In this episode, we look at the recent controversies surrounding the Indiana University student paper, the Indiana Daily Student, which was forced to shut down its print edition in favor of the online version. Then we take a broader look at the shift from print to digital media.
Links of Interest for this episode
Indiana Daily Student online edition: https://www.idsnews.com/
Indiana Daily Student on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Daily_Student
WTHR Channel 13 item on the controversy: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-university-iu-media-school-stops-printing-daily-student-newspaper-co-editors-call-censorship/531-8b129b96-ccbb-4dd4-be3c-bb0377790c2e
Indianapolis Star article on IDS controversy:https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2025/10/20/ids-nonprofit-iu-censorship-indiana-daily-student/86752612007/
1988 Supreme Court decision on school newspapers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazelwood_School_District_v._Kuhlmeier
“Follow the Money” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follow_the_money
Cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”: https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/why-was-the-late-show-stephen-colbert-canceled-rcna224144
Jimmy Kimmel Suspension on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_of_Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!
Charlie Kirk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kirk
Tucker Carlson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Carlson
Purdue supplies newspaper to IU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZW90ZWnKk
Sagamore Archives: https://hdl.handle.net/2450/9995
The Campus Citizen: https://www.thecampuscitizen.com/
Floppy disk drive with USB interface: https://www.amazon.com/External-Floppy-Portable-Windows-Required/dp/B00RXEWOAA/
DECtape on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECtape
YouTube statistics: https://www.oberlo.com/blog/youtube-statistics
Optical media preservation on Wikipedia: https://dvs.com/video/limited-lifespan-cd-r-dvd-r/
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In this episode, I bemoan the lack of new or innovative content on broadcast TV based on the offerings of this new fall season. We also take a statistical look at the recent Emmy awards and notice that the few broadcast and basic cable shows nominated did not earn any wins. AppleTV+ and other streaming services dominated the landscape. Although all of my podcasts are listenable, this one includes charts and spreadsheets that you may want to view on the YouTube version.
Links of Interest for this episode
Note: Normally, I would provide links to every TV show mentioned, but this link list would be massive. Here are the Wikipedia articles I used as the basis of my research, as well as PDFs of spreadsheets I created to compile my statistics.
The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
2025-26 US Network Television Schedule: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_United_States_network_television_schedule
2025 Fall Broadcast TV Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-fall-tv-139875025
2025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Category: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-139879938
2025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Network:https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-139880211
YouTube TV: https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/
Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2024/08/08/the-future-of-television-is-broadcast--streaming-heres-why/
Civic Science article: https://civicscience.com/over-the-air-audience-tracker-preview-why-advertisers-should-watch-tv-antenna-users/
Cancellation of Jon Stewart from Apple TV+: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Problem_with_Jon_Stewart#Cancellation
Inexpensive over-the-air DVR from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tablo-4-Tuner-Over-Air-DVR/dp/B0CQD65DVZ/
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While proofreading my previous episode, I realized the theological point I was making was also a commentary on the political divisiveness we find in our country today. Here are my thoughts regarding ways that the teachings of St. Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians delivered a poignant message that is applicable to our secular society today. You don’t have to be a Christian to appreciate the wisdom of his message.
Links of Interest for this episode
Episode 98: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=528
1 Corinthians 12:12-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?12
Papal encyclical on the “Mystical Body of Christ”: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._Fullam
Cerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
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In this episode, I depart from my original plans to continue turning my old Scripture lessons into podcast episodes. I’ve been going through old audiocassettes and downloading them to my computer, and I found some long-lost lectures that were key to my faith journey as a foundation of the lessons taught in the Catholic Church for 30 years. I hope to return to presenting more of those lessons and upcoming episodes soon.
Links of Interest for this episode
Fr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.html
Episode 97a: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=525
Episode 12: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=69
1 Corinthians 12:4-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?4
Papal encyclical on the “Mystical Body of Christ”: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html
Ephesians 4:4-13: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/4?4
Romans 12:4-5: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/12?4
Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._Fullam
Cerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Ephesians 1:1: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1
Episode 14: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=76
Episode 90: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=484
Scott Hahn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hahn
The Five Solae of the Protestant Reformation on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_solae
Christian Justification on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justification_(theology)
Catechesis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechesis
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This is a supplement to Episode 97.. It is from a video of an encounter I had with Catholic theologian Dr. Ernie Collamati. It discusses how to deal with our conscience when it differs from the official teaching of the Catholic Church. Here’s that exchange.
Links of interest
Dr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamati
Episode 97
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This episode is the final installment in a four-part series on Catholic Tradition. When I used to teach this lesson, it included a tour of the church. While I can’t do that with you physically, I want to try to cover the same material with you. We'll discuss in more detail what you can expect to find in a Catholic Church, including an overview of the items the priest uses during Mass, as well as a discussion of priestly vestments. We will wrap up with a few words about other Catholic traditions.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591
Church Tabernacle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_tabernacle
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Peter_and_Paul_Cathedral_(Indianapolis)
Ciborium on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciborium_(container)
Viaticum on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viaticum
Paschal candle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_candle
Passover Seder on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_Seder
Altar stone on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altar_stone
Sacrarium and Picina on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piscina
Sacristy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacristy
Vestments on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestment
Website selling extensive vestments: https://www.chagalldesign.com/collections/vestments
Cassock on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassock
Alb on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alb
Chasuble on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasuble
Stole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stole_(vestment)
Liturgical colors on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_colours
Oil of Catechumens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_of_catechumens
Sacred Chrism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrism
Ordination of Women on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordination_of_women_and_the_Catholic_Church
Dr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamati
Episode 97a:
Stations of the Cross on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stations_of_the_Cross
Saint Veronica on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Veronica
“Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973 film) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar_(film)
Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe
Communion of the Saints on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churches_Militant,_Penitent,_and_Triumphant
Episode 42 “The Priest, the Nun, and the Miracle”: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=235
Assumption of Mary on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary
Immaculate Conception on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception
Original Sin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sinMe
Papal infallibility on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_infallibility
Liturgy of the Hours: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgy_of_the_Hours
Eucharistic adoration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharistic_adoration
Novena prayers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novena
St. Christopher on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Christopher
Superstitious St. Joseph statue for sale: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Statue-Selling-Prayer-Complete/dp/B08FBSC95N
Obituary for Fr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.html
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In this episode, I present material based on the second lesson I taught in my local Catholic parish inquiry program for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the most important Catholic tradition – the celebration of our Sunday liturgy, the Mass.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591
Mass in. Catholic Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_in_the_Catholic_Church
“Ite, missa est” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ite,_missa_est
Divine Service of the Lutheran Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Service_(Lutheran)
Liturgy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgy
Liturgical Year on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_year
Advent on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent
Christmastide on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmastide
Ordinary Time on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinary_Time
Lent on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent
Easter Triduum on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_Triduum
Pentecost on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecost
Offertory on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offertory
Order of the mass in detail: https://www.liturgies.net/Liturgies/Catholic/roman_missal/roman_missal_order_of_mass.htm
Mea culpa on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mea_culpa
“Glory to God” hymn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_in_excelsis_Deo
St. Augustine on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo
Liturgy of the Word on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_in_the_Catholic_Church#Liturgy_of_the_Word
Common Lectionary on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Common_Lectionary
Nicene Creed on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed
East-West Schism with the Eastern Orthodox Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Schism
Liturgy of the Eucharist on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_in_the_Catholic_Church#Liturgy_of_the_Eucharist
“Santus” hymn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctus
Sign of the Cross on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_cross
General reference links for this series.
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, Indianapolis: https://www.stgabrielindy.org/
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In this episode, I present material based on the second lesson I taught in my local Catholic parish inquiry program for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we continue to explore the connection between Scripture and tradition. We will then take a deeper dive into Catholic traditions as they relate to the Sacraments.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591
Sola Scriptura on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sola_scriptura
1 Corinthians 11:2 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?2
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?23
2 Thessalonians 2:15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2thessalonians/2?15
Scott Hahn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hahn
2 Thessalonians 3:4-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2thessalonians/3?4
Mark 7:1-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7
Matthew 15:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/15
Colossians 2:8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/colossians/2?8
Isaiah 29:13-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/29?13
Matthew 6:1-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6
The Lord’s prayer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord%27s_Prayer
Liturgical embolism on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embolism_(liturgy)
John 20:30-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/20?30
John 21:25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?25
2 John 12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2john/1?12
3 John 13-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/3john/1?13
Sacraments of the Catholic Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_Church
Real Presence in the Eucharist on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_presence_of_Christ_in_the_Eucharist
General reference links for this series.
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
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In this episode, I present material based on the second lesson I taught in my local Catholic parish inquiry program for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we explore the Catholic Church’s approach to authoritative teaching based not only on Scripture alone, as the Protestants do, but on a combination of sacred Scripture and sacred tradition.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591
Francis of Assisi on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_of_Assisi
Prayer of St. Francis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis
“Fiddler on the Roof” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof
Song “Tradition” from “Fiddler on the Roof” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gw
The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Vatican_Council
Sola Scriptura on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sola_scriptura
“Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dei_verbum
“Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation” at the Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_dei-verbum_en.html
“Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation”, my printable version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708866
Marshall McLuhan on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_McLuhan
“Commissioning of the 72” in Luke 10: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/10
“The Need for Assistants" in Acts 6: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/6
Apostolic succession on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_succession
List of popes on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes
Scott Hahn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hahn
Scott Hahn discusses Sola Scriptura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQcpU9CIsDA
2 Timothy 3:16: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/3?16
Mark 7: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7
Dr. Jim Divita obituary: https://www.indystar.com/obituaries/ins148901
General reference links for this series.
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann
“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma
New Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartdehrman
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In this special episode, I discuss some striking similarities between Star Wars: Andor Season 2 and recent events in Serbia. I will return to the series of religious topics next time. Although I always make these podcasts listenable, I recommend you check out the YouTube version because I put a lot of work into editing video clips.
Links of Interest for this episode
Star Wars: Andor TV series on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)
Death Star on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Star
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) film on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Star
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977) film on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_ film)
Ghorman on Star Wars fan wiki: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ghorman
Ghorman Spiders on fan wiki: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Ghorlectipod
Serbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia
Serbian anticorruption protests on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%93present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests
Trump Tower Belgrade on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Tower_Belgrade
Yugoslav Ministry of Defense Building on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslav_Ministry_of_Defence_Building
NATO bombing of Yugoslavia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_bombing_of_Yugoslavia
Kosovo War on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_War
Rachel Maddow, May 19, 2025, reposted on X: https://x.com/Emolclause/status/1924821978608705780
New York Times article about forgery of Trump Tower documents: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/politics/trump-kushner-hotel-serbia.html
Article about rare earth metals mining in Serbia: https://serbia-energy.eu/unlocking-serbias-potential-exploring-rare-earth-metals/
Jadar lithium mining project in Serbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadar_mine
Jadar mine promotional video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsskXBmrpEc
Website promoting Jadar Mine: https://www.riotinto.com/en/operations/projects/jadar
Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Gilroy
NPR interview with Tony Gilroy: https://youtu.be/7h3bT0TMeVs?si=cRCZ6DA2nsKJSCm9
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In this episode, I wrap up part three of my series based on the first lesson I taught in my local Catholic parish inquiry program for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we explore how Scripture scholars use historical critical methods, textual analysis, and knowledge of ancient languages and cultures to help us understand the original intent of the Sacred Authors.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129124723
Paul on marriage, Ephesians 5:21-33: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/5?21
Dan McClellan on Ephesians 5 (I don’t entirely agree with Dan on this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1025590022942090
Dan McClellan on biblical marriage (I agree with this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/671670005626807
Healing of the paralytic Matthew 9:2-8: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?2
Healing of the paralytic Mark 2:1-12: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/2
Healing of the paralytic Luke 5:17-26: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/5?17
Dan McClellan on the paralytic healing: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1209453150633220
Take up your cross and follow me, Matthew 16:24: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16?24
Take up your cross and follow me, Mark 8:34: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/8?34
Take up your cross and follow me each day, Luke 9:23: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?23
Dan McClellan on the pitfalls of dictionary definitions: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann/videos/1453165942727611/
Dan McClellan on versus added to the Bible at a later date: https://www.facebook.com/reel/672315395407210
General reference links for this series.
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann
“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma
New Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartdehrman
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In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we explore how Scripture looks at historical events through God’s eyes and not from a human perspective. We will also debate how and when to use God’s Divine Name.
Links of Interest for this episode
Exodus 3:13-14 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?13
Tetragrammaton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragrammaton
Exodus 6:2-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/6?2
Christian doctrine of the Trinity on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity
Dan McClellan on Trinity not being in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwpwMS0kyY
El Shaddai on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Shaddai
Names of God in Judaism on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_God_in_Judaism
Exodus 20:7 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/20?7
Jehovah on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah
Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_Bible
New Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jerusalem_Bible
Revised New Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_New_Jerusalem_Bible
Pope Pius XII on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pius_XII
Pope Benedict XVI on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVI
Dan Schutte on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Schutte
Article interviewing Schutte about the use of the Divine Name in music: https://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/you-are-near/
Original version of “You Are Near” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uge74xLmg0
Revised version of “You Are Near” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQX8ic2hsfs
The epic story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/37
Climax of the Joseph epic Genesis 45:3-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/45?3
Musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_and_the_Amazing_Technicolor_Dreamcoat
Wisdom 6:1-9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/wisdom/6
2000 US Presidential Election on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election
Quotes from Spider-Man (2002): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/quotes/?item=qt0437392
John 19:10-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?10
Contemplating Life Episode 89: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=482
Dan McClellan's book “The Bible Says So” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Says-So-Scriptures-Controversial-ebook/dp/B0D4HQXLCS/
Illustration of ancient view of the “Dome of the Sky”: https://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/g/gier/306/commoncosmos.htm
New Revised Standard Version of the Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Revised_Standard_Version
Genesis 1:1 (NASB 95): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NASB1995
Genesis 1:1 (NASB 2020): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1
Genesis 1:1 (NRSVue): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NRSVUE
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In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. In this episode, we try to understand how Scripture was created from oral traditions. We engage in an exercise where we write some Scripture of our own.
Links of Interest for this episode
New American Standard Bible (NASB) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_American_Standard_Bible
Thomas Merton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Merton
The Prayer of Thomas Merton: https://reflections.yale.edu/article/seize-day-vocation-calling-work/merton-prayer
Genesis 3:9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?9
Exodus 3:4 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?4
1 Kings 19:11-18 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/19?11
Hebrews 1:1-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1
Ephesians 1:8-10 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/1?8
Epistles on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle#New_Testament_epistles
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/2?13
2 Peter 1:19-21 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2peter/1?19
2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/3?14
General reference links for this series.
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann
“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma
For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/
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In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. Having already talked about God in the last episode, this time we discuss human beings, a brief introduction to the use of mythology in Scripture, and the metaphorical use of angels and demons.
Links of Interest
Handout Materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129126103
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible
Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Soul on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul
“The World, The Flesh, and The Devil” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_world,_the_flesh,_and_the_devil
Ephesians 2:1-3 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/2
1 Peter 4:1-4 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/4
1 Peter 5:8-9 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/5?8
James 4:1-7 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/james/4
1 John 2:12-17 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?12
Apologetics on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologetics
Genesis 1 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1
Genesis 2 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2
“Myth” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth
Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan
Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann
“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma
Catholic Catechism on angels: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1A.HTM
Angels on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel
Demons on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon
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In this episode, I begin a lengthy, multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories.
Links of Interest
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
Change from RCIA to OCIA: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/forget-rcia-meet-ocia-us-bishops-approve-big-name-change
List of episodes of this podcast dealing with religion: https://contemplating-life.com/blog/category/religion/
Father Paul Landwerlen bio: https://www.archindy.org/staff/priests/landwerlen-paul.html
Father Larry Crawford obituary: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2014/03-07/crawford.html
Handout Materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129126103
“Alfie” (1966) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060086/
Theme song from “Alfie” by Dionne Warwick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NPAz8-O29U
Baltimore Cataclysm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Catechism
Matthew 22:21 NSAB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?21
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Sometimes the people we admire turn out to be completely opposite of what we expect. Can we still respect them for the good that they’ve done when they revealed themselves to be something completely different? That’s the question I try to answer about my fandom of Elon Musk in this episode.
Links of Interest
Bill Cosby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby
“Why Is There Air?” Cosby comedy album on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Is_There_Air%3F
Kevin Spacey on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Spacey
Harvey Weinstein on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein
Isaac Asimov on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein
Mel Gibson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Gibson
J.K. Rowling on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Rowling
Elon Musk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk
Project 2025 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_2025
Tim Dodd “The Everyday Astronaut” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAstronaut
Tim Dodd 2021 interview with Elon Musk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t705r8ICkRw
Blog post “Elon Musk’s Guide to Being a Great Writer”: https://mylife.cyborg5.com/?p=1159
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This rather lengthy episode wraps up the reviews of most of the Oscar-nominated films for this year. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do a better job but I was out of commission with the flu for about 10 days and just didn’t have time to do the kind of job I usually do. The Oscars will be presented Sunday, March 2 on ABC-TV and I wanted to get this episode out before the awards were presented.
Links of Interest
The 97th Academy awards on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/97th_Academy_Awards
YouTube video about special-effects in “Conclave”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHX537eqj-M
YouTube video about writing certain types of characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VJsftZfcY&t=619s
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This is the first of my abbreviated reviews of Oscar-nominated films for 2025. After several weeks of talking about Broadway musicals, fantasy, and fairy tales, we finally get around to discussing “Wicked.”
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
"Wicked: For Good" (2025) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/
Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/
“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (1900 novel by L. Frank Baum) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz
“Wicked” 2003 Broadway musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical)
“Wicked” (1995 novel by Gregory Maguire) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(Maguire_novel)
Documentary “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32339450/
Easter eggs of Wicked explained by New Rockstars Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJCXyXpvmz4
A detailed synopsis of Wicked novel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrxrJ8NVnk
Even more detailed comparison of the book, musical, and film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGMf5ex_8U
Deleted Scenes from Wicked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB4XOd3L80E
Explanation of hidden musical themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhND6ZDi5HI&t=315s
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This is the final in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
"Cinderella" (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/
“Peter Pan” (1954 musical) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1954_musical)
Mary Martin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Martin
“Peter Pan” (1904 play and 1911 novel) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_and_Wendy
“Peter Pan” (1960 version restored) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusJd4x3tI8
Cathy Rigby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Rigby
“Peter Pan Live!” On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_Live!
Allison Williams on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Williams
“Hook” (1991) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/
“Peter Pan” (1950 musical by Leonard Bernstein) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1950_musical)
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939 film) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/
“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (1900 novel by L. Frank Baum) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz
“Over the Rainbow” 1939 song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Rainbow
Judy Garland on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland
Eva Cassidy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Cassidy
“Over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow/What_a_Wonderful_World
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24k
Katharine McPhee on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_McPhee
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Katharine McPhee on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVDzDk-l-pU
Article "The Wizard of Oz on Television" on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_on_television
Audio recording of Bert Lahr and Liza Minnelli hosting Wizard of Oz for the first time in 1956: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwubJJgRLRI
Dick Van Dyke on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Van_Dyke
Photo of Dick Van Dyke hosting Wizard of Oz broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=5994968803860803&id=252037021487372&set=a.252044174819990
“Return to Oz” (1985) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089908/
“Oz the Great and Powerful” (2013) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623205/
“The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” (2005) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422778/
“The Muppet Movie” (1979) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/
“Rainbow Connection” song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Connection
“Wicked” 2003 Broadway musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical)
“Maleficent” (2014) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587310/
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4777008/
“Sleeping Beauty” fairy tale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty
“Wicked” (1995 novel by Gregory Maguire) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(Maguire_novel)
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This is the third in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
Richard Rogers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein II on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Hammerstein_II
"Cinderella" (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/
"Cinderella" folktale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella
"Cinderella" (1957 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129672/
“Cinderella” (1937 TV special) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvanjRXuQY0
NASA Project Mercury on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mercury
NASA Project Gemini on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Gemini
NASA Apollo Program on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program
Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-8 minicomputer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-8
ARPANET precursor to the internet on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET
Arthur C. Clarke on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke
Clarke’s Three Laws on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_three_laws
For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/
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