!