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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. https://starquest.fm/SSG167

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. https://mysterious.fm/322 Further Resources: • Joseph Ratzinger interview book God and the World: https://amzn.to/3QXoSbQ • 2024 Vatican Norms: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20240517_norme-fenomeni-soprannaturali_en.html • 1978 Vatican Norms: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19780225_norme-apparizioni_en.html • Mysterious World 84: Visions, Prophecies, Revelations?: https://Mysterious.fm/84 • Miracle Hunter on Our Lady of All Nations: https://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/amsterdam/ • Pope Francis confirms rejection of “Co-redemptrix” (news story): https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/pope-calls-idea-of-declaring-mary-co-redemptrix-foolishness • Pope Francis official text: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2019/documents/papa-francesco_20191212_omelia-guadalupe.html • Pope Francis 2017 statement on Medjugorje: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/36030/pope-francis-i-am-suspicious-of-ongoing-medjugorje-apparitions • Cardinal Fernandez story on Medjugorje: https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/05/vatican-doctrine-czar-says-medjugorje-ruling-not-ready-but-offers-insight • Kevin Symonds’s web site: https://kevinsymonds.com

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. https://starquest.fm/WHO381

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. https://starquest.fm/SST321

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. https://starquest.fm/SSG166

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. https://mysterious.fm/321 Further Resources: • Joseph Ratzinger interview book God and the World: https://amzn.to/466iYM5 • 2024 Vatican Norms: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20240517_norme-fenomeni-soprannaturali_en.html • 1978 Vatican Norms: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19780225_norme-apparizioni_en.html • Mysterious World 84: Visions, Prophecies, Revelations?: https://Mysterious.fm/84 • Miracle Hunter on Our Lady of All Nations: https://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/amsterdam/ • Pope Francis confirms rejection of “Co-redemptrix” (news story): https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/pope-calls-idea-of-declaring-mary-co-redemptrix-foolishness • Pope Francis official text: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2019/documents/papa-francesco_20191212_omelia-guadalupe.html

The 4th Doctor wraps up the Key to Time story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory Stichas discuss Romana I's final appearance, the introduction of the Black Guardian; and the immoral illogic of mutually assured destruction. https://starquest.fm/WHO380

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. https://starquest.fm/SST320

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. https://starquest.fm/SSG165

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. https://starquest.fm/WHO379

Prodigy season 2 begins! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the return of the Protostar crew, now a part of the new Voyager crew under Admiral Janeway, including the nuances of plot and character that elevate this above a simple children's cartoon. https://starquest.fm/SST319

We meet the Genii! Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the introduction of the Genii, perennial thorns in the side of Atlantis, the challenges of forming alliances; and the ethical quandaries of leaving victims of the Wraith behind. https://starquest.fm/SSG164

Throughout history, there have been books some people considered scripture and others didn't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss one of those books, Jubilees. What was does it say? Could any of it be true? What should Christians today think of it? https://mysterious.fm/319 Throughout history, there have been books some people considered scripture and others didn't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss one of those books, Jubilees. What was does it say? Could any of it be true? What should Christians today think of it?

The 2nd Doctor takes on The Krotons! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of world where humans have been bred to be a fuel source for aliens, harvesting the most intelligent for their mental energy and how the Doctor almost accidentally ignites a rebellion. https://starquest.fm/WHO378

Learn the art of Polish Easter eggs. Kathryn Laffrey, along with cohost Alix Murray, shares how to make the wonderfully delicate and beautiful decorated Easter eggs called Pisanki. Originally an Easter special episode for Patrons, we've now made it available to our whole audience. https://starquest.fm/SSA020

Upgrade gone wrong! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the unusual Bynar race, Riker's cringeworthy "relationship" with Minuet; and the theme of overreliance on technology. Plus a farewell to a friend. https://starquest.fm/SST318 This StarQuest show is also brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael's Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel on September 29. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn for a 14-day Free Trial to the Exodus 90 App, and to learn more about St. Michael's Lent starting August 15.

Flashy tech CEO reveals gov't secrets and gets dubbed a crazy conspiracist? Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Lisa Jones discuss the Richard Branson-esque character and the themes of trust and betrayal and official secrecy. https://starquest.fm/SSG163

A deathbed vision is a vision that someone has just before they die and they've been reported throughout history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how they're just being scientifically studied only recently, what they are, what happens in them, and what they might tell us about the afterlife. https://mysterious.fm/318 Further Resources: • Sir William Barrett’s book Deathbed Visions: https://amzn.to/3RJndHm • Frances Power Cobb’s essay Peak in Darien: The Riddle of Death: https://archive.org/details/peakindarienocta00cobbrich/page/244/mode/2up • Society for Psychical Research: https://www.spr.ac.uk/ • Sir William Barrett (Psi Encyclopedia): https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/william-barrett • Sir William Barrett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_F._Barrett • Frances Power Cobbe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Power_Cobbe • John Keats’s poem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_First_Looking_into_Chapman%27s_Homer • Darien Gap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dari%C3%A9n_Gap • Hymn “Oh Come, Angel Band” by YouTuber Heather Berry-Mabe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY8m9L22CIM

Does the 15th Doctor's season finale provide a satisfying conclusion? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the resolution of the season-long story arcs and the connections to classic Who lore, plus lots of feedback and a farewell. https://starquest.fm/WHO377

The Kelvin reboot of Star Trek gave fans alternate versions of their favorite characters. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the movie, the decision to make it an alt-history reboot, and what they like and dislike about the changes. https://starquest.fm/SST317

Is a 50% mortality rate more acceptable than a Wraith culling? Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the moral implications of the Hoffan vaccine and delve into themes of sacrifice, survival, and ethical decision-making. https://starquest.fm/SSG162

After reviewing the history of unicorns from pre-history to today, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the reality that unicorns have existed and still exist; the basis for the historical accounts; and what the future holds for them. https://mysterious.fm/317 Further Resources: • Chris Lavers’s book The Natural History of Unicorns: https://amzn.to/3z3brRW • St. Albert the Great’s book On Animals (vol. 1): https://amzn.to/45oeoZh • St. Albert the Great’s book On Animals (vol. 2): https://amzn.to/4ciKWpH • St. Hildegard of Bingen’s book Physica: https://amzn.to/45lRlhz • Jimmy’s original video on Unicorns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_exoavjyfk • David Livingstone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Livingstone • Henry Stanley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Morton_Stanley • Harry Johnston: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Johnston • AnimalLogic video on Okapis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bUULAuqy_s • HistoryOfYesterday.com’s piece on Oberon Zell: https://historyofyesterday.com/the-man-who-surgically-brought-back-unicorns/ • Oberon Zell’s patent for making unicorns: http://colitz.com/site/4429685/4429685.htm • The Unicorn Keepers’ video Real Unicorns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBesVO_3iQk • Discover Wildlife’s article on Back-Bred Neo-Aurochs: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/prehistoric-aurochs-are-back-from-extinction-and-spreading-across-europe-and-they-could-be-heading-to-the-uk • Toronto Zoo’s video on Rhino Vocalizations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV4bSEPYuPM • Unicorn Horn (Alicorn): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicorn_horn • Narwhals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narwhal • Sci-Show on Unicorns (and How to Make Them): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4jIoMxZopU • Discovery News (2008) video on the discovery of a Deer-icorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB20ttaNlAQ • Guardian story on Unicorno: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jun/11/italy1 • NBC News story on Unicorno: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25097986 • Irish Rovers’ Unicorn Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4bc9UwZsYs

Who is Ruby? And who is the One Who Waits? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the answer we get to one of those questions, as well as all the misdirections and dives into the deep lore of Doctor Who in this penultimate episode of the season. https://starquest.fm/WHO376

Khan! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the introduction Khan Noonian Singh; his magnetic (and improbable?) ability to sway Marla McGivers; and Dr. McCoy's surprisingly cool response to Khan's threat of physical harm. https://starquest.fm/TEC216

Stranger in a strange land. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss Teal'c's new civilian life; the complex portrayal of love interest and ingénue Krista; plus the several subplots involving the Trust and the Sam and Pete relationship. https://starquest.fm/SSG161