The Vatican has said that nothing obstructs the faithful from having a devotion to Medjugorje, but hasn’t specified whether the phenomenon is of supernatural or natural origin. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the arguments for and against and come to their own conclusions. The post Investigating Medjugorje appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

There are many kinds of scanners, but which one is right for you? Do you even need one? Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Pat Scott discuss the various types, how to choose the best one, tips for optimal scanning, and real-world uses like archiving photos, managing receipts, and more. The post Scanning Smart: Choose the Right Scanner for You appe…

A Studio Ghibli coming-of-age story. Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss this tale of independence and self-discovery, its themes of the importance of relationships and community, and the beautiful art and unique world-building. The post The Secrets of Kiki’s Delivery Service appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The First Doctor and the Earth’s destruction! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story of the Doctor encountering the last humans and a race of Monoids in a tale of disease, suspicion, conflict, and betrayal, highlighting the time-jumping narrative, Dodo’s introduction, and more. The post The Ark appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Discover Beleriand! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker continue their journey through the Silmarillion, incl. chapters about Beleriand and its influence on later Middle-earth settings and on Turgon's founding of Gondolin. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 14 – 16 appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

We're going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks' place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in ROTJ to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from the series. The post Star Wars: Ewoks appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The infamous Starbase 80 finally appears. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the latest episode of Lower Decks, including the Easter eggs, Ransom's gel fixation, Freeman's career obsession, and callbacks to obscure episodes. The post Starbase 80?! (LD) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Saint Andrew and Saint Margaret of Scotland: Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the saints' impact on Scotland and sacred art, including the significance of relics and imagery, and the devastating effects of iconoclasm, but also Margaret's compassionate leadership. The post The Queen and the Fisherman appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

Here comes Luce! Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the arrival of Luce, the Vatican’s new mascot for the Jubilee 2025, which has been wildly popular among young people, as well as hope and evangelization through art and storytelling. The post Meet Luce! appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

SSG183: Teyla’s connection to the Wraith drives the discussion of this story for Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker, including hints of story yet to come and how her struggle for control of the connection and its impact on her relationships deepen her character.. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: […] The post T…

In 1981, six young people in Medjugorje reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary. In the following 43 years, the Church at all levels has looked at whether they are authentic. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Vatican's ultimate decision on the apparitions. The post The Church and Medjugorje appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Auto: Dom Bettinelli and Victor Lams discuss car tech, including third-party systems and emerging proprietary systems from manufacturers, plus Bluetooth options, dashcams, touchscreens vs. traditional buttons, and more. The post Driving Into the Future: How Smart Tech is Transforming Your Car Experience appeared fi…

A metal scarce planet, a metal-rich one, and a dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this 4th Doctor and Romana story, especially the humor and clever wordplay, the problematic creature design, and economic themes. The post The Creature from the Pit appeared first on StarQuest Media.Oleh SQPN, Inc.

How do you keep a Klingon down on the farm? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this story of a disgraced Klingon captain who gets honor back with the help of Mariner and a Boimler going through his Klingon phase. The post A Farewell to Farms (LD) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The octopus is a fascinating, intelligent creature and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss recent discoveries that some octopi will team up with, coax, and even punch fish as they work together to locate and capture prey, suggesting that octopuses may have a complex, social intelligence previously unrecognized in cephalopod behavior. The post Pu…

Tying up the threads. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this key 8th season episode, which defeated big baddies and finalized the story arcs for several recurring characters in what could have been a series finale. The post Threads (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The Virgin Mary has reportedly been appearing to 6 young people in Medjugorgje in Bosnia-Herzegovina since 1981. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli begin a 3-part look at what is happening, the Vatican's long-awaited decision on the phenomena, and whether the apparitions are genuinely supernatural. The post The Mystery of Medjugorje appeared first on St…

Be productive on the go. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the apps and workflows they use to stay productive with their Apple and Android smartphones. Plus Tulsa's remote worker experiment and USB cable confusion. The post Productivity Anywhere appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The story of Jesus continues. Mike Denz, Joanne Mercier, and Shelly Kelly begin their discussion of season 2 of The Chosen, exploring key themes of Jesus healing the lame man, Simon the Zealot's conversion, Mary's reflections on Jesus' childhood, blending biblical roots with creative storytelling. The post The Secrets of The Chosen (Season 2, Episo…

The 8th Doctor in dystopia. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story of an Orwellian society, memory manipulation, state-enforced happiness, manipulated rebellion, and a twist that could only occur in an audio story. The post The Natural History of Fear appeared first on StarQuest Media.Oleh SQPN, Inc.

Now that season 2 of Rings of Power is complete, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Alix Murray discuss its themes, character arcs, and story development, including some critiques on Galadriel and the Harfoots arc. The post Rings of Power Season 2 Wrap Up appeared first on StarQuest Media.…