The Pope Listens

Young people talk and the Pope listens. Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight and Lino Saubolle discuss the Disney+ special that has Pope Francis sit down with a group of young people for a heart-to-heart. Plus, the science of fulgurites and Lindsay thinks Picard season 3 is okay.

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The Mystery of St. Toribio Romo (El Padre Pollero, El Santo Coyote)

St. Toribio Romo was born to a poor family in Mexico and became a priest in a time when the Church was being persecuted. He was eventually martyred. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the saint’s life and death and the strange mystery that surrounds him today.

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Tech for Your Finances

Whether you’re single, a couple, or a big family, managing your finances can be tricky. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Joanne Mercier discuss personal finance software, including free and paid and desktop, mobile, and cloud options.

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The Pirate Planet

Gems rain from the skies! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 4th Doctor story of a parasitic planet that surrounds and chews up others for their wealth and Romana and the Doctor encounter a Queen who wants to cheat death forever.

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The Mandalorian, Ch. 24: The Return

Did you catch the Biblical & religious connections in The Mandalorian season 3 finale? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason and Kathryn Laffrey uncover these deeper layers for you – and have fun doing it!

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Art, Trauma, and Beauty

How much should a family of 7 spend on food? Dom and Melanie discuss their menu planning and food budgeting; discuss how art is a response to trauma and how the art of Kintsugi compares to the wounds of Christ; and talk about how we all journey on the road to Emmaus.

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The Last Generation (PIC)

Star Trek Picard and the TNG era have come to a close. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the series finale, whether it stuck the landing, the theme of fatherhood and vocation, and where Star Trek goes from here.

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The Knights of the Golden Circle (Secret Society, Civil War, John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln, Confederate Gold, Rebels, Slavery)

In the 19th century, secret societies were all the rage and the Knights of the Golden Circle were among the most famous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their origin and aims, their role in the Civil War, and the mysteries surrounding them.

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Family Tech Day

Are you the go-to person for all things tech in your family? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini have tips for how to make the most out of Family Tech Day, to help you maintain all your family’s gadgets but also teach them best practices to use them safely and efficiently. From laptops to smartphones, they’ll provide you with all the expert advice you need to keep your family’s tech gear up to date and optimized.

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The Secrets of Top Gun: Maverick

The 2022 sequel to the 80s fighter pilot movie Top Gun was a surprise box office hit. Dom Bettinelli, Jason Eugea, and Cameron Kelly discuss what made it so good, its message about the importance of the human in the loop, and what it says about growing older and staying relevant.

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The Brink of Death (Big Finish)

The 6th Doctor’s final chapter! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 6th Doctor’s final battle with the Valeyard that results in his ultimate sacrifice and sets him up for the 7th Doctor’s darker turn.

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The Valar

The Valar are the angelic guardians of Middle-earth who watch over the heroes and influence the world in dramatic and surprising ways. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss their favorite Valar and even create their own original Valar characters.

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The Mandalorian, Ch. 23: The Spies

Moff Gideon returns along with some epic surprises and intense speculation abounds! Josh Beeghley, Robert King, Fr. Geoff Horton, and Mike Creavey deep-dive into this exciting Mandalorian Season 3 penultimate episode.

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Vox (PIC)

The D is back! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek Picard, including the implications of Puer Dei and Vox; the return of a familiar ship, and the disappointing departure of a particular character.

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The Church of the Now

Happy Easter! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino share some insights about Archbishop Comensoli’s 2023 Patrick Oration about young people in the Church, discuss some science about water on the moon and screaming plants, and talk about Star Wars.

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48 Hours

So many plot lines! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the debut of Rodney McKay; the international intrigue; the espionage antics; political machinations; and Teal’c’s revenge–all in one episode!

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