The Pillar Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed asks JD a question of etiquette. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pill...

JD and Ed talk about the January meeting between the Vatican’s then-nuncio to the United States and the Department of Defense. JD asks about Pope Leo XIV’s approach to just war. This episode is brought to you by the Catholic Education Fund, an initiative of Aequitas Education in partnership with ACE Scholarships. Learn more at catholiceducationfund.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to di...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed asks JD for his take on Pope Leo’s plans for a consistory of cardinals in June. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having i...

JD and Ed talk about the nature of Holy Saturday. Ed plays a round of MiLB team name trivia. This episode is brought to you by The Cristeros, a new movement of faithful Catholic men committed to prayer, formation and brotherhood. Learn more at TheCristeros.org/Pillar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcath...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com A foolproof plan and a wounded man. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pill...

JD and Ed talk about the sobering case of Noelia Castillo Ramos. Then, the Dicastery for Legislative Texts has a new prefect. This episode is brought to you by The Freedom Group, freeing men from the craving for pornography in one year or less. To learn more, visit thefreedomgroup.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

We were going to squirrel away this week’s live recording in Chicago in The Pillar ’s secret archives, but it was too good a time not to share. Learn more about Aid for Women Chicago here: aidforwomen.org/ Production and photography by Kyle Heimann. 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 Do you like sport peppers? Don’t miss the next live recording of The Pillar Podcast on March 19 in Chicago! We’ll meet at 7 pm at the Nisei Lounge (3439 N. Sheffield Ave.) and we’ll probably start making the show around 8 pm. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the...

JD and Ed give an update on Bishop Emanuel Shaleta. Then, they talk about the danger of ecclesial spectatorism. This episode is brought to you by Wallet Win’s Catholic Family Emergency Binder, designed to give Catholic families peace of mind, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for the unexpected—whether that’s an illness, injury, or even death. Use code PILLAR for 20% off at walletwin.c...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed asks JD for advice. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.co...

JD and Ed talk about the unprecedented arrest this week of Chaldean Catholic Bishop Emanuel Shaleta . Then, Ed plays a round of your new favorite Pillar Podcast game ‘Better Know a Currency.’ This episode is brought to you by The Cristeros, a new movement of faithful Catholic men committed to prayer, formation and brotherhood. Learn more at TheCristeros.org/Pillar This is a public episode. If you'...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com How can Christians be prophets in the modern world? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Watches and a bug. JD and Ed will record the rest of this week’s bonus episode early next week. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Pod...

JD and Ed talk about the reassignment of a bishop in the Ivory Coast— and the lack of transparency around the reassignment. Then, they detail the case of a Chaldean Catholic bishop accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his cathedral’s charity fund. This episode is brought to you by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry. St. Bernard’s is a Catholic graduate school that...

The Society of St. Pius X released a batch of statements this week related to their plans to consecrate new bishops this summer, without a papal mandate. JD and Ed talk about the documents— specifically one titled ‘Annex II.’ You can read Annex II here: Order and Jurisdiction: The Futility of the Schism Accusation This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christen...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed answer a canon law question from readers. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate...

The U.S. Church is approaching the end of its great metropolitan turnover. JD and Ed talk about the characteristics of the newly appointed metropolitans. Then, JD and Ed talk about internal backlash against an appointment at the University of Notre Dame. JD plays a round of Valentine’s Day ‘Yes or No.’ This episode is sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This Lent, join the nati...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Do you prefer summer or winter Olympics? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera...

There’s a lot of news out of the Archdiocese of New York this week. JD and Ed talk about the installation of Archbishop Ronald Hicks, and an insurance company’s bizarre attempt to pressure the Archdiocese of New York into dropping a lawsuit over insurance coverage for sexual abuse claims. Then, Ed plays a round of ‘super bowl’ trivia. This episode is sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical T...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD details his weekend of basketball. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com A birthday, and dreams of hunting lionfish. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at koliv...

JD and Ed ask how U.S. bishops can best catechize in an age of misinformation. Then, they talk about Pope Leo XIV’s recent message about artificial intelligence . This episode is sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This Lent, join the nation’s biggest Catholic Bible study, and share Christ with others. To learn more, visit StPaulCenter.com/lent This is a public episode. If you'...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com A big winter storm is coming, and JD is worried about Ed. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer...

JD and Ed go ‘to the law’ to address two questions floating around the internet this week. This episode is brought to you by Catholic Money Academy. Make this the year you clean up your finances. The Wallet Win team can help you manage your money with virtue. Claim your 2-week extended free trial at CatholicMoneyAcademy.com/pillar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD details his basketball team’s recent win. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at koli...