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Tributes, Teachers, and April Easters

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Lindsay and Gerry pay tribute to deceased Indigenous Deacon Boniface, Australia’s first permanent deacon who passed away at the age of 82. They also discuss the inspiring story of Franciscan Brother Tabichi from Kenya, who won $1M US for his inspiring dedication to his students. Lindsay and Gerry brave the science segment without Caroline to discuss why Easter is in April this year and not in March. Also, more useful and addictive apps and some listener feedback!

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Catholics of Oz

The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch

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A mysterious ranch in southeast Utah, where numerous unexplained weird phenomena have occurred that has scientist study them. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Skinwalker Ranch, the incredible stories of bizarre events and what their source could be.

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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending April 12, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending April 12, 2019:

"Christus vivit": Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People and to the entire People of God (25 March 2019) | Francis
'Tolkien' director praises Father Francis Morgan as model priest – Voyage Comics & Publishing
Papal blessings can now be requested online
LG patents a transparent foldable phone – The Verge
Falcon Heavy making only second flight, but it’s already changing the game | Ars Technica
Star Wars Episode 9 trailer and title could be hitting April 12 – CNET
Alexa now offers long-form news briefings in the US – The Verge
Black Hole Picture Revealed for the First Time – The New York Times
Walmart is hiring more robots to replace human tasks like cleaning floors and scanning inventory – The Verge
Declassified U2 Spy Plane Photos Expose Hidden Archaeological Sites

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Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

The GPS Rollover Bug and Catholic Blog Revival

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Our panel of Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the dreaded GPS rollover bug that turned out not to be a big deal as well as efforts by some people to revive Catholic blogging as they become disenchanted with social media.

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Secrets of Technology

Shazam! – Coffee and Cinema

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The new Shazam! movie promises to continue the trend of making DC movies lighter and more fun, less grim and dark. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip are out just of the theater to give their spoiler-free impressions and then, after a warning, a fuller spoiled discussion.

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Coffee and Cinema Secrets

Family of Blood

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In this 2nd of 2 parts, the Doctor in 1913 still thinks he’s human and is dealing with alien predators hunting him. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor’s temptation and his punishment of the Family of Blood.

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Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Let’s Talk about Palm Sunday

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Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and Fr. Cory Cory Sticha and Joanne Mercier talk about this important celebration, what makes it different from other Sunday liturgies, and their memories of how they’ve celebrated over the years.

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Through the Valley of Shadows

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On the latest Star Trek Discovery, Pike must be willing to pay a price for a time crystal and Spock and Burnham confront a ghost ship. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the biblical reference in the episode title and how it could apply to the themes of the show.

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PIL006: Chemin des Sanctuaires, Part Two

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In our 2nd part of our series on Chemin de Sanctuaires, Deborah Schaben and Sandy Garyzar talk about a special gift Sandy received while on pilgrimage. They also talk about a special sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of the Cape.

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The Pilgrim Life

MYS035: The Dead Sea Scrolls Treasure Map (The Copper Scroll)

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Of all the Dead Sea Scrolls, one stands out because it’s made of copper and contains directions for finding a huge secret cache of treasure. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the origins of the scroll, what it says, and Jimmy’s own unique theory for why it exists.

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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending April 5, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending April 5, 2019:

Would you like some scripture with your Minecraft?
"Catholic Survivor"? This May Be the Most Intense Pilgrimage You Can Make – EpicPew
Polish priest regrets burning "Harry Potter" and other books – ABC News
New plane wing moves like a bird's and could radically change aircraft design – CNN Style
Dave & Buster’s Gets a ‘Star Trek’ VR Experience – Variety
Lego’s Spike Prime brings new programmable bricks to the table – The Verge
Amazon lowers prices again at Whole Foods and expands Prime deals – The Verge
Burger King Tests Meatless Impossible Whopper (And Even Employees Can’t Tell the Difference) | Food & Wine
Star Wars: The Mandalorian expected to get second season
French Catholicism — at a World-Class Theme Park

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Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

TEC013: Tech Addiction and Impossible Whoppers

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Some boys are reportedly becoming self-destructively addicted to Fortnite while other kids are tied to texts 24/7. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Pat Scott talk about the reasons for it and discuss tips to help concerned parents. Plus is Burger King’s Impossible Whopper okay for Lent?

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Secrets of Technology

SCR037: The Secrets of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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The third Indiana Jones film brings Sean Connery to the franchise and returns to the search for an artifact important to Christians. Dom Bettinelli, Shelly Kelly, and Mac Barron discuss the movie’s classic lines, awesome stunts, religious themes and the exploration of the father-son dynamic.

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WHO119: Human Nature

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In the first part of this two-part story, the Doctor’s memory has been wiped to hide him from a family of hunters in an English military school in 1913. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor as an ordinary man and the inhumanity we sometimes show each other.

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Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

LTK044: Let’s Talk about Youth Sports in Families

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Youth sports is an important part of many families and if multiple children are involvedin multiple sports, it can be a major part of the family dynamic. Fr. Cory Sticha is joined by Brian and Shelly Kelly to talk about their own experience and how they find the right balance.

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SST042: Perpetual Infinity

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The Discovery crew confronts the Red Angel and what her identity means for them even as the evil AI ramps up its efforts to evolve. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the changes to Star Trek time travel and whether the holes in the plot are really misdirections.

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Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

MYS034: Secret Space Program Alternative 003

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In 1977, a British science program provided claims of shocking government conspiracies, a secret space program, a hidden colony on Mars. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this decades-old mystery and its astonishing revelations.

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COZ006: Fr. Rob Galea, Lent, and more!

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An interview with Fr Rob Galea, a Catholic priest from Victoria who sang at World Youth Day for Pope Francis. Then Lindsay, Caroline, and Gerry share their reflections on Pope Francis’ 2019 Lenten message and also try to understand why Aussie supermarket chain Woolworths advertises ieverything as “Perfect for Lent.” Plus “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World.”

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Catholics of Oz

MYS033: Weird Questions, Volume 1

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We do four episodes of Mysterious World per month, but when there’s a fifth Friday, with the permission of Catholic Answers, we’ll bring you “Weird Questions” editions of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorters answers to all kinds of questions. This is Volume 1.

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TMU0180: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending March 29, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending March 29, 2019:

Holy Stairs in Rome Uncovered for Pilgrims to Climb – EpicPew
Pope Francis taps into tech’s higher power and helps write code alongside Code.org founder – GeekWire
Apple announces Apple Card credit card – The Verge
Apple launches $9.99 Apple News Plus with more than 300 magazines – The Verge
Apple Arcade is a new game subscription for iOS, Mac, and Apple TV – The Verge
Apple announces Apple TV Plus video subscription service – The Verge
NASA Administrator Statement on Return to Moon in Next Five Years | NASA
Vatican says pope will visit 3 African nations in September – ABC News
Egypt announces discovery of ancient port used by temple builders | CNN Travel
Pentagon Claims Success in New Missile Defense Test
Star Wars’ R2-D2 Honored By German Observatory
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to launch astronauts in July, says Russian source
Could ‘alcosynth’ provide all the joy of booze – without the dangers? | Science | The Guardian

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Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

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