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An event! A happening!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Don’t miss The Pillar’s Live Show Jubilee Roman Extravaganza!Thursday, December 4 at the Drunken Ship Pub in Rome’s Piazza Campo de’ Fiori. We’ll start at 8pm.Be 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

68:42

Ep. 239: Turkey in Turkey, and unity with the Orthodox

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Pope Leo XIV released this week an apostolic letter about ecumenism, in anticipation of his Turkey Day trip to Turkey. JD and Ed talk about the apostolic letter, and ask what it could take to achieve ecumenism with the Orthodox Churches.Then, Ed plays a round of Thanksgiving ‘Yes or No’ and ‘Good, Better, Best.’This episode is sponsored by the BIG Catholic Calendar and Planner.You shouldn’t have to pick between getting things done and living a full Catholic life. With The BIG Catholic Planner and

69:02

Bonus: Live from Notre Dame!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/22

JD and Ed talk about evangelization and tradition at the University of Notre Dame in this live taping of The Pillar Podcast.This episode features conversations with Jennifer Martin, director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and Lucy Spence, editor-in-chief of the Irish Rover.This live recording of The Pillar Podcast was sponsored by the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture.Learn more at ethicscenter.nd.edu-The Main Building at the University of Notre Dame. Credit: Matthew

1:30

Bonus: What Leo didn't say, and the end of Christendom

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd was surprised by what Pope Leo XIV didn’t say during his virtual meeting today with young people.Then, Ed and JD talk about Cardinal Matteo Zuppi’s address this week to the Italian bishops’ conference.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 S…

61:39

Ep. 238: Pope Leo meets with young people, and the...

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/22

Pope Leo XIV’s virtual conversation today with young people at NCYC sparks a conversation about the evolving relationship Catholics have with the petrine office.Then, JD details his reporting on the collapse of a major Catholic pension fund.This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholic parishes start their own parish magazines for the purposes of communication and evangelization.To learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish, visit

14:21

Bonus: Bishop or bot?

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/14

During this week’s live show in Baltimore, JD and the audience compete in a round of ‘Bishop or Bot?’ 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

61:17

Ep. 237: Live (and united) from Baltimore!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/14

JD and Ed recap the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting in Baltimore this week.Then, JD plays a round of French retirement ‘Yes or No.’ 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

1:31

Bonus: The catechetical content we need

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comOscar cams. Consider it, bishops!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? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

67:03

Ep. 236: Blacklisted, and the horse race

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/07

JD and Ed look ahead to the elections at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting in Baltimore next week.Join JD and Ed next week for two live tapings of The Pillar Podcast!* Wednesday, November 12 at 8pm at Todd Connor’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway)* Saturday, November 15 at 10 pm at Legends at the University of Notre Dame (100 Legends)This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholic parishes start their own parish magazines for the purposes of communication and

1:30

Bonus: Our Halloween bonus episode

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/11/01

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed talk costumes and more in this Halloween bonus episode. 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? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

66:10

Ep. 235: Maybe it isn’t all signaling?

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/31

JD and Ed wrestle with a question about Pope Leo XIV. Then, JD asks Ed for some advice.This episode is sponsored by SEEK 2026.Go To The Heights at SEEK 2026— January 1-5 in Columbus, OH • Fort Worth, TX • Denver, CO— where prayer, fellowship, and inspiration meet.Learn more at seek.focus.org-Photo: Pope Leo XIV © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk. 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

1:31

Bonus: Mr. Big Shot going to the big house

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed talk about the gambling and sports betting scandal roiling the NBA. 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? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcathol…

66:16

Ep. 234: It’s not easy being the king of Canada

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/24

JD and Ed take a deep dive inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s meeting this week with King Charles III.This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media.Learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish by visiting decidedexcellence.com/parishOr, learn about publishing your own Catholic magazine by visiting decidedexcellence.com/join-our-team-Photo credit: King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, during an October 2019 visit to Rome for the canonization of John Henry Newman. ©

69:53

Ep. 233: The end of the Leonine honeymoon

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/17

JD recaps his time at SeaWorld. He and Ed talk about a couple more Leonine appointments this week— Cardinal Blase Cupich to the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City and Fr. Josef Grünwidl as the new archbishop of Vienna.They talk about the APSA audit memo that informed Pope Francis’ 2022 order transferring the Vatican’s asset management from APSA to the Vatican City bank. They speculate why Pope Leo clawed back that 2022 order last week.Then, JD plays a round of equine ‘Greater or Lesser.’This

1:30

Bonus: A few frustrations

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd visits an allergist.Then, he shares his frustrations with the latest lawsuit related to the Vatican financial scandal.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? Email…

59:40

Ep. 232: Definitions, and a disposition toward the...

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/11

JD and Ed answer a canon law question from a Pillar reader.The Diocese of Lincoln has said a vibrating relic is “not of supernatural origin.” JD and Ed talk about the relic and the acts of faith it inspired in the local community.Then, JD and Ed talk about the latest from Pope Leo XIV— including repealing one of Pope Francis’ financial regulations, publishing his first apostolic exhortation, and his comments about the definition of ‘pro-life’ in response to ‘Durbingate.’This episode is sponsored by

55:51

Ep. 231: A canonical mailbag episode!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/10/03

JD and Ed answer some questions about marriage from listeners.This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Family Emergency Binder from Wallet Win.This binder is designed to give Catholic families peace of mind, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for the unexpected—whether that’s an illness, injury, or even death.Use code PILLAR for 20% off at walletwin.com/binder This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

1:30

Bonus: Kids these days!

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/09/26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd shares a story from his Sunday.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? Email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

57:38

Ep. 230: Our first Leo data points

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/09/26

JD is not boycotting homework. Then, Pope Leo makes his first major appointments. JD and Ed talk about what the appointments may tell us about Pope Leo and his engagement with the Church in the United States.This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholic parishes start their own parish magazines for the purposes of communication and evangelization.Learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish by visiting decidedexcellence.com/parish/Or, to learn more about

67:49

Ep. 229: What Pope Leo said

The Pillar Podcast ·

2025/09/19

JD and Ed talk about recently published excerpts of Pope Leo XIV’s first interviews— including his reflections on the papacy, Vatican finances, and the clerical sexual abuse crisis.This episode is sponsored by FaithInvestors.com. Let the experienced investment advisors at FaithInvestors.com help you align your finances and your faith without sacrificing returns.Pillar listeners get a free, personalized consultation for a faith-guided financial plan, and a free portfolio review of your current

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