The Pillar Podcast

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  Bonus: The bear in the room 18.09.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comWhat would you do?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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]
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  Ep. 278: The Steubenville question 18.09.2026 55min

  JD 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, Ascension Press, publisher of the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours.With exceptional readability and top-of-the-line materials, this is a breviary that will faithfully serve the Church’s daily prayer for generations.Pre-order today at AscensionPress.com/ThePillar 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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  The Big Bang and our beautiful (foamy?) universe, with Aaron Dominguez 14.09.2026 51min

  Ed 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 fields Ed’s questions about the relationship between faith and science, dark matter, and extraterrestrial life.This conversation was recorded before Dominguez left his role as provost in August 2026.This episode is brought to you by Anchor Consulting, helping parish and diocesan leaders move from managing decline to making disciples. Book a call today by visiting EverydayEvangelization.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
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  Ep. 277: The waiting game 11.09.2026 1h 5min

  Summer’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 the University of Mary and its accredited online MBA, a Newman Guide–recommended program that forms business leaders of character.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu. 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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  Bonus: Whiplash 04.09.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd recaps the FBI memo about “radical traditionalist Catholics.”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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]
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  Ep. 276: Pope Leo’s picks 04.09.2026 1h 4min

  JD 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 and least likely picks.Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. Credit: Vatican Media.This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, which leads the nation in the number of graduate programs recommended by The Newman Guide.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu 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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  The German Church and the AfD, with Sebastian Ostritsch 31.08.2026 54min

  Luke 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’ conference, and expectations ahead of elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.German bishops pictured during their Sept. 23-26, 2024, plenary meeting in Fulda. © Deutsche Bischofskonferenz/Marko Orlovic.This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, which leads the nation in the number of graduate programs recommended by The Newman Guide. Pillar paid subscribers are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships toward select programs. Learn more at pillar.umary.edu. 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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  Bonus: Cooperstown 28.08.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd is so happy!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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]
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  Ep. 275: Rupnik, the Russians, and a rejected plea deal 28.08.2026 1h 15min

  Chaldean 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 campaign this week against the Holy See.JD plays a round of Russia ‘Greater or Lesser?’Photo- Bishop Emanuel Shaleta. Credit: Chaldean Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego.This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary and its groundbreaking MBA/MA in Philosophy dual degree, a Newman Guide–recommended program for Catholic professionals who want to lead with both competence and conviction.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu 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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  Bonus: A comeback and a dream escape 21.08.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comSome good news for Pillar reader (in a good way) Trevor Williams. 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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]
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  Ep. 274: Middle-aged Men Yell at the Cloud 21.08.2026 1h 15min

  JD 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 serious Catholic universities, offering flexible online graduate programs built for working adults. Learn more at pillar.umary.edu 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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  The consequences of Christianity, with Lord Frost 17.08.2026 1h 6min

  Ed 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 Podcast is brought to you by FUSIONISM, a new book by Catholic journalist and Pillar reader (in a good way) Stephanie Slade.FUSIONISM is now available for pre-order from University of Notre Dame Press here: undpress.nd.edu/ 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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  Bonus: Catholic suburban dad chat 14.08.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comSometimes a whale is just a whale. 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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]
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  Ep. 273: Two very troubling stories 14.08.2026 54min

  This 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 and Ed talk about the cases and why Pope Leo hasn’t removed Oakley from his position.This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary, a Newman Guide–recommended Catholic university in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering affordable online graduate programs designed specifically for the working Catholic professional.Pillar subscribers are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships toward select programs.Learn more at pillar.umary.edu 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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  Ep. 272: Vatican gold, Chinese bishops, and a case to watch in Burlington 08.08.2026 1h 5min

  JD 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 attention.Then, Ed plays a round of papal travel trivia. This episode is brought to you by Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, where the Sacred Science is pursued with uncompromising fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church.Learn more at graduate.christendom.edu 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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  Bonus: Let’s catch up. 08.08.2026 34min

  We 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 subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected] 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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  Stoking the flames of revival, with Bishop Cozzens 03.08.2026 55min

  JD 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 you by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, hosting a conference this October on the life and thought of soon-to-be Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen. You can join in-person or virtually. Learn more at stbernards.edu 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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  No episode this week 31.07.2026

  We 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 episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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  Ep. 271: Rupnik rumors 24.07.2026 1h

  JD 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. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Lamp, the only magazine for Catholics seeking intelligent, witty, and clear-eyed commentary on the world.Pillar readers can get 40% off a one-year, six-issue print subscription with the code PILLAR40 at thelampmagazine.com/subscribe 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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  Bonus: Hills and dales 17.07.2026 1min

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed talk about camping and cowboys. 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 your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]