Prophecy
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See the future! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this Jonas episode, the scientific credibility of prophecy and altering the future, and Jonas’ value to the Stargate team.
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Announcing Dreams (Unborn Children, Pre-Birth Communications, Related Experiences)
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Some mothers and fathers report having dreams before the birth or even conception of their baby in which they are told about the child or even talk to the baby himself. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomena and what could be causing them.
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Debunking Bad Science and More Headlines
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We delve into the headlines this time. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott look at AI used to debunk science fraud; More AI used to keep people from becoming homeless; Meta being sued by states and its plans to charge for ad-free social media; and more.
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The Secrets of the Monsterverse
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Exploring the MonsterVerse cinematic universe, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss their love for the franchise, its proper American interpretation of Japanese monsters, and its potential for the future.
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Face the Raven
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It’s the end for Clara. Or is it? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 12th Doctor story of betrayal, substitutionary sacrifice, the insularity of small communites, and the tensions of justice and mercy. All overshadowed by a writer fakeout.
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Catholic Ladders: Teaching the Faith with Images
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Catholic ladders were visual representations of the faith used for teaching the catechism. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss their use in the Pacific Northwest missions in the 19th century and the power of visual imagery and symbolism to convey religious truth to varied audiences.
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The Night Sisters Deep Dive
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What’s creepier than witches? Space witches! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley deep dive into the characters and culture of the Nightsisters of Dathomir. as they explore how and why the Nightsisters’ “Magick” manages to creep out Jedi, Sith, and even Shin Hati!
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Caves (LD)
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Ever notice how many Star Trek episodes involve caves? So did the Lower Decks writers. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this not-a-clip show that pays homages and pokes fun at all those very similar-looking, flat-floored, prone-to-collapse caves in Trek.
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Our Place in God’s Creation
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Pope Francis has issued a new apostolic exhortation, Laudato Deum, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its science and faith elements which are part of the call to action to promote an attitude of integral ecology. Plus, they discuss the Vesuvius Challenge.
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Memento
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Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of a culture who destroyed their historical records to start fresh and the implications of having no past to remember, no mistakes to learn from.
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It’s Always Alien-Demons? (UFOs, Extraterrestrials, Demonology)
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Some claim that UFOs and extraterrestrials are always manifestations of demonic activity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the prominent hypotheses supporting this view and consider the question of whether it’s always alien-demons.
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Clean Your Tech
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Your technology gets dirty. Filthy even. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss tips, techniques, and tools for cleaning smartphones, computers, TVs, and more, safely and effectively. Plus, iPhone 12 radiation, Microsoft printer drivers, and net neutrality.
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The Story of the Joseph Panels
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The story of two paintings by Biagio D’Antonio featuring the story of the Old Testament Joseph is a tale of art torn asunder. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the artworks themselves, the story of Joseph, and the role of museums in making sacred art available and visible to the public.
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A Few Badgeys More (LD)
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Badgey returns! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of these three homocidal megalomaniacal AIs from previous stories and their redemption arcs through love and friendship.
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A Volcano Killed the Dinosaurs?
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A new study challenges the conventional theory that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the idea that massive volcanic eruptions were responsible, the scientific evidence for the theory, and more.
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The Changeling
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Hallucinations! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this many-layered story featuring Teal’c and a major turn for the character, plus what kind of alternate reality they’d like to inhabit in their dying moments.
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Secret Origin of the Mystery Airships! (Phantom Airships, Ghost Airships, UFOs, 1896, 1897)
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In 1896 and 1897, Mystery Airships were reported from California to the Mississippi, which some believed were alien ships. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli eliminated many theories about the airships, and now address the final mystery: what were the airships, who made them, and was the government involved?
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Accessibility for Everyone
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Every operating system has accessibility features for those who need extra assistance. However, Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha explore how those same features can also benefit those who don’t have the same accessibility issues.
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The Secrets of Foundation
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Diving into the first season of Foundation, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the complex narrative, where it deviates from Asimov, and the unique storytelling, especially the exploration of technology’s societal impact.
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Carnival of Monsters
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Lilliputian Doctor! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of the 3rd Doctor and Jo getting shrunk into an alien flea circus of sorts and getting caught up in an attempted coup and a slave rebellion. Who are the real monsters here?
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