The Pillar Podcast

Hosts discuss camping experiences, childhood treasure hunts, camping in hailstorms. Conversation about posers at Burning Man. Announcement of bonus episodes for subscribers.

The hosts discuss the situation of Bishop Joseph Strickland and play a fun game of 'Tyler Trivia.' They also explore topics such as bishops resigning or being removed, investigating harmful bishops, and the visibility and influence of Bishop Strickland. The podcast concludes with empathy for dioceses and a game of Tyler trivia.

This podcast covers the competing origin stories for the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, the importance of Marian devotion in combating synodal challenges, and Pope Francis' controversial remarks. It also includes funny stories about a car canoe mishap and camping.

The hosts discuss the pope's trip to Mongolia and his comments about the Church in the United States. They also talk about the ongoing conflict between China and India along their disputed border, the desire for hierarchy among Russian Catholics, the benefits of having a parish magazine, and Pope Francis' critique of the church in the United States.

The hosts discuss the funeral of Bishop Howard Hubbard and the controversies surrounding him. They compare his penalties to those of Theodore McCarrick. They emphasize prioritizing children's formation over indulgence and propose a jingle contest. They talk about the 'nicety problem' and discuss salvation of souls. They also have a casual conversation about card games and mustaches.

The hosts discuss the case against Father Alexander Crow, including his alleged seduction of a school girl and concerns about his interest in the demonic. They explore warning signs in the Church, question how Crow navigated seminary undetected, and discuss the challenges faced by young priests. They also touch on the financial struggles of priests in retirement and critique clerical culture.

Ed shares a little about his day in court. Then, JD and Ed talk about a big development in the world of personal prelatures and controversy surrounding liturgies at World Youth Day. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, where Theology is practiced with uncompromising fidelity to the deposit of faith. Visit graduate.christendom.edu to learn more 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 talk about World Youth Day and debate Ed’s eligibility for the papacy. Then, former Albany bishop Howard Hubbard's attempted marriage brings JD and Ed to ask what marriage is and how it is contracted. Ed plays a round of youth ‘Yes or No.’ JD plays a round Barbie ’True or False.’ -St. Bede the Venerable’s Ecclesiastical History of England -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does. Visit www.SetonHome.org and sign up for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton” 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 perform a mock draft for the C-9, the pope’s council of cardinal advisors. Find the full list of their picks below:JD* Cardinal Charles Maung Bo* Cardinal-elect Protase Rugambwa* Cardinal-elect Victor Manuel Fernandez* Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke* Cardinal Daniel DiNardo* Cardinal Anders Arborelius* Cardinal Anthony Poola* Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel* Cardinal-elect Sebastian FrancisEd* Cardinal-elect Grzegorz Ryś* Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow* Cardinal-elect Pierbattista Pizzaballa* Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako* Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki* Cardinal Antoine Kambanda* Cardinal Baselois Cleemis Thottunkal* Cardinal Thomas Collins* Cardinal-elect Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla—The Church in Iraq by Cardinal Fernando FiloniThe Pillar’s interview with Cardinal Thomas Collins The Pillar’s profile of Bishop Jorge García Cuerva—This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that incorporates the Catholic faith into everything it does. Visit www.SetonHome.org and sign up for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton” 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

Ed reflects on the death of his grandmother. Then, JD and Ed talk about continued pushback against the appointment of Cardinal-elect Victor Fernandez to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.—This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by two anonymous Pillar readers who would like you to know about the book How the Saints Shaped History.Usually when we read about the history of the Church, we hear about popes and heresies and councils, reformers and wars and kings. Then, in the sidebar, saints. This new book, published by Our Sunday Visitor, tells the history of the Church with the saints in their proper place - as protagonists, not sidebars.How the Saints Shaped History is available anywhere books are sold. 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