The Pillar Podcast

JD and Ed talk about the tenure of Cardinal Wilton Gregory— and the American bishops’ shift away from dialogue about reform. Then, they consider the future of the Pope’s advisory group of cardinals. Ed plays a round of “Ho, Ho, Ho! When’s too soon?" -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting initiative by Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology that aims to bring faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities.Spring registration is now open! Learn more at:https://graduate.christendom.edu/christendom-at-project/ 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 the president of Ukraine's interest in restricting Moscow-affiliated Orthodox churches in the country. JD plays a round of French ‘Yes or No'-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting initiative by Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology that aims to bring faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities.Spring registration is now open! Learn more at:https://graduate.christendom.edu/christendom-at-project/ 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 wrap up their coverage of the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting. Ed shares the latest in the Vatican financial scandal and possible lessons for American dioceses.Ed plays a round of Thanksgiving trivia-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Saintmaker™, a one-of-a-kind personal journal and planner for Catholics.Visit thesaintmaker.com/pillar to learn more — and use promo code PILLAR at checkout for 10% off. 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

In this very special live taping of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed recap the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting. JD plays a round of Baltimore trivia and “USCCB document or Christian pop song?” 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 the unfolding scandal of Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard. Then they give a preview of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary meeting next week. -Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by diocese.in. Check out diocese.in to determine the right episcopal name to mention in the Eucharistic Prayer or Liturgy of the Hours— or if you are just plain curious about who your local successor to the apostles is! Visit diocese.in 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 reflect on synodality— its role in the life of the Church, the danger of reducing it to a slogan. Then, what is the papacy after the papal states? -Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Saintmaker™, a one-of-a-kind personal journal and planner for Catholics.Visit thesaintmaker.com/pillar to learn more — and use promo code PILLAR at checkout for 10% off. 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

The Vatican has released a new working document on the synod on synodality, and JD and Ed have questions. Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Nov Arts Ordo, an invitation to teach and learn about the saints through art! Join the Nov Arts Ordo project by sharing a poem, painting or even a dance about a saint on social media. Tag your creation #novartsordo 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 the results of a new, extensive survey of U.S. priests and bishops— and what bishops can learn from the survey’s findings. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Camp Wojtyla, a Catholic camp that catechizes young people through nature and adventure. Visit www.camp-w.com to learn more. Space is limited, so sign up your middle school or high school aged child for Camp Wojtyla’s registration lottery today! Registration closes October 25. 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 the news out of the Diocese of Steubenville— and what it could signal for other U.S. dioceses. Ed gives an update on the Vatican financial scandal.-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Saintmaker™, a one-of-a-kind personal journal and planner for Catholics. Visit thesaintmaker.com/pillar to learn more — and use promo code PILLAR at checkout for 10% off. 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

Hat chat is back, by popular demand. 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