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Ep. 187: Live from Washington, D.C.! Is this synodality?

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2024/11/17

JD and Ed break down the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in this live taping of The Pillar Podcast— including Ed’s interview with Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the bishops’ interest in artificial intelligence, and Bishop Daniel Flores’ speech about synodality. Then, the audience joins in for a few rounds of ‘CLP or GPT’, ‘Episcopal motto— True or False?’ and Washington, D.C. ‘Yes or No?’This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary’s online MBA program and its new

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Bonus: Come to our live show, plz

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2024/11/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd hijacks JD’s midlife crisis plan. Please come to our live show at the Royal Sands Social Club in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 14th. We’ll start at 7 and go late. See you there! 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 accoun…

63:31

Ep. 186: Eucharistic coherence Pt. 2?

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2024/11/09

JD and Ed talk about the impact of election on the U.S. bishops’ Eucharistic coherence debate. Then, they look ahead to the bishops' fall plenary assembly in Baltimore next week— including an update on the new translation of the New Testament.Don’t miss our next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join JD and Ed at the Royal Sands Social Club in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 14th. We’ll start at 7 and go late. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the editors of "Gender

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Bonus: Election Day anxieties

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2024/11/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed talk about their anxiety over Election Day next week— and debate how the election may bleed into the U.S. bishops’ assembly in Baltimore. 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 Pill…

60:54

Ep. 185: The Boston logjam and cutting the noise

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2024/11/02

JD unpacks the cultural myth of poisoned candy. JD and Ed debate if the new archbishop of Boston will get a red hat. Ed details a development in the Vatican financial trial and what it means for Pillar reader Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Ed plays a round of “Diocese and Diocese” Don’t miss our next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join JD and Ed at the Royal Sands Social Club on Thursday, November 14th. We’ll start at 7 pm and go late. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the

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Ep. 184: The longest synod and Dilexit nos

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2024/10/25

Ed’s in Rome, waiting on the final document from the synod on synodality. He and JD talk about a rumored female appointment to a position of leadership in the Roman Curia. Then, they talk about the new papal encyclical Dilexit nos.Ed plays a round of “Longer or shorter than the synod on synodality?” Mark your calendars! The next live recording of The Pillar Podcast will be in Washington D.C. on November 14. We’ll have more details for you soon.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by

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Ep. 183: The Fr. Ned Scheidecker Show Pt. 2

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2024/10/21

Ed joins JD in Rome to talk about the draft of the synod’s final document and some lingering questions synod participants may have after the close of the synod. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, which is launching a new Institute for Liturgical Studies.Learn more at Christendom.edu/liturgy This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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Bonus: A worship debate

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2024/10/12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed disagree. 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 PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email our producer Kate Olivera at kolivera…

64:43

Ep. 182: The Vatican's Watergate break-in

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2024/10/12

JD and Ed detail the biggest ecclesiastical governance story of the year— the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith blocks the Vatican Secretariat of State’s “extraordinary procedure” to reinstate a laicized priest, who was convicted of child sexual abuse. Ed plays a round of para ‘Yes or No.’ This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Seton Home Study School. If you are a priest and you don’t have a Catholic school attached to your parish, consider Seton your Catholic school. Seton

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Bonus: Weight Bro Chat

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2024/10/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD shares his birthday 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 PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email our producer Kate Olivera a…

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Ep. 181: The final countdown

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2024/10/08

JD and Ed talk about the final session of the synod on synodality, which kicked off in Rome this month. Ed plays a round of North Carolina ‘Yes or No.'This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Assumption Catholic School in Bellingham, WA. Assumption is looking for a new principal to take their preK – 8 parish school from great to exceptional. Visit assumption.school to learn more or apply. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

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Episode delayed until Monday

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2024/10/04

JD and Ed did record a podcast today, on Friday. But I’m not able to edit it until Monday because I’m on vacation. I’m sorry for the delay! 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

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Bonus: Tent Chat

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2024/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comHow many tents is too many tents? 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 PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email our producer Kate Olive…

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Ep. 180: Hey, teacher! Leave them kids alone

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2024/09/27

JD and Ed explore possible explanations for a new controversial homeschooling policy in the Diocese of San Diego.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton is dedicated to supporting parents who make the sacrifices to homeschool. Learn more at setonhome.org 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

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Bonus: JD was wrong

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2024/09/21

This is a free bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. To get these bonus episodes each week, subscribe to The Pillar today. JD talks about the powerful public expression of faith he experienced in Quito. Ed gives the rundown on his weekend visit to the county fair. Are you already a paying subscriber? These bonus episodes are for you! * 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’

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Ep. 179: Pope Francis, off the cuff

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2024/09/21

JD and Ed recap comments by Pope Francis over the past week about other religions and the Vatican-China deal. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton's curriculum is heavily immersed in not just Catholic doctrine, but in Catholic history, Catholic art, and Catholic culture. The result? Students with deep rational and emotional connections to the Church. Learn more at setonhome.orgShow notes: This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other

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Bonus: Freemasons and fried food

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2024/09/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD 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 PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or email ou…

56:06

Ep. 178: A Church of the sacristy?

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2024/09/13

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 discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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Bonus: Detachment 88

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2024/09/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd 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 PodcastHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from Substack, or emai…

57:55

Ep. 177: H-H-A-F-L

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2024/09/07

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 sponsored by Lesly who would like to wish Heath a happy anniversary! This is a public episode. If you’d like to

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