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.توسط 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.توسط 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…

What if Galactus wanted your baby? Jeff Haecker, Rob Leonardi, and Patrick Mason dissect Fantastic Four: First Steps—a pro-life Marvel film with retro style, strong family themes, and a shocking post-credit twist: Is Dr. Doom Tony Stark? The post The Secrets of The Fantastic Four: First Steps appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A utopia built on exploitation. In The Savages, what happens when a society thrives by draining others’ life force? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the moral cost, lost social commentary, and Steven’s powerful farewell from the TARDIS. The post The Savages appeared first on StarQuest Media.توسط SQPN, Inc.

Super-intelligent elephant slugs who are telepathic zookeepers and vague off-screen resolutions—are humans just amusing pets? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Eye of the Beholder from The Animated Series. The post The Eye of the Beholder (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What does it mean for the Church to truly be “for the poor”? In this conversation, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo’s challenging teaching and its modern implications, then shift to a wild scientific twist involving King Tut’s tomb. The post A Church for the Poor appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What if everything Weir knows is a lie? Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jack Baruzzini question the hollow stakes, missing tension, and wasted character potential in The Real World. Is this Atlantis’s most avoidable episode? The post The Real World (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.توسط SQPN, Inc.

Did the CIA kill JFK? A mysterious woman's testimony at 1985 libel trial apparently indicated CIA agents were in Dallas with operatives and weapons on the night before the assassination. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the credibility of the claims and counter-claims. The post Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination appeared first on StarQues…

Can a wallet, a bug-themed game, or a hard drive make a great gift? Absolutely. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott & Fr. Andrew Kinstetter share tech-savvy holiday gift picks—from storage & Switch games to AirTag gear. Plus: new AI detection & Apple’s digital ID. The post Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies appeared first on S…

Vampires, rebels, and ancient Time Lord enemies clash in this gothic Fourth Doctor tale. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Adric’s shaky debut, undead aristocrats, and whether this episode stakes its claim as a classic. The post State of Decay appeared first on StarQuest Media.توسط SQPN, Inc.

What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate deceiver—or just the spark? The post Akallabeth, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.توسط SQPN, Inc.

Star Wars Visions S3 opens with a sharp debate: Is the Ronin pursuing justice or indulging revenge? Patrick, Thomas, and Jeff unpack the episode’s samurai aesthetic, fractured Force philosophies, and the Grandmaster’s twisted mission. The post Visions, Ep. 19 – The Duel: Payback appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

A haunted castle, mysterious aliens, and Star Trek’s first Halloween-themed story! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the spooky fun of Catspaw, from Lovecraftian undertones to classic Trek tropes. What makes this strange episode stand out? How does it connect to deeper sci-fi ideas beneath the surface frights? The post Catspaw …

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.توسط 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.توسط 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.توسط 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.توسط 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.توسط 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?توسط 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.توسط 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,…