The Pillar Podcast

JD and Ed talk about the situation of Bishop Joseph Strickland. Ed plays a round of ‘Tyler Trivia.’ - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in community and parish magazines. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. Talk to your priest, your parish staff, and fellow parishioners about bringing...

JD shares the competing origin stories for today's feast of the Nativity of Mary— and offers Marian devotion as the answer to calls for synodality.   Then, JD and Ed talk about the pope’s recent controversial remarks. - Be like Ed. Order your long-sleeve Pillar t-shirt today . - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Ascension, the publisher of the first-ever edition of the Catechism o...

JD and Ed talk about the pope’s trip to Mongolia— and his comments about the Church in the United States.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subs...

JD and Ed talk about the funeral Mass of Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard. Ed plays a round of mustache trivia. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does. Visit www. SetonHome.org and sign up for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton” today!  This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc...

JD and Ed talk about the situation of Fr. Alexander Crow of Mobile.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does. Visit www. SetonHome.org and sign up for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton” today!  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Ed shares a little about his day in court. Then, JD and Ed talk about a big development in the world of personal prelatures and controversy surrounding liturgies at World Youth Day.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, where Theology is practiced with uncompromising fidelity to the deposit of faith. Visit graduate.christendom.ed...

JD and Ed talk about World Youth Day and debate Ed’s eligibility for the papacy.  Then, former Albany bishop Howard Hubbard's attempted marriage brings JD and Ed to ask what marriage is and how it is contracted.  Ed plays a round of youth ‘Yes or No.’ JD plays a round Barbie ’True or False.’  - St. Bede the Venerable’s Ecclesiastical History of England   - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is spo...

JD and Ed perform a mock draft for the C-9, the pope’s council of cardinal advisors. Find the full list of their picks below: JD * Cardinal Charles Maung Bo * Cardinal-elect Protase Rugambwa * Cardinal-elect Victor Manuel Fernandez * Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke * Cardinal Daniel DiNardo * Cardinal Anders Arborelius * Cardinal Anthony Poola * Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel * Cardinal-el...

Ed reflects on the death of his grandmother. Then, JD and Ed talk about continued pushback against the appointment of Cardinal-elect Victor Fernandez to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by two anonymous Pillar readers who would like you to know about the book  How the Saints Shaped History . Usually when we read about the history of the...

Ed catches JD up on the news he missed while on vacation— including the release and re-imprisonment of Bishop Álvarez in Nicaragua, Fr. James Martin’s invitation to the upcoming Synod on Synodality, and the newest cardinals.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does.  Visit  www....

JD and Ed talk about the dangers of tribalism and political polarization in the life of the Church. Then, a resolution in the Diocese of Knoxville and an apostolic visit to the Diocese of Tyler.  JD plays a round of Fourth of July Greater or Lesser. — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by an anonymous Pillar reader (in a good way) who encourages you to read The Soul of The Apostolate...

JD and Ed talk about the death of a former Vatican auditor and its impact on the Vatican finance trial. Pope Francis meets with leaders of the U.S. Eucharistic Congress. Then, JD and Ed share a few highlights from the U.S. bishops’ spring meeting in Orlando. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything...

JD talks about his experience on a Eucharistic pilgrimage in Indiana. Then, JD and Ed preview the U.S. bishops' spring meeting in Orlando. — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School.  Last year, Seton awarded over $70,000 in financial aid through its Scholarship Fund, helping 382 students in need.  Now, Seton is kindly asking for help from their families and other...

Finally— a Pillar wedding! JD and Ed offer some marriage advice to the newlyweds. Then, they talk about a very publicized and very confusing dispute between the bishop of Fort Worth and a Carmelite monastery in the diocese.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the fiber artist Kara Patrowicz— “Finding beauty and inspiration in the chaos and joys of motherhood.” To explore Kara's p...

JD tells Ed about his visit to Gower Abbey to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting new initiative from Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. The Christendom@ Project brings faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities.  To learn more, visit www.graduate.ch...

JD makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home.  Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd...

Pope Francis added this week 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs to the Roman Martyrology. JD and Ed reflect on the spiritual and ecumenical impacts of the addition.  Then, Ed plays an Ancient Egypt quiz for kids.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home.  Learn m...

JD recaps his visit this week to Wyoming Catholic College. He and Ed talk about confusion around the Church’s definition of ‘vulnerable adult.’  Then, two games inspired by the coronation of King Charles III.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Visit https://decidedexcelle...

JD and Ed pick up their conversation from last week about corporate law in the life of the Church. They brainstorm possible solutions to canon law’s lack of accommodation to new ecclesiastical projects.  — This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school in the classical tradition.  Audit one course this summer— entirely f...

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about Bishop Stephen Chow’s visit to the Archdiocese of Beijing. Then, they ask about the juridic identity of the National Eucharistic Congress.   Ed asks JD to rank Easter candy— and for some godfatherly advice.  — This episode is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents by providing an academically excellent a...

Fr. Hans Zollner resigns from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis promulgates updates to Vos Estis Lux Mundi.   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

Bishop Kevin Rhoades publishes a column criticizing the University of Notre Dame’s invitation for an abortion doula to speak at the school. JD and Ed ask if the column is enough— and how Bishop Rhoades could transition from criticism to governance. Then, Ed is in shock over Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra's recent day in court.  JD has some gifts for Ed.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponso...

Ed dreams of land and JD defends Captain Von Trapp. Then, Ed gives an update on Libero Milone lawsuit against the Holy See and the case's potentially catastrophic implications. JD gives Ed an informal lesson on revivals and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Links: The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity by Richard Fletcher - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Conversion-Paganism-Chri...

Ed shares the story of his possibly illicit baptism. Then, JD and Ed go to the law to explain St. Patrick’s Day dispensations. JD plays a round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Cathol...

Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own pari...