The Pillar Podcast
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Great Catholic Conversation, each week.
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- Listening in color, with Archbishop Cordileone · 52 minEd is joined by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco to talk about jazz and the practice of listening. Import this playlist to your favorite streaming platform…
- Organizing a papal visit, with Yago de la Cierva · 50 minLuke Coppen is joined by Spanish journalist Yago de la Cierva to talk about his experience planning a papal visit. Cierva was general coordinator of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain…
- Bonus: Non parlo italiano · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD’s most American take. Don't miss this gala, Philadelphia! Are you a paying subscriber? *…
- Ep. 285: Detroit, Father Leo, and lists · 1 h 15 min · Episode 285JD and Ed deliver the promised Detroit trivia game. Pope Leo XIV kicked off his 12-day trip to South America today. JD and Ed talk about what they expect from the pope’s planned…
- Bonus: Recreational companionship · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD seeks some advice. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your…
- Ep. 284: A frontier pastor and the Great Commission · 1 h 1 min · Episode 284JD and Ed debate recent comments by Algeria’s Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco’s recent comments about the Catholic Church’s relationship with Muslim and Jewish believers. This episode…
- The Catholic vote, with Stephen White · 56 minEd is joined by Stephen White, executive director of the St. John Paul II National Shrine, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and author of ‘Red, White, Blue, and…
- Bonus: The gentlemanly thing to do · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed debate a coaching decision. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit…
- Ep. 283: Fr. Justin Fulton Sheen and the Motor City · 1 h 9 min · Episode 283JD and Ed talk about reports that AI is coming to the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Museum in Peoria, IL. Then, they talk about some news out of the Archdiocese of Detroit this week…
- Bonus: A podcast about a podcast · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ft. Wrestling Chat. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your…
- Ep. 282: Pope Leo’s cancer, and the last word on Amoris? · 60 min · Episode 282JD and Ed briefly recap their time at last week’s conference for the Canon Law Society of America. They talk about Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis and what it might mean for…
- On bridges, with Fr. James Martin · 1 h 35 minJD is joined by Father James Martin to talk about his work with Catholics who identify as gay, his new memoir, and more. Then, Fr. Martin plays a round of bridges ‘Yes or No?’…
- Bonus: Choices · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Many choices are being made. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen…
- Ep. 281: A man without a country, and a conversation without winners and losers · 58 min · Episode 281Ed’s choice of news this week! He and JD talk about a curial snub and Pope Leo XIV’s meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia. Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Credit…
- Bonus: Snakebit · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com They got the hats, at least! Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen…
- Ep. 280: Backrooms, robots, and the nothingburger? · 1 h 7 min · Episode 280JD and Ed talk about the final report issued by the Vatican’s synod on synodality’s commission charged with suggesting changes to the Code of Canon Law, and why they think Pope…
- Visiting the imprisoned, with Bishop Wack · 50 minJD Flynn is joined by Bishop William Wack, CSC, of Pensacola–Tallahassee to talk about his experience serving in prison ministry and common catalysts for conversion for the…
- Ep. 279: LIVE from St. Louis! · 1 h 4 min · Episode 279JD and Ed are St. Louis this week for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. A very special thank you to our guest producer Kyle Heimann. This episode of the Pillar…
- Bonus: The bear in the room · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com What would you do? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your…
- Ep. 278: The Steubenville question · 56 min · Episode 278JD and Ed speculate what could be on the horizon for the Diocese of Steubenville. This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Pillar’s exclusive breviary partner…
- The Big Bang and our beautiful (foamy?) universe, with Aaron Dominguez · 51 minEd is joined by Aaron Dominguez, Ph.D., a particle physicist and former provost at The Catholic University of America. Aaron talks about his time at the CERN laboratory and…
- Ep. 277: The waiting game · 1 h 5 min · Episode 277Summer’s over in Rome! Ed is joined by Pillar Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about the papal appointments that may be in the pipeline. This episode is brought to you by…
- Bonus: Whiplash · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed recaps the FBI memo about “radical traditionalist Catholics.” Are you a paying…
- Ep. 276: Pope Leo’s picks · 1 h 4 min · Episode 276JD and Ed get sucked into some Little League chat. Then, Pope Leo XIV is widely expected to name some new cardinals in the coming weeks. JD and Ed debate Pope Leo’s most likely…
- The German Church and the AfD, with Sebastian Ostritsch · 54 minLuke is joined by Dr. Sebastian Ostritsch to talk about the development of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, its formal condemnation in 2024 by the German bishops’…
- Bonus: Cooperstown · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed is so happy! Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone…
- Ep. 275: Rupnik, the Russians, and a rejected plea deal · 1 h 15 min · Episode 275Chaldean Bishop Emanuel Shaleta rejects a plea deal. Pope Leo asks the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to cover its Rupnik mosaics. Then, Ed unpacks Russia’s misinformation…
- Bonus: A comeback and a dream escape · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Some good news for Pillar reader (in a good way) Trevor Williams. Are you a paying…
- Ep. 274: Middle-aged Men Yell at the Cloud · 1 h 15 min · Episode 274JD asks what the evolution of artificial intelligence demands of canon law? This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary, one of the nation’s most affordable and…
- The consequences of Christianity, with Lord Frost · 1 h 6 minEd is joined by Lord David Frost, CMG, to talk about his decision to become Catholic and his role as an non-affiliated member of the House of Lords. This episode of The Pillar…
- Bonus: Catholic suburban dad chat · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Sometimes a whale is just a whale. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit…
- Ep. 273: Two very troubling stories · 55 min · Episode 273This week, Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sexual abuse and English Bishop David Oakley had a preliminary hearing in his trial related to sexual abuse. JD…
- Ep. 272: Vatican gold, Chinese bishops, and a case to watch in Burlington · 1 h 5 min · Episode 272JD and Ed talk about two big pieces of news from while Ed was on vacation. JD talks about the bankruptcy case in the Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, that has caught his…
- Bonus: Let’s catch up. · 34 minWe all missed Ed. Bonus episodes of The Pillar Podcast are typically available only to paying Pillar subscribers. Subscribe today so you never miss one. Already a paying…
- Stoking the flames of revival, with Bishop Cozzens · 56 minJD is joined by Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, MN., to talk about the planning and impact of the National Eucharistic Congress two years later. This episode is brought to…
- No episode this week · 1 minWe will be back next week with our regular Friday episode and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
- Ep. 271: Rupnik rumors · 1 h 0 min · Episode 271JD is joined by The Pillar’s Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about rumors in Rome this week related to the canonical trial of disgraced former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik…
- Bonus: Hills and dales · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about camping and cowboys. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit…
- Ep. 270: Good enough isn't good enough · 1 h 10 min · Episode 270JD and Ed talk about a new report that calls for better psychological care in seminaries. This episode is brought to you by V8 for Vocations, hosted by the Diocese of Gallup. V8s…
- Bonus: A Japanese cultural experience · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Wake up, Ed! Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone *…
- Ep. 269: Pope Leo's vacation · 59 min · Episode 269JD and Ed talk about the impact of Pope Leo XIV’s return to a traditional papal summer vacation in Castel Gandolfo, and what could be on his desk when he gets back to work. This…
- Bonus: The pool fight · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com And on America’s birthday, no less. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit…
- Ep. 268: The SSPX and what comes next · 1 h 15 min · Episode 268JD and Ed unpack the Society of St. Pius X’s illicit episcopal ordinations this week, and the Vatican’s response. A screenshot from the July 1 illicit consecration of SSPX…
- Bonus: Coach Rubio · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Edgar talk World Cup. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen…
- Ep. 267: Consistory concerns, and pray for Venezuela · 51 min · Episode 267JD Flynn is joined by Pillar Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes in Edgar’s home country, Venezuela. Then, Edgar outlines…
- Bonus: The only standing patriot · 2 minEd gives an explanation. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into…
- Ep. 266: Dismas and choosing baptism · 1 h 29 min · Episode 266Could a new nuncio to the United States usher in a new application of Vos estis lux mundi in the nation? Then, comments by Catholic Vice President JD Vance spark a conversation…
- Bonus: Chocolate Chat · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Good for Brad. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone…
- Ep. 265: Pope on a plane and the Dallas Charter · 1 h 13 min · Episode 265JD and Ed talk about why Pope Leo XIV did not have an in-flight press conference on his flight home to Rome from Spain. Then, they recap the U.S. bishops’ June plenary assembly…
- Bonus: The dicastery in need of an exorcism · 2 minThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about this week’s appointment to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication…
