Catholic Family Podcast - StarQuest Media

What If Adam Didn’t Bite the Apple? (Weird Questions)

It’s a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like the serpent in the Garden of Eden; Time Lords and Sunday obligation; Adam and the apple; and more weird questions

November 29, 2024

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500

Investigating Medjugorje

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The Vatican has said that nothing obstructs the faithful from having a devotion to Medjugorje, but hasn’t specified whether the phenomenon is of supernatural or natural origin. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the arguments for and against and come to their own conclusions.

November 22, 2024

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500

Halloween Weird Questions!

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We’re on the verge of Halloween, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners about Halloween topics like Samhain, favorite candies; Dracula; Annabelle; and Addams Family or Munsters; and more.

October 25, 2024

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500

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 […]

Raising the Betts

A family podcast by StarQuest’s CEO, Dom Bettinelli, and his wife, Melanie Bettinelli, who are raising five kids in the Boston area. They discuss marriage, homeschooling, Catholic faith, their adventures far and wide, cooking exotic dishes, exploring nature, engaging culture and more. Join them as they travel to zoos, museums, and historical sites; get their kids to […]

Our Lady of Walsingham: Hidden in Plain Sight?

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Come to know the beautiful statue of Our Lady of Walsingham, her tragic history, and the possibility of her silent victory. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey journey across Medieval Catholic England, through the Reformation, and into modern London and beyond.

May 6, 2024

by Domenico

Sacred Art 1-300 Secrets of Sacred Art

Klingon Baptisms & More Weird Questions

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It’s time for another set of weird questions posed by Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers to Jimmy Akin, including this time: should Elrond have killed Isildur?; reported time travelers; teleportation clones and confession; Klingon baptisms; Gulf War syndrome; and more.

March 29, 2024

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500

The Tomb of Christ (Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Garden Tomb, Talpiot Tomb, Others)

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Jesus of Nazareth is the most pivotal figure in world history and after his crucifixion he was buried for 3 days and rose from the dead. But where was he buried? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the various claims, look at the evidence, and identify the most likely place.

December 15, 2023

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 101-300

The Art of Bouguereau

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Enter the captivating world of Bouguereau’s art. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey explore this 19th-century painter’s works, its fame and fall from grace in the 20th century, and the profound historical, religious, and artistic significance and why it remains so popular among Catholics.

November 1, 2023

by Domenico

Sacred Art 1-300 Secrets of Sacred Art

Announcing Dreams (Unborn Children, Pre-Birth Communications, Related Experiences)

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Some mothers and fathers report having dreams before the birth or even conception of their baby in which they are told about the child or even talk to the baby himself. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomena and what could be causing them.

October 27, 2023

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 101-300

Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart is one of the most influential and beloved comedians of the last 60 years, who set records with his comedy albums and TV shows. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Newhart attributes both his 60-year marriage and successful career, in part, to his Catholic faith.

June 26, 2023

by Domenico

American Catholic History

The Mystery of St. Toribio Romo (El Padre Pollero, El Santo Coyote)

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St. Toribio Romo was born to a poor family in Mexico and became a priest in a time when the Church was being persecuted. He was eventually martyred. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the saint’s life and death and the strange mystery that surrounds him today.

April 28, 2023

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 101-300

Tech for Your Finances

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Whether you’re single, a couple, or a big family, managing your finances can be tricky. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Joanne Mercier discuss personal finance software, including free and paid and desktop, mobile, and cloud options.

April 27, 2023

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

How to Leave LastPass

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After the LastPass debacle, former users need a new password manager. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss four alternatives, plus what to look for in any password manager. Also, saying no to meetings and family update night.

January 26, 2023

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Tech for Farming

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Farming is among the oldest vocations, but it is surprisingly high-tech today. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams are joined by farmer Matthew Clark to discuss his family farm, how tech plays a key role, and what farming means to him.

January 12, 2023

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Doc Holliday

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Doc Holliday was a real Old West character, a dentist, a gambler, and a gunslinger. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that he was also a Catholic who converted on his deathbed, in part due to the influence of his beloved cousin, a religious sister.

September 19, 2022

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Women, Men, Mission, Go!

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There’s a lot to chew on as Lindsay and Lino reflect on the Plenary Council’s decrees on men and women and leadership. They also discuss how chewing has contributed to human evolution, plus playing Hero Quest with the family.

September 3, 2022

by Domenico

Catholics of Oz

Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad)

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Harriet Tubman is famous as the escaped slave who became a conductor on the Underground Railroad to freedom. But Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli also explore her reported visions and paranormal experiences and what could have caused them.

June 17, 2022

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 101-300

Andre Cailloux

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Capt. Andre Cailloux was a black free man and a hero of the Civil War. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this Catholic family man joined the Union Army as one of its first black officers and became a hero that inspired generations with his patriotism and bravery.

May 30, 2022

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Maria von Trapp

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Maria von Trapp’s life inspired the film The Sound of Music, but as Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us, her life was so much more exciting and inspiring and faith-filled than even Hollywood could make it.

May 23, 2022

by Domenico

American Catholic History