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The Betts discuss Good Discourse, which was the name of a conference where Melanie gave a talk on humility and writing; talk about sharing their music and memories with the kids; discover the magic of potato starch; and enjoy British TV detectives and a Russian novel.
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What happens when you meet a truly alien species? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Enterprise episode focused on Malcom Reed that also explores how humans are truly pioneering into dangerous, unknown territory. Should they be more defensive in first contacts?
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The period between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday is known in some Catholic places as Carnival, a time to celebrate before the penitential season of Lent. Tom and Noelle Crowe Tell us that in many places it is far from the bacchanalia of the popular imagination with many family friendly customs.
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The Book of Revelation describes a terrifying beast with the number 666 and that people had to take the mark of the beast on themselves. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli consider what the mark is: a literal tattoo, a computer chip, a vaccine, or even the Covid vaccine?
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What is the best tool for fixing a friend’s computer or connecting to your own computer remotely? Dom, Jack, and Thomas discuss the options for remote access software and give their recommendation. Plus the trends from CES 2021.
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Ahoy! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the 11th Doctor’s pirate adventure that allows for a lot of pirate jokes, but lets in a lot of plot holes and loose ends as well. But there’s also self-sacrifice and trust and parental and spousal relationship.
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You could tell from our intro music and podcast tagline, the Betts are big into sea shanties and so we discuss the new TikTok sea shanty trend; sing the praises of dehumidifiers; love our huge, new Dutch oven; and identify with poor Eli being woken up by Samuel in Sunday’s reading.
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Execute Order 66! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, and Andrew H. talk all things Emperor Palpatine, from his character and personality (his Dark Triad of Personality), to what lessons he can teach us (especially about our own fight against evil since Palpatine parallels Satan in the spiritual life), to what moments in his vast life were our favorites.
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Beowulf in space! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Voyager story that takes the Doctor onto the holodeck to become a Viking hero of the sagas and how this episode was the first to expand the character from a blank slate to a person with possibilities.
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In Philadelphia in 1844, tensions between Catholics and Protestants over religious indoctrination in public schools boiled over into violence. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell how anti-Catholic nativism sparked running street battles that left dozens dead and dozens more homes, businesses, and churches destroyed.
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Throughout the ages, grieving people have sought contact with the dead, including through the use of mediums. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask whether mediums really can contact the dead, whether we should trust them, and what the Bible has to say about it.
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Blu-Ray or streaming? Dom, Pat, and Jack answer listener questions about the best way to ensure you’ll be able to play those movies and TV series that you love for the longest time. Plus fears about de-platforming and Big Tech manipulating our devices.
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Is having a wish fulfilled a kind of cheating? Dom, Angela, Maria, Andrew, and Fr. Chip discuss the Wonder Woman sequel, including its particular feminine genius; its exploration of truth, lies, and heroism; care for children; and uncomfortable moral issues as well.
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The Eighth Doctor and Charley encounter the Cybermen in this audio story. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the origin in fan-made stories from the 80s, the fast pacing of the story, and the Doctor’s handling of moral dilemmas he encounters between humans, Cybermen, and someone else.
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As the kids are getting older, Dom and Melanie switch up the evening routine; they go for a hike on a cold, but beautiful winter’s day; remember a friend from her humorous obituary; talk about the Friendship of Christ; and consider St. Gregory Nazianzen’s take on temptations and our baptism.
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Discovery’s 3rd season comes to an end and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory dig into the wrap up of the plot, that the season’s quality went up as it ended, and look at where the show is going in seasons 4 and beyond.
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Carl Schmitt was a great American artist and thinker of the 20th century. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that his Catholic faith informed his understanding of how nature, and our ability to produce things like art, fit into the designs and plans of God.
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The World Economic Forum has proposed to use the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to have a “Great Reset” to fundamentally transform the way the world works. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore what the WEF is, what the Great Reset is, and whether this is a sinister conspiracy.
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Did you get new tech goodies for Christmas? Dom, Joanne, and Thomas discuss what ended up in their stockings or under the tree. Plus, letting kids use your gadgets without making unapproved purchases, the end of Flash, and a Grinchy employee phishing test.
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The 13th Doctor is back along with Graham, Ryan, Yaz, and Capt. Jack. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory agree that it was a very good episode and discuss the return of Jack Robertson, then talk about the news of next season, a new companion, and rumors of a new Doctor.
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