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

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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.

This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school based in Rochester, NY.

Join them this summer in auditing one course entirely free - made possible by the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter.

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

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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

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

This week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Pillar listener Andy French, whose wife Sarah is celebrating her birthday. Happy birthday, Sarah!

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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

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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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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD talks about his days on the bricks.

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

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

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

This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School.

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

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed consider a new business venture. JD shares a new story.

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

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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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