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When Dom Bettinelli had a quote from St. Augustine banned by Facebook as hate speech, it raised questions that he discusses with Joanne Mercier and Fr. Cory Sticha about social media censorship and this new public square. Plus they discuss the FaceApp freakout over fears of Russian hacking.
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The Ood have returned as the Doctor and Donna free them from their servitude. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 10th Doctor story that brings back the Ood and lays the groundwork for significant events at the end of the season.
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Summer vacation in Gettysburg includes tent camping in one of the hottest heat waves in years, but Dom and Melanie endure. They share their most and least favorite bits, including a visit to Seton Shrine. Plus Dom follows up on his global media-spanning Facebook ban.
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Comic books and geek culture are more popular than ever and Voyage Comics is engaging that culture through comic books that tell Christian stories for this audience. Phil Kosloski of Voyage Comics joins Fr. Cory Sticha and Joanne Mercier to discuss his mission and his comic book series, Finnian and the Seven Mountains.
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Danny Thomas was a Maronite Catholic entertainer. Tom and Noelle discuss how he turned an answered prayer through the intercession of St. Jude into a lifelong mission to bring hope and healing to sick children through St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, which continues to thrive decades after his death.
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This animated Spock story told us more about his backstory *and* about Vulcan than any Original Series episode. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about how the revelations here continue to echo in Discovery and the way this story confront younger viewers with the death of a pet.
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Discussing their most and least favorite rides at Walt Disney World, Deborah and Sheri discover that and Sheri discover that one of Deborah’s favorites is Sheri’s least; recall stories of wayward fireworks; and Sheri also shares a cautionary tale about literally missing the boat.
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Every year in mid-July, a group of politicians, businessmen, and artists gather at a private campground in California. Critics claim they are a sinister conspiracy. Jimmy and Dom examine their origins, their practices, and their membership and discuss whether it’s sinister or just a party in the woods.
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The 4th Doctor, Tom Baker, ends his first season with the return of the Cybermen, a solid gold planet, and humanity caught between warring aliens. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the complex story that has multiple antagonists and interesting moral quandaries.
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In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus is asked “Who is my neighbor?” Join Fr. Cory, Pat Scott, and Mac Barron as we discuss the answer Our Lord gave, and how we can live that out in our lives today.
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Is St. Augustine now hate speech? Dom posts a quote from the saint and has it banned by Facebook. Melanie gets a taste of the old-days of great conversations on Catholic blogs. Plus birthdays, boiling water, and children’s books that make them uncomfortable.
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In the middle of the Kansas prairie soars St. Fidelis church, known as “The Cathedral of the Plains.” Tom and Noelle Crowe tell us of this testament to the faith of a hardworking community of German Catholic farmers who wanted a church they would never outgrow and would serve as a beacon of faith in the middle of America.
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Archer and crew camp out on their first Earth-like planet, but something’s in the air that’s make the crew behave strangely. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss Archer’s recklessness and T’Pol’s sensible cautiousness, plus the distrust between species that bubbles to the surface.
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New laws in Victoria allowed for assisted suicide to begin in June 2019 and Lindsay, Caroline, and Gerry share their concerns and discuss the response of Victoria’s Catholic bishops and hospitals. Also, news on life on Mars, Killer Whales with Aussie accents, and more.
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Joseph Smith reported receiving divine revelations in the early 1800s, and eventually became the founder of the Mormon religion and his prophecies now influence the lives of millions. Jimmy and Dom consider the evidence concerning Smith’s claims to be a prophet.
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Summer is a great time to read a book and Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew discuss some great technology for books, both ebooks and paper, including tech to help you discover new books, to help you organize, and to keep track, as well some caveats for ebook ownership.
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Summertime is a great time to pick up a great book, especially on vacation or at the beach. Fr. Cory is joined by Barb Gilman and Steve Nelson to talk about some great books for you and your kids to check out this summer.
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The Doctor and Donna show up in Pompeii on Volcano Day, meet the Doctor’s future face, and get caught in a fixed point in time. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the moral conundrum the Doctor faces, the trickiness of seeing the future, and our glimpse at a future Doctor and Companion playing different roles.
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The Fourth of July is a big celebration for the Bettinellis, and Dom and Melanie recount the annual tradition of the massive pool party; how a sick child almost derailed plans; making thunder tacos; Tom Clancy and Neal Stephenson; and their amazing priests at the St. Edith Stein miracle parish.
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Despite being a Deist and decidedly not Catholic, Ben Franklin played a pivotal role in the selection of Bishop John Carroll as the first Catholic Bishop in the United States. Tom and Noelle Crowe delve into their background for how it came to pass.
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