Continuing their walk through the Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the tragic kinslaying and the oath that would bring doom to Middle Earth as well as the themes of pride, betrayal and the consequences of your actions. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Inception for the Doctor. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this dream-like episode focusing on the Doctor who is stuck in a dream-like state and must decide which reality is real and the Doctor's struggle with identity and consciousness. The post Projections (VOY) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Consider the lowly ant. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about the desert ant and how they use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate. A recent study found their surprisingly adaptable brains changed due to altered magnetic fields. What does this mean for other animals? The post Amazing Magnetic Ants! appeared first on StarQuest…

Groundhog Day and Doom meet in VR. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of early attitudes on VR and AI; the metaphorical use of VR to explore human experience; and Teal'c's confrontation of his overconfidence. The post Avatar (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Some skeptics say that if God were real, then we'd see miracles of amputated limbs regrown and we don't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine a reported of just that, where a young man in 17th-century Spain regrew his leg. The post The Miracle of Calanda (Regrown Limb! Amputated Leg!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Pastoral care is a person-to-person ministry, but as Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercer, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss, tech tools from remote meeting software to streaming video boxes to online messaging apps all provide essential assistance to parish staffs in reaching more people. The post Tech for the Faithful: Empowering Parish Pastoral Care with Mod…

For the latest installment of the Monsterverse, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss this grand spectacle, its exploration of the implications of living in a world with giant monsters, and the enduring popularity of monster movies as escapism. The post The Secrets of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire appeared first on StarQuest Med…

The 15th Doctor and Ruby land in a minefield. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the stories complex attitude toward faith (both positive and negative) and the exploitation of war for profit as well as the mysterious actor who keeps showing up in different roles. The post Boom appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Explore virtue and vice in Star Wars with Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz, and Robert King, as they discuss characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, highlighting their roles in the battle between good and evil, and virtues embodied by figures like Chirrut Imwe, Cassian Andor, and Rey in the timeless struggle between light and darkness, undersc…

Portable traveling altars have been used throughout Church and military history. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray explore the use, development, and art of field altars from the early Church, the American Civil War, both World Wars, and today. The post Mass on the Hood of a Jeep: The Art and History of Military Travel Altars appeared first on StarQue…

When Quark, Nog, and Rom end up in 1947 Roswell, history takes a beating. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the change in Nog, similarities between 20th-century humans and Ferengi, and how this story pays homage to 1950s B movies. The post Little Green Men (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What makes parish leadership high-performing? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the characteristics of great parish leadership, including humility, hunger, and smarts. Plus magnetic fields and ant brains and what's been entertaining them. The post High-Performing Parishes appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A lot is happening in this episode. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, the big budget, and the themes of trust and character relationships amid continual Wraith attacks, setting up a classic mole hunt. The post Suspicion (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Sometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness. The post Terminal Lucidity (Sudden Awa…

You probably have a music streaming service but is it the best one for you? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the 4 big music streamers (and a couple small ones), their prices and features, and how to decide which one is best for you. The post Stream Smart: Comparing Music Services for Every Budget and Need appeared first on StarQuest Medi…

The 15th Doctor's season begins and Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the first two episodes, discussing how this Doctor echoes and differs from the 9th; the building mystery of Ruby Sunday; and the potential for a big "Twist" in the season. The post Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Much of modern culture was influenced by Tolkien's writings and Star Warsis no different. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason are joined by Kathryn Laffrey to discuss all the ways that Tolkien's ideas, characters, and plots have influenced Star Wars. The post Middle Earth in Star Wars appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Did your favorites make our Top 10 Star Wars Characters list? Join Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana & Thomas Salerno as they create their list in real-time with some surprising inclusions and omissions as well as some honorable mentions. The post The Top Ten Star Wars Characters appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The plot may not be unique, but Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this story executes well and raises moral and ethical questions about obligations to our enemies and overcoming prejudices. Plus the introduction of the excellent Andreas Katsulas as Tomalak. The post The Enemy (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Japan plans to launch a satellite to test space-based solar power in 2025. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the technical aspects, scalability, and environmental concerns, balancing enthusiasm for its potential with realism about challenges and costs. The post Beam Solar Power from Space appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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