The Pillar Podcast

Finally— a Pillar wedding! JD and Ed offer some marriage advice to the newlyweds. Then, they talk about a very publicized and very confusing dispute between the bishop of Fort Worth and a Carmelite monastery in the diocese. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the fiber artist Kara Patrowicz— “Finding beauty and inspiration in the chaos and joys of motherhood.”To explore Kara's portfolio, visit karapatrowicz.com or @kara.patrowicz on Instagram. 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 tells Ed about his visit to Gower Abbey to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Christendom@ Project, an exciting new initiative from Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. The Christendom@ Project brings faithful, rigorous Catholic Studies electives to undergraduates at secular universities. To learn more, visit www.graduate.christendom.edu/cap 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 makes a cold call. Then, JD and Ed talk about conflict in Nigeria and papal politics. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.” 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

Pope Francis added this week 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs to the Roman Martyrology. JD and Ed reflect on the spiritual and ecumenical impacts of the addition. Then, Ed plays an Ancient Egypt quiz for kids. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by The Seton Home Study School, an accredited school that provides parents with everything they need to be successful teaching at home. Learn more at setonhome.org — and sign up today for a free “Beginner’s Guide to Seton.” 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 recaps his visit this week to Wyoming Catholic College. He and Ed talk about confusion around the Church’s definition of ‘vulnerable adult.’ Then, two games inspired by the coronation of King Charles III. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines.Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn more about bringing a magazine to your parish today. 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 pick up their conversation from last week about corporate law in the life of the Church. They brainstorm possible solutions to canon law’s lack of accommodation to new ecclesiastical projects. —This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school in the classical tradition. Audit one course this summer— entirely free— courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Finger Lakes Chapter. Learn more by visiting www.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

JD and Ed are back this week to talk about Bishop Stephen Chow’s visit to the Archdiocese of Beijing. Then, they ask about the juridic identity of the National Eucharistic Congress. Ed asks JD to rank Easter candy— and for some godfatherly advice. —This episode is sponsored by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents by providing an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum. Visit www.SetonHome.org to learn 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

Fr. Hans Zollner resigns from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Pope Francis promulgates updates to Vos Estis Lux Mundi. 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

Bishop Kevin Rhoades publishes a column criticizing the University of Notre Dame’s invitation for an abortion doula to speak at the school. JD and Ed ask if the column is enough— and how Bishop Rhoades could transition from criticism to governance. Then, Ed is in shock over Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra's recent day in court. JD has some gifts for Ed. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn 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

Ed dreams of land and JD defends Captain Von Trapp. Then, Ed gives an update on Libero Milone lawsuit against the Holy See and the case's potentially catastrophic implications. JD gives Ed an informal lesson on revivals and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Links:The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity by Richard Fletcher - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Conversion-Paganism-Christianity/dp/0520218590Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hearts-Platoons-Descent-Triangle/dp/0307450767Matt Maher at World Youth Day in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZa6spYqHsASupport The Pillar! Become a paying subscriber today - https://www.pillarcatholic.com/#/portal/signup-This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn 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

Ed shares the story of his possibly illicit baptism. Then, JD and Ed go to the law to explain St. Patrick’s Day dispensations. JD plays a round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn 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

Pope Francis issues a rescript to his motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods. Then, JD and Ed talk about Cardinal McElroy’s latest essay. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn 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

In this bonus episode, JD and Ed talk with Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois about his essay ‘Imagining a Heretical Cardinal.’ 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

Pope Francis released this week a motu proprio about ecclesiastical goods— and Ed has questions. Then, JD and Ed have a big-picture discussion about a new lawsuit against the Diocese of San Diego. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, a print media company that specializes in Community and Parish magazines. Parishes nationwide have partnered with Decided Excellence Catholic Media to publish their own parish magazine. Visit https://decidedexcellence.com/parish/ to learn 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

This episode is sponsored by the University of Dallas, “The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers.” JD and Ed have a conversation about Catholic education with Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas. This episode was taped on Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI 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 Ukrainian Catholic Church's new calendar, and Cardinal Arthur Roche’s letter addressing implementation of 'Traditionis custodes.'The second half of this episode features an edit of an episode taped Feb. 3 at the University of Dallas. Don’t miss The Pillar’s conversation with Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqlPol3PAI-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 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

JD and Ed talk about the impact of the late Cardinal George Pell, and lay out the facts of the allegations he faced. JD plays a round of oyster trivia. 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 are in Rome this week for the funeral of Benedict XVI. In this episode, they reflect on Benedict’s legacy. 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 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

JD and Ed talk about the unfolding scandal of Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard. Then they give a preview of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary meeting next week. -Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by diocese.in. Check out diocese.in to determine the right episcopal name to mention in the Eucharistic Prayer or Liturgy of the Hours— or if you are just plain curious about who your local successor to the apostles is! Visit diocese.in today. 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 reflect on synodality— its role in the life of the Church, the danger of reducing it to a slogan. Then, what is the papacy after the papal states? -Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -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

The Vatican has released a new working document on the synod on synodality, and JD and Ed have questions. Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, November 16 at Todd Conner’s in Baltimore (700 S Broadway) for a live recording of the podcast! We’ll begin at 7 pm. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Nov Arts Ordo, an invitation to teach and learn about the saints through art! Join the Nov Arts Ordo project by sharing a poem, painting or even a dance about a saint on social media. Tag your creation #novartsordo 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 results of a new, extensive survey of U.S. priests and bishops— and what bishops can learn from the survey’s findings. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Camp Wojtyla, a Catholic camp that catechizes young people through nature and adventure. Visit www.camp-w.com to learn more. Space is limited, so sign up your middle school or high school aged child for Camp Wojtyla’s registration lottery today! Registration closes October 25. 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 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

Hat chat is back, by popular demand. 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 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

In this very special live edition of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed are joined by ten or maybe 100 people for games and conversation.But first, the death of “Pope Michael” brings up a lot of questions. Show notes:Hear Ed on Bridge Builder: Catholic Faith and Politics here: https://soundcloud.com/mncatholic/ed-condon-on-the-role-of-catholic-journalism-the-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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 fills JD in on the news he missed this week while he was on vacation— including the pope’s pilgrimage to Canada and protests in Argentina of a bishop appointed by the pope. JD mentions the pope’s homily from Thursday, at the National Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupré. You can read that homily here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20220728-omelia-beaupre-canada.html-Do you live in or near the Twin Cities? Join JD and Ed on Wednesday, August 3 at Skinner’s Pub (919 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102) for a live recording of the podcast! -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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 give an important update to last week’s episode and Pope Francis prepares to make a penitential pilgrimage to Canada.Ed plays a round of “O Canada.”-This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visithttps://www.setonhome.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, would the Catholic Church consider Donald Trump free to marry following the death this week of his first wife, Ivana? Then, Traditionis custodes was released one year ago. Why have some bishops delayed its implementation? -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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, President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week aimed at securing and protecting access to abortion in the United States. JD and Ed ask what this could mean for Biden's standing in the Catholic Church and the ongoing Eucharistic coherence debate among US bishops. They then discuss the final session of the plenary assembly of bishops in Australia.Ed plays a round of “Too Many Jennifers.” -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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

Ep. 76: No Jennifers by The Pillar Podcast 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 kick off of the national Eucharistic revival and German Cardinal Walter Kasper’s recent surprising take on the synodal path. Ed gives an update on the Vatican financial scandal. JD plays a game of ‘Off With Their Heads.’ -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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 a Jesuit middle school that was stripped of its Catholic title, and the significance of the pope’s most recent change to canon law.Contributing Editor Brendan Hodge joins the show for a game of ‘Which Wendy Am I?'-This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum.For more information, visithttps://www.setonhome.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 gives an update on the Vatican finance trial and the Order of Malta. JD talks about the dismissal of six novices from a California religious order, and what it could signal about about reform in the Church. -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by the University of Dallas, the Catholic university for independent thinkers. The University of Dallas invites you to check out their free 5 episode video series The Quest.For more information, visit https://quest.udallas.edu/pillar 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 recent appointments to the College of Cardinals and what they perceive as a shift in the way the Church talks about authority. Ed plays a game of ‘Guess The Plot.’ -This episode of The Pillar Podcast was brought to you by Seton Home Study School, an accredited school assisting homeschooling parents with an academically excellent and authentically Catholic curriculum. For more information, visit https://www.setonhome.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