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Stoking the flames of revival, with Bishop Cozzens Aug 03, 2026

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JD is joined by Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, MN., to talk about the planning and impact of the National Eucharistic Congress two years later.

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No episode this week Jul 31, 2026

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We will be back next week with our regular Friday episode and more.

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Ep. 271: Rupnik rumors Jul 24, 2026

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JD is joined by The Pillar’s Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about rumors in Rome this week related to the canonical trial of disgraced former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik.

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Bonus: Hills and dales Jul 17, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about camping and cowboys.

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Ep. 270: Good enough isn't good enough Jul 17, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about a new report that calls for better psychological care in seminaries.

This episode is brought to you by V8 for Vocations, hosted by the Diocese of Gallup.

V8s for Vocations is back and celebrating the Centennial of Route 66 with another raffle, this time giving away a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible!

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Bonus: A Japanese cultural experience Jul 11, 2026

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Wake up, Ed!

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Ep. 269: Pope Leo's vacation Jul 11, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about the impact of Pope Leo XIV’s return to a traditional papal summer vacation in Castel Gandolfo, and what could be on his desk when he gets back to work.

This episode is brought to you by V8 for Vocations, hosted by the Diocese of Gallup.

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Bonus: The pool fight Jul 04, 2026

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And on America’s birthday, no less.

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Ep. 268: The SSPX and what comes next Jul 04, 2026

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JD and Ed unpack the Society of St. Pius X’s illicit episcopal ordinations this week, and the Vatican’s response.

A screenshot from the July 1 illicit consecration of SSPX bishops. Credit: SSPX News, Youtube.

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Bonus: Coach Rubio Jun 27, 2026

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JD and Edgar talk World Cup.

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