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The Australian Catholic Church’s plenary council has had its first session and Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss its outcome and implications for the future of the Church. Plus interesting moon rocks from a Chinese mission, and recent movie reviews.

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As vaccines promise to re-open Victoria, questions are raised about vaccinated and unvaccinated Catholics returning to Mass. Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss the implications. Then they talk about the unprecedented earthquake they experienced recently and how they happen.

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As the Archdiocese of Melbourne’s parish renewal initiative moves forward, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss the reactions of fellow Catholics and how some of the initial unease people have voiced and how the process of renewal can be good for the Church.

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Sharing insights about human dignity learned his Masters studies, Lindsay discusses the topic with Caroline and Lino. Plus, Caroline explains the science of the Daddy Shortlegs spider; and they all share what’s been entertaining them.

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A Marian grotto based on Lourdes is celebrating its 80th anniversary and Lindsay and Lino discuss how they didn’t know it existed until now. They also discuss another new Australian dinosaur and an upcoming SpaceX mission that will take four civilians to space.

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Back in lockdown, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino talk about the Catholic Olympians who are open about the link between their faith and sports; discuss the definition of astronaut; share fun science about new spiny leaf insect pet; and what’s entertaining them.

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Aboriginal elder Ghillar Michael Anderson of the Euhlayi peoples joins Lindsay and Caroline to provide insight from an Aboriginal perspective about ancient astronomy, the physical and spiritual significance of nature in First Nations culture and understandings that will help unity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

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As Australian lockdown drags on, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on an article describing the challenges of returning to normal life after COVID. Plus some fun science topics, including naming an asteroid after an Aboriginal elder and the billionaire space race; as well as reviews of “The Tomorrow War”, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” and the return of He-Man.

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It’s time again for Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino to welcome back Dom Bettinelli from StarQuest to discuss all the great stuff happening at the Catholic of Oz’s podcasting network home, including some great new shows.

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Archbishop Peter Comensoli returns to discuss the Church in Melbourne with Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino. They revisit the Patrick Oration delivered by the archbishop earlier this year and talk about related topics, including confidence in Jesus, the Mission of the laity, and the future of parish life.

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Back in lockdown, but the show goes on! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss a Catholic perspective on Indigenous Reconciliation Week, a new pastoral letter on the future of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, new treatments for COVID, and re-watching X-Files.

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With Mother’s Day just past, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino update their recent discussion about Leila Abdullah, a mum who tragically lost children last year and is now promoting forgiveness; explore the science topic of cats in boxes; and discuss Elon Musk on SNL.

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Religious art can be a great entry point for a deeper encounter with God, which Lindsay, Lino, and Caroline illustrate with an icon of the women at the well. Plus Caroline fascinates the team with the science of warp drive and then they’re entertained by The Hobbit read by Andy Serkis

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In this socially distanced episode, Lindsay and Caroline discuss confirmation preparation and the YouCat; talk about the combination of faith and science in stained glass windows; explain how 5,200 tons of cosmic dust falls to Earth each year; and express their love for The Chosen.

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Happy Easter! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on events during the Holy Week, including Caroline’s involvement in the Baptism and Reconciliations of her son and his friends. They discuss some insights gained from the Easter Triduum Masses and then have a fun science chat about Mars and spaceships.

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Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli gave his 2021 Patrick Oration, Lindsay was invited, and now he and Lino have a deep discussion about the speech and what it means to be a disciple in Melbourne and the wider Church. They also discuss the latest film and TV shows they’ve been watching including the Christopher Nolan film, Interstellar.

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This time, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss making the kitchen part of Lent; Caroline explains how two of the most common COVID-19 vaccines work; and they also talk about the latest TV shows and films they’ve been watching.

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Victoria went back into a brief lockdown and Lindsay and Caroline discuss the challenges and positives. Plus celebrating the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Austrlia; Ash Wednesday and Lent; and the exciting landing of Perseverance on Mars.

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Australia has a new national “I Forgive Day,” and Lindsay and Lino discuss the tragedy and faith-based forgiveness that inspired the movement. They also discuss the 50th anniversary of Alan Sheppard playing golf on the Moon, plus the latest shows they’re currently streaming.

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Happy New Year! Caroline and Lindsay discuss how to disagree using St Ignatius’ rules of discernment; delve deep into the Mars Perseverance mission arriving in February; and share what’s been entertaining them recently including 100 places you can visit when you can’t leave your house.