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The new book, Project Hail Mary, has some surprising themes that give the Betts plenty of fodder for discussion (we give spoiler warnings); plus four new recipes; the new Pixar film Luca; and what Jonah has to do with the storm on the sea and Project Hail Mary.
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Cad Bane! Fr. Andrew and Angela talk about that awesome bounty hunter reveal, but more prominently, they dive into the deeper family themes that are explored through the eyes of Omega as she interacts with her “squad” and how that differs from her interaction with Crosshair.
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The drama of Discovery’s first season reaches its penultimate moment. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the attempt to show the Federation’s goodness in contrast to the Empire’s evil as well as the first hints that Emperor Georgiou is more than just an evil warlord.
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The first bishop of the American territory of New Mexico, Jean-Baptiste Lamy was the subject of the historical novel “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” Tom and Noëlle Crowe relate his work in bringing unruly clergy to heel and bringing the faith to uncatechized laity in the region.
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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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The temptation to imitate God. Jack, Fr. Cory, and Victor talk about issues of faith and belief addressed in this story, as well as the use of Samantha Carter’s agency as a character.
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Zombies have become a staple of pop culture, but as Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss, they are a real and recognized phenomenon in the nation of Haiti. What are these zombies, what causes them, and are they really the dead brought back to life?
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We have them, but are we using them to our best benefit? Dom, Thomas, and Jack discuss home wifi networks and what we need to think about when keeping them secure. Plus the new Apple podcast subscriptions and more headlines.
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The 3rd Doctor deals with the Master who poses as village vicar summoning demons. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about how the BBC ordered no mention of God; the science vs. occult theme; and the occurrence of horned beings through mythology. Plus Morris dancing! We also remember in prayer Damaris Hayman, who played Miss Olive Hawthorne in this episode and just died on June 8, 2021.
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Celebrating St. Anthony with ice cream, the Betts disagree on how best to eat it; talk about the practice of naming houses near the ocean; and discuss this week’s Gospel and how the mustard seed can be the small acts of faith and grace that make the kingdom of God present.
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Rex is back! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Mike talk about the inhibitor chips in The Bad Batchers and how Rex is the catalyst to remove them. They also talk about the need for community and a “squad” as we, ourselves, deal with the various metaphorical inhibitor chips in our brains whether sin and vice or mental illness.
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It’s Vulcans vs. Andorians and humans are caught in the middle again. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about this Cold War-style hostage crisis, the problematic sexualization of T’Pol, and Archer’s questionable lies to solve his problem.
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All modern DNA science owes a debt to this formidable Dominican nun. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Sr. Miriam, who blazed a trail for women in science in the mid-20th century and showed that in coming to know truth, we know more about God.
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Cats love sitting in boxes. But can they be fooled into sitting in fake boxes? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss a real study into this question and the science of illusory squares and animal behavior involved. Plus SpaceX Starship news.
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Pandemic! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this story that features SG-1 bringing a pandemic back through the Gate, and talk about the strange pacing of the episode, missed opportunities with the Minoan setting, and Gen. Hammond’s terrifying Cro Magnon eyebrows.
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We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release.
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What happens to your digital life and tech when you die? Dom and Pat discuss how to prepare so your survivors can pick up the digital pieces after you’re gone, not just your social media accounts, but cloud services, finances, app stores, and more.
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Braveheart launched Mel Gibson’s career as a serious director; was one of the first epic, bloody battle movies; and ignited a serious push for Scottish independence. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Andrew Hermiz discuss the Oscar winner and why it remains a classic.
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The 6th season of New Who wraps up with a wedding. Jimmy and Dom discuss the trick for getting out of the impossible situation set up at the beginning of the season, as well as where it leaves all our characters, including making the Doctor small again.
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On the one hand, the Betts were able to go to the beach, return to a favorite restaurant, and go swimming at a relative’s pool. On the other, they also saw a hit and run and a near-drowning! So, yeah, it’s been an interesting week.
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