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Ep. 120: The great mystery of Orlando

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2023/06/22

JD and Ed talk about the death of a former Vatican auditor and its impact on the Vatican finance trial. Pope Francis meets with leaders of the U.S. Eucharistic Congress. Then, JD and Ed share a few highlights from the U.S. bishops’ spring meeting in Orlando. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free

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Ep. 119: JD and Ed are going to Olive Garden

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2023/06/10

JD talks about his experience on a Eucharistic pilgrimage in Indiana. Then, JD and Ed preview the U.S. bishops' spring meeting in Orlando.—This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Last year, Seton awarded over $70,000 in financial aid through its Scholarship Fund, helping 382 students in need. Now, Seton is kindly asking for help from their families and others. Supporting their financial aid program not only provides immediate assistance to those in need but also

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Ep. 118: A wedding and an onion of surprise

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2023/06/03

Finally— a Pillar wedding! JD and Ed offer some marriage advice to the newlyweds. Then, they talk about a very publicized and very confusing dispute between the bishop of Fort Worth and a Carmelite monastery in the diocese. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the fiber artist Kara Patrowicz— “Finding beauty and inspiration in the chaos and joys of motherhood.”To explore Kara's portfolio, visit karapatrowicz.com or @kara.patrowicz on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you’d like

58:21

Ep. 117: Something remarkable in Gower

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2023/05/31

JD tells Ed about his visit to Gower Abbey to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting new initiative from Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. The Christendom@ Project brings faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities. To learn more, visit www.graduate.christendom.edu/cap This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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Ep. 116: Our papal clickbait episode

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2023/05/20

JD makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.” 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. 115: 'Their God is my God'

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2023/05/13

Pope Francis added this week 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs to the Roman Martyrology. JD and Ed reflect on the spiritual and ecumenical impacts of the addition. Then, Ed plays an Ancient Egypt quiz for kids. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.” This is a public episode

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Ep. 114: Word problems

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2023/05/05

JD recaps his visit this week to Wyoming Catholic College. He and Ed talk about confusion around the Church’s definition of ‘vulnerable adult.’ Then, two games inspired by the coronation of King Charles III. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines.Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish today. This is a public episode. If

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Ep. 113: Our best idea yet?

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2023/04/28

JD and Ed pick up their conversation from last week about corporate law in the life of the Church. They brainstorm possible solutions to canon law’s lack of accommodation to new ecclesiastical projects. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school in the classical tradition. Audit one course this summer— entirely free— courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter. Learn more by visiting www.stbernards.edu.

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Ep. 112: Eastertide resolutions

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2023/04/22

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about Bishop Stephen Chow’s visit to the Archdiocese of Beijing. Then, they ask about the juridic identity of the National Eucharistic Congress. Ed asks JD to rank Easter candy— and for some godfatherly advice. —This episode is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents by providing an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum. Visit www.SetonHome.org to learn more! This is a public episode. If

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Ep. 111: It's tricky

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2023/04/01

Fr. Hans Zollner resigns from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis promulgates updates to Vos Estis Lux Mundi. 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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Ep. 110: Law Man for the Lord

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2023/03/24

Bishop Kevin Rhoades publishes a column criticizing the University of Notre Dame’s invitation for an abortion doula to speak at the school. JD and Ed ask if the column is enough— and how Bishop Rhoades could transition from criticism to governance. Then, Ed is in shock over Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra's recent day in court. JD has some gifts for Ed. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish

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Ep. 109: Open the eyes of Ed’s heart

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2023/03/18

Ed dreams of land and JD defends Captain Von Trapp. Then, Ed gives an update on Libero Milone lawsuit against the Holy See and the case's potentially catastrophic implications. JD gives Ed an informal lesson on revivals and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Links:The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity by Richard Fletcher - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Conversion-Paganism-Christianity/dp/0520218590Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death -

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Ep. 108: Our St. Patrick’s Day episode

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2023/03/11

Ed shares the story of his possibly illicit baptism. Then, JD and Ed go to the law to explain St. Patrick’s Day dispensations. JD plays a round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more

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Ep. 107: Francis Fukuyama is an idiot

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2023/03/03

Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. This is a public episode. If

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Bonus: Bishop Paprocki talks 'heretical’ cardinals

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2023/03/01

In this bonus episode, JD and Ed talk with Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois about his essay ‘Imagining a Heretical Cardinal.’ 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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Ep. 106: There’s knavery afoot

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2023/02/24

Pope Francis released this week a motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods— and Ed has questions. Then, JD and Ed have a big-picture discussion about a new lawsuit against the Diocese of San Diego. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit

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Bonus: Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford

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2023/02/18

This episode is sponsored by the University of Dallas, “The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers.” JD and Ed have a conversation about Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas. This episode was taped on Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI 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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Ep. 105: Western wear and transatlantic trips

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2023/02/11

JD and Ed talk about the Ukrainian Catholic Church's new calendar, and Cardinal Arthur Roche’s letter addressing implementation of 'Traditionis custodes.'The second half of this episode features an edit of an episode taped Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas. Don’t miss The Pillar’s conversation with Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Saintmaker™, a one-of-a-kind personal

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Ep. 104: Watches, Pavone and papal banter

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2023/01/28

JD and Ed talk about the pope's latest interview and the surprising fallout after an update this week on Frank Pavone.-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Saintmaker™, a one-of-a-kind personal journal and planner for Catholics.Visit thesaintmaker.com/pillar to learn more — and use promo code PILLAR at checkout for 10% off. 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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Ep. 103: You are the problem, JD Flynn

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2023/01/20

JD and Ed talk about the impact and future of the March for Life. 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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