The Pillar Podcast

The Pillar Podcast episodes:

• 05.04.2024

  Bonus: The bricks

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD talks about his days on the bricks.  - Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone  * Tap...

  
• 05.04.2024

  Ep. 161: Was it the Church or just the 70s?

  JD and Ed talk about an AP report about the state of the Catholic Church in the United States.  - ‘A step back in time': America’s Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways - This episode of...

  
• 04.26.2024

  Bonus: A frank and unguarded meeting of minds

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed consider a new business venture. JD shares a new story. - Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen...

  
• 04.26.2024

  Ep. 160: The AI that launched a thousand dunks

  Your favorite podcast delinquents are back to talk about “Fr. Justin”. JD tries to correctly define a list of Cockney rhyming slang. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School.  Learn more by visiting: https://www.setonhome.org/our-story/...

  
• 04.19.2024

  No episode this week

  Our apologies, but there will be no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week since JD and Ed are traveling. See you next week. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Ep. 159: It’s all about synodality, isn’t it?

  JD and Ed speculate about the reasoning behind Pope Francis’ adoption of the title 'Patriarch of the West.’ Then, they give their takeaways from Dignitas Infinita.  Ed plays a round of cricket trivia. - There is no bonus episode this...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Bonus: Hulk Mode

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed continue their discussion about Fiducia supplicans and JD’s new hobby. - Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Ep. 158: Dignitas infinita and umbraphiles

  JD and Ed share their expectations for Dignitas infinita, and ask how Catholics can avoid reflexive aversion or cynicism to the typical cycle of Francis documents.  Then, JD responds to a question from a listener. - Upgrade your subscription here:...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Bonus: Ronnie Johnson’s whistle

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD talks about his scouting days and dreams.  - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Ep. 157: Visions of the good life

  Disaffiliation from the Catholic Church is on the rise— could secularized Catholic cultural practices to blame?  JD plays a round of spy trivia, in celebration of Spy Wednesday.  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Bonus: Baseball, bonding and buffets

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed talk about St. Patrick’s Day, baseball, the Waffle House and buffets. - Are you a paying subscriber? 1....

  
• 03.23.2024

  Ep. 156: Secret societies and synod on synodality pt. 55

  JD receives a surprising email. Then, JD and Ed talk about next month's synod on synodality meeting for parish priests.  Ed plays a round of ‘Yes or No’. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Catholic Textbook...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Bonus: A conversation with Francis X. Maier

  JD talks with Francis X. Maier about his book True Confessions. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. He served for 23 years as senior aide and special assistant to...

  
• 03.16.2024

  Bonus: Snowman chat

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD hates winter and fun. Ed shares a new story.-Are you a paying subscriber?  * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone  * Tap...

  
• 03.16.2024

  Ep. 155: The great metropolitan turnover

  JD and Ed talk about the aging U.S. episcopate and upcoming metropolitan turnovers. Ed plays a round of ‘Bigger than Boston.' This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Ancient Language Institute.  Latin is not dead. And...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Bonus: Rabbit chat

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed gives an update on his effort to stop smoking.  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Ep. 154: Espionage and conclaves

  Ed talks about Italian authorities’ new investigation into illegal data searches into key defendants in the Vatican financial trial. Then, JD and Ed talk about Pope Francis’ ailing health— and the challenges facing the next conclave. This episode of...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Bonus: Conclave chat

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed expands on his conclave analysis that published this week.  - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Ep. 153: Demos II

  JD and Ed talk about an anonymous, polarizing essay written about Pope Francis’ pontificate and goals for the next conclave. Show notes: Demos II What if the Vatican actually goes broke? This is a public episode. If you’d...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Bonus: Sneaker chat

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD responds to a comment on his Cardinal Dolan analysis piece published this week. Then, politics aside, he reviews Donald Trump’s golden,...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Ep. 152: Somebody sometimes has to say no

  JD and Ed talk about the controversial funeral held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last week, and how it relates to Canon 1184. Then, they respond to some feedback on their liturgy discussion in last week’s episode.  Show notes: This...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Bonus: Ed does a thing

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed shares about his new habits. - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed by visiting pillarcatholic.com/listen...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Ep. 151: The bad, the ugly and the banal

  JD is craving a liturgical renaissance— but he disagrees with Ed on how to begin. Then, JD and Ed talk about recent controversial comments by an economist with the Pontifical Academy for Life.  This episode of the Pillar Podcast is...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Bonus: The Flynn Tactic

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD shares with Ed about his upcoming auctioning gigs and new auctioning tactics. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Ep. 150: An inspiration and a reorientation

  JD and Ed speculate about how ‘Fiducia supplicans’ could come into play at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in June. Then, they talk about the pope's reorientation of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith.  JD plays a round of...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Bonus: One star for Corby

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, Ed talks about the thing that ruined his week. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your feed...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Ep. 149: How many JD Flynn lectures is that?

  JD and Ed talk about ecumenism, inspired by The Pillar’s conversation with the bishop of Helsinki. Then, they talk about this week’s clarification from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.  Ed plays a round of DICLSAL trivia.  This...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Bonus: Therapy and group texts

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed talk about JD’s new auctioneer gear and Ed’s feelings.  Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Ep. 148: Obedience and communion

  JD and Ed talk about the impact and canonical status of a Traditional Latin Mass this week at the U.S. Capitol.  JD attempts to steer Ed into 'feelings talk.'  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Bonus: Zee accent bit

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed addresses some feedback to his recent newsletter. JD gives Ed the lowdown on invasive species. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes to your...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Ep. 147: Smoots, Celsius and Harvard

  JD and Ed talk about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a Catholic missionary priest in Venezuela.  Then, they talk about the future of the national March for Life.  - This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought to...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Bonus: False start

  Sorry, bonus episodes will be back next week (hopefully).  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

  
• 01.12.2024

  Ep. 146: Batting zero?

  JD and Ed talk about the conclusion of an investigation into the former archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Ed catches JD up on some of the news he missed while he was sick. Then, JD...

  
• 01.05.2024

  No episode this week

  There will be no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD is still sick with Covid. Please say a prayer for his recovery! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Bonus: All aboard the cheese train!

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about Christmas gifts and plans. Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Ep. 145: A working week

  JD and Ed talk about Fiducia supplicans and verdicts in the Vatican financial trial. - Pope Francis stacks the Vatican ‘supreme court’ — but why? - This episode is brought to you by a Pillar listener who wants to encourage you...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Bonus: Stunning Tusking

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about trains and corpse whales.   Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Ep. 144: Chant the new Church right out of being ™

  JD and Ed talk about the Vatican’s recent letter regarding single mothers and the Eucharist, and Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s comments about the Traditional Latin Mass.  Then, they rate Christmas carols and songs - This episode is brought to you by...

  
• 12.09.2023

  Bonus: Tirabassi and the gold

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed and JD gives their predictions for verdicts in the Vatican financial trial.  Are you a paying subscriber?...

  
• 12.09.2023

  Ep. 143: Ecclesiastic People of the Year

  Drawing from Time Magazine’s qualifications for 'Person of the Year,' JD and Ed offer their own nominations for ecclesiastic people of the year.  Then, they rank Christmas songs. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Bonus: God rest Isaac MacGarnigal

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about their internal voices.  - Are you a paying subscriber? Add these bonus episodes...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Ep. 142: God rest Shane MacGarnigal

  JD and Ed talk about Raymond Cardinal Burke and have a tough conversation about the state of affairs in the Church.  Ed plays a round of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Greater or Lesser. - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Bonus: 4'33

  There is no bonus episode this week. JD and Ed will be back next week. In the meantime, please enjoy our rendition of John Cage’s 4’33. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Ep. 141: God is alive, and He loves you

  This is not a canonical mail bag episode. Instead, JD and Ed talk about Archbishop Christopher Coyne’s recent interview with a Connecticut news outlet— and ask if today’s Catholics are prepared to proclaim the Gospel.  Ed plays a round...

  
• 11.18.2023

  Bonus: Coming soon, to a diocese near you

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about bishops’ general reactions to the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland. - Are you...

  
• 11.18.2023

  Ep. 140: Live from Baltimore!

  In this live taping of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed reflect on changing attitudes at the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Then, several listeners play a game.  - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the University...

  
• 11.11.2023

  Bonus: Mincione's watch

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed gives the background of his conversation with Raffaele Mincione. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/meet-mr-mincione  - Are you a paying subscriber? Add...

  
• 11.11.2023

  Ep. 139: Better Call Sal

  JD and Ed talk about The Pillar’s reporting involving Cardinal Ghirlanda— and what followed. Then, they make predictions for committee elections at the US bishops’ meeting next week.  Join JD and Ed in Baltimore for another live taping of The...

  
• 11.04.2023

  Bonus: Coco and Jell-O

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about homeownership, and look forward to the live show.  - Are you a paying...

  
• 11.04.2023

  Ep. 138: A paradigm shift and American Catholicism

  JD and Ed swap Halloween stories. JD talks about reactions to Pope Francis’ motu proprio this week, and JD and Ed talk about Cardinal Christophe Pierre’s recent comments about the Church in the United States. Join JD and Ed in...