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In the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost, the Betts discuss how we are called to ready our “empty vessels” to receive the Holy Spirit. They also talk about Falcon & Winter Soldier, Without Remorse, a great sweet and sour pork recipe, and more.
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What makes a good soldier? Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., and Thomas discuss the 3rd episode of The Bad Batch and talk about the moral implications in just “following orders” as Crosshair insists. They also discuss Omega’s integration into CF99 and whether or not she may be pointing to a future Force-sensitive clone.
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A missing philanthropist is found by the Enterprise, but how are the Romulans involved? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this story that at the time could only have been realized in animation, plus the amazing voice work of guest star Ted Knight.
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The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered a turning point of the Civil War. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Catholics played key roles in the battle before, during, and after, including the Daughters of Charity who nursed the wounded and dying and Fr. William Corby, chaplain of the Irish Brigade.
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Would you believe that 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust fall on Earth every year? Caroline and Lindsay discuss where all that stellar dust is coming from and where it all goes. Plus an update on the Mars Ingenuity helicopter’s first flight test.
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The movie that started it all. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the original Stargate movie with Kurt Russell and James Spader, but also introduce themselves, their history with Stargate, and what they love about the franchise.
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The 16th century French seer Nostradamus continues to fascinate the public. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask whether he could predict the future, how we should interpret his prophecies, and what was the secret technique he used to compose them.
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Falling Chinese rockets were in the news this week, and Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter talk about assessing relative risk and trusting in God, as well as the problem of orbital space debris. Plus, infrastructure hackers and deadly Snapchat filters.
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The 11th Doctor stuck in the Labyrinth. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory examine this story that features a Minotaur-like creature that feeds on faith, as if faith was a kind of emotional energy and places it at the level of superstition. Does it do a disservice to religious faith?
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It’s our 100th episode! The Betts note the milestone and then discuss a COVID scare in their family; what’s fresh from the farmers market; Melanie’s interesting literary take on Wandavision; Dom’s take on Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch; and how mothers are our first experience of God’s love.
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The Bad Batch! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the start of The Bad Batch from surprise cameos to deeper truths about human nature like free will. They also talk about the family that is forming and how they find where they belong in this new Empire.
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Kirk on trial! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about this episode, which has Kirk being tried for causing the death of a member of his crew, an old classmate who resented him. They discuss the depiction of justice in the future, but also the mistrust of technology in the Sixties.
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Fr. Damien de Veuster came to the Hawaiian Islands in 1864 as a missionary and soon volunteered to minister to the leper colony on Molokai. Tom and Noëlle Crowe describe his ministry among those who were ill and set aside as one filled with joy and selfless love until his own death, which led to his canonization as St. Damien.
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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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Nostradamus is one of the most famous seers of the last millennium and his prophecies are often applied to all sorts of past, current, and future events. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli delve into who Nostradamus was, what secret techniques he used, and whether he could really tell the future.
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Whether you own a Kindle device or just use the Kindle apps, buy Kindle books or get free ebooks, Dom, Thomas, and Jack share their best tips and tricks for getting the most from your ebooks. Plus the latest space news, a Linux dustup, and more.
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The 8th Doctor is in a future Venice facing a cataclysm. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about this audio story that bears remarkable resemblance to later TV episodes and how the story has a very fairy tale quality about it.
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May the 4th be with you! Fr. Andrew (Father Fett), Andrew H., Angela, and Mike celebrate Star Wars Day, discussing news; how Star Wars has affected their spiritual journeys; discuss the best viewing order of the movies; do a show & tell; and answer rapid fire questions; and host trivia questions with prizes for the live viewers!
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The long-delayed Pinewood Derby is finally here, the farmers market is back, and the Betts fix all the broken things. Plus sourdough vs. levain; Star Wars books; a new British cop show; Dom finishes This Is A Robbery; Melanie finishes Marvel Phase 1; and staying grafted to Jesus the Vine.
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Don’t quit before the miracle! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, Thomas, and Andrew H. are joined by the voice of Hera Syndulla from Star Wars Rebels–Vanessa Marshall–and they talk all things Star Wars focusing on Vanessa’s experience and how portraying Hera has changed her. She also shares her desires and hopes for the for a future that recognizes the dignity of all peoples and how she is playing a part in that through Star Wars.
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