The Armageddon Factor
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The 4th Doctor wraps up the Key to Time story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Romana I’s final appearance, the introduction of the Black Guardian; and the immoral illogic of mutually assured destruction.
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The Acolyte – Choice
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What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte’s long-anticipated “Choice”? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters’ intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode.
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Who Saves the Saviors? (PRO)
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Time paradox. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the 2nd episode of Prodigy season 2 and the future changes that affect the present, plus the clash of fear vs. hope.
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Keep the Fires Burning
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On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on the message of Australian Church for the country’s indigenous people; then discuss the science of a remarkable fern; and conclude with some TV picks.
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Sacrifices (SG1)
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Mawwiage! Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Jeff Haecker discuss Rya’c’s wedding and the usual pre-ceremony problems and some not-so-usual ones; the significance of Jaffa rituals; and the father/son, mother/daughter dynamics.
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Whitley Strieber’s Communion (Aliens, UFOs, Visitors, Abduction)
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Whitley Strieber’s 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Strieber’s claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened.
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Shield Your Tech
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Case or no case? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the pros and cons of smartphone cases and screen protectors; the various options; and what steps to take if you decide to keep your phone au natural.
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The Planet of the Daleks
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The Daleks want the planet! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 3rd Doctor story and the themes of courage, survival, and self-sacrifice that are found throughout, as well as the warnings against glorifying war and violence.
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Tolkien and Lewis
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Inklings! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss literary friends J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, how their shared experiences and academic careers led to the Inklings and how that friendship shaped Narnia and Middle Earth.
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The Acolyte – Teach + Corrupt
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Teach/Corrupt: Love/hate? Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason discuss their struggles with this series, while delving into its themes of corruption, manipulation, and the struggle of light v. dark.
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Into the Breach (PRO)
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Prodigy season 2 begins! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the return of the Protostar crew, now a part of the new Voyager crew under Admiral Janeway, including the nuances of plot and character that elevate this above a simple children’s cartoon.
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AlphaGo vs. the Champions
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Go is one of the most difficult strategy board games to master for humans and AI alike. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss a documentary about Google’s DeepMind’s 2016 match against human Go master and its significance for how it could tackle real-world challenges.
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Underground (SGA)
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We meet the Genii! Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the introduction of the Genii, perennial thorns in the side of Atlantis, the challenges of forming alliances; and the ethical quandaries of leaving victims of the Wraith behind.
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Lost Scripture? Jubilees (Missing Book of the Bible?)
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Throughout history, there have been books some people considered scripture and others didn’t. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss one of those books, Jubilees. What was does it say? Could any of it be true? What should Christians today think of it?
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Master Messaging Apps
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We have a plethora of ways to communicate via text, voice, and video messaging, but which is the best? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss popular and lesser-known apps and the best practices for using them safely.
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The Secrets of The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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Apes! Jeff Haecker and Thomas Salerno discuss the latest in the Planet of the Apes franchise, including the themes of leadership, legacy, and survival, including Noah’s journey and evolution; Proxima’s rule and obsession; and May’s significant role.
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The Krotons
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The 2nd Doctor takes on The Krotons! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of world where humans have been bred to be a fuel source for aliens, harvesting the most intelligent for their mental energy and how the Doctor almost accidentally ignites a rebellion.
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The Acolyte – Night
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The Stranger appears! Robert King and Jon Koral discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte the shocking deaths; the brutality and nuanced portrayal of darkness in the Stranger; and evolving relationship between Osha and Mae.
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Pisanki: Make Them, Bless Them, Share and Eat Them!
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Learn the art of Polish Easter eggs. Kathryn Laffrey, along with cohost Alix Murray, shares how to make the wonderfully delicate and beautiful decorated Easter eggs called Pisanki. Originally an Easter special episode for Patrons, we’ve now made it available to our whole audience.
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