Can coffee really help you live longer and protect your liver? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down studies linking 3–4 cups a day to better health—and ask what really counts when it comes to longevity, lifestyle, and your daily brew. The post 4 Cups a Day Keeps the Doctor Away appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Vala loses her memory—but does that erase who she is? As SG-1 and the Trust hunt her down, she faces a choice about identity, loyalty, and belonging. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack this pivotal moment in her arc. The post Memento Mori (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed? The post The Calvine UFO Sighting appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What’s the best Apple gear to give this year? Should every nerd build their own 8-bit computer? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick share Christmas gift ideas, plus the troubling truth behind Amazon’s DRM changes and Instacart’s shifting prices. The post The Gift Guide for Apple Fans, DIY Geeks, and Office Productivity appeared first on …

How does a felt frog teach us about redemption? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason reflect on The Muppet Christmas Carol, unpacking its spiritual depth, musical soul, and surprising emotional weight beneath the whimsy. The post The Secrets of The Muppet Christmas Carol appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon. The post The Monster of Peladon appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Sauron’s fake repentance. Celebrimbor’s fatal pride. What makes a ring powerful? In our 100th episode, Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker uncover the roots of evil in the final chapters of The Silmarillion and what Tolkien says about the nature of corruption. The post The Silmarillion: The Rings of Power appeared first on Sta…

A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9’s powerful season one finale. The post In the Hands of the Prophets (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Can the Church truly claim to love the poor if she remains silent on their suffering? Lindsay and Lino unpack Dilexi Te, Pope Leo's’ challenge to the Church—and to us—to act. They also reveal surprising health perks of your daily coffee fix. The post Listen to the Voice of the Poor appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A new Stargate series is finally coming—and it’s not a reboot. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams breaks down what we know so far, then unpack “Common Ground,” where Shepard forms a risky alliance with a Wraith named Todd. The post Common Ground (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage. The post The Eye of Providence and More Patrons’ Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

This week’s Christmas Gift Guide spotlights tech that sparks curiosity, from KiwiCo kits and 3D pens to Arduino starters and game-dev courses with Thomas Sanjurjo. Dom Bettinelli adds smart car upgrades—plus a bold question: Are we ready for a moral framework for AGI? The post The Gift Guide for Future Makers, Coders, and Drivers appeared first on …

Is Disney+’s Percy Jackson faithful to the books—or rewriting prophecy? Jeff Haecker and Rob Leonardi break down Season 1, from mythological accuracy to character arcs and surprising betrayals. What should Season 2 get right? The post The Secrets of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Season 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers. The post The Light Keepers (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A rebellious scout, a mysterious child, and a paper crane. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Kathryn Laffrey unpack a wild, heartfelt Visions episode blending anime charm with post-war grief and deep questions of identity and purpose. The post Visions, Ep. 20 – Song of Four Wings appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Is it arrogance or ignorance that leads to war with a microscopic lifeform? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG’s “Home Soil,” its murky themes, awkward writing, and what truly makes something alive. The post Home Soil (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000. The post This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission appeared firs…

A deadly tomb fungus may cure cancer. Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how Aspergillus flavus, once blamed for the “mummy’s curse,” could hold the key to fighting leukemia. The post From Curse to Cure: King Tut’s Cancer-Curing Toxic Fungus appeared first on StarQuest Media.द्वारा SQPN, Inc.

A horrifying act of genocide fractures the alliance with the Free Jaffa. As SG-1 scrambles to capture an Ori ship, Adria strikes back with devastating consequences. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams weigh the fallout. The post Counterstrike (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

It's our annual Thanksgiving Weird Questions episode, and this time Cy Kellett is asking Jimmy Akin questions about whether the Holy Spirit has chromosomes, what sacraments angels can perform (if any), whether Zoroaster was a savior before Jesus, and what to make of the sword of St. Michael. The post The Sword of St. Michael (and More Weird Questio…

Today is Saturday, March 5, 2016Saturday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Hos 6:1-6 // Ps 51:3-4,18-19,20-21ab (RSV Ps 51:3-4,16-17,18-19ab) // Lk 18:9-14 // Response: It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice.द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Friday, March 4, 2016Friday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Hos 14:2-10 // Ps 81:6c-8a,8bc-9,10-11ab,14+17 (RSV Ps 81:5c-7a,7b-8,9-10b,13+16) // Mk 12:28-34 // Response: I am the Lord your God: hear my voice.द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Thursday, March 3, 2016Thursday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Jer 7:23-28 // Ps 95:1-2,6-7,8-9 // Lk 11:14-23 // Response: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Wednesday, March 2, 2016Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Dt 4:1,5-9 // Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20 // Mt 5:17-19 // Response: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Tuesday, March 1, 2016Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Dn 3:25,34-43 (RSV PrAzar 1:11-20) // Ps 25:4-5ab,6&7bc,8-9 // Mt 18:21-35 // Response: Remember your mercies, O Lord.द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Monday, February 29, 2016Monday of the Third Week of Lent==========================2Kgs 5:1-15ab // Ps 42:2,3;43:3,4 // Lk 4:24-30 // Response: Athirst is my soul for the living God. When shall I go and behold the face of God?द्वारा SQPN.com

Today is Sunday, February 28, 2016The Third Sunday of Lent==========================Ex 3:1-8a,13-15 // Ps 103:1-2,3-4,6-7,8+11 // 1Cor 10:1-6,10-12 // Lk 13:1-9 // Response: The Lord is kind and merciful.द्वारा SQPN.com

2016 Feb 27 Sat: Lenten Weekday ===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet MicahMi 7: 14-15. 18-20===================================================[14] Shepherd thy people with thy staff,the flock of thy inheritance,who dwell alone in a forestin the midst of a garden land;let them feed in Bashan and …

2016 Feb 26 Fri: Lenten Weekday===================================================A reading from the book of GenesisGn 37: 3-4. 12-13a. 17b-28a===================================================[3] Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he made him a long robe with sleeves. [4] But wh…

2016 Feb 25 Thu: Lenten Weekday ===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet JeremiahJer 17: 5-10===================================================[5] Thus says the LORD:"Cursed is the man who trusts in manand makes flesh his arm,whose heart turns away from the LORD.[6] He is like a shrub in the desert,…