The gate is gone! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss SG1's Endgame, including the highs and lows; the emotional impact (or lack thereof) of the Jaffa massacre; the morality of the Trust's actions; but also the intense action scenes. The post Endgame (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The Vatican has released new rules for evaluating reports of supernatural phenomena. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli conclude their two-part discussion by looking at the rules themselves; the possible categories; and how the investigations are to be carried out. The post New Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharist…

Everything wants our attention: Watches, phones, TVs, smart assistants, et al. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss strategies for taming these notifications for greater peace, more focus, and to be present to others. The post Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Rings of Power Season 2 is almost here and Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Schramm preview the new season; their reflections on season 1; hopes and fears for the second; and the themes of friendship, loyalty, valor, and redemption that the show embraces. The post Rings of Power Season 2 Preview appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Reenactment gone awry! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this 5th Doctor story of an ancient alien evil feeding off psychic energy in a small village, including parapsychological elements and the capacity for violence by otherwise reasonable people. The post The Awakening appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Corruption! Thomas Salerno, Robert King, and Patrick Mason discuss the finale of The Acolyte and its themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral complexity, including the portrayal of the Jedi order as flawed and corrupt. Is this the show we'd hoped for? The post The Acolyte – Season 1 Finale appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The basics of time travel. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the next episode of Prodigy; the ways the show keeps subverting the expected story path; and the themes of loyalty and friendship the show conveys. The post Temporal Mechanics 101 (PRO) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

This tiny fork fern has the largest known genome of any organism. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about its discovery and the biological implications of large genomes, such as slower growth and reduced efficiency. The post Tiny Fern, Big DNA appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

Home or not? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story's themes of trust, perception, and communication as they encounter sentient fog that's only trying to survive. The post Home (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

In May 2024, the Vatican issued new norms for how to evaluate reports of supernatural phenomena. In the first of a two-part discussion, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine how the new rules radically change the way these phenomena are classified. The post Why the Vatican Changed Its Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Vision…

Studio Ghibli's masterpiece captivates with stunning animation and deep themes of transformation and redemption. Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss these themes and the power of empathy, trust, and forgiveness. The post The Secrets of Howl’s Moving Castle appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The 4th Doctor wraps up the Key to Time story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Romana I's final appearance, the introduction of the Black Guardian; and the immoral illogic of mutually assured destruction. The post The Armageddon Factor appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte's long-anticipated "Choice"? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters' intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode. The post The Acolyte – Choice appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Time paradox. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the 2nd episode of Prodigy season 2 and the future changes that affect the present, plus the clash of fear vs. hope. The post Who Saves the Saviors? (PRO) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on the message of Australian Church for the country's indigenous people; then discuss the science of a remarkable fern; and conclude with some TV picks. The post Keep the Fires Burning appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Mawwiage! Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Jeff Haecker discuss Rya'c's wedding and the usual pre-ceremony problems and some not-so-usual ones; the significance of Jaffa rituals; and the father/son, mother/daughter dynamics. The post Sacrifices (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

Whitley Strieber's 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Strieber's claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened. The post Whitley Strieber’s Communion (Aliens, UFOs, Visitors, Abduction) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Case or no case? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the pros and cons of smartphone cases and screen protectors; the various options; and what steps to take if you decide to keep your phone au natural. The post Shield Your Tech appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

The Daleks want the planet! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 3rd Doctor story and the themes of courage, survival, and self-sacrifice that are found throughout, as well as the warnings against glorifying war and violence. The post The Planet of the Daleks appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Inklings! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss literary friends J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, how their shared experiences and academic careers led to the Inklings and how that friendship shaped Narnia and Middle Earth. The post Tolkien and Lewis appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.