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What’s new from Apple? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss Apple’s announcements of new phones and watches. What’s new? Should you upgrade? And what about Apple’s values-based touting of health and safety and environmental benefits?
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The 1984 Karate Kid endures as a classic and has even made a return to TV. Dom Bettinelli, David Handlos, Mike Denz, and Steve Nelson discuss the movie’s themes of perseverance, mercy, and the importance of mentorship and guidance.
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A perfect reconstruction? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 1st Doctor story that isn’t. The original, which didn’t even include William Hartnell, was lost and a group of university students recreated the episode, shot for shot, line by line.
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Dr. Ben Carson has Jimmy AKin on his show to discuss UFOs and recent claims by retired Air Force officer David Grusch about a secret gov’t UFO recovery program, as well as Jimmy’s perpsective on the existence of extraterrestrial life and its compatibility with religious beliefs.
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Promotion repercussions! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this Lower Decks story where Mariner confronts a cute, but terrifying alien; Rutherford tries to get the promotion he deserves; Boimler looks for the right room, and Ensign Gary needs new pants.
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Ahsoka and Sabine are always better together, so what happens when they’re separated? What “greater good” drives our villains? And is that really who it appears to be at the end? Robert King, Jon Koral, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno face these and other questions as they discuss Part Four of Ahsoka!
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Season 4 of Lower Decks opens with a love letter to Voyager. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story that includes many, many deep cuts from Voyager, introduces a new season arc villain, and totally calls out Janeway as a murderer!
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Cloak and dagger! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of government intrigue that had unexpected twists and turns and returns, including a strong story for Carter and O’Neill framed for murder.
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Belief in reincarnation is found in multiple world religions, but it is also studied from a scientific perspective today as well. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what parapsychologists have found about cases of the reincarnation type and ask what could explain their findings.
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ChatGPT can be an incredible tool that helps at both work and home. Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the specific ways that ChatGPT helps them every day; explain why we don’t have to be afraid of this tool; and give hints, tips, and caveats as well.
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In this bonus episode, we bring you this discussion between Emerson Green and Jimmy Akin about ten common objections to UFO phenomena and alien visitations. Thank you to Emerson for letting us share this show with our audience.
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Will Ahsoka’s spiritual crisis affect Sabine? What is Baylan Skoll’s ultimate goal? Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Creavey discuss this plus Japanese & military connections and more.
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Tragedy, loss, and alien trickery. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this TNG story of loss and grief and what makes us human in dealing with the death of a loved one.
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Dive into a wild ride as Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unravel the mystery of magpie swooping in springtime—attacking, singing, and all. Don’t miss the laughs and insights, and discover how to befriend these feathered friends!
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Maybe this episode should have been unseen? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, which had no stakes, wooden writing, and cringey characterization. They conclude it’s not so much bad as it is boring. But the bug special effects looked cool!
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We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover the blood of St. Januarius, ultraterrestrials, Mary Suratt, RPGs, the Beloved Disciple, and more.
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Your email account is the golden ticket for scammers and crooks. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss how to secure your email accounts with tips, hints, best practices, software, and services. Plus TSA facial rec; why we’re all weather-obsessed; and a historic robocall fine.
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Ted Lasso captivated viewers in a dark time. Dom Bettinelli, Lisa Jones, and Patrick Mason discuss what made the show so heartwarming and positive, the well-developed and nuanced characters, and where the show fell short, especially in its moral viewpoint.
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The 4th Doctor runs into some druids and an ancient alien pretending to be a Celtic god. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this entertaining story that could be hit or miss, including the modern druid phenomenon, stone circles, and justice lights.
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In this bonus episode, we bring you this discussion between Michael Lofton of Reason & Theology and Jimmy Akin about the idea of the three days of darkness, where it comes from, and whether it is a legitimate prophecy. Thank you to Michael for letting us share this show with our audience.
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