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Ep. 37: Green ink letters Sep 16, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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