The Pillar Podcast

JD and Ed talk about the pope's latest interview and the surprising fallout after an update this week on Frank Pavone.-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

JD and Ed talk about the impact and future of the March for Life. 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 hosts discuss the impact of Cardinal George Pell and lay out the facts of the allegations he faced. They also talk about his role in Vatican financial reform. The podcast includes discussions about oysters, including allergies and unconventional drink pairings, and addresses misconceptions about oysters and Greek mythology.

The hosts reflect on Benedict XVI's funeral and legacy. They discuss the influence of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI on their faith journey. They reflect on Benedict XVI's resignation and its impact. They share their experience of visiting St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects. They also discuss their challenges as journalists during a funeral and express gratitude towards listeners.

JD and Ed talk about the laicization this week of Frank Pavone. 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 asks for advice. JD unpacks a mystery he’s been trying to solve for years— and its connection to Fr. Marko Rupnik-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

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