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Was Pope Francis misunderstood—or unfairly judged? Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on his lasting impact, share a spirited but loving disagreement with Jimmy Akin, and consider what's next under Pope Leo XIV. The post Thank You Pope Francis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What does it mean to vote with a Catholic conscience in today's polarized world? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Australia's upcoming election through the lens of faith—and discuss a humanoid robot that might just do your chores. The post Voting with Conscience, Living with Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A packed episode with guest Dom Bettinelli sharing updates on StarQuest, new shows, a mysterious pilgrimage to Italy, and insights into upcoming sci-fi series. Plus, saints, sacred art, and mind-controlling mold with Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle. The post Pilgrims, Podcasters & Pop Culture: Faith at Full Throttle appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Faith, beauty, and brains—literally! Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Archbishop Comensoli's powerful Patrick Oration, plus a stunning story of a brain turned to glass in ancient Herculaneum. The post 2025 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ancient secrets, modern faith! Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Francis' Lenten message on journeying in hope, the science behind Roman concrete's self-healing power, and Aussie concert culture. The post Journey Together in Hope appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Parish renewal is transforming communities! Lindsay Sant speaks with Fr. Mark de Battista about how Divine Renovation and Alpha are revitalizing St. Patrick's Parish. Hear the challenges, breakthroughs, and the power of true discipleship! The post A Parish on the Move appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Missionary discipleship, faith formation, and Catholic social teaching take center stage with insights from the Synod on Synodality. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle also break down the latest space missions, from the Sun to Mercury, and reflect on the future we imagined for 2025! The post So I Send You appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Vatican II changed the Church—so what does it mean for us today? Lindsay Sant welcomes Fr. Matthew Schneider to break down its history, impact, and why he's guiding Catholics through the documents in a year in his podcast. The post Vatican II In A Year! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Celebrate Christmas with Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle, and share festive laughs, holiday trivia, and surprising science behind Christmas joy. Hear heartfelt stories, faith reflections, and a joyful send-off into the new year. Merry Christmas! The post A Christmas Podcast appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows. The post A Special Advent Message appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more. The post Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

With the Synod on Synodality concluded, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its final document and the call for renewal, mission, and inclusivity, working at all levels--from parishes and upward--across all cultures to sincerely proclaim the Gospel with a joyful and unifying Christian witness. The post The Heart of Synodality 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.

We're back from break and so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Francis' new encyclical, Dilext nos, on turning to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, plus they also explore the science of shepherding octopi and do some TV reviews. The post He Loved Us appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Lies lead to violence. Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the Australian bishops' new social justice statement on the problem of lies leading to violence and the role of Catholics in being a voice for truth to develop trust and bring peace to the world. The post Truth Leads to Trust appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Continuing on the theme of Jubilee Year 2025, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the year of prayer and the resource created by the Vatican to support the Church's efforts to grow in prayer. The post Year of Prayer: Teach Us to Pray appeared first on StarQuest Media.

2025 is going to be a Jubilee Year so Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the jubilee's theme of hope. They also discuss new scientific discoveries in Ancient Egypt shedding light on modern medical conditions. The post Hope Does Not Disappoint appeared first on StarQuest Media.

On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on the message of Australian Church for the country's indigenous people; then discuss the science of a remarkable fern; and conclude with some TV picks. The post Keep the Fires Burning appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Australia's bishops recently promoted a pastoral ministry of sport and so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the links between sports and faith and how sports could be a field of evangelization. Plus Google's Deepmind goes up against a Go world champion. The post Ministry of Sport appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

As the canonization of Carlos Acutis approaches, Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the significance and popularity of the young man and his faith. They also discuss a new prehistoric animal discovery as well as the new Acolyte series and a new season of MasterChef. The post Blessed Carlo Acutis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's National Reconciliation Week in Australia and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss what it means for Indigenous Australians and how the Catholic Church is working to joyfully receive their contributions, including the new Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit. The post What is Indigenous Reconciliation? 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.

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.

Melbourne's St. Patrick Cathedral is a beautiful testament to the faith of Australian Catholics and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its construction and history, including challenges the builders faced and the perseverance required to complete it. The post The Amazing Story of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's time again for the Patrick Oration by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss his topic of sharing Christ and the archbishop's plan to transfigure the cathedral to speak to future generations. Plus eclipse talk! The post The 2024 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sharing a friend's faith journey, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle compare it to the thresholds of faith as described by Sherry Weddell in her book, "Forming Intentional Disciples." Plus a science discussion of surprising ancient Egyptian baboon DNA. The post A Story of Seeking Faith appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Moon is indeed shrinking. Caroline Knight explains to Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how the Moon is contracting and cooling over time, causing moonquakes, shrinking about 150 feet every few hundred million years, and potentially affecting future Artemis lunar missions. The post The Shrinking Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pope Francis's Lenten message is that God leads us to true freedom. Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss and share their reflections; Caroline explains why the Moon is shrinking; and the panel talk about He-Man, Masters of the Air, and Fisk. The post God Leads Us to Freedom appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is intentional discipleship? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the book "Forming Intentional Disciples" and the steps toward discipleship or thresholds of conversion. Plus, Caroline draws parallels between the Pikmin video games and real-life biological processes. The post Forming Intentional Disciples appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Returning for 2024, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the purpose of a Catholic parish and renewing a parish church for its purpose, working off some new books Lindsay has read. Plus, some science about the world famous "little penguins' penguin parade." The post We’re Made For Mission appeared first on StarQuest Media.

To end 2023, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle have a video Christmas party discussing uniquely Australian Christmas traditions, ranking Christmas movies, telling Christmas cracker jokes, and considering which native Australian plants make excellent Christmas trees. The post A Christmas Special appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We were born in a time such as this to do God's mission. Lindsay Sant reflects with Caroline Knight and Lino Saubolle on the Proclaim 23 Conference he attended where this was the message. Plus, in the science segment: starfish are just heads! The post A Time Such As This appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pope Francis has updated his mission for the Pontifical Theological Academy so Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on the role of theology in the spread of the Gospel. Plus tracking an Alaskan woolly mammoth through isotopes, a real life Among Us, and VR Nintendo Switch. The post Mammoth Theology appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Synod on Synodality is done so Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the synod's Letter to the People of God and reflect on what it means for them. Plus Caroline shares exciting science news about asteroids. The post Synods and Space Rocks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Pope Francis has issued a new apostolic exhortation, Laudato Deum, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its science and faith elements which are part of the call to action to promote an attitude of integral ecology. Plus, they discuss the Vesuvius Challenge. The post Our Place in God’s Creation appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Synod on Synods has begun in Rome and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle get us up to speed on what it's all about and share a preview of the meeting from synod delegate Australian Bishop Shane MacKinlay. Plus dinosaur extinction, Star Trek, and tennis. The post The Synod Begins appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Australia's bishops publish a social justice statement each year, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the latest which comes in the context of the upcoming Australian referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and includes the input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. The post A New Engagement appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The post A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

World Youth Day has finished and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle reflection the event based on the experiences shared by some Australian pilgrims, plus the science of magpie swooping and the the Women's World Cup. The post Shine, Listen, and Be Unafraid appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Australian Bishops' office for evangelisation have a new reflection on the topic that Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle dig into for pastoral and theological fundamentals. Plus Caroline excites with science of exotic exoplanets and then the panel discusses what's entertaining them. The post Evangelisation and Exoplanets appeared first on StarQuest Media.