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Drawing from Time Magazine’s qualifications for 'Person of the Year,' JD and Ed offer their own nominations for ecclesiastic people of the year.  Then, they rank Christmas songs. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University of Dallas, The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers. UD invites you to embark on The Quest, a documentary-style video series about discovering on...

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 their internal voices.  - 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 ou...

JD and Ed talk about Raymond Cardinal Burke and have a tough conversation about the state of affairs in the Church.  Ed plays a round of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Greater or Lesser. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University of Dallas, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country. The University of Dallas is known for its rigorous undergraduate Core Curricul...

There is no bonus episode this week. JD and Ed will be back next week. In the meantime, please enjoy our rendition of John Cage’s 4’33. 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 not a canonical mail bag episode. Instead, JD and Ed talk about Archbishop Christopher Coyne’s recent interview with a Connecticut news outlet— and ask if today’s Catholics are prepared to proclaim the Gospel.  Ed plays a round of Turkey trivia.  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/subs...

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 bishops’ general reactions to the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland. - 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...

In this live taping of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed reflect on changing attitudes at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Then, several listeners play a game.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University of Dallas, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country. The University of Dallas is known for its rigorous undergraduate Core Curriculum and robust grad...

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, Ed gives the background of his conversation with Raffaele Mincione. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/meet-mr-mincione   - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone and tapping “...

JD and Ed talk about The Pillar’s reporting involving Cardinal Ghirlanda— and what followed. Then, they make predictions for committee elections at the US bishops’ meeting next week.  Join JD and Ed in Baltimore for another live taping of The Pillar Podcast on Wednesday, November 15 at 7pm at Todd Conner’s Bar (700 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231) - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored...

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 homeownership, and look forward to the live show.  - 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. Havi...

JD and Ed swap Halloween stories. JD talks about reactions to Pope Francis’ motu proprio this week, and JD and Ed talk about Cardinal Christophe Pierre’s recent comments about the Church in the United States. Join JD and Ed in Baltimore for another live taping of The Pillar Podcast! We’ll meet Wednesday, November 15 at 7pm at Todd Conner's (700 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231) - This episode of Th...

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, Ed encourages JD to embrace anger.  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 gene...

Fr. Marko Rupnik has been incardinated into a diocese in his native Slovenia. JD and Ed talk about the facts, and what happens next.  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media and their online initiative PrimeSoil.com Inspired by the Parable of the Sower, PrimeSoil.com is named after the good ground in which the Word of God can grow and bear fruit.  Visit...

This week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast is delayed until Monday. Our apologies! 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 tells Ed about his tortoise problem. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by opening this page on your phone and tapping the button below. Then, select “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can c...

Ed pulls JD down a rabbit hole. Then, JD gives an update from Rome on the synod on synodality. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University of Dallas, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country. The University of Dallas is known for its rigorous undergraduate Core Curriculum and robust graduate and professional programs in business, ministry, education and t...

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, hat chat is back!  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these episodes to your feed by opening this page on your phone and tapping the button below. Then, select “set up podcast” next to The Pillar Podcast. Having issues? You can check out this general step-...

JD and Ed challenge criticism of a recent Eucharistic procession in New York City. Then, they talk about the synod on synodality and  The Pillar ’s coverage of the confidential synod documents that were posted to an unsecured server.   - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media and their online initiative PrimeSoil.com Inspired by the Parable of the Sowe...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about their last visit to Rome and their preparations for the synod on synodality. Then, JD shares the story of the time he went to an underground casino in Sweden. This bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast is for paying subscribers only. If you are a paying subscriber, you can add these bonuses to y...

JD and Ed talk about the dubia submitted to Pope Francis, and the substance of the pope’s answers.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Marial Arnold, in honor of her husband Travis Arnold, who is celebrating a birthday this week. Happy birthday, Travis, from all of us at The Pillar! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

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 one confusing and complicating element of Bishop Joseph Perry’s recent retirement. Then, JD shares his gun story.  - If you are a paying Pillar subscriber, thank you! These bonus episodes are for you. Add them to your regular Pillar...

JD and Ed are back this week with an update in the Vatican financial trial. Then, they talk about Bishop Jeffrey Monforton's unexplained transfer from Steubenville to Detroit and how laity might respond spiritually to a lack of transparency in the Church.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in community and...

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 teeth, a train derailment in Ed’s backyard, the best 80s comics and more.  If you are a Pillar subscriber, thank you! These bonus episodes are for you. Add them to your regular Pillar Podcast feed by opening this page on your phone a...

JD and Ed talk about the Diocese of Rome’s controversial report on the disgraced former Jesuit Marko Rupnik. - Mike’s Coneys - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University of Dallas, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country. The University of Dallas is committed to an education that forms students intellectually, socially and spiritually for a life well-live...

Join JD and Ed as they talk about camping, Burning Man and the Pennsylvania manhunt, in this special bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast.  Future bonus episodes like this one will be available only to Pillar paying subscribers. Don’t miss it! Subscribe today at pillarcatholic.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...