10/02/2023 | World News Round Up Late Edition
Former President Trump on trial. California Governor Gavin Newsome selects person to fill seat of the late senator Dianne Feinstein. Pharmacy clerks and techs go [Read more]
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The brutal WW2 battle for Italy
James Holland discusses the bloody 1943 Italian campaign that saw the Allies take on Nazi Germany in one of the most ferocious fights of the war
Rerun: Data Preservation and Destruction
It’s hard to hold onto information. Paradoxically, it can also be hard to get rid of it. In this episode, we look at why long-term [Read more]
Ann Radcliffe, Gothic Great Enchantress, Part 1
In the space of a decade, Ann Radcliffe married, started writing, and had an incredibly successful career as an author. But after her 1797 novel, [Read more]
10/02/2023 | World News Round Up
Effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Trump Organization on trial.Damar Hamlin returns to regular season play.CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. [Read more]
October 2: Isaiah 13–14; Psalm 86; Acts 9
Old Testament: Isaiah 13–14 Isaiah 13–14 (Listen) The Judgment of Babylon 13The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2On a bare [Read more]
Shutdown Avoided, Arrest in Tupac Case & New iPhone Bug- Monday, October 2, 2023
The news to know for Monday, October 2, 2023! We’re telling you about a last-minute deal to prevent a government shutdown: what it does and doesn’t include and how long the funding lasts before it might get down to the wire again. Also, we’re…
Christ & Chronic Illness Pt. 4: A Theology of Pharmaceuticals, Supplements, Diets, & Tools for Wellness
Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our podcast series, ‘Christ and Chronic Illness.’ In this concluding episode, we delve deeper into the profound connection between Christ, healing, and the complex reality of chronic illness.
Our journey has been grounded in the understanding that God’s desire for healing is not to be equated with a prosperity gospel, nor is it a guarantee of immediate relief from suffering. Rather, we’ve explored how God permits sickness as part of His sovereign plan in a fallen world. Looking to Christ as the ultimate reflection of God’s character, we’ve witnessed His ministry of healing, which served as a powerful demonstration of the ultimate reversal of the Fall—a promise that He, as the Second and better Adam, will one day restore both our world and our bodies to a sinless and eternal state.
In this episode, we discuss the profit-driven nature of the medical system, often prioritizing pharmaceuticals as quick fixes rather than genuine health solutions. For many chronic conditions, looking beyond traditional medicine becomes essential, as it may not always provide comprehensive care.
Jonah and the…Chaos Dragon? – Chaos Dragon E10
The story of Jonah employs all the major motifs of the theme of the chaos dragon: chaotic waters, a servant of God who rebels against him, and a great sea monster. But the story doesn’t call it a sea monster—the story calls it a great fish! Join Tim and Jon as they discuss Jonah, thrown into the deep abyss and swallowed up by death, and the reality that even the belly of the beast is no match for Yahweh.
Day 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic
Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117.