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Bonus: The stuff of nightmares and Lists, Pt. 2

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2025/03/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd’s stressed, Pope Francis is still in the hospital, and kids’ movies from the 80s still haunt JD and Ed.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 gener…

52:18

Ep. 202: The next Benevacantism

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2025/03/08

JD and Ed address a question that has resurfaced with Pope Francis’ hospitalization— what will happen if there are more than 120 cardinal electors in the next conclave?Join JD and Ed in Rome this December! Learn more about The Pillar Pilgrimage here.-This episode is sponsored by Norman’s Nursery in Southern California. Norman’s Nursery is California’s premier grower of trees, shrubs and houseplants, serving homeowners, landscapers, and developers. Call (805) 398-0011 to plan your dream landscape

1:31

Bonus: Bad breakfast

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2025/03/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd gives JD the rundown on the National Catholic Breakfast.Then, JD plays a game about bad breakfast foods around the world.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? Ch…

80:36

Ep. 201: The Church's list problem

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2025/03/01

JD and Ed continue to pray for Pope Francis. The federal government terminates its refugee resettlement contract with U.S. bishops.Then, the Dicastery for Legislative Texts issues a guidance on publishing lists of “credibly accused” clergy.This episode is sponsored by the Augustine Institute. Offering master’s degrees in Theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education, the Augustine Institute prepares students to serve Christ and His Church in schools, parishes, dioceses, and beyond.To learn

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Bonus: "I'm a perfectly normal guy..."

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2025/02/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed want to see some Roman soccer. But can Ed hang?-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…

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Ep. 200: It's a good old Vatican finance deep dive!

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2025/02/23

Today is Ed’s day. But first, the U.S. bishops’ conference sues the Trump administration.This episode is sponsored by the Augustine Institute. Offering master’s degrees in Theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education, the Augustine Institute prepares students to serve Christ and His Church in schools, parishes, dioceses, and beyond.To learn more, visit augustine.edu.-Show notes:UK court rules on Vatican’s London building lawsuitDid Mincione ‘win’ his lawsuit against the Vatican? This is a

1:35

Bonus: The death of kindness?!

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2025/02/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comWhat’s best practice for valentines exchanges?-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 …

58:58

Ep. 199: Praying for Francis and trouble in Newark

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2025/02/17

Join JD and Ed in praying for Pope Francis.Then, JD and Ed talk about the latest trouble in the Archdiocese of Newark, where recently leaked documents have thrown into question the suitability of the president of Seton Hall University.This episode is sponsored by the Augustine Institute. Offering master’s degrees in Theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education, the Augustine Institute prepares students to serve Christ and His Church in schools, parishes, dioceses, and beyond.To learn more,

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Bonus: Pope Francis joins U.S. immigration debate

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2025/02/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed debate the effectiveness and merit of Pope Francis’ letter this week to the American episcopate about the Trump administration’s immigration policy.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 T…

65:42

Ep. 198: Do our clergy lack healthy ambition?

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2025/02/08

JD and Ed give their takes on why some priests are disinterested in becoming bishops. Then, something strange is happening with the Dean of the College of Cardinals.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Source and Summit, the next generation of liturgy and music publishing. Elevate the liturgies of Easter and Holy Week at your parish this year.Get a demo— or sign up for a free 30-day trial— by visiting sourceandsummit.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this

1:39

Bonus: Bishop karaoke

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2025/02/01

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed play a round of ‘Bishop Karaoke.'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…

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Ep. 197: Make due process great again

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2025/02/01

JD and Ed talk about the situation of the retired cardinal archbishop of Lima— and discuss how they might approach the situation if they were bishops.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary. Become a True Leader with an MBA from the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,

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Bonus: Joe Biden and the freemasons

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2025/01/28

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD has a bone to pick. Then, Ed details the complicated story that hijacked his Friday night.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-st…

61:41

Ep. 196: A deacon is not Father Jr.

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2025/01/25

As the Filipino bishops’ conference prepares to vote on instituting the permanent diaconate, JD and Ed talk about what the deaconate is and why we have deacons.Ed plays a round of ‘Name that deacon!’This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary. Become a True Leader with an MBA from the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other

1:30

Bonus: Taking a stand

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2025/01/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comWhat did you think about Ed’s tips for dating? 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 …

66:06

Ep. 195: Can 'rotten at the root' be redeemed?

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2025/01/18

JD and Ed talk about the situation of the Institute of the Incarnate Word and how the Institute may have shaped Pope Francis’ perspective on new religious movements.This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary. Become a True Leader with an MBA from the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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Bonus: The Schmego Pirate Ship

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2025/01/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD shares some Flynn family lore.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. 194: Flags and McElroy

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2025/01/11

JD asks a favor. He and Ed talk about Cardinal Robert McElroy’s appointment this week to the Archdiocese of Washington.Then, they rank state flags. Wikimedia Map of the State FlagsThis episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary. Become a True Leader with an MBA from the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

70:58

Ep. 193: Live from Orlando!

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2025/01/05

JD and Ed are live from the Leonine Forum’s annual conference in Orlando to talk about the role of institutions in our lives.Then, the Leonine Forum’s Director of Operations Emma Boyle plays a round of Pittsburgh ‘Greater or Lesser’ and 'True or False.'This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the University of Mary. Become a True Leader with an MBA from the University of Mary. Pillar paid subscribers receive an exclusive $10,000 scholarship.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu This is a

66:29

Ep. 192: The Newsmakers of 2025

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2024/12/21

JD and Ed share the persons or stories they think will dominate the 2025 news cycle.JD’s picks* Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk* Diocesan bankruptcy* American cardinalatial seesEd’s picks* The Church in Syria* Cardinal Domenico Battaglia* EuthanasiaThis episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Norman’s Nursery in Southern California.Norman’s Nursery is California’s premier grower of trees and shrubs, serving homeowners, landscapers, and developers.Call (805) 398-0011 to plan your

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