Lilies of the Field: The Back Story

The recent death of Sidney Poitier gave Tom and Noëlle Crowe an excuse to go back and look at this award-winning movie and the book it is based on, including the back story of how it was made; the dedication and sacrifice of those who made it; and the real-life nuns who inspired this story of faith and humanity.

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What Happened to the Hindenburg? (Air Disaster)

The Hindenburg was one of the most impressive airships ever to fly, and when it crashed in 1937, it shocked the world. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Hindenburg crash, what happened to make it explode, and whether there was sabotage or even a coverup of the facts of the tragedy.

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The Secrets of Master and Commander

What makes this 2003 Oscar-winner such a good movie? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini discuss the story’s uncomplicated approach to this tale of the Age of Sail that doesn’t impose modern sensibilities and that showcases the heroic virtues, but also the moral failings of these men of the sea.

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The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 2: Tribes of Tatooine

Boba Fett’s evolution! Thomas Sanjurjo, Angela Sealana, and Mike Creavey discuss the 2nd episode of Book of Boba Fett, including the character’s continued evolution from bounty hunter to something new; the cultural assimilation he undergoes; and the allusions to both Westerns and biblical themes.

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Kobayashi (PRO)

Prodigy is back and so are some of our Star Trek favorites. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the midseason premiere that sees Dal confront the no-win scenario and meet up with some giants of Star Trek history, noting the show’s attempt to introduce it’s young audience to its lore.

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St. John Neumann

St. John Neumann was the first male American saint. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us how this diminutive priest took a leap of faith by coming to the US from Europe to be a priest for His people. He eventually became bishop of Philadelphia, and along the way gained a reputation for holiness in bringing Christ through word and deed.

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It’s Always Demons? (Testing the Spirits)

When unexplained phenomena arise, many Christians often leap to the explanation of demons being responsible or they warn that certain activities can open you up to demons. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the accuracy of these claims, how we can really find out when demons are involved, and what can go wrong when we incorrectly think it’s demons.

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Will Virtual Disney Replace the Real Things?

As VR becomes more real and accessible, will virtual reality experiences replace real world experiences? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Joanne Mercier discuss the good and the bad, the potential consequences, and what a Catholic worldview has to say about living in the metaverse.

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The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 1: Stranger in A Strange Land

Boba Fett is reborn! For this first episode of the new series, Angela Sealana & Mike Creavey dive into Book of Boba Fett’s ties to Westerns, gangsters, literature, Scripture & more as they begin their weekly exploration of the new Star Wars series.

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Dinos in heaven, Jesus’ DNA, lying angels, rebooted universe, marrying aliens? & More Weird Questions

It’s New Year’s Eve, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, including are there dinosaurs in heaven, can angels lie, are we in a rebooted universe, whether aliens and humans could marry, and much more.

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