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Ep. 223: The question of polygamy

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/08/09

JD is in Salt Lake City, sparking a conversation with Ed about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Then, the bishops conferences of Africa released this week a draft document about polygamy. JD and Ed talk about that document, including its critique of the Petrine privilege.Ed plays a round of “How Many Wives?"This episode is sponsored by Margin Evolution, helping businesses control costs and set the right prices for products and services.We also work with non-profits and parishes.To

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Ep. 222: Newman and me

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2025/08/02

St. John Henry Newman will soon be declared a Doctor of the Church. JD and Ed talk about their own connections to the saint— and why everyone can love him.Then, Ed breaks down his article this week about Cardinal Pell’s flagging of APSA's ‘potentially illegal’ banking system.There is no bonus episode this week.This episode is brought to you by the Leonine Forum, cultivating Catholic professionals for virtuous leadership. To learn more, visit leonineforum.org. This is a public episode. If you'd like

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Bonus: Questions and no answers about Detroit

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2025/07/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed do not know what is happening at the seminary in Detroit.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? Listen to these instructions, or email our pr…

55:28

Ep. 221: Pope Leo XIV, in Peru

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2025/07/27

JD is in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo this week to learn all about Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop.This episode is brought to you by friends of Abbey and Charlie, Pillar readers in a good way!Congratulations on your wedding this weekend! 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: An impromptu business meeting

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2025/07/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd makes a Pillar proposition. 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? Listen to these instructions, or email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

66:46

Ep. 220: A false sense of mercy

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2025/07/18

How can we measure the success of the Eucharistic Revival? Then, JD and Ed talk about the case of Father Carlo Alberto Capella. JD asks if more accused priests should be assigned to life of prayer and penance? But Ed has another suggestion.JD tests Ed’s knowledge of cowboy phrases.This episode is brought to you by the Leonine Forum, cultivating Catholic professionals for virtuous leadership.Now with new chapters in Dallas and Denver!To learn more, visit leonineforum.org. This is a public episode. If

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Bonus: Unity not uniformity

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2025/07/12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comA bit of hat chat. Then, what will become of Traditiones custodes?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? Listen to these instructions, or email our producer at koliv…

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Ep. 219: Un problème américain

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2025/07/12

A French archbishop has appointed a priest convicted of rape as chancellor. JD and Ed talk about the archbishop’s response to criticism of the appointment, the nature of mercy, and the office of chancellor.This episode is brought to you by the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.Rising college seniors can apply for a full scholarship to earn your MA on campus.Learn more at graduate.christendom.edu This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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No podcast this week, and a recommendation

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/07/04

There’s no Pillar Podcast this week. Check out the latest episode of The Pillar’s weekly readings podcast Sunday School here: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CYou won’t regret it! 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: Pilgrimage, and softball dreams

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2025/06/27

JD wants to start a softball team at his parish. No video podcast this 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

49:47

Ep. 218: Jeff Bezos got married. Is it valid?

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2025/06/27

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are throwing a three-day wedding extravaganza this weekend— including a ceremony at a Venetian basilica. JD and Ed discuss the validity of the marriage.This episode is brought to you by the Saint Meinrad Graduate Theology Program.With flexible course offerings, the Graduate Theology Program equips lay students from across the country to evangelize and serve the needs of the Church.To learn more, visit saintmeinrad.edu and click on “Graduate Theology." This is a public

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Ep. 217: Territorial parishes, and the US Church of...

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2025/06/20

Ed is joined this week by Pillar columnist Stephen White to talk about U.S. bishops’ efforts to regulate liturgy in their dioceses, and the viability of territorial parishes. Then, they talk about the shifting demographics of the U.S. Church. This episode is brought to you by the MBA program at the University of Mary.Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more today at pillar.umary.edu-Show notes: First Things: Putting an End to the Liturgy WarsColumn: What the bishop

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Bonus: Where is Cardinal McElroy?

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2025/06/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comImmigration protests are catching steam across the United States. Ed wonders why Cardinal Robert McElroy has not weighed in?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? Li…

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Ep. 216: Playing God, and a functioning Vatican-China...

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2025/06/13

Ed explains the significance of this week’s appointment of a new auxiliary bishop to an archdiocese in mainland China. JD responds to some feedback to last week’s episode by victim-survivors of clerical sex abuse. Then, JD and Ed talk about protests along the route of the National Eucharistic Congress’ walking pilgrimage.This episode is brought to you by St. Vincent Fellows, a faith formation and employment program for young adults.To learn more, visit saintvincentfellows.org This is a public

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Bonus: Character-builder or catastrophe?

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2025/06/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed talk about the value of liturgical diversity— and summer!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? Listen to these instructions, or email our producer at koli…

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Ep. 215: BEEF and Washington’s anti-clerical law

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2025/06/07

A custody battle. Then, the bishops of Washington are suing the state over a new reporting law that requires clerics to violate the seal of confession. JD and Ed talk about what the seal of confession, and why Washington bishops are taking legal action to protect it.Ed plays a round of Washington state trivia.This episode is sponsored by the MBA program at the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship!Apply today at pillar.umary.edu This is a public

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Bonus: PETA and the pontiff

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2025/05/30

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comPETA wants Pope Leo XIV to condemn bullfighting. 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? Listen to these instructions, or email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholi…

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Ep. 214: Charlotte’s web

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2025/05/30

JD and Ed detail the complicated situation unfolding in the Diocese of Charlotte. They talk about the relationship between law and liturgy. Then, JD brings back the popular game “Bishop or No Bishop?”This episode is sponsored by Saint Vincent Fellows, a faith formation and employment program for young adults aged 18 to 26.To learn more, visit saintvincentfellows.org 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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Ep. 213: “Our guy,” and the impossible job

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2025/05/23

Ed is joined by Rome correspondent Edgar Beltran to talk about the first weeks of the Leonine pontificate. They talk about anticipated curial appointments and what those appointments could tell us about Pope Leo.Then, Edgar details his analysis on the Vatican’s diplomatic priorities in Latin America.This episode is sponsored by the MBA program at the University of Mary.Gain the confidence of an executive, the insight of a specialist, and the integrity to be a champion for the common good.Pillar paid

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Bonus: Dream travel, cricket and papal tiaras

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/05/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd is an anxious traveler. But there are three places he would like to go in his lifetime.Will Pope Leo XIV wear a papal crown at his inauguration this Sunday?-Join JD and Ed in Rome this December for The Pillar Pilgrimage! Sign up here: The Pillar Pilgrimage-Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right co…

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