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Ep. 20: The Truth is Out There May 20, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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