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To start the “Big Finish to 2019,” Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this innovative 7th Doctor story told in the form of a series of radio broadcasts, a format only possible through an audio play like this. To finish out the year, SDW is doing four special episodes featuring favorite Big Finish audio plays.
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The Betts get their first snow day of the season and Dom discovers he doesn’t have to do all the snow clearing any more. The kids go Scouting for Food, while Melanie re-discovers her baking mojo, and then they discuss when the Immaculate Conception is not the Immaculate Conception.
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Is this chapter of The Mandalorian just fan services or does it serve a deeper purpose in the story? Fr. Andrew, Thomas, Angela, and Mike also talk about how the climactic moments remind them of both Eve’s temptation in Eden and Jesus’ temptation in the desert, and the fall that comes from pride.
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Fr. Leo Heinrichs was a Franciscan martyred during Mass in his Colorado parish in 1908. Tom and Noëlle Crowe reveal the story of this humble German friar who was slain by an anti-Catholic anarchist during Holy Communion and at the feet of a statue of Our Lady, where he had said he would choose to die.
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This pivotal first season episode of Discovery introduced both Ash Tyler and Harry Mudd. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Rainn Wilson’s Mudd, talk about Tyler in light of what we later learn, and highlight Tilly’s prayer for the alien creature.
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Christmas at the Disney Parks can be very crowded, but these tips for navigating the busy throngs apply to any tourist attraction over holidays too. Plus Deborah tells why her favorite spot for quiet is Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Sheri gives tips for taking a nap and finding quiet areas while in the parks.
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On Dec. 1, 1948, an unknown man died on a beach in Somerton, South Australia and in his pocket was a piece of paper with the words “tamám shud.” Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore what it could mean, why the mystery of his identity has endured, and why it may be solved soon.
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Plant-based meat products are a hot, new technology, but are they morally and ethically superior? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Jack Baruzzini discuss that and whether you could eat it on Fridays in Lent. Plus more Christmas gift ideas for your gadget geeks.
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In the final episode of the season, Donna becomes the Doctor Donna and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss what it means, as well as whether the Meta-crisis Doctor is really a separate person from the Doctor. Plus a roundup for all the “Doctor’s Children”.
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It was a great Thanksgiving for the Betts, but then Dom ended up in urgent care, while making a turkey leftovers soup. Meanwhile, Melanie wants to know what other people cook on the weekdays before Thanksgiving. Plus a low-key start to Advent.
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The latest episode of The Mandalorian continues to show the influences of Kurosawa’s ronin films, which Fr. Andrew, Thomas, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss as well as how Mando’s relationships are changing him into a hero and father. And of course, plenty about Baby Yoda!
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William Grace was an Irish immigrant to the US, founder of a successful company that remains to this day, a generous philanthropist, and first Catholic mayor of New York City. Tom and Noelle Crowe explore how Grace stood up to political corruption and worked to make a better life for the people of his businesses and city.
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One of the best episodes of the first season of Enterprise reintroduced the Andorians. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha recall who the Andorians were, marvel at actor Jeffrey Coombs versatility, and talk about Vulcan religion.
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Kanye’s new “Jesus is King” album makes believers of Lindsay and Caroline in the its potential for evangelization. Plus Br. Guy Consolmagno on the relationship between faith and science and then thoughts on Disney+ and the Mandalorian, as well as a shoutout to Fr. Cory Sticha.
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In months with five Fridays, we bring you a “Weird Questions” edition of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorter answers to all kinds of questions, including this time stopping your zombie self, disembodied brains, no more souls, afterlife in another universe, and more.
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As Donna Noble’s time as Companion winds down, the 10th Doctor is reunited with many of his prior Companions. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the gathering threads by Russell T. Davies as his time as showrunner comes to an end too.
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The Betts get ready for Thanksgiving after celebrating an early Thanksgiving dinner outdoors with the Scouts, plus Dom celebrates his baptism anniversary and with Melanie they talk about their dilemma of not having guests for the holiday.
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This is the way. Fr. Andrew, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss adorable baby Yoda and how he lets us encounter the man behind the armor. They also discuss the “Way of the Mandalore” and how that parallels the Way of Christ. And the backstory of Mandalorian culture and the connection to the Clone Wars.
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St. Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh is a remarkable place of pilgrimage containing more than 5,000 relics of saints, the Blessed Mother, and Jesus. Tom and Noelle Crowe introduce us to the chapel and the German priest who built it with his own money and explain why we venerate relics.
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