The Pillar Podcast

JD receives a surprising email. Then, JD and Ed talk about next month's synod on synodality meeting for parish priests.  Ed plays a round of ‘Yes or No’. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Catholic Textbook Project.  It’s time to switch to a history textbook your students will enjoy reading. The Catholic Textbook Project produces history textbooks that bring the past to life by...

JD talks with Francis X. Maier about his book True Confessions . Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. He served for 23 years as senior aide and special assistant to Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., in Denver and Philadelphia.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD hates winter and fun. Ed shares a new story.-Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone  * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar TL;DR Having issues? Check out  this general step-by-step guide  from Substack, or email our producer Kate...

JD and Ed talk about the aging U.S. episcopate and upcoming metropolitan turnovers. Ed plays a round of ‘Bigger than Boston.' This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Ancient Language Institute.  Latin is not dead. And to learn it, you don't have to treat it like a museum artifact. At the Ancient Language Institute, we read, listen to, and speak in the language we're studying.  Check...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed gives an update on his effort to stop smoking.  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcas…

Ed talks about Italian authorities’ new investigation into illegal data searches into key defendants in the Vatican financial trial. Then, JD and Ed talk about Pope Francis’ ailing health— and the challenges facing the next conclave. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school that seeks reunite theology, prayer, and...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed expands on his conclave analysis that published this week.  - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check out th...

JD and Ed talk about an anonymous, polarizing essay written about Pope Francis’ pontificate and goals for the next conclave. Show notes: Demos II What if the Vatican actually goes broke? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD responds to a comment on his Cardinal Dolan analysis piece published this week. Then, politics aside, he reviews Donald Trump’s golden, high-top sneakers.  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phon...

JD and Ed talk about the controversial funeral held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last week, and how it relates to Canon 1184. Then, they respond to some feedback on their liturgy discussion in last week’s episode.  Show notes: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed shares about his new habits. - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check out this general step-by-step guide f...

JD is craving a liturgical renaissance— but he disagrees with Ed on how to begin. Then, JD and Ed talk about recent controversial comments by an economist with the Pontifical Academy for Life.  This episode of the Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Southwest Indian Foundation’s Catholic Pueblo Revival Paid Internship Program.  Apply today, at  https://saintkaterirosarywalk.org/ This is a public ep...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD shares with Ed about his upcoming auctioning gigs and new auctioning tactics. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You...

JD and Ed speculate about how ‘Fiducia supplicans’ could come into play at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in June. Then, they talk about the pope's reorientation of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith.  JD plays a round of Valentine’s Day ‘Yes or No’.  This episode of the Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Southwest Indian Foundation’s Catholic Pueblo Revival Paid Internship Program.  Apply toda...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed talks about the thing that ruined his week. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check out this general step-by...

JD and Ed talk about ecumenism, inspired by The Pillar ’s conversation with the bishop of Helsinki. Then, they talk about this week’s clarification from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.  Ed plays a round of DICLSAL trivia.  This episode of the Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Southwest Indian Foundation’s Catholic Pueblo Revival Paid Internship Program.  To learn more, visit  https:/...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed talk about JD’s new auctioneer gear and Ed’s feelings.  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check out t...

JD and Ed talk about the impact and canonical status of a Traditional Latin Mass this week at the U.S. Capitol.  JD attempts to steer Ed into 'feelings talk.'  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed addresses some feedback to his recent newsletter. JD gives Ed the lowdown on invasive species. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? …

JD and Ed talk about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a Catholic missionary priest in Venezuela.  Then, they talk about the future of the national March for Life.  - This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought to you by subscribers to The Pillar.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarc...

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JD and Ed talk about the conclusion of an investigation into the former archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Ed catches JD up on some of the news he missed while he was sick. Then, JD plays a round of international folk remedy ‘Yes or No.’ - This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Good Egg Fund. The Good Egg Fund gives small grants to individuals and gro...

There will be no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD is still sick with Covid. Please say a prayer for his recovery! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about Christmas gifts and plans. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check o...

JD and Ed talk about Fiducia supplicans and verdicts in the Vatican financial trial. - Pope Francis stacks the Vatican ‘supreme court’ — but why? - This episode is brought to you by a Pillar listener who wants to encourage you to check out  Saints: A Family Story , available through Paraclete Press— or anywhere books are sold!  Check it out today, at SaintsAFamilyStory.com This is a public episode...