The Pillar Podcast

JD makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Pope Francis added this week 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs to the Roman Martyrology. JD and Ed reflect on the spiritual and ecumenical impacts of the addition. Then, Ed plays an Ancient Egypt quiz for kids. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.”  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD recaps his visit this week to Wyoming Catholic College. He and Ed talk about confusion around the Church’s definition of ‘vulnerable adult.’ Then, two games inspired by the coronation of King Charles III. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines.Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD and Ed pick up their conversation from last week about corporate law in the life of the Church. They brainstorm possible solutions to canon law’s lack of accommodation to new ecclesiastical projects. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school in the classical tradition. Audit one course this summer— entirely free— courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter. Learn more by visiting www.stbernards.edu.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about Bishop Stephen Chow’s visit to the Archdiocese of Beijing. Then, they ask about the juridic identity of the National Eucharistic Congress.  Ed asks JD to rank Easter candy— and for some godfatherly advice. —This episode is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents by providing an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum. Visit www.SetonHome.org to learn more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Fr. Hans Zollner resigns from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis promulgates updates to Vos Estis Lux Mundi.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bishop Kevin Rhoades publishes a column criticizing the University of Notre Dame’s invitation for an abortion doula to speak at the school. JD and Ed ask if the column is enough— and how Bishop Rhoades could transition from criticism to governance. Then, Ed is in shock over Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra's recent day in court. JD has some gifts for Ed. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Ed dreams of land and JD defends Captain Von Trapp. Then, Ed gives an update on Libero Milone lawsuit against the Holy See and the case's potentially catastrophic implications. JD gives Ed an informal lesson on revivals and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Links:The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity by Richard Fletcher - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Conversion-Paganism-Christianity/dp/0520218590Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hearts-Platoons-Descent-Triangle/dp/0307450767Matt Maher at World Youth Day in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZa6spYqHsASupport The Pillar! Become a paying subscriber today - https://www.pillarcatholic.com/#/portal/signup-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Ed shares the story of his possibly illicit baptism. Then, JD and Ed go to the law to explain St. Patrick’s Day dispensations. JD plays a round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe