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The diary of Swiss teacher Paul Amadeus Dienach claims he traveled to the year A.D. 3906 and experienced a world of wonder. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who Dienach was, what he claimed to see, and whether this man really did travel to the future.
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When a natural disaster strikes, will you be prepared? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Joanne Mercier discuss how tech can help you prepared for disasters, but also how to prepare your tech for disaster scenarios. Plus, would you sell your biometrics to Amazon?
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The 8th Doctor has lost his mind! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Big Finish audio story in which the 8th Doctor ends up in the US South, encounters a Satanic society, meets dastardly televangelists, and reunites with his old friend, the Brigadier.
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While the oldest kids are off at summer camp, Dom and Melanie lear nwhat it’s like to have only two kids again; go camping themselves; make grilled Korean short ribs; read books about burgers and about rebels and Redcoats; and discuss radical trust in God.
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A Trek episode, laughingly discussed. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the latest episode of Lower Decks that is chock full of both Easter eggs and literary allusions (but not really metaphors, Jimmy argues).
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Betty Hutton was a Hollywood star in the 1940s, the pinup girl with big energy and a big voice, but tragedy and addiction brought her low. That’s when, as Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us, an encounter with a Rhode Island priest introduced Betty to Catholicism and Jesus Christ.
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What is the definition of astronaut? Who gets to call themselves by that name? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss whether simply going into space is enough to earn the title of astronaut and whether the title and definition make a difference as we head into an era in which space travel will open up to everyone.
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This one hits in all the feels as Carter gets the chance to showcase her maternal strength. Jack, Lisa, Victor, and Fr. Cory talk about how the script then undercuts the moment.
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Forty-four years ago this month, David Berkowitz was arrested and confessed to the Son of Sam shootings. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether he acted alone and what role satanism may have played in the murders.
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The Doctor comes to stay. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the time the 11th Doctor stayed with Amy and Rory; why they still love Rory’s dad; and why there is so much filler in this story.
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It’s a new phase for Dom and Melanie as their oldest kids go to sleep-away summer camp for the first time; they sneak in an anniversary celebration among the packing; watch Marvel’s What If?; and get an amazing Marian homily for the Assumption.
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The Bad Batch finale! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, and Thomas talk about the explosive season finale of The Bad Batch and how love and interactions in a family are seen and played out in the tense reunion and escape with Crosshair, setting up for a dramatic next season.
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Lower Decks is back for Season 2! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the new episode of what may be the best new Trek series; including connections to the second pilot of TOS; Cardassian torture Easter eggs; and what Boimler is up to these days.
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Baltimore’s Basilica of the Assumption is America’s first cathedral. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Bishop James Carroll’s vision for the church was to be a sign of the Catholic Church’s universality and the presence and prominence of Catholics in America.
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Back in lockdown, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino talk about the Catholic Olympians who are open about the link between their faith and sports; discuss the definition of astronaut; share fun science about new spiny leaf insect pet; and what’s entertaining them.
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Put on your crowns of marble while Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about bad wigs, inexplicable security failures, and 90s special effects in “Hathor.”
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A terrifying series of killings in NYC in 1976 included letters to police from the killer calling himself “Son of Sam”. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what happened, how David Berkowitz was arrested and confessed, and then ask did he really act alone?
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As dispensations end, should churches stop livestreaming Masses to encourage in-person attendance? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss why they should consider continuing. Plus Apple’s new child safety measures, privacy, and slippery slope arguments.
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The return of the Brigadier! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the Arthurian roots of this 7th Doctor story, the inclusion of the now-retired Lethbridge-Stewart, the Doctor’s dark turn, nuclear brinksmanship, and more.
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Why did Dom and Melanie celebrate Bl. Solanus Casey with ice cream? Plus it’s Melanie’s birthday; Dom goes to an Episcopal service; great recipes for easy BBQ pulled pork and Mexican eggplant; and book and movie reviews.
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