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Ep. 231: A canonical mailbag episode! Oct 03, 2025

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JD and Ed answer some questions about marriage from listeners.

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Bonus: Kids these days! Sep 26, 2025

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Ed shares a story from his Sunday.

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Ep. 230: Our first Leo data points Sep 26, 2025

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JD is not boycotting homework. Then, Pope Leo makes some 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.

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Ep. 229: What Pope Leo said Sep 19, 2025

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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.

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Bonus: God loves JD Sep 15, 2025

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JD has a story for Ed.

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Bonus: A bonus bonus?! Sep 13, 2025

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This is the west.

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Bonus: Overheard, in Terminal 5 Sep 13, 2025

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What does it mean to be a Christian in America right now?

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Ep. 228: Cooperation with China, and 'Traditionis custodes' Sep 13, 2025

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Ed talks about reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s suppression of two dioceses and creation of a new diocese in mainland China. Then, the Traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated next month on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. JD and Ed talk about what the move could signify for future application of Traditionis custodes.

Ed plays a round of video game “Good, better, best."

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Ep. 227: What is your horizon? Sep 05, 2025

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Ed is joined this week by Pillar columnist Stephen White to look ahead to this weekend’s canonizations of Bls. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis.

They also talk about examples of integrated masculinity and the impact of wonder.

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"Lesly, happy anniversary (and birthday), from Heath."

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Ep. 226: Minneapolis and America’s royal wedding Aug 29, 2025

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This episode may not be suitable for children.

JD and Ed react to the news out of Minneapolis this week, reflect on the lasting effects on the community, and ask what comes next?

Then— by popular demand— JD and Ed assess the upcoming nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Photo: Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courtesy photo/Facebook.

Outro music: "Once a Henchmouse” by Earthen Vessel

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