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.…

We've seen this before, according to Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams who discuss the episode's familiar story, including the potential downsides of first contact, religious zealotry, and how alien contact could affect geopolitical tensions, plus Daniel's questionable behavior. The post Icon (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Last time, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discussed Joe Fisher's mid-1980s experiences with spirit guides, and they continue to look at what he learned as he researched the guides and their claims and come to their own conclusions about what had entered Joe's life. The post Joe Fisher’s Hungry Ghosts! (Siren Call of the Hungry Ghosts, Guides, Medium…

With identity theft and data breaches becoming more common, Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss proactive security measure to protect yourself and what to do if your identity or privacy are compromised or if you think it has. The post Digital Shields Up: Defense Against Identity Theft and Breaches appeared first on StarQuest Medi…

In a universe where civilization has collapsed, Dylan Hunt navigates challenges to rebuild it. Jeff Haecker and Victor Lams discuss the 5-season series Andromeda and its themes of hope, resilience, and unity, as well as the rich worldbuilding and multidimensional cast. The post The Secrets of Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda appeared first on StarQuest…

The 4th and 10th Doctors together! Dom Bettinellli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this audio story that brings Tom Baker and David Tennant together in the a monastery outside of time, the Cathedral of Contemplation as they work to keep the Daleks out. The post Out of Time (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The end! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the series finale of the Bad Batch. Did it live up to expectations? What about loose. threads? They also discuss Hunter's fatherly role, Crosshair's redemption, and Omega's maturity. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 47: The Cavalry Has Arrived appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Come to know the beautiful statue of Our Lady of Walsingham, her tragic history, and the possibility of her silent victory. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey journey across Medieval Catholic England, through the Reformation, and into modern London and beyond. The post Our Lady of Walsingham: Hidden in Plain Sight? appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

As the Enterprise crew gets shrunk to Lilliputian proportions, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the surprising metaphysical and theological implications, the practical and scientific discrepancies, and the character dynamics. The post The Terratin Incident (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

With insights from a parish renewal day, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the mission-based approach to church revitalization, the importance of effective leadership, and the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding the renewal process. The post Evangelization, Not Self-Preservation appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

There's a giant bug on your neck! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Atlantis episode whose ticking clock creates an urgency. They also note new characters who we come to like and dislike and how the different personalities affect how they react in a crisis. The post Thirty Eight Minutes (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media…

Joe Fisher's research into spirit guides led him to past life revelations and even a spirit romance. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how Joe was encouraged to investigate these paranormal claims, the evidence he found, and what he eventually concluded. The post Joe Fisher’s Spirit Guides (Guides, Mediumship, Channeling, Siren Call of the Hung…

Catholic Answers made a big splash with its AI-powered apologetics chatbot with good and bad reactions. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the lessons to learn about AI and its best uses as well as how the Church should use and approach technology. The post Lessons from Father Justin AI appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The epic conclusion! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha delve into the final part of this 1st Doctor story, highlighting the tragic sacrifices, the dramatic and tense atmosphere, and the ambitious nature of the 12-part series. The post The Dalek’s Master Plan (Ep. 9-12) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Continuing their dive into the Quenta Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Melkor's corrupting influence, Fëanor's tragic complexity, and the symbolism of Ungoliant's darkness and hunger as they set the stage for the entire First Age. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8 appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The penultimate episode! Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss this Bad Batch story setting the stage for the finale, including the hanging threads; the evolution of Echo; and questions about Emerie's and Crosshair's loyalty. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 46: Flash Strike appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Spock and the Enterprise crew stick it to the Man, aka Kirk. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this TOS story that reminds us that there is no utopia outside of heaven; the call of duty; and the context of 1960s counterculture. The post This Side of Paradise (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A coalition of countries are creating a standardized Lunar time zone, and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss why this is important to the future of space travel; how mass and gravity affect timekeeping; and the challenges to keeping time beyond Earth. The post Living on Moon Time appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Who's the boss now? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this episode that shows how O'Neill is adapting to his new role in charge of the SGC, his internal conflicts, isolation, and the pressures of leadership. The post Zero Hour (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.Von SQPN, Inc.

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