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Christmas is December 25, but was that the actual date Jesus was born? Some claim evidence from the Bible and temple rituals. Other say evidence from the Bible show it isn’t or that it was just a co-opting of a pagan festival. Does it even matter? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the claims and counter-claims about what we can and can’t prove about when Jesus was born.
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What defines a Christmas movie? Which ones are on your list of the best? Dom Bettinelli is joined by Shelly Kelly and Andrew Hermiz to talk about Christmas movies and their favorites, including some you might not expect.
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The second episode of Star Trek Discovery is really the 2nd half of the pilot episode. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinellli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this prelude to the series, including where it shines and where it falls short as a story and as a series premiere.
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What defines Christmas music and how is that different from a Christmas carol? Fr. Cory Sticha and Dom Bettinelli talk about their favorite Christmas music, hymns, and carols and current controversies over some seasonal music. Plus a preview of upcoming SQPN podcasts and picks of the week.
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In his first proper adventure with Martha Jones, the 10th Doctor whisks her away to meet William Shakespeare. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor’s inspiration for old Will, witches who are aliens, and the play that really was lost.
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Who was the mysterious doctor in 1960s who dosed celebrities and even a president with his outlandish concoctions? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the story of Max Jacobson, Dr. Feelgood, and how he affected the JFK presidency.
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Headlines for the week ending December 14, 2018:
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Bohemian Rhapsody, the movie about 70s supergroup Queen, unexpectedly became one of the biggest movies of 2018. Angela Sealana, Joanne Mercier, and Steve Nelson discuss the film from the perspectives of Queen fans and music lovers and dig into the hidden layers and deeper meanings found within.
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Discussing the first episode of Star Trek Discovery, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha conclude that this and the next are essentially a long prologue for the actual series. But how is it as a story in itself?
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On the latest Let’s Talk, Fr. Cory Sticha, Joanne Mercier, and Steve Nelson discuss the challenges of celebrating the Immaculate Conception on a Saturday and their impressions from the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Plus Picks of the Week.
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In the season finale, the Doctor and companions deal with an old enemy, a false god, and issues of justice and revenge. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at how this episode works as a bookend for the season, wrapping up a story line that began in the premiere.
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Some serious people think we could be part of gigantic Matrix-style computer simulations. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether it’s philosophically or scientifically possible and, if it were true, would it matter to us on a practical or theological level?
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Headlines for the week ending December 7, 2018:
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Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the first episode of Star Trek: Enterprise called “Broken Bow,” including the Vulcan-Human conflict and whether the introduction of a temporal cold war was a good idea.
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On the latest Let’s Talk, with Advent in full swing, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines discuss some Christmas gift ideas that are either Catholic-themed or made by Catholic creators or artisans. Plus what should you get your priest for Christmas?
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The Doctor takes a Nordic noir turn with a few twists in present-day Norway. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss It Takes You Away and some of them think it may be one of the best episodes of the season. Listen to their reasons why.
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In the first century, Jesus’ most famous prophecy—other than his own death and resurrection—was that the Jewish temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed. And it was. But was the prophecy fulfilled? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims and counter-claims about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
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This summer’s Marvel antidote to the grim ending of Avengers: Infinity War was the fun and light Ant-Man and the Wasp. Dom Bettinelli, Trent Horn, and Andrew Hermiz discuss what makes this movie such a fun and exciting romp, but also why it might hold the key to the upcoming Avengers 4.
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