Tackling the first part of this mega 1st Doctor story, Dom Bettinellli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Nicholas Courtney's first appearance on Who; the first Companion death; and the moral ambiguity surrounding characters like Mavic Chen and Sarah Kingdom. The post The Daleks’ Master Plan (Ep. 1-4) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The trilogy ends! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray finish their discussion of the Peter Jackson LOTR trilogy, diving deep into the themes of sacrifice, courage, resilience, and more, while comparing how the films differed from original book and the film's lasting impact. The post Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King appeared first on…

Juggernaut! Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Ryan Nafziger discuss this action-packed episode, the return of the Batch to warrior form; Omega's heroic sacrifice and her moral calculus; Emerie's moral struggle; and the return of Rampart. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 44: Juggernaut appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A homicidal hologram that hates people. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this psychological thriller of an emotionally fragile and homicidal alien hologram with a chilling intensity; as well as Harry Kim's cringeworthy attempted romance with Seven of Nine. The post Revulsion (VOY) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Imagine a quarantine! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss yet another alien foothold situation; the unique situation of Anubis as an impotent enemy; and how a Russian SG1 member would have been. The post Lockdown (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. tarafından oluşturuldu

After hearing many stories of people reporting After Death Communications from deceased loved ones, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the reports from the faith and reason perspectives. Are they just imagination? Is it the grief talking? Could it be demons? The post Analyzing After Death Communications appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

When it's time to get rid of old tech, wait! Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the steps you need to take to safeguard your data and privacy BEFORE you dispose of old phones, tablets, and computers. The post Ready Your Tech to Recycle or Resell appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Casablanca remains a timeless masterpiece. Robert King, Noëlle Crowe, and Shelly Kelly discuss the film's WW2 setting and how the characters are transformed by self-sacrifice and love, patriotic ardor, and courage; virtues that are as relevant as ever today. The post The Secrets of Casablanca appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The 4th Doctor vs. giant squid monster. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the allegory of colonization and displacement of indigenous groups; the use of humor and wit in the dialogue; and the avoidance of simple good/bad guy divisions. The post The Power of Kroll appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Bad Batch enters darker storytelling territory, and Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the return of Ventress; Emerie facing dehumanization and abuse of power; and Omega's choice of sacrifice herself to save her brothers. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 41, 42 & 43: The Harbinger, Identity Crisis, and Point of No Return appeare…

Explore the symbolism and significance of animals in sacred with Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray as they delve into the portrayals of some of their favorite creatures, how they glorify God, act as companions, and symbolize theological truths. The post The Mystical Menagerie: Animals in Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

With a large part of the US getting a chance to see a total solar eclipse this week, Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss eclipse science and viewing tips for those lucky enough to be in the path. The post 2024 Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. tarafından oluşturuldu

It's time again for the Patrick Oration by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss his topic of sharing Christ and the archbishop's plan to transfigure the cathedral to speak to future generations. Plus eclipse talk! The post The 2024 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The 2018 web series Stargate Origins tells the prequel story of how the Stargate was discovered. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the valiant effort to expand the franchise, while noting the campy elements and critiquing certain character portrayals. The post Stargate Origins appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Millions of people report spontaneous experiences of contact with departed loved ones, hearing their voices, seeing their faces again. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what After Death Communications are, what they are like, and whether they really could be forms of contacted with our lost loved ones. The post After Death Communications (ADCs)…

Most homes have broadband but are you getting the most for your buck? Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss the basics of home networking, the common bottlenecks, and some tips and tricks for getting the most from your home network. The post Demystify Home Networking Basics appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A story that can really only be told in audio. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 8th Doctor audio story that delves into the nature of music and its importance to human existence; self-sacrificial love and mortality; and the evolution of Charlie's relationship with the Doctor. The post Scherzo (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest …

Be careful what you wish for! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story's themes of the power and danger of imagination and wish fulfillment; escapism vs. creativity; the significance of family on the show; and our need to critically assess the impact of fantasy. The post If Wishes Were Horses (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

In 1909, G.E. Kinkaid found a cave in the Grand Canyon containing Egyptian and Asian artifacts. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the excavations that began at the time and then how the story vanished from the media. What is the truth of Kinkaid's cave and what did it really contain? The post Kinkaid’s Cave (Egypt & the Grand Canyon) appeared f…

Baboons in ancient Egypt held special significance, even providing the form of one of their gods. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss how recent DNA finds trace their origins to the land of Punt and reveal insights into ancient trade routes and more. The post Surprising Egyptian Baboons appeared first on StarQuest Media.…