The Pillar Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD looks for fun in Quito. Ed shares his weekend plans. 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? Check out this ge...

JD gives his assessment thus far of the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma.  This Catholic camp is hiring 16-25 year olds for summer staff positions.  For more information, visit  Campguadalupe.org/summerteam 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 is sad his softball season is over. 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? Check out this general step-by-ste...

JD and Ed discuss the breaking news about an alleged foiled assassination attempt on Pope Francis in Indonesia.  Ed asks JD about his upcoming trip to the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador. Then, Ed details fallout over a new law in Ukraine that bans the Russian Orthodox Church from operating in the country.  Was Pope John Paul I murdered? This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsore...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about British pop bands, and JD tries to explain praise and worship. 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 Havi...

Do we think Pope Francis ever takes a day off? JD details heightening conflict in the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq. JD and Ed share their top picks for a rumored consistory. Then, Ed plays a round of Weird English Food ‘Yes or No.’ This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School.  Seton Home Study School has a great collection of courses— including one about the Earl...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about their Friday plans and JD shares a story from his 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 Podcast Having is...

JD briefs Ed on a potential story that caught his eye. Then, JD and Ed debate the application of moral personality.  Are you going to the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador next month? Let us know in the comments!  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by “Firebreaker," an exciting new audio drama from Coronation Media.  Bring the legendary story of St. George to life for your...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD shares about his vacation and gives Ed some insights into Protestantism.  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 TL;DR Having issues...

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about the latest Catholic news— 'Around The Horn’ style!  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by “Firebreaker," an exciting new audio drama from Coronation Media.  Bring the legendary story of St. George to life for your family!  Learn more at firebreakerseries.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

There is no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD had a family emergency. Please keep his family in your prayers. 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

Ed is joined this week by Pillar Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa and Producer Kate Olivera to talk about Cardinal Gerhard Müller, and the Olympics.  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Ancient Language Institute, teaching with a living language approach, helping future teachers learn the languages and the methods so they can bring the approach to their classrooms, and developin...

JD is joined by  The Pillar’s  Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa to reflect on the National Eucharistic Congress and the impact of World Youth Day in Denver. Michelle talks about a recent, conditional donation to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana.  Michelle plays a round of “Which Michelle?" - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. To find out if...

In this free bonus episode, The Pillar hosts a jingle contest for the sponsor of our live show in Indianapolis — Decided Excellence Catholic Media. 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

In this live recording of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the National Eucharistic Congress, its focus on the liturgy and the impact it could have on US Church. Featuring Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston,  Pillar  Contributing Editor Brendan Hodge and Stephen White of The Catholic Project. - There will be no bonus episode this week. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by D...

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 look ahead to the National Eucharistic Congress, and talk about a dream reporting trip.  - Please come to our live show! Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St) in Indianapolis. We’ll start around 9:30.  - Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit p...

The Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics. Then, JD and Ed talk about the impact of the pilgrimages leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress next week.  Please come to our live show! Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St) in Indianapolis. We’ll start around 9:30.  Go Muskies!  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom College Graduate Scho...

Don’t miss the next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join us Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St.) in Indianapolis. We’ll start at 9:30 and go late. We’ll have swag, jell-o shots and a breakdown of all the Church news unfolding at the Congress. See you there! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

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 pick up their conversation from the regular episode of The Pillar Podcast. - 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 u...

JD and Ed bring back a fan favorite to assess the canonical validity of the marriages of President Joe Biden. They talk about the surprising and savvy new 'Agatha Christie’ letter. Then, they share in some Fourth of July tomfoolery.  - The Pillar Podcast Ep. 78 - The Bachelor?  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Aside from Seton’s commitment to the Cathol...

No Pillar Podcast this week, because JD has an “undisclosed respiratory infection.” We’ll be back next week! 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 and Ed speculate about what’s next Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano.  - 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...

JD and Ed respond to controversial comments by the head of the Vatican’s communications office about the removal of artwork by alleged serial sexual abuser Fr. Marko Rupnik.  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Donate to Seton’s scholarship fund today, to support families in need.  Learn more at https://www.setonhome.org/scholarship-fund/  This is a public e...

JD and Ed share their takeaways from the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary assembly last week in Louisville, KY.— including a parliamentary disaster, a call for a post-Dallas Charter assessment of clerical sexual abuse, and JD’s hopes for the possibility of introducing the institution of catechists in the nation.  This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Sacra: Relics of the Saints, an aposto...

This week’s episode is postponed until Monday, because JD and Ed are traveling. See you next week! 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