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Their oldest turning 17 and getting a senior citizen discount combine to make Dom feel old. Meanwhile, Melanie has found her new favorite novel. Plus they reflect on the news of the passing of a good man as well as the quite grounded First Communion homily at Mass this week.
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Love and Duty! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the TNG episode “Haven” and its themes of duty, love, compassion, destiny, and cultural differences, while not missing the Trek debut of Lwaxana Troi and the comedic chaos she brings.
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In 1916, three brave Sisters of St. Joseph were arrested for teaching black children. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how, with Bishop Michael Curley of St. Augustine by their side, they fought the law and won! Discover their inspiring battle against segregation in Florida.
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a major topic in Australia and has garnered significant support from the Catholic bishops. Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the statement and make the moral case for voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum. Additionally, in the field of science, they delve into the topic of the Moon, while in entertainment, they review some recent movies.
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Replicator origin story! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss another story where Daniel’s optimism wars with Jack’s realism over whether someone responsible for great evil can be saved and even whether it is a person at all.
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Could the human soul ever be scientifically detected? Could it even be weighed? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinellil discuss a series of experiments that claimed to detect the departure of the soul at death, whether that’s possible, and what other researchers have found.
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Google’s latest announcements of new hardware and software show where personal tech is going. However, Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the ethics and philosophy of how we use that technology in general. Plus, copyright’s limitations on the internet and more.
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The Natural is among the great baseball movies and Fr. Cory Sticha, Jon Koral, and David Handlos revisit its deeper themes and life lessons, including that natural talent isn’t enough to succeed in life; that you have to be true to yourself and your principles so as not to lose one’s way.
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Who is the Doctor willing to sacrifice to save Clara? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this second part of the story, including free will and predestination, the nature of causality, and the nature of sacrifice and heroism.
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Think ‘Pabu’ was just a fluff episode? Think again! Dive into this multi-course feast of Easter eggs and character development with Angela Sealana, Kathryn Laffrey & Josh Beeghley.
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After a weekend with Scouts learning about wilderness search and rescue, including bloodhounds, Dom and Melanie talk about Pillsbury biscuit donuts, the books The Last Green Valley and Game of Kings, and the movies Dungeons & Dragons, Howl’s Moving Castle, and the classic Cinderella.
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Before Picard Season 3, there was First Contact and the Borg Queen. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the film’s “never meet your heroes” theme; Picard’s ongoing trauma; and what makes this movie one of the most popular Trek films.
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When Teal’c finds his people’s George Washington, SG1 may fracture. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the themes of loyalty, redemption, honor and betrayal in this story, as well as the missed opportunities to bring up challenges and obstacles.
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In early 1933, a group of men dubbed the “Murder Trust” conspired to kill Irishman Mike Malloy, who proved very difficult to kill. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the aftermath when they were finally able to kill Mike after 9 attempts, including whether they were ever brought to justice for the murder of Iron Mike.
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To-do lists, calendars, contacts, notes, and knowledge manager apps are the backbone for our productivity. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss their favorite productivity apps in these categories, how they use them, and some other options as well.
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Sacrifice and communication are key themes as Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 12th Doctor story that traps him and Clara under a lake with some odd ghosts, the crew of a mining station, an abandoned spaceship, and a puzzling message.
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Happy Mother’s Day! Jeff Haecker, Kaitlyn Fascista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Thomas Salerno discuss motherhood in Tolkien’s Legendarium and Rings of Power, including how his own mother’s death at a young age affected his portrayal of mothers in his own works.
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Uncover how The Bad Batch creators told a multi-layered story using art, sound design, character interaction and more while, as Angela Sealana and Ryan Nafziger discuss, exploring complex ethical situations.
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Are novels frivolous? Dom and Melanie discuss an essay that argues that fiction is vital to creating understanding and empathy and return mystery to our lives. Plus, an anti-Narnia children’s book, the new series Silo, and an easy BBQ beef sandwich recipe.
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Jekyll and Hyde? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Original Series story featuring Lazarus, a man obsessed with his alternate reality self who will go to any length to destroy him, and his doppelgänger who is willing to sacrifice his life for the universe.
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