Crossroads
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Are the Tok’ra really any better than the Goa’uld? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the flexible Tok’ra morality and whether they are good allies the humans hope they are.
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Eucharistic Miracles!
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People have reported witnessing miracles involving the Holy Eucharist for centuries, including the Eucharist appearing to turn into visible flesh and blood. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the truth of these reports and what we should make of them. Do they represent genuine miracles?
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What’s Up With Teens and Tech?
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The latest survey tells us how teens are using the Internet and tech. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Joanne Mercier discuss the implications for families, society, and the Church. Plus, green v. blue bubbles; the Bitcoin treasure hunt; and the AI philosopher.
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Fury From the Deep
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Victoria’s final journey! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this 2nd Doctor story that exists only in animation now and features a tense base-under-siege story of sentient seaweed attacking gas drilling rigs.
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A Wedding, An Anniversary, and Camp
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This week, Dom and Melanie attended a wedding, celebrated their anniversary, took the kids to scout camp, dealt with failing AC, and watched Around the World in 80 Days. Plus discussion of Jesus bringing division.
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Arena (TOS)
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The Gorn! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the Original Series episode that introduced the Gorn, including Kirk’s nearly fatal assumptions and whether you really could build a cannon from the materials he found.
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Venerable Nelson Baker
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Ven. Nelson Baker was a Catholic priest whose radical trust in Our Lady of Victory helped him serve orphans, mothers, and children for decades. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about the turning points in his life that led to the City of Charity in Lackawanna, New York.
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Dinosaur Pines
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Dinosaur trees! Caroline and Lindsay talk about the Wollemi Pine tree and its links to prehistoric Australia and dinosaurs, and why Caroline recently purchased one for her home.
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The Other Side
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Fascists in space! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that raises questions about how much you are willing to overlook when you are desperate for help and the limits of tolerance.
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Kabbalah: Secret Teachings (Jewish Mysticism; Secret Teachings; Esoteric Judaism; Qabala)
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Kabbalism is a school of Jewish mysticism that’s made a celebrity splash. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue a conversation with Dr. Justin Sledge about the controversial millennia-old Kabbalah teachings about God, the creation of the world, the origin of evil, and the afterlife.
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Your Tech Has A Death Date
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More and more of our tech has become unrepairable and disposable. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Bazruzzini discuss how to determine the inevitable death date of tech, how to mitigate these losses, and what we all should do about it.
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The Secrets of The Gray Man
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What is the gray moral area that a CIA agent lives in? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss this Netflix blockbuster in which an assassin has boundaries he won’t cross and must risk is life for it.
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Kill the Moon
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Return to the Moon Egg! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha revisit this 12th Doctor story that presents a more implausible and less scientific than usual plot contrivance to create dramatic tension between the Doctor and Clara. Our commentary may be more entertaining the episode itself.
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Cyrano
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We’re solar-powered again! Dom and Melanie discuss the return of their solar panels; Melanie’s birthday; and faith as the assurances of things hoped for. Plus, Melanie gushes over the new Cyrano film starring Peter Dinklage.
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Deep Dive into Rogue One
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With the new Andor series around the corner, Mike Creavey, Mike Denz, and Thomas Sanjurjo return to Rogue One for a deep dive into this Star Wars Story, including why this movie is often ranked at the top of some people’s Star Wars lists.
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You Can Tell the Vatican What You Think
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Jimmy has been contacted by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communications and was asked to ask for your help with a brief survey.
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Rogue Planet (ENT)
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Hunting bad! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Enterprise episode, including the morality and ethics of hunting, including semi-sentient creatures, and the science of rogue planets.
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Missionary Disciples and Prehistoric Pines
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This time, Lindsay continues to share some reflections on the decrees of the Australian Church’s recent plenary council, this time on the topic of Discipleship and Caroline shares the fascinating story of the Australian Wollemi Pine and its links to prehistoric Australia and dinosaurs!
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Small Victories
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When you have an advanced alien problem, sometimes what you need is a “stupid” human solution. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the parallel story lines that both lean on simple solutions to complex and scary problems.
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Kabbalah! Secret Origins (Jewish Mysticism; Secret Teachings; Esoteric Judaism; Qabala)
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Kabbalah is a school of Jewish mysticism that has been around for centuries, experiencing a revival in popularity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss with Dr. Justin Sledge the controversies surrounding Kabbalah and its origins and history.
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