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Bonus: Overheard, in Terminal 5

This is a free bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. Subscribe to The Pillar today to access every bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. What does it mean to be a Christian in America right now?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 at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 228: Cooperation with China, and 'Traditionis custodes'

Ed talks about reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s suppression of two dioceses and creation of a new diocese in mainland China. Then, the Traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated next month on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. JD and Ed talk about what the move could signify for future application of Traditionis custodes. Ed plays a round of video game “Good, better, best."This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholics and Catholic parishes start their own magazines to communicate and evangelize.Publish your own Catholic magazine today!To learn more, visit decidedexcellence.com/join-our-team/ Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 227: What is your horizon?

Ed is joined this week by Pillar columnist Stephen White to look ahead to this weekend’s canonizations of Bls. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. They also talk about examples of integrated masculinity and the impact of wonder. This episode is sponsored by Pillar listener Heath."Lesly, happy anniversary (and birthday), from Heath." Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 226: Minneapolis and America’s royal wedding

This episode may not be suitable for children.JD and Ed react to the news out of Minneapolis this week, reflect on the lasting effects on the community, and ask what comes next?Then— by popular demand— JD and Ed assess the upcoming nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.This episode is sponsored by Lovecrypt.net, an experimental electronic music label— consecrated to the Sacred Heart— with over 100 albums in its catalog.Visit Lovecrypt.net and use the code PILLAR to get 90% off any purchase.-Photo: Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courtesy photo/Facebook.Outro music: "Once a Henchmouse” by Earthen Vessel Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.