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Bonus: A decidedly excellent jingle contest

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/24

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

48:45

Ep. 171: A Pillar Happening, live from Indy

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/20

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 Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish

1:33

Bonus: Live show chat

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn 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 pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the…

58:57

Ep. 170: An alligator alliance and a new act of hope

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/13

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 School, where Theology is practiced with uncompromising fidelity to the deposit of faith.And, for the first time

0:33

Don't miss our live show next week!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/09

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, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

1:28

Bonus: A Francis test and a business meeting

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn 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 up podcast’ next to The Pillar TL;DRHaving issues? C…

79:09

Ep. 169: The Bachelor Pt. 2

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/07/04

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 Catholic faith, Seton is also known for its English program.Colleges like Ave Maria, CUA, Christendom,

0:12

No podcast this week

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/28

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

1:34

Bonus: The other Vigano

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn 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 to The Pillar TL;DRHaving issues? Check out this g…

49:32

Ep. 168: Look how far we’ve come (not far)

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/22

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 episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

57:25

Ep. 167: All about the U.S. bishops' meeting

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/17

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 apostolate established to promote the veneration of sacred relics. Sacra works with religious communities,

0:11

No podcast this week

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/15

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

1:30

Bonus: Miracle on Pitch

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed do not talk about truckers.-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;DRHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide from S…

60:02

Ep. 166: The dangers of "It couldn’t happen here"

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/08

JD shares about an arrest in Vatican City this week that piqued his interest. Then, in the wake of multiple examples of large-scale theft from American parishes, JD and Ed ask if the Church needs to change its attitude toward financial management. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Homeschooling with Seton provides an atmosphere at home where families can live an authentic Catholic family life and we see some of the fruits of this in the number of vocations

1:38

Bonus: Gambling Chat

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/01

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed plan a trip to Atlantic City. And Jon Favreau is not invited.-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;DRHaving issues? Check out this…

71:41

Ep. 165: Scout chaplains, charter schools and Candy...

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/06/01

JD and Ed talk about conflict over the appointment of a chaplain for the German scouting association. They talk about the complicated canonical status of a Catholic school in Harlem, where allegations of serial sexual assault by a teacher surfaced this week. Then, they talk about a Philadelphia priest who fell into extreme phone game addiction.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton makes Catholic education affordable and available everywhere.Learn more at

1:29

Bonus: On Sunday, at a parish in Florida

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/05/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed talk about an incident at a Florida parish last weekend and what might happen next.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;DRHaving …

68:59

Ep. 164: The people who walk with the Lord

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/05/25

JD shares his experience at the launch of a Eucharistic pilgrimage in San Francisco on Sunday. Then, JD and Ed talk about the disconnect between Pope Francis’ stated goals for the Synod and the actual direction of the Synod. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school based in Rochester, NY. Join them this summer in auditing one course entirely free - made possible by the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter. You

35:47

Bonus: Mental health with Bishop James Conley

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/05/20

In this bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD talks with Lincoln Bishop James Conley about his recent pastoral letter addressing mental health, his own mental health journey, and the relationship of nature and grace.You can read or listen to Bishop Conley’s pastoral letter ‘A Future with Hope’ here: https://www.lincolndiocese.org/afuturewithhope 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

1:41

Bonus: Redpill Catholicism

The Pillar Podcast ·

2024/05/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comIn this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed are joined by The Pillar's managing editor Michelle La Rosa to talk about Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech. -Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar TL;DRHaving issues? Check out this general step-by-step guide f…

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