The Federation bids on a wormhole, but is it worth the price? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine TNG’s “The Price,” unpacking shady negotiations, Troi’s rushed romance, and Ferengi missteps that echo into Voyager. Plus, is Ral a genius or just creepy?

In this episode, Jimmy responds to some arguments raised by Protestant apologist Gavin Ortlund, primarily concerning the papacy. Gavin claims that there was no bishop of Rome (pope) until well into the second century and that—even if we grant that Peter was the first pope—so much hangs on the idea that there are later popes that, if this were true,…

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet played an important role in WWII, the Cold War, and the Space Race, but there's much more to its story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the history of this fascinating ship and the mysteries connected with it.

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet played an important role in WWII, the Cold War, and the Space Race, but there's much more to its story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the history of this fascinating ship and the mysteries connected with it. The post The USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts) appeared first o…

The 9th Doctor takes on political intrigue in space! In Run, a Big Finish audio adventure, he pushes a junior politician to challenge a rising dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the twists, humor, and Doctor Who lore in this thrilling audio story.

Kirk and the Enterprise vanish into a mysterious space graveyard, trapped by a no-violence law and a Klingon scheme. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unravel the twists, logic gaps, and deeper themes behind this animated Star Trek adventure!

In this video, Jimmy Akin explores where the claim that Muslims don’t worship God actually comes from and points out that this idea is not found in Catholic Tradition.…

In November 2024, Congress held more UFO hearings, which revealed a secret government program called Immaculate Constellation. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dscuss what this program is, what it does, and what it all reveals is really happening with UAPs.

In November 2024, Congress held more UFO hearings, which revealed a secret government program called Immaculate Constellation. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what this program is, what it does, and what it all reveals is really happening with UAPs. The post Immaculate Constellation UFO Program appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The Doctor faces a sinister game master in The Celestial Toymaker! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down this classic First Doctor story, its lost episodes, stunning animation, and the Toymaker’s return in modern Doctor Who. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion!

The Enterprise crew faces a deadly subterranean menace—but is it truly a monster? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Devil in the Dark, revealing its surprising themes, Kirk’s transformation, and Spock’s emotional depth.

In this episode, Jimmy explores an idea that is seldom proposed in Protestant circles—the claim that their core principle of sola scriptura (“by Scripture alone”) is not actually a doctrine. Instead, it’s an interpretive principle.…

To celebrate their 350th regular episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at more of listener's mysterious experiences. What have listeners reported, what could explain them, and what does Jimmy make of them?

To celebrate their 350th regular episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at more of listener's mysterious experiences. What have listeners reported, what could explain them, and what does Jimmy make of them? The post Mysterious Experiences 3 appeared first on StarQuest Media.Oleh Jimmy Akin

A colony destroyed, Enterprise blamed, and Archer trapped in a ruined future! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Shockwave, the explosive Enterprise first season finale, unpacking its gripping twists, time travel intrigue, and eerie real-world parallels.

For centuries Catholics have wondered about the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Many have said that they were the same person. But according to the Vatican, new studies have finally figured this issue out. What do these new studies reveal? And what impact have they had on the Church’s calendar? Jimmy A…

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more.

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more. The post Is AI A Demonic Illusion? (and More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

The Fourth Doctor faces a labyrinth of shifting walls and parasitic alien minotaurs in The Horns of Nimon! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel this myth-inspired tale, critiquing over-the-top villains, budget effects, and the Doctor-Romana dynamic.

A spy thriller in Star Trek? Michelle Yeoh shines in Section 31, exposing the seamy world underneath the Federation's ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin dissect the action, drama, and lore while weighing its merits as a movie versus a full series.

Wes Huff is a young Protestant apologist who has recently had a lot of success. He has admirable qualities, and he does better than many other Protestant apologists do.In this video, Jimmy Akin—in a friendly spirit of “iron sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17)—take a look at both some of Wes’s strong points and his weak points, particularly when it comes t…

Humanity has come a long way in the last few thousand years, but we still have a long way to go. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask, as we continue to progress, is there a way of classifying our civilization and making reasonable predictions? Some scientists have come up with a scale to do just that.

Humanity has come a long way in the last few thousand years, but we still have a long way to go. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask, as we continue to progress, is there a way of classifying our civilization and making reasonable predictions? Some scientists have come up with a scale to do just that. The post The Kardashev Scale appeared first on St…

What happens when two Sixth Doctors and two Mels face a time demon and corporate-speaking aliens? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists of Big Finish’s The Wrong Doctors, tackling its humor, literary flair, and Big Finish’s bold storytelling experiments!

Seven’s Borg past resurfaces as she uncovers the tragic truth of her assimilation in Voyager’s “The Raven.” Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin analyze her struggle with humanity, compelling character moments, and deeper themes of identity and transformation.

The shortest verse in the Bible is just two words: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35).Despite how short it is, this verse contains important lessons for all of us—both lessons about who Jesus was and lessons that we can apply in our own lives in times of crisis. Join Jimmy Akin as he explores the mysteries of the shortest verse in the Bible.……

The ancient book The Life of Adam and Eve was popular in ancient times and tells a compelling story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the second part of the work which tells the story of how Adam and Eve died and what happened after.

The ancient book The Life of Adam and Eve was popular in ancient times and tells a compelling story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the second part of the work which tells the story of how Adam and Eve died and what happened after. The post Lost Scriptures: The Death of Adam & Eve appeared first on StarQuest Media.…