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Bonus: This is our fight song Nov 17, 2024

Ed and JD host a fight song contest for the sponsor of this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, the University of St. Mary.

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Ep. 187: Live from Washington, D.C.! Is this synodality? Nov 17, 2024

JD and Ed break down the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in this live taping of The Pillar Podcast— including Ed’s interview with Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the bishops’ interest in artificial intelligence, and Bishop Daniel Flores’ speech about synodality.

Then, the audience joins in for a few rounds of ‘CLP or GPT’, ‘Episcopal motto— True or False?’ and Washington, D.C. ‘Yes or No?’

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Bonus: Come to our live show, plz Nov 09, 2024

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Ed hijacks JD’s midlife crisis plan.

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Ep. 186: Eucharistic coherence Pt. 2? Nov 09, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the impact of election on the U.S. bishops’ Eucharistic coherence debate. Then, they look ahead to the bishops' fall plenary assembly in Baltimore next week— including an update on the new translation of the New Testament.

Don’t miss our next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join JD and Ed at the Royal Sands Social Club in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 14th. We’ll start at 7 and go late.

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Bonus: Election Day anxieties Nov 02, 2024

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JD and Ed talk about their anxiety over Election Day next week— and debate how the election may bleed into the U.S. bishops’ assembly in Baltimore.

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Ep. 185: The Boston logjam and cutting the noise Nov 02, 2024

JD unpacks the cultural myth of poisoned candy. JD and Ed debate if the new archbishop of Boston will get a red hat. Ed details a development in the Vatican financial trial and what it means for Pillar reader Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Ed plays a round of “Diocese and Diocese”

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Ep. 184: The longest synod and Dilexit nos Oct 25, 2024

Ed’s in Rome, waiting on the final document from the synod on synodality. He and JD talk about a rumored female appointment to a position of leadership in the Roman Curia.

Then, they talk about the new papal encyclical Dilexit nos.

Ed plays a round of “Longer or shorter than the synod on synodality?”

Mark your calendars! The next live recording of The Pillar Podcast will be in Washington D.C. on November 14. We’ll have more details for you soon.

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Ep. 183: The Fr. Ned Scheidecker Show Pt. 2 Oct 21, 2024

Ed joins JD in Rome to talk about the draft of the synod’s final document and some lingering questions synod participants may have after the close of the synod.

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Bonus: A worship debate Oct 12, 2024

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JD and Ed disagree.

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Ep. 182: The Vatican's Watergate break-in Oct 12, 2024

JD and Ed detail the biggest ecclesiastical governance story of the year— the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith blocks the Vatican Secretariat of State’s “extraordinary procedure” to reinstate a laicized priest, who was convicted of child sexual abuse.

Ed plays a round of para ‘Yes or No.’

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Bonus: Weight Bro Chat Oct 08, 2024

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JD shares his birthday plans.

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Ep. 181: The final countdown Oct 08, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the final session of the synod on synodality, which kicked off in Rome this month.

Ed plays a round of North Carolina ‘Yes or No.'

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Episode delayed until Monday Oct 04, 2024

JD and Ed did record a podcast today, on Friday. But I’m not able to edit it until Monday because I’m on vacation. I’m sorry for the delay!

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Bonus: Tent Chat Sep 27, 2024

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How many tents is too many tents?

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Ep. 180: Hey, teacher! Leave them kids alone Sep 27, 2024

JD and Ed explore possible explanations for a new controversial homeschooling policy in the Diocese of San Diego.

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Bonus: JD was wrong Sep 21, 2024

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JD talks about the powerful public expression of faith he experienced in Quito. Ed gives the rundown on his weekend visit to the county fair.

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Ep. 179: Pope Francis, off the cuff Sep 21, 2024

JD and Ed recap comments by Pope Francis over the past week about other religions and the Vatican-China deal.

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Bonus: Freemasons and fried food Sep 13, 2024

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JD looks for fun in Quito. Ed shares his weekend plans.

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Ep. 178: A Church of the sacristy? Sep 13, 2024

JD gives his assessment thus far of the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador.

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Bonus: Detachment 88 Sep 07, 2024

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Ed is sad his softball season is over.

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Ep. 177: H-H-A-F-L Sep 07, 2024

JD and Ed discuss the breaking news about an alleged foiled assassination attempt on Pope Francis in Indonesia.

Ed asks JD about his upcoming trip to the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador. Then, Ed details fallout over a new law in Ukraine that bans the Russian Orthodox Church from operating in the country.

Was Pope John Paul I murdered?

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Bonus: Vibes and big cats Sep 03, 2024

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JD and Ed talk about British pop bands, and JD tries to explain praise and worship.

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Ep. 176: A land of no good choices Sep 03, 2024

Do we think Pope Francis ever takes a day off? JD details heightening conflict in the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq. JD and Ed share their top picks for a rumored consistory.

Then, Ed plays a round of Weird English Food ‘Yes or No.’

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Bonus: 1970’s Brooklyn Italian Man Aug 23, 2024

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JD and Ed talk about their Friday plans and JD shares a story from his week.

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Ep. 175: Great Catholic conversation Aug 23, 2024

JD briefs Ed on a potential story that caught his eye. Then, JD and Ed debate the application of moral personality.

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Bonus: Breaking and Protestantism Aug 17, 2024

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JD shares about his vacation and gives Ed some insights into Protestantism.

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Ep. 174: A big bet, O’Malley unchained, and Raygun Aug 17, 2024

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about the latest Catholic news— 'Around The Horn’ style!

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No podcast this week Aug 10, 2024

There is no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD had a family emergency. Please keep his family in your prayers.

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Ep. 173: Müller and taking the gold Aug 01, 2024

Ed is joined this week by Pillar Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa and Producer Kate Olivera to talk about Cardinal Gerhard Müller, and the Olympics.

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Ep. 172: More Michelle! Jul 27, 2024

JD is joined by The Pillar’s Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa to reflect on the National Eucharistic Congress and the impact of World Youth Day in Denver. Michelle talks about a recent, conditional donation to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana.

Michelle plays a round of “Which Michelle?"

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Bonus: A decidedly excellent jingle contest Jul 24, 2024

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Ep. 171: A Pillar Happening, live from Indy Jul 20, 2024

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.

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Bonus: Live show chat Jul 13, 2024

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed look ahead to the National Eucharistic Congress, and talk about a dream reporting trip.

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Ep. 170: An alligator alliance and a new act of hope Jul 13, 2024

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!

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Don't miss our live show next week! Jul 09, 2024

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!

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Bonus: A Francis test and a business meeting Jul 04, 2024

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Ep. 169: The Bachelor Pt. 2 Jul 04, 2024

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.

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The Pillar Podcast Ep. 78 - The Bachelor?

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No podcast this week Jun 28, 2024

No Pillar Podcast this week, because JD has an “undisclosed respiratory infection.” We’ll be back next week!

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Bonus: The other Vigano Jun 22, 2024

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed speculate about what’s next Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano.

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Ep. 168: Look how far we’ve come (not far) Jun 22, 2024

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.

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Ep. 167: All about the U.S. bishops' meeting Jun 17, 2024

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.

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No podcast this week Jun 15, 2024

This week’s episode is postponed until Monday, because JD and Ed are traveling. See you next week!

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Bonus: Miracle on Pitch Jun 08, 2024

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed do not talk about truckers.

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Ep. 166: The dangers of "It couldn’t happen here" Jun 08, 2024

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.

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Bonus: Gambling Chat Jun 01, 2024

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed plan a trip to Atlantic City. And Jon Favreau is not invited.

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Ep. 165: Scout chaplains, charter schools and Candy Crush Jun 01, 2024

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.

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Bonus: On Sunday, at a parish in Florida May 25, 2024

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Ep. 164: The people who walk with the Lord May 25, 2024

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.

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Bonus: Mental health with Bishop James Conley May 20, 2024

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

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Bonus: Redpill Catholicism May 17, 2024

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In 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.

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Ep. 163: A legal battle in Washington May 17, 2024

JD offers an apology. Then, JD and Ed talk about brewing legal conflict between Washington state’s bishops and the state attorney general.

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Bonus: Baseball chat May 10, 2024

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed shares his approach to enjoying a summer of baseball.

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Ep. 162: A culture of clericalism and “Some Pig" May 10, 2024

JD and Ed talk about a new LGBTQ resource from America Media.

Then, they talk about the challenges faced by the new bishop-elect of Knoxville, whose predecessor was never sanctioned by the Vatican.

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Bonus: The bricks May 04, 2024

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Ep. 161: Was it the Church or just the 70s? May 04, 2024

JD and Ed talk about an AP report about the state of the Catholic Church in the United States.

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‘A step back in time': America’s Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

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Bonus: A frank and unguarded meeting of minds Apr 26, 2024

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Ep. 160: The AI that launched a thousand dunks Apr 26, 2024

Your favorite podcast delinquents are back to talk about “Fr. Justin”.

JD tries to correctly define a list of Cockney rhyming slang.

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No episode this week Apr 19, 2024

Our apologies, but there will be no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week since JD and Ed are traveling.

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Ep. 159: It’s all about synodality, isn’t it? Apr 12, 2024

JD and Ed speculate about the reasoning behind Pope Francis’ adoption of the title 'Patriarch of the West.’ Then, they give their takeaways from Dignitas Infinita.

Ed plays a round of cricket trivia.

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Bonus: Hulk Mode Apr 06, 2024

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Ep. 158: Dignitas infinita and umbraphiles Apr 06, 2024

JD and Ed share their expectations for Dignitas infinita, and ask how Catholics can avoid reflexive aversion or cynicism to the typical cycle of Francis documents.

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Bonus: Ronnie Johnson’s whistle Mar 28, 2024

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Ep. 157: Visions of the good life Mar 28, 2024

Disaffiliation from the Catholic Church is on the rise— could secularized Catholic cultural practices to blame?

JD plays a round of spy trivia, in celebration of Spy Wednesday.

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Bonus: Baseball, bonding and buffets Mar 23, 2024

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Ep. 156: Secret societies and synod on synodality pt. 55 Mar 23, 2024

JD receives a surprising email. Then, JD and Ed talk about next month's synod on synodality meeting for parish priests.

Ed plays a round of ‘Yes or No’.

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Bonus: A conversation with Francis X. Maier Mar 22, 2024

JD talks with Francis X. Maier about his book True Confessions.

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Bonus: Snowman chat Mar 16, 2024

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Ep. 155: The great metropolitan turnover Mar 16, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the aging U.S. episcopate and upcoming metropolitan turnovers.

Ed plays a round of ‘Bigger than Boston.'

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Bonus: Rabbit chat Mar 08, 2024

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Ep. 154: Espionage and conclaves Mar 08, 2024

Ed talks about Italian authorities’ new investigation into illegal data searches into key defendants in the Vatican financial trial. Then, JD and Ed talk about Pope Francis’ ailing health— and the challenges facing the next conclave.

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Bonus: Conclave chat Mar 02, 2024

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Ep. 153: Demos II Mar 02, 2024

JD and Ed talk about an anonymous, polarizing essay written about Pope Francis’ pontificate and goals for the next conclave.

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Demos II

What if the Vatican actually goes broke?

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Bonus: Sneaker chat Feb 23, 2024

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Ep. 152: Somebody sometimes has to say no Feb 23, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the controversial funeral held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last week, and how it relates to Canon 1184.

Then, they respond to some feedback on their liturgy discussion in last week’s episode.

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Bonus: Ed does a thing Feb 16, 2024

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Ep. 151: The bad, the ugly and the banal Feb 16, 2024

JD is craving a liturgical renaissance— but he disagrees with Ed on how to begin. Then, JD and Ed talk about recent controversial comments by an economist with the Pontifical Academy for Life.

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Bonus: The Flynn Tactic Feb 09, 2024

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Ep. 150: An inspiration and a reorientation Feb 09, 2024

JD and Ed speculate about how ‘Fiducia supplicans’ could come into play at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in June. Then, they talk about the pope's reorientation of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith.

JD plays a round of Valentine’s Day ‘Yes or No’.

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Bonus: One star for Corby Feb 02, 2024

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Ep. 149: How many JD Flynn lectures is that? Feb 02, 2024

JD and Ed talk about ecumenism, inspired by The Pillar’s conversation with the bishop of Helsinki. Then, they talk about this week’s clarification from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Ed plays a round of DICLSAL trivia.

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Bonus: Therapy and group texts Jan 27, 2024

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Ep. 148: Obedience and communion Jan 27, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the impact and canonical status of a Traditional Latin Mass this week at the U.S. Capitol.

JD attempts to steer Ed into 'feelings talk.'

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Bonus: Zee accent bit Jan 20, 2024

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Ed addresses some feedback to his recent newsletter. JD gives Ed the lowdown on invasive species.

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Ep. 147: Smoots, Celsius and Harvard Jan 20, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a Catholic missionary priest in Venezuela.

Then, they talk about the future of the national March for Life.

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Bonus: False start Jan 12, 2024

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Ep. 146: Batting zero? Jan 12, 2024

JD and Ed talk about the conclusion of an investigation into the former archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Ed catches JD up on some of the news he missed while he was sick.

Then, JD plays a round of international folk remedy ‘Yes or No.’

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No episode this week Jan 05, 2024

There will be no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD is still sick with Covid. Please say a prayer for his recovery!

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Bonus: All aboard the cheese train! Dec 22, 2023

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Ep. 145: A working week Dec 22, 2023

JD and Ed talk about Fiducia supplicans and verdicts in the Vatican financial trial.

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Pope Francis stacks the Vatican ‘supreme court’ — but why?

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Bonus: Stunning Tusking Dec 15, 2023

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Ep. 144: Chant the new Church right out of being ™ Dec 15, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the Vatican’s recent letter regarding single mothers and the Eucharist, and Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s comments about the Traditional Latin Mass.

Then, they rate Christmas carols and songs

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Bonus: Tirabassi and the gold Dec 09, 2023

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Ep. 143: Ecclesiastic People of the Year Dec 09, 2023

Drawing from Time Magazine’s qualifications for 'Person of the Year,' JD and Ed offer their own nominations for ecclesiastic people of the year.

Then, they rank Christmas songs.

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Bonus: God rest Isaac MacGarnigal Dec 02, 2023

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Ep. 142: God rest Shane MacGarnigal Dec 02, 2023

JD and Ed talk about Raymond Cardinal Burke and have a tough conversation about the state of affairs in the Church.

Ed plays a round of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Greater or Lesser.

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Bonus: 4'33 Nov 22, 2023

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Ep. 141: God is alive, and He loves you Nov 22, 2023

This is not a canonical mail bag episode. Instead, JD and Ed talk about Archbishop Christopher Coyne’s recent interview with a Connecticut news outlet— and ask if today’s Catholics are prepared to proclaim the Gospel.

Ed plays a round of Turkey trivia.

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Bonus: Coming soon, to a diocese near you Nov 18, 2023

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Ep. 140: Live from Baltimore! Nov 18, 2023

In this live taping of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed reflect on changing attitudes at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Then, several listeners play a game.

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Bonus: Mincione's watch Nov 11, 2023

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Ep. 139: Better Call Sal Nov 11, 2023

JD and Ed talk about The Pillar’s reporting involving Cardinal Ghirlanda— and what followed. Then, they make predictions for committee elections at the US bishops’ meeting next week.

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Bonus: Coco and Jell-O Nov 04, 2023

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Ep. 138: A paradigm shift and American Catholicism Nov 04, 2023

JD and Ed swap Halloween stories. JD talks about reactions to Pope Francis’ motu proprio this week, and JD and Ed talk about Cardinal Christophe Pierre’s recent comments about the Church in the United States.

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Bonus: Ed’s an angry man Oct 31, 2023

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Ep. 137: The peripheral, marginal poor Oct 31, 2023

Fr. Marko Rupnik has been incardinated into a diocese in his native Slovenia. JD and Ed talk about the facts, and what happens next.

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Delayed gratification Oct 27, 2023

This week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast is delayed until Monday. Our apologies!

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Bonus: JD’s Roman rivalry Oct 21, 2023

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Ep. 136: Rome and a rabbit hole Oct 21, 2023

Ed pulls JD down a rabbit hole. Then, JD gives an update from Rome on the synod on synodality.

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Bonus: Hat Chat 2.0 Oct 14, 2023

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Ep. 135: Focus group ecclesiology Oct 14, 2023

JD and Ed challenge criticism of a recent Eucharistic procession in New York City. Then, they talk about the synod on synodality and The Pillar’s coverage of the confidential synod documents that were posted to an unsecured server.

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Bonus: The things that set us apart from the animals Oct 06, 2023

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JD and Ed talk about their last visit to Rome and their preparations for the synod on synodality. Then, JD shares the story of the time he went to an underground casino in Sweden.

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Ep. 134: Last chapter syndrome Oct 06, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the dubia submitted to Pope Francis, and the substance of the pope’s answers.

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Bonus: Baffled, befuddled and bemused Sep 30, 2023

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Ep. 133: Conspiracies, transfers and Mikes Sep 30, 2023

JD and Ed are back this week with an update in the Vatican financial trial.

Then, they talk about Bishop Jeffrey Monforton's unexplained transfer from Steubenville to Detroit and how laity might respond spiritually to a lack of transparency in the Church.

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Bonus: A dentist, a mechanic and the tax man Sep 26, 2023

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Ep. 132: Virtue, Vice and Ineptitude Sep 23, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the Diocese of Rome’s controversial report on the disgraced former Jesuit Marko Rupnik.

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Mike’s Coneys

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Bonus: Manhunter Sep 16, 2023

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Ep. 131: The Diocese of Strickland Sep 16, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the situation of Bishop Joseph Strickland.

Ed plays a round of ‘Tyler Trivia.’

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Ep. 130: We could use an apparition Sep 09, 2023

JD shares the competing origin stories for today's feast of the Nativity of Mary— and offers Marian devotion as the answer to calls for synodality.

Then, JD and Ed talk about the pope’s recent controversial remarks.

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Ep. 129: He doesn’t know me and he doesn’t like me Sep 02, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the pope’s trip to Mongolia— and his comments about the Church in the United States.

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Ep. 128: The life and death of Bishop Hubbard Aug 25, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the funeral Mass of Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard.

Ed plays a round of mustache trivia.

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Ep. 127: The case against Crow Aug 19, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the situation of Fr. Alexander Crow of Mobile.

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Ep. 126: Prelatures and pickleball Aug 12, 2023

Ed shares a little about his day in court. Then, JD and Ed talk about a big development in the world of personal prelatures and controversy surrounding liturgies at World Youth Day.

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Ep. 125: World Youth Day Barbie Aug 04, 2023

JD and Ed talk about World Youth Day and debate Ed’s eligibility for the papacy.

Then, former Albany bishop Howard Hubbard's attempted marriage brings JD and Ed to ask what marriage is and how it is contracted.

Ed plays a round of youth ‘Yes or No.’ JD plays a round Barbie ’True or False.’

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St. Bede the Venerable’s Ecclesiastical History of England

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Ep. 124: It’s draft day, baby Jul 29, 2023

JD and Ed perform a mock draft for the C-9, the pope’s council of cardinal advisors. Find the full list of their picks below:

JD

* Cardinal Charles Maung Bo

* Cardinal-elect Protase Rugambwa

* Cardinal-elect Victor Manuel Fernandez

* Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke

* Cardinal Daniel DiNardo

* Cardinal Anders Arborelius

* Cardinal Anthony Poola

* Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel

* Cardinal-elect Sebastian Francis

Ed

* Cardinal-elect Grzegorz Ryś

* Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow

* Cardinal-elect Pierbattista Pizzaballa

* Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako

* Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki

* Cardinal Antoine Kambanda

* Cardinal Baselois Cleemis Thottunkal

* Cardinal Thomas Collins

* Cardinal-elect Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla

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The Pillar’s interview with Cardinal Thomas Collins

The Pillar’s profile of Bishop Jorge García Cuerva

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Ep. 123: The sublime and the ridiculous Jul 21, 2023

Ed reflects on the death of his grandmother. Then, JD and Ed talk about continued pushback against the appointment of Cardinal-elect Victor Fernandez to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

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Ep. 122: Pope Francis’ Very Big Week Jul 14, 2023

Ed catches JD up on the news he missed while on vacation— including the release and re-imprisonment of Bishop Álvarez in Nicaragua, Fr. James Martin’s invitation to the upcoming Synod on Synodality, and the newest cardinals.

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Ep. 121: Could we get some better wine, please? Jul 01, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the dangers of tribalism and political polarization in the life of the Church. Then, a resolution in the Diocese of Knoxville and an apostolic visit to the Diocese of Tyler.

JD plays a round of Fourth of July Greater or Lesser.

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The soul of the apostolate is prayer.Perhaps you haven't got the time to pray.And maybe you are tearing out your hairWith all the things you've got to do today.

Around you, all is chaos, fear, and strife.The world is burning and you're in demand.You'll tell me that you lead an active life,You love God, and you know he'll understand.

I ask you: is this any way to live?All efforts made without Him are in vain.Success is in His hand alone to give,And in the end, won't love alone remain?

The minutes pass at such a frantic pace.So let them pass and turn to seek his face.

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Ep. 120: The great mystery of Orlando Jun 22, 2023

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.

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Ep. 119: JD and Ed are going to Olive Garden Jun 10, 2023

JD talks about his experience on a Eucharistic pilgrimage in Indiana. Then, JD and Ed preview the U.S. bishops' spring meeting in Orlando.

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Ep. 118: A wedding and an onion of surprise Jun 03, 2023

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.

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Ep. 117: Something remarkable in Gower May 31, 2023

JD tells Ed about his visit to Gower Abbey to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster.

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Ep. 116: Our papal clickbait episode May 20, 2023

JD makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics.

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Ep. 115: 'Their God is my God' May 13, 2023

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.

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Ep. 114: Word problems May 05, 2023

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.

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Ep. 113: Our best idea yet? Apr 28, 2023

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.

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Ep. 112: Eastertide resolutions Apr 22, 2023

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.

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Ep. 111: It's tricky Apr 01, 2023

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

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Ep. 110: Law Man for the Lord Mar 24, 2023

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.

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Ep. 109: Open the eyes of Ed’s heart Mar 18, 2023

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.
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Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hearts-Platoons-Descent-Triangle/dp/0307450767
Matt Maher at World Youth Day in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZa6spYqHsA
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Ep. 108: Our St. Patrick’s Day episode Mar 11, 2023

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.
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Ep. 107: Francis Fukuyama is an idiot Mar 03, 2023

Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay.
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Bonus: Bishop Paprocki talks 'heretical’ cardinals Mar 01, 2023

In this bonus episode, JD and Ed talk with Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois about his essay ‘Imagining a Heretical Cardinal.’
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Ep. 106: There’s knavery afoot Feb 24, 2023

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.
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Bonus: Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford Feb 18, 2023

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.
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Ep. 105: Western wear and transatlantic trips Feb 11, 2023

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.
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Ep. 104: Watches, Pavone and papal banter Jan 28, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the pope's latest interview and the surprising fallout after an update this week on Frank Pavone.
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Ep. 103: You are the problem, JD Flynn Jan 20, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the impact and future of the March for Life.
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Ep. 102: Let's talk about the facts Jan 14, 2023

JD and Ed talk about the impact of the late Cardinal George Pell, and lay out the facts of the allegations he faced.
JD plays a round of oyster trivia.
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Ep. 101: God rest Benedict XVI Jan 07, 2023

JD and Ed are in Rome this week for the funeral of Benedict XVI. In this episode, they reflect on Benedict’s legacy.
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Ep. 100: Christmas dinner prep Dec 23, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the laicization this week of Frank Pavone.
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Ep. 99: The Disk Code Dec 17, 2022

Ed asks for advice. JD unpacks a mystery he’s been trying to solve for years— and its connection to Fr. Marko Rupnik
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Ep. 98: Friendly nonengagement Dec 10, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the tenure of Cardinal Wilton Gregory— and the American bishops’ shift away from dialogue about reform. Then, they consider the future of the Pope’s advisory group of cardinals.
Ed plays a round of “Ho, Ho, Ho! When’s too soon?"
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Ep. 97: Not a small thing Dec 03, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the president of Ukraine's interest in restricting Moscow-affiliated Orthodox churches in the country.
JD plays a round of French ‘Yes or No'
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Ep. 96: Our Thanksgiving episode Nov 24, 2022

JD and Ed wrap up their coverage of the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting. Ed shares the latest in the Vatican financial scandal and possible lessons for American dioceses.
Ed plays a round of Thanksgiving trivia
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Ep. 95: Baltimore Dive Bar Live Show Extravaganza Nov 19, 2022

In this very special live taping of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed recap the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting.
JD plays a round of Baltimore trivia and “USCCB document or Christian pop song?”
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Ep. 94: Hey bishop, where’s your moxie? Nov 12, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the unfolding scandal of Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard. Then they give a preview of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary meeting next week.
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Ep. 93: Who is the pope? Nov 05, 2022

JD and Ed reflect on synodality— its role in the life of the Church, the danger of reducing it to a slogan. Then, what is the papacy after the papal states?
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Ep. 92: The Church in 2D Oct 29, 2022

The Vatican has released a new working document on the synod on synodality, and JD and Ed have questions.
Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm.
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Ep. 91: Shepherd or CEO? Oct 22, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the results of a new, extensive survey of U.S. priests and bishops— and what bishops can learn from the survey’s findings.
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Ep. 90: Let’s get down to business Oct 15, 2022

JD and Ed talk about the news out of the Diocese of Steubenville— and what it could signal for other U.S. dioceses. Ed gives an update on the Vatican financial scandal.
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Bonus hat chat: Statement hat Oct 11, 2022

Hat chat is back, by popular demand.
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Ep. 89: Hat chat Oct 07, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about some exciting new projects at The Pillar and their expectations for elections at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore next month.
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Ep. 88: Have we learned nothing? Oct 01, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed react to the Vatican's mishandling of allegations of rape against a prominent bishop in East Timor.
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Ep. 87: A fraught episode Sep 23, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the Vatican City State’s new chief prosecutor and a profound and serious problem out of Germany.
Ed plays a round of Belgium trivia.
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Ep. 86: The strange case of Arecibo Sep 21, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss the latest out of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico.
JD plays a round of autumnal ‘Yes or No.’
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Ep. 85: God save the Queen Sep 09, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, Ed reflects on Queen Elizabeth II’s death and his hopes for the reign of King Charles III. Then JD and Ed unpack a major surprise out of the plenary assembly of the German ‘synodal way’ and talk about what could come next.
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Ep. 84: The Fr. Ned Scheidecker Show Sep 03, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss this week’s consistory of cardinals in Rome and the latest from the Pontifical Academy of Life.
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Ep. 83: 'One of our guys’ Aug 25, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s anticipated return to the College of Cardinals, the pope’s latest financial policy change, and reactions to the death of Archbishop Rembert Weakland.
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Ep. 82: "It's a revival!” Aug 12, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, might Pope Francis consider creating a ministry of preachers? What’s happening at the Pontifical Academy of Life? Ed’s done with Major League baseball.
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Ep. 81: We didn’t think anyone would come! Aug 06, 2022

In this very special live edition of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed are joined by ten or maybe 100 people for games and conversation.
But first, the death of “Pope Michael” brings up a lot of questions.
Show notes:
Hear Ed on Bridge Builder: Catholic Faith and Politics here: https://soundcloud.com/mncatholic/ed-condon-on-the-role-of-catholic-journalism-the-withdrawal-from-afghanistan
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Ep. 80: The facets of Francis Jul 30, 2022

This week on the Pillar Podcast, Ed fills JD in on the news he missed this week while he was on vacation— including the pope’s pilgrimage to Canada and protests in Argentina of a bishop appointed by the pope.
JD mentions the pope’s homily from Thursday, at the National Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupré. You can read that homily here:
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20220728-omelia-beaupre-canada.html
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Ep. 79: Bigger Than Albania Jul 21, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed give an important update to last week’s episode and Pope Francis prepares to make a penitential pilgrimage to Canada.
Ed plays a round of “O Canada.”
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Ep. 78: The Bachelor? Jul 16, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, would the Catholic Church consider Donald Trump free to marry following the death this week of his first wife, Ivana? Then, Traditionis custodes was released one year ago. Why have some bishops delayed its implementation?
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Ep. 77: Too Many Jennifers Jul 09, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week aimed at securing and protecting access to abortion in the United States. JD and Ed ask what this could mean for Biden's standing in the Catholic Church and the ongoing Eucharistic coherence debate among US bishops. They then discuss the final session of the plenary assembly of bishops in Australia.
Ed plays a round of “Too Many Jennifers.”
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Ep. 76: No Jennifers Jul 02, 2022

Ep. 76: No Jennifers by The Pillar Podcast
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Ep. 75: Cynical Grump Jun 25, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the kick off of the national Eucharistic revival and German Cardinal Walter Kasper’s recent surprising take on the synodal path. Ed gives an update on the Vatican financial scandal. JD plays a game of ‘Off With Their Heads.’
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Ep. 74: Flags, Wendy's and the Best Intentions Jun 18, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about a Jesuit middle school that was stripped of its Catholic title, and the significance of the pope’s most recent change to canon law.
Contributing Editor Brendan Hodge joins the show for a game of ‘Which Wendy Am I?'
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Ep. 73: Ed’s trebuchet and the news Jun 11, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, Ed gives an update on the Vatican finance trial and the Order of Malta. JD talks about the dismissal of six novices from a California religious order, and what it could signal about about reform in the Church.
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Ep. 72: About that cardinal... Jun 04, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the recent appointments to the College of Cardinals and what they perceive as a shift in the way the Church talks about authority. Ed plays a game of ‘Guess The Plot.’
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Ep. 71: See how they love one another May 28, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed reflect on how Christian community and the Christian family are antidotes to the culture of death. Then, Ed seeks parenting advice.
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Ep. 70: Nancy Pelosi and Eucharistic Coherence May 21, 2022

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving the Eucharist in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, according to a May 20 statement from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone.
This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the announcement and what may follow.
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Ep. 69: What’s with latae sententiae penalties anyway? May 14, 2022

In this episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed address common misconceptions about latae sententiae penalties. They talk about justice and women who undergo abortions. Then, the implications of the arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong.
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Bonus: Our 'Roe v. Wade' podcast May 11, 2022

In this bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about politics and the end of Roe v. Wade in America. Then they get in a big spicy fight about canon law.
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Ep. 68: Mall watches May 07, 2022

In this episode, Ed and JD discuss Cardinal Pell’s response to Cardnial Becciu and the Vatican finance trial, and Ed ranks “Hallmark holidays.”
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Ep. 67: All roads lead where? Apr 28, 2022

On this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD talk about the Eucharistic revival, Ed’s need for a hobby, JD’s need to delegate, and the renewal of Vos estis lux mundi.
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Ep. 66: The Show Must Go On Apr 23, 2022

On this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD discuss Cardinal J. Francis Stafford’s vision of the parish, and the newly approved Program for Priestly Formation. Then they play a game of Ed’s devising, which JD didn’t completely understand.
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Ep. 65: Cyndi Lauper is not ok Apr 16, 2022

In this episode The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD discuss the strangeness of time during the Sacred Triduum, JD’s trip to New York, Josh Groban and Cyndi Lauper, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, and the Vatican finance trial. And JD endeavors not to speak over Ed.
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Ep. 64: 'The most sane person in the room’ Apr 09, 2022

This week on The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD talk about war in Ukraine, what it means to oppose abortion, and Hands Across America. And just a little bit of baseball.
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Ep. 63: Catholic schools, and Ed is not house hunting Apr 09, 2022

In this episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD discuss a new Vatican instruction on Catholic schools.
Plus “Palm Sunday Yes or No.”
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Ep. 62: Watches and Mary Mar 26, 2022

On this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD talk about consecrating Russia to Mary’s Immaculate Heart — but only after Ed complains about some astronaut watch.
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Ep. 61: Winona Ryder and Cardinal Becciu Mar 18, 2022

In this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD talk about the beauty of canon law, the historic trial of Cardinal Angelo Becciu, and just war.
To celebrate St. Joseph, they play “Which Joe am I?”
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Ep. 60: A meaty mini-episode Mar 12, 2022

Ed and JD talk about meat, Lent, canon law, and legal lacunae. You’ll love it.
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Ep. 59: 'Lenten Yes or No?’ Mar 05, 2022

In this week’s episode of the The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD revisit parishes, and then get serious talking about Ukraine, the Vatican trial, and then play “Lenten: Yes or No?”
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Ep. 58: The suburban parish curia Feb 26, 2022

In this week’s episode of the The Pillar Podcast, JD feels unwelcome at a parish, so Ed moves to dismantle everything.
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Ep. 57: ‘Synergy' Feb 19, 2022

In this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD talk about changes to canon law, until Ed gets distracted by some tree trimming going on outside.
After that, they talk about baptism, and more 90s bands for the Super Bowl.
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Ep. 56: Marriage, baptism, and the Super Bowl Feb 12, 2022

JD and Ed talk about marriage, and some common misconceptions. Then they try to wrap their heads around the whole “we baptize you” controversy.
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Ep. 55: A friendly wager Feb 05, 2022

JD and Ed catch up on the latest courtroom drama in Rome, and then talk about a strangely stalled lawsuit in Washington.
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Bonus: (Priestly) Life in the Big Top Feb 04, 2022

Father Frank Cancro has the most unusual priestly apostolate you’ve ever heard of: He is America’s official circus priest.
In this bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, Fr. Cancro talked with JD about his unusual ministry, his unusual background, and the history of clowning around.
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Ep. 54: Do you even skijor? Jan 29, 2022

JD talks Ed through what he’s learned about Gaudium et Spes, Ed retaliates by catching JD up on the Order of Malta, and then they both talk about the best sports not in the Winter Olympics.
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Ep. 53: München and Malta Jan 22, 2022

In this feature-length double episode, they talk about the independent report on the Archdiocese of Munich, and what it means for the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Then they go over the whole Knights of Malta thing, because seriously, it matters.
Also, two things: We know that half of you don’t like it when we chat among themselves at the beginning of the show. We understand that. But, and here’s the other thing, the other half do seem to like it and we want you all to be happy.
So, if you’d like to skip straight to the serious stuff, fast forward to 13:30.
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Ep. 52: Hobbits and party people Jan 15, 2022

In this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD are joined by The Pillar’s contributing editor Brendan Hodge. They talk about data, and then they talk about Data.
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Ep. 51: Vatican II & all that jazz Jan 08, 2022

In the first episode of the new year, JD and Ed talk about the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican Council II, and ask: why does it take so long to implement?
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Bonus: The Umbers Tapes Dec 25, 2021

In a special Christmas Eve episode, Ed talks to Bishop Richard Umbers of the Archdiocese of Sydney about which Christmas Mass is the worst, the impossible banality of meetings, and the new evangelization.
Fair warning, the first seven and a half minutes are about cricket, so either fast forward, or just deal with it.
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Ep. 50: The best Christmas quiz ever Dec 23, 2021

Merry Christmas! Ed hosts an end of year news quiz with special guests Katie Ruvalcaba, Stephanie Slade, and Stephen White, and JD behaves about as well as you’d expect.
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Ep. 49: Not our Christmas Episode Dec 18, 2021

JD and Ed talk about an unpublished document from Rome, and what might happen with new guidance on the old Mass.
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Ep. 48: Must see TV Dec 10, 2021

Ed explains why the Perlasca Tapes are the best thing on TV, and JD parses the law and language of a diocesan policy on baptism and transgender issues.
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Ep. 47: A Tiger & A Cinnabon Dec 03, 2021

JD and Ed talk about family leave, economic justice, and fight about the essential nature of corporations — no seriously. And JD plays Minnesota Yes or No.
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Ep. 46: Thanksgiving crystal ball Nov 25, 2021

On their Thanksgiving episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD make predictions for the upcoming liturgical year, which begins on Sunday.
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Ep. 45: Blame JD Nov 12, 2021

Back from Baltimore, JD and Ed go over the highlights of the USCCB meeting this week, and especially the document on the Eucharist. Did the bishops just do a synodality?
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Ep. 44: Ed makes a documentary Nov 04, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about a very hard story out of Cleveland, The Pillar’s survey of religious attitudes and practice, and look ahead to the bishops’ conference meeting next week.
And JD wants to talk about the way Ed speaks.
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Ep. 43: Live, from New Jersey! Oct 28, 2021

JD and Ed talk about the Nebraska attorney general’s report, and the USCCB’s document on the Eucharist.
And JD gets back to his roots.
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Ep. 42: Mr. Biden goes to Rome Oct 21, 2021

In this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD discuss President Biden’s remarks about Pope Francis and Holy Communion.
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Ep. 41: Streetcorner Condon Oct 15, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about what it means to announce the Gospel, the new Bishop of Crookston, and Vos estis lux mundi after three years.
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Ep. 40: What's the question? Oct 07, 2021

JD and Ed talk about the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s project to restructure its parishes and ask: what does it mean to be a “evangelizing Church”?
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Ep. 39: A very special guest Sep 30, 2021

In this episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD discusses the Vatican finance trial, the Vatican’s sovereignty, and the French abuse report with a special guest. You won’t want to miss it.
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Ep. 38: Stephen White's Swatch Sep 23, 2021

With Ed on paternity leave, JD talks with Stephen White, executive director of The Catholic Project, which aims to respond to the Church’s abuse crisis.
Steve has a lot in common with Ed, except his taste in watches.
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Ep. 37: Green ink letters Sep 16, 2021

JD and Ed talk about abortion bills, how not to write to your congressman (or bishop), and the wonderful land of Canada.
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Bonus: Trevor Williams Sep 14, 2021

Ed finally gets his wish. Subbing in for JD on this special episode is Major League Baseball pitcher Trevor Williams to talk about faith, family, charity, and day games at Wrigley Field.
Is it the best episode ever? Probably. But judge for yourself.
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Ep. 36: The Pope and the platypus Sep 09, 2021

JD and Ed tackle the pope’s most recent in flight press conference on Communion, abortion, and Catholic politicians, and ask who is spinning this and how. Then JD starts talking about the platypus and it gets weird.
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Ep. 35: Graphic Design Is Our Passion Sep 03, 2021

This week, JD and Ed unpack the presynodal documents, and ask what we did to deserve something so aesthetically beautiful. They also talk about Archbishop Cordileone’s op-ed, and Cardinal Gregory’s luncheon with the National Press Club.
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Ep. 34: Friday Night Lights Aug 24, 2021

JD and Ed consider the strange case of Bishop Sycamore Academy, and also Theodore McCarrick’s trial in Massachusetts.
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Ep. 33: How do you spell propaedeutic? Aug 19, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about seminary formation, spirituality years, and ask if we really have to use a word as silly as “propaedeutic.”
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Ep. 32: Canonical Hot Takes Aug 12, 2021

JD and Ed take a break from the news to answer your canon law questions. You’re very welcome.
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Ep. 31: Coronatide Redux Aug 06, 2021

JD and Ed talk about the new variant of the vaccine debate, and JD fancies his chances against the animal kingdom.
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Ep. 30: Let's get synodal Jul 29, 2021

This week, JD tries to pitch Ed on the joys of the synod on synodality. It’s a tough sell.
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Bonus: Rome is the Hotel California Jul 23, 2021

It’s a bonus episode, everybody. JD and Ed play “Rome Yes or No” and “Rome Greater or Lesser.”
Because let’s just relax for a little while.
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Ep. 29: Ed loves the Olympics Jul 22, 2021

In this week’s episode, JD and Ed talk about the criminal charges against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and about faith in a Church of sinners.
Plus, Ed knows his Olympic trivia.
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Ep. 28: Let's talk about it Jul 18, 2021

JD and Ed talk about the story, published Tuesday, about Msgr. Burrill, former general secretary of the USCCB.
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Ep. 27: Live, from Rome Jul 08, 2021

JD and Ed are in Rome, just in time for the release of the pope’s new motu proprio changing the rules for who can say the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, when, and where. So they talk about that.
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Ep. 26: Major Crimes & Minor Leagues Jul 01, 2021

This week, JD and Ed break down what happens next ahead of the trial in the Vatican financial scandal. And then JD quizzes Ed on his minor league mascots.
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Ep. 25: All Apologies Jun 21, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk through the unfolding story of unmarked graves and church burnings in Canada, and the worsening situation in Hong Kong.
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Ep. 24: The USCCB meeting (Take 2) Jun 18, 2021

On their second attempt, JD and Ed manage to discuss last week’s USCCB meeting, the vote on a Eucharistic coherence, and what the backlash says about the state of the Church.
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Ep. 23: JD and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Jun 10, 2021

JD is having a bad day, and feeling a bit punchy. Nevertheless, Ed and JD give a preview of what’s on tap for the June 16-18 USCCB virtual assembly, and Ed breaks down a report from European regulators on the threats to Vatican financial security. Hint: They’re coming from inside the house.
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Ep. 22: Canon Law Super Bowl Jun 03, 2021

There is a whole new Book VI of the Code of Canon Law and this is basically the Super Bowl for JD and Ed. So buckle up, because this is a double-length canon law extravaganza.
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Ep. 21: Days of Fire May 27, 2021

JD and Ed talk about what used to be called the Octave of Pentecost, some takeaways from Knoxville, and the proxy fight going on among the U.S. bishops.
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Bonus: The Cordileone Tapes May 21, 2021

JD and Ed are joined by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco to talk about vocation, being a bishop, the crisis of Catholic formation, and the debate around the USCCB’s work on Eucharistic coherence.
And the archbishop plays a game Greater or Lesser.
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Ep. 20: The Truth is Out There May 20, 2021

This week on the show, JD and Ed discuss UFOs, Hong Kong’s new bishop, and the chances of a new Supreme Court decision on abortion.
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Ep. 19: On the Road Again May 14, 2021

JD is hauling hindparts across the great state of Tennessee trying to make his flight. But he called in to talk about Tennessee, life on road, and a letter from the CDF.
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Ep. 18: Other People Ruin Everything May 13, 2021

JD’s had a rough week, so he and Ed talk about the human problem of the Church as a “perfect society.” Then they call some shots on what to expect from next week’s motu proprio on the ministry of catechists.
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Ep. 17: Bishop or No Bishop? May 06, 2021

In this week’s conversation, JD and Ed pick apart the pope’s new Vatican financial laws, what they say, and what it all means. The also talk about the ongoing case of Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika, and JD debuts a new game…
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Ep. 16: Pearl River Politics Apr 29, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about the Church’s mission and witness in Hong Kong, Haiti, and the problem with a political vision for the Church. There’s also a lot about pearls, including this one, which a guy kept under his bed for ten years.
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Ep. 15: Canon Law & Order Apr 23, 2021

This week, JD and Ed discuss the investigation into Bishop Hoeppner of Crookston, and Rome’s decision not to prosecute him. Then they explain prosecutors’ Hail Mary play to get the money back in the Vatican financial scandal.
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Ep. 14: The Easter Bilby Apr 15, 2021

Happy Easter everybody. For the Octave, JD and Ed talk about spit roasting sheep, the Easter Bilby, why the era of ecclesiastical big government is over.
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Bonus: The Chaput Tapes Apr 11, 2021

Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap., retired in January 2020 as Archbishop of Philadelphia. He sat down with The Pillar Podcast this week to talk about the future of the Church, a Jay-Z song he likes, and his new book, “Things Worth Dying For.”
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Ep. 13: JD and Ed are still friends Apr 08, 2021

JD and Ed take a second run at recording this week’s show after their first try ended in a largish fight. After they’ve made up, they get around to talking about Vatican finances, Cardinal Napier, and answering some of your emails.
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Ep. 12: Nicht, nicht, Elchgesicht Mar 25, 2021

This week on the The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the CDF’s statement on blessings for same-sex unions, what it means for zee Germanz’ Synodal Way, and pastoral provision in parishes everywhere.
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Ep. 11: No Prot. No. Mar 18, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about changes to where you can say Mass in the Vatican, a plan for the U.S. bishops to vote on Eucharistic coherence, and there’s a special guest appearance by JD’s dad.
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Ep. 10: Mo Money, Mo Problems Mar 13, 2021

This week, JD and Ed talk about the Archdiocese of Washington’s $2 million dollar budget for the retired Cardinal Wuerl, and a parish making some unusual moves on Chicago’s South Side.
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Ep. 9: Hi, Mom Mar 05, 2021

This week, JD and Ed unpack the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah, what it means and where it fits in the bigger picture of Vatican curial reform. They also pregame a coming change to canon law, and then JD ranks some beer-themed poetry.
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Ep. 8: The Madness of JD Flynn Feb 26, 2021

In this Ash Wednesday episode, JD and Ed talk about Lent and spiritual discipline, and look at the “success” of the Vatican-China deal. Then JD loses his mind during a perfectly reasonable conversation about beer.
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Bonus: +Kurtz reflects Feb 25, 2021

As Archbishop Joseph Kurtz prepares for retirement, he talked with JD about 50 years of priesthood, and more than two decades of episcopal ministry, including a stint as president of the USCCB.
The archbishop talked especially about his brother George, one of the most influential people in his life.
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Ep. 7: Bo Knows Feb 19, 2021

On this week's episode, JD and Ed talk about the pandemic and Catholic schools - is it a crisis or an opportunity? They also discuss a really interesting interview with Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Bo (who has some thoughts on the coup in his country, American politics, and China), and the German bishops’ latest efforts to democratize the Church.
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Ep. 6: Scary Octopus Feb 12, 2021

On The Pillar Podcast this week, JD and Ed talk about a report claiming the Church in the U.S. took coronavirus aid “while sitting on billions,” and discuss what the Catholic Church is - and what it definitely isn’t.
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Ep. 5: Yes or No Feb 05, 2021

On this week’s episode, JD and Ed talk over the canonical verdict on Bishop Hart, the correction of Nancy Pelosi, and Ed learns what “shapewear” is.
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Ep. 4: Not his president? Jan 29, 2021

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden, a statement from the USCCB president, episcopal fraternity, and ask: what is a bishops’ conference for, anyway?
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Ep. 3: Ed Condon, Gwen Stefani Super Fan Jan 22, 2021

On this week’s show, JD and Ed discuss Pope Francis’s change to canon law to allow women to be instituted as lectors and acolytes, what that might have to do with the German bishops, and catch up on the latest developments in the Vatican financial scandal.
Also, it turns out Ed knows more about Gwen Stefani than you might guess.
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Ep. 2: Capitol Takes & Wedding Cakes Jan 15, 2021

On this second full-length episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the scenes at the Capitol on Wednesday, and what it means for the Church to exist in a post-Christian society.
They also talk about how we got here as a culture, lockdowns, coronavirus, and how the Church can become more institutionally missionary in its outlook.
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Ep. 1: Growing Pains Jan 08, 2021

On the first full episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss how the tide of reform came back in for Cardinal Parolin and the Vatican Secretariat of State, the fight over the morality of coronavirus vaccines, and some highlights of TV in the 90s.
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Welcome to the Pillar Podcast Jan 04, 2021

Welcome to The Pillar Podcast, a weekly discussion of news and events about and around the Catholic Church, with JD Flynn and Ed Condon.
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