The Pillar Podcast

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

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This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about some exciting new projects at The Pillar and their expectations for elections at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore next month. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by 3W Medical for Women, the only life-affirming non-profit women’s clinic in allof Seattle. To learn more about their services or to find out how you can help support them, please visit 3wmedical.org. 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed react to the Vatican's mishandling of allegations of rape against a prominent bishop in East Timor.-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Harmel Academy of the Trades, a community of work, prayer and study where men seek holiness through high-demand, Skilled Trades. To learn more, visit HarmelAcademy.org. 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the Vatican City State’s new chief prosecutor and a profound and serious problem out of Germany. Ed plays a round of Belgium trivia. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Harmel Academy of the Trades, a community of work, prayer and study where men seek holiness through high-demand, Skilled Trades. To learn more, visit HarmelAcademy.org. 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss the latest out of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico.JD plays a round of autumnal ‘Yes or No.’ -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Harmel Academy of the Trades, a community of work, prayer and study where men seek holiness through high-demand, Skilled Trades. To learn more, visit HarmelAcademy.org. 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, Ed reflects on Queen Elizabeth II’s death and his hopes for the reign of King Charles III. Then JD and Ed unpack a major surprise out of the plenary assembly of the German ‘synodal way’ and talk about what could come next. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Harmel Academy of the Trades, a community of work, prayer, and study where men seek holiness through high-demand, Skilled Trades.Learn more at HarmelAcademy.org. 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss this week’s consistory of cardinals in Rome and the latest from the Pontifical Academy of Life. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by friend of the show, Fr. Ned Scheidecker. Best of luck in your canon law studies, Fr. Ned! 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed discuss Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s anticipated return to the College of Cardinals, the pope’s latest financial policy change, and reactions to the death of Archbishop Rembert Weakland.-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Newman’s Thoughts, an educational initiative from the Newman Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture to encourage the reading of St. John Henry Newman. To learn more, visit https://www.newmansthoughts.com/ 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

This week on The Pillar Podcast, might Pope Francis consider creating a ministry of preachers? What’s happening at the Pontifical Academy of Life? Ed’s done with Major League baseball. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Aquinas Wealth Advisors. Are your investments aligned with your faith? Within minutes Aquinas Wealth Advisors will provide you the answer. Our free state-of-the-art tool will evaluate your investments to see if they are consistent with your values. Get your Faith & Finance Score today. Visit Aquinas Wealth Advisors at www.aquinaswealth.com.**All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. There can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful and no guarantee of positive results. Advisory services are offered by Moralis Technologies, LLC d/b/a Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSM (“Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSM”), a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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