Study Parapsychology with Jimmy Akin
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Jimmy Akin will be teaching a course on an Introduction to Parapsychology at the Rhine Institute starting October 2023 and you can be part of it! Check it out at http://rhineedu.org
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Something Borrowed, Something Green (LD)
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Time for a wedding! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Orion pirate weddings,the difference between Orion and Ferengi, and the custom of bridal kidnapping and why the Church frowns on it.
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Ahsoka, Part 6: Far, Far Away
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Deep dive into the hidden meanings behind Thrawn’s ship, Enoch, the Nightsister Great Mothers, and character motivations. Nerd insights abound from Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, MMORPG-er Ryan Nafziger & artist Kathryn Laffrey.
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A New Engagement
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Australia’s bishops publish a social justice statement each year, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the latest which comes in the context of the upcoming Australian referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and includes the input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics.
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Metamorphosis
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SG-1 returns to form with a Goa’uld, her worshippers, a dastardly plan, convincing people she’s not a god, and more. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, FR. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the great makeup effects, the Russian Stargate team, and dangerous Ancient tech.
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The Bizarre Case of Victim F (Matthew Muller, Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn)
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The kidnapping of Victim F was like something out of a movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the bizarre details of the case and how it riveted the nation; the police investigation; and the ultimate, confounding truth behind what happened.
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Steam Deck Isn’t Just for Gaming
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The Steam Deck is an amazing portable, handheld gaming console, but it’s also a full-fledged miniature Linux computer. Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss many non-gaming uses for the versatile Steam Deck.
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Sleep No More
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The 12th Doctor battles sleep. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss human dignity and worth; found footage stories; and this Doctor Who era’s fondness for finding horror in the banal.
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The Hobbit (1977)
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One of the first film versions of Tolkien’s work, Rankin Bass’s animated The Hobbit continues to delight. Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss the virtues of the adaptation and the differences from its more famous brethren.
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The Apparition of The Lady in Blue
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In the 1620s, a native American community in what would become Texas were evangelized by a mysterious lady in blue. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of how a Spanish nun, Mary of Agreda, miraculously visited the Jumanos without leaving her Spanish monastery 5,000 miles away.
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Ahsoka, Part 5: Shadow Warrior
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Anakin finishes Ahsoka’s training, and she returns to life, born anew and clothed in a white garment. Robert King, Joshua Beeghley, and Thomas Salerno journey into the belly of the space-whale and discuss what it all means.
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In the Cradle of Vexilon (LD)
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It’s a civilization run by computer, but not in a bad way this time. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the principles of leadership, koalas in the afterlife, and the pros and cons of hazing, all as related to the latest Lower Decks episode.
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Paradise Lost
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Lost utopia. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this castaway story featuring O’Neil and Maybourne, including the spooky atmosphere, the character dynamics, and the Goa’uld plan to destroy utopia with a deadly weed.
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Reincarnation Theories (Ian Stevenson and Others)
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Last time, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli looked at what parapyschologists have found in studying reincarnation and this time they examine the question of reincarnation. Do we truly live again or is there another explanation?
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A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest
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We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective.
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iPhone turns 15
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What’s new from Apple? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss Apple’s announcements of new phones and watches. What’s new? Should you upgrade? And what about Apple’s values-based touting of health and safety and environmental benefits?
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The Secrets of The Karate Kid
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The 1984 Karate Kid endures as a classic and has even made a return to TV. Dom Bettinelli, David Handlos, Mike Denz, and Steve Nelson discuss the movie’s themes of perseverance, mercy, and the importance of mentorship and guidance.
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Mission to the Unknown
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A perfect reconstruction? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 1st Doctor story that isn’t. The original, which didn’t even include William Hartnell, was lost and a group of university students recreated the episode, shot for shot, line by line.
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Exploring the UFO Phenomenon with Dr. Ben Carson
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Dr. Ben Carson has Jimmy AKin on his show to discuss UFOs and recent claims by retired Air Force officer David Grusch about a secret gov’t UFO recovery program, as well as Jimmy’s perpsective on the existence of extraterrestrial life and its compatibility with religious beliefs.
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I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee (LD)
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Promotion repercussions! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this Lower Decks story where Mariner confronts a cute, but terrifying alien; Rutherford tries to get the promotion he deserves; Boimler looks for the right room, and Ensign Gary needs new pants.
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