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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending September 27, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending September 27, 2019:

Chick-fil-A employee hailed a hero for saving a man's life: 'God placed me' there | Fox News
Doctor Who Star Christopher Eccleston Bravely Reveals Battles With Anorexia, Depression
Podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for free, with an optional $0.99 subscription – TechCrunch
'The Far Side' May Be Making a Comeback Online | Mental Floss
Bedridden Woman Healed at Knock Shrine in First-Ever Approved Miracle by Irish Bishops | ChurchPOP

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September 27, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

Buy Your Teen A Smartphone?

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When should you buy your child a smartphone? Dom, Pat, and Fr. Cory tackle this question that many parents wrestle with, weighing the pros and cons. Plus, evangelistic fervor found at the Microsoft Store and Amazon’s new Echo Ring that in the darkness binds us to Alexa.

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September 26, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Silence in the Library

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The first part of this two-part story introduces us to Dr. River Song and sets up yet another creepy scenario by script writer Stephen Moffat. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha explain why this two-part story is among their favorite New Who episodes.

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September 25, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Apple Picking and Grandma Visiting

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Grandma’s here and Dom and Melanie take her and the kids to their favorite apple picking place and make sure Texas grandma gets her favorite seafood. Two kids start serving Mass and Dom and Melanie discuss the pay-to-pray, hoop-jumping model of sacramental prep.

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September 24, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Let’s Talk about the Rosary and October Saints

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October has a plethora of amazing saints and is also a month dedicated to the Rosary. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Hendey, and Mike Creavey talk about their favorite October saints and what the Rosary means to them.

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September 24, 2019

by Domenico

Let's Talk

James Longstreet

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James Longstreet was a Civil War Confederate general rejected by his former compatriots after the war who eventually became Catholic. Tom and Noelle Crowe discuss how the openness of a Catholic priest, a former Confederate Army chaplain, helped Longstreet in his journey.

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September 23, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

I, Borg (TNG)

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With Hugh the re-humanized Borg rumored to be coming back in Star Trek Picard, Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory take a look at this TNG episode that introduced the character and perhaps get a glimpse at what he will be doing in the new show.

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September 23, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

When Your Mess is Your Message

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In this episode Lindsay shares some insights with Gerry about a recent staff retreat at his school which was facilitated by Fr Rob Galea. They also reflect on the ‘Lost things’ parables of Jesus which was the read from Luke’s Gospel for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time. To finish this section of the podcast they discuss Fr Nicholas Pearce’s parish bulletin article about recent Victorian Law changes to mandate priests to break the Seal of Confession to report child abuse. Switching to technology, Lindsay and Gerry discuss Amazon Echoes and other smart devices in their homes and follow up on listener feedback and recent developments in topics from previous discussions.

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September 21, 2019

by Domenico

Catholics of Oz

La Salette Apparition

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In 1846, two French children reported an apparition of the Virgin Mary, who gave them warnings for the world and secrets for the children. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the approval of the apparition by the local bishop and the controversy that has continued to this day.

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September 20, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending September 20, 2019

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September 20, 2019

by Domenico

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Tech’s Real World Congestion

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All the new tech products and services promise to make life convenient–Uber Eats, Amazon Prime, Waze, delivery drones, etc.–but are they just making our streets more crowded? Dom, Thomas, and Fr. Michael consider what we can do to ensure peace and quiet in our neighborhoods.

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September 19, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

The Invisible Enemy

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The 4th Doctor takes an incredible journey into his brain to fight the Swarm. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about how the episode plays off other “shrink and travel into the body” stories as well as the introduction of a beloved canine companion.

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September 18, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Fig Tarts, Girls in Scouting, and Harry Potter

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This week, Dom and Melanie talk about the girls joining a Scouts BSA Troop; two of the kids train to be altar servers; Melanie makes an amazing fig, apple, & goat cheese tart; and the kids all go mad for Harry Potter.

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September 17, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

Henriette DeLille

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Henriette DeLille was a woman of mixed race in antebellum New Orleans who rejected the social pressure to become a concubine. Tom and Noelle Crowe reveal how she instead followed her faith to found the 2nd religious order for black Catholic women in the US.

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September 16, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

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Star Trek III is funny, poignant, and action-packed, which Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory conclude makes for a great Trek movie with Leonard Nimoy as the director, the original Enterprise in her swan song, and Christopher Lloyd as a great Klingon.

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September 16, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Inside Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

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Deborah and Sheri talk about the hype surrounding the new immersive Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge land, which just opened in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And yes, Deborah mispronounces “Batuu” many times throughout the episode for which she is extremely sorry. Sheri and Deborah talk about the plans to build the new Star Wars Immersive hotel and the crazy price tag. Deborah revisits how much money her side “hustles” netted her over the summer towards her Disney Vacation.

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September 14, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Disney

Mind-Control Parasites

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Mind-control parasites have been a staple of science fiction for decades. But Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli reveal that not only do they exist in real life, they sometimes affect humans!

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September 13, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending September 13, 2019

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September 13, 2019

by Domenico

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Apple’s iPhone Goes to 11

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Apple’s annual iPhone show is done and Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Pat Scott discuss all the announcements and come to the consensus that Apple decided this year to appeal to the mainstream consumers with more reasonable prices and desired features.

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September 12, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Hobbs & Shaw – Coffee and Cinema

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Is there any redeeming value in an action “shoot ’em up”? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines give their spoiler-free and spoiled review of Hobbs & Shaw, a Fast & Furious spinoff, which is about what you expect, but continues the F&F theme of the importance of family.

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September 12, 2019

by Domenico

Coffee and Cinema