THE SECRETS OF
Technology
The Secrets of Technology is a weekly podcast that explores the world of technology through a faith-informed, Catholic lens — connecting the tech that shapes our everyday lives to deeper questions about how we live, think, work, and relate to one another. Instead of generic tech news from Silicon Valley, the show discusses topics that affect all of us: social media and privacy, artificial intelligence and ethics, parenting in a digital age, the ubiquity of gadgets, cybersecurity concerns, and how technology intersects with community, family, and spiritual life.
Hosted by a rotating panel of tech-savvy Catholics — including Domenico Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, Thomas Sanjurjo, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Pat Scott, Fr. Joseph Sund, Tom Grelinger, and Leo Devick — the podcast blends thoughtful analysis, practical tips, and weekly picks in software, hardware, websites, and tools that help listeners become more productive, secure, entertained, and informed. Episodes are grounded in real-world experience and invite listeners to consider not just what technology does, but why it matters, and how it can be engaged responsibly and meaningfully.
As part of the StarQuest Production Network, The Secrets of Technology advances SQPN’s mission to explore the intersection of modern culture and Christian truth by offering accessible, insightful conversation that helps listeners integrate their faith with the tech-driven world around them. Whether you’re a tech novice or a gadget enthusiast, the show equips you to navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape with clarity, discernment, and purpose.
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Magnifica Humanitas: What the First AI Encyclical Actually Says
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical takes on AI. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter unpack *Magnifica Humanitas* — from Babel and Jerusalem to Tolkien and the duty to remain profoundly human.
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Google Goes All In on AI
Google just declared AI the operating system for everything it makes. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo dig into Google I/O 2026 and ask the hard question: can you trust an ad company to run your life?
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Why Printers Are Still Terrible (And What to Buy Anyway)
Printers remain one of the key pain points of computing. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter try to alleviate some of that pain and sort through which printers are actually worth buying in 2026 for each use case.
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The Family Command Center: Worth It or Wasted Money?
Your kitchen wall could replace the calendar, whiteboard, sticky notes, and family group text. Dom Bettinelli, Tom Grelinger, and Fr. Joseph Sund break down smart family display boards — and whether any are worth the price.
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Pick the Right Router the First Time
Your Wi-Fi problems probably aren’t your ISP’s fault — they’re your router’s. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick break down how to choose the right one, plus AI Jesus, the FCC router ban, and a diocese’s AI fundraiser.
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Anyone Can Build: AI-Assisted Coding for Everyone
You don’t need to know how to code to build something useful anymore. Dom Bettinelli, Jack Barruzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo break down AI-assisted coding — and why the real skill is describing the problem.
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The Casual User’s Guide to AI
Want AI to actually help you — not confuse or mislead you? Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott walk through everything a casual user needs: how to prompt well, what to keep private, and which chatbot to use for what.
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Fit for Everything: Trackers, Watches, Rings, and Earbuds
Trackers, smartwatches, rings, earbuds: fitness wearables have claimed every corner of the body. Dom Bettinelli, Tom Grelinger, and Fr. Joseph Sund break down every category from $30 clip-ons to $3,200 Garmins.
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Your Own Cloud: The Case for Network-Attached Storage
A NAS isn’t just a storage box — it’s your own private cloud. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack network-attached storage: what it is, who needs one, and how to get started without a computer science degree.
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Cables, Clerics, and Tactical Backpacks
Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Joanne Mercier open their computer bags — from a priest’s pocket essentials to a tactical backpack loaded with cables. The Vatican also has thoughts on the Church’s digital future.
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The Second Opinion Workflow: How to Fact-Check Your AI
AI sounds confident even when it’s wrong. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Tom Grelinger share a five-step verification workflow for AI outputs — because plausibility is not the same as truth, and authority belongs to people, not machines.
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Livestream Mass, Don’t Turn It Into A Show
Parish livestreams: prayerful tool or accidental “show”? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down audio-first setups, stable camera habits, privacy, and liturgical framing—plus quick reactions to Apple’s MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more.
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