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**The Pillar Podcast**

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Bonus: From zero to Jimmy Valvano Jan 31, 2026

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A birthday, and dreams of hunting lionfish.

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Ep. 246: Confound it, Cozzens! Jan 30, 2026

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JD and Ed ask how U.S. bishops can best catechize in an age of misinformation. Then, they talk about Pope Leo XIV’s recent message about artificial intelligence.

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Bonus: Winter storm chat Jan 24, 2026

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A big winter storm is coming, and JD is worried about Ed.

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Ep. 245: Fasting, abstinence, and what is a parish? Jan 24, 2026

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JD and Ed go ‘to the law’ to address two questions floating around the internet this week.

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Bonus: Coach Flynn Jan 17, 2026

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JD details his basketball team’s recent win.

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Ep. 244: Contra men, and Fulton Sheen Jan 17, 2026

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The Vatican is expected to soon announce a date for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. JD and Ed talk about why Sheen’s initial 2019 beatification date was delayed, and what they expect for his beatification.

Then, Ed tests JD’s knowledge of gifts given to sitting U.S. presidents.

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Bonus: "Hosie" Jan 09, 2026

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JD goes down a linguistic rabbit hole.

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Ep. 243: Let boring be boring, please Jan 09, 2026

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Ed is tan, rested, and ready to talk with JD about this week’s consistory in Rome.

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-Photo credit: Cardinals meet in small groups Jan. 7 during a consistory of the College of Cardinals. Vatican Media.

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Bonus: Venezuela, with The Pillar's Edgar Beltrán Jan 07, 2026

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JD Flynn is joined by Pillar Rome Correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about the developing situation in Venezuela, the role of the local Church, and Edgar’s own experiences as a child and a young professional in the country.

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Bonus: Of course Mary knew! Dec 20, 2025

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JD and Ed talk about Christmas carols and gift giving in this bonus episode of the Pillar Podcast.

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