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Big ideas, lost arcs, and unrealized futures take center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler mark episode 400 by asking: which abandoned Star Trek stories could have reshaped the franchise—and which are better left untouched?
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Fra Angelico’s art radiates prayer, intellect, and beauty. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey show how his Dominican life shaped luminous frescoes, Marian devotion, and a vision of sacred art that invites contemplation rather than spectacle.
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A parallel Earth survives the Ori—but loses its soul. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack Sam Carter’s toughest win yet, where secrecy, freedom, and power collide, forcing a question: is survival enough?
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A Kentucky farmhouse, glowing figures, and bullets that didn’t work—what really happened in 1955? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess witness fear, skeptical explanations, and the case for something truly strange in the Kelly–Hopkinsville UFO encounter.
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TV buying isn’t just about screen size anymore. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick unpack privacy risks, long-term value, and ecosystem lock-in—plus why streaming boxes may outlast your smart TV and what truly future-proofs your setup.
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A striking take on Frankenstein asks: who’s the real monster? Jeff Haecker, Hannah Grace Murray, and Patrick Mason unpack grief, parenthood, moral limits, and how Guillermo del Toro’s visuals restore the Creature’s humanity.
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What happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant.
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Ancient faiths and modern psi research come together in this course to be taught by Jimmy Akin. The online course, Religion & Parapsychology, will explore how Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and more have grappled with ESP, miracles, and the afterlife—and why serious evidence may challenge both skeptics and believers alike: What if psi research strengthens, rather than weakens, core religious claims about the soul, revelation, and the spiritual world?
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Lavish visuals, unforgettable Smaug, and one very debated romance. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Kathryn Laffrey weigh Tolkien’s themes against big-screen changes in Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
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What does honor mean when survival is on the line? A Klingon refugee crisis sparks debate, brotherhood, and a controversial solution, as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh whether symbolic victory can truly save a culture.
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Ancient whales, deadly visions, and a solar disaster collide. As Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack “Echoes,” they ask: What if the planet itself is trying to warn you—and you’re almost too late to listen?
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It’s a fifth Friday, so Jimmy Akin is answering weird questions from Catholic Answers listeners, about topics like Hitler’s marriage in the Fuhrerbunker; getting married on a desert island; what demons can posses; how salvation would work in a multiverse; and more.
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Is convenience worth the cost of privacy? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what happens when you step away from Big Tech, why EU tools may protect users better, and how adding friction to tech habits can actually improve life.
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What if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken’s fragile utopia, Kassia’s downfall, and the Master’s quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor.
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When Jedi F faces refugees, propaganda, and a fallen master, tough questions surface: Did the Jedi fail the galaxy? Can mentorship heal war’s scars? Robert King, Jeff Haecker, and Kathryn Laffrey break down sacrifice, legacy, and hope.
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Can a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes.
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What does real faith look like under fire? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack sacrifice, belief, and resistance as SG-1 tests dangerous tech, Vala challenges false gods, and the Ori reveal their true nature.
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Do pets reach back after death? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess new scientific studies on animal after-death communications. Can warning apparitions, shared sightings, and sensory details offer evidence for animal life after death?
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Can a digital Sabbath really work in 2026? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter tackle whether constant connectivity is stealing our peace—and how intentional tech boundaries can restore prayer, family life, and freedom.
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What happens when a war hero finally comes home—and finds rot everywhere? Alix Murray, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno debate trauma, kingship, Penelope’s choices, and the epic story of Odysseus.
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