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Monday · 54 min
The German Church and the AfD, with Sebastian Ostritsch
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
Friday · 1 min
Bonus: Cooperstown
This 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 * 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#275
Friday · 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 275: Rupnik, the Russians, and a rejected plea deal
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
August 21 · 1 min
Bonus: A comeback and a dream escape
This 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 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#274
August 21 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 274: Middle-aged Men Yell at the Cloud
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
August 17 · 1 hr 6 min
The consequences of Christianity, with Lord Frost
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
August 14 · 1 min
Bonus: Catholic suburban dad chat
This 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 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#273
August 14 · 54 min
Ep. 273: Two very troubling stories
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
#272
August 8 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep. 272: Vatican gold, Chinese bishops, and a case to watch in Burlington
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
August 8 · 34 min
Bonus: Let’s catch up.
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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.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
August 3 · 55 min
Stoking the flames of revival, with Bishop Cozzens
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
July 31 · 19 sec
No episode this week
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
#271
July 24 · 1 hr
Ep. 271: Rupnik rumors
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
July 17 · 1 min
Bonus: Hills and dales
This 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 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#270
July 17 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 270: Good enough isn't good enough
JD 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 for Vocations is back and celebrating the Centennial of Route 66 with another raffle, this time giving away a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible! For details, rules, and to purchase tickets, visit v8sforvocations.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
July 11 · 1 min
Bonus: A Japanese cultural experience
This 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 * 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#269
July 11 · 58 min
Ep. 269: Pope Leo's vacation
JD 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 episode is brought to you by V8 for Vocations, hosted by the Diocese of Gallup. V8s for Vocations is back and celebrating the Centennial of Route 66 with another raffle, this time giving away a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible! For details, rules, and to purchase tickets, visit v8sforvocations.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
July 4 · 1 min
Bonus: The pool fight
This 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 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com
#268
July 4 · 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 268: The SSPX and what comes next
JD 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 bishops. Credit: SSPX News, Youtube. 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
June 27 · 1 min
Bonus: Coach Rubio
This 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 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 Podcast Having issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

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