Best National Catholic Register Podcasts (2024)

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Is There In Beauty No Truth? (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek 33:16

1h ago33:16

33:16

A non-corporeal being gets embodied. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the philosophical implications and how the writers may have untintentionally said something important about bodily integrity.

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Catholic Persecution in Nicaragua/ Jimmy Lai’s Catholic Witness 30:00

12h ago30:00

30:00

The Catholic Church in Nicaragua has faced another uptick in persecution by the left-wing government of President Daniel Ortega. ACI Prena’s editor in chief Juan Andrés Muñoz about the Catholic witness against this dictatorship. Then we turn to another Catholic witness. This time against communist China. From CNA’s Daniel Payne, we hear the story o…

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Guardian Angels - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:08:52

1h ago1:08:52

1:08:52

People have lots of questions about guardian angels and they often get posed to Jimmy Akin, so in this episode Jimmy and Dom Bettinelli discuss what the Bible and other ancient Jewish and Christian literature and Church teaching say about guardian angels.

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The Creed of the Kromon - The Secrets of Doctor Who 36:36

20m ago36:36

36:36

The 8th Doctor and Charley in the Divergent Universe! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss their encounter with the termite-like Kromon whose society has been modeled on a soulless corporate bureaucracy and the resistance to their tyranny by the normally peaceful C'Rizz, a new Companion.

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The Fast and the Curious (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek 30:03

15h ago30:03

30:03

Pog-racing! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this episode of Prodigy, the crew's sidetrack into a race; Zero's self-sacrifice; and speculation as to what could stop time on Voyager.

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Remembering Iraqi Christians post-ISIS/ Examining Venezuela’s Election Crisis 30:00

3d ago30:00

30:00

Iraqi journalist Rody Sher from EWTN News’ ACI Mena, joins us to remember the anniversary of the fall of Mosul and the driving of Christians from Iraq’s Ninevah Plains. Then, we turn to Venezuela, where tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest after Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the presidential elections late last mon…

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Lost Scriptures: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch, Nephilim) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:27:43

4d ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Some believe the ancient Book of Enoch is a book of Scripture and so Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue their discussion of the book, focusing on the first known as the Book of the Watchers, which focuses on angels, fallen angels and demons.

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The Belly of the Beast (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who 33:32

10d ago33:32

33:32

Missy is back in this audio story as discussed by Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin. This is capricious and malevolent Missy, manipulating and exploiting others for personal profit, but also amusement in a cautionary tale of dehumnization and cruely.

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Imposter Syndrome (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek 41:57

9d ago41:57

41:57

Beware the imPOGster! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this episode of Prodigy where the crew creates faulty holo-doubles in order to start their rescue mission and hijinks ensue.

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Religious Vocations and Educational Debt / ACI Africa at 5 Years 30:00

10d ago30:00

30:00

A new CARA study exposes the challenges debt poses to those discerning religious vocations. Our guest Fr. Scott Bahrke explains how the Laboure Society helped him pay his loans and act on his priestly call. Then we look to Africa where vocations are booming as ACI Africa celebrates its fifth year. ACI Africa’s editor in chief Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla …

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Lost Scripture: The Book of Enoch - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:03:02

12d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Who was Enoch, what is his book, and why is it a "lost scripture"? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mysterious Enoch, the references to him in the New Testament, and what makes his book so fascinating and mysterious.

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Wink (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who 36:05

14d ago36:05

36:05

Six and Ten together! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this audio story that brings David Tennant and Colin Baker togther to face the Weeping Angels and a possible bootstrap paradox with all the fun banter you'd expect.

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Observer's Paradox (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek 28:47

23d ago28:47

28:47

Who is Murf really? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this next episode Prodigy and the mystery surrounding the alien Murf and t he unknown entity trying to communicate through him.

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Olympic Athlete Priest at Paris Games/Rupnik Art 30:00

17d ago30:00

30:00

We talk to the Register’s Solene Tadie and a 1996 Olympian-turned-priest, Father Joe Fitzgerald, about pastoral care to Olympic athletes. Then, we discuss why the Knights of Columbus covered artwork of disgraced priest and artist Fr. Marko Rupnik at the John Paul II Shrine in Washington with Register editor in chief Shannon Mullen.…

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New Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:43:57

18d ago1:43:57

1:43:57

The Vatican has released new rules for evaluating reports of supernatural phenomena. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli conclude their two-part discussion by looking at the rules themselves; the possible categories; and how the investigations are to be carried out.

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The Awakening - The Secrets of Doctor Who 51:01

28d ago51:01

51:01

Reenactment gone awry! Dom Bettinellli and Jimmy Akin discuss this 5th Doctor story of an ancient alien evil feeding off psychic energy in a small village, including parapsychological elements and the capacity for violence by otherwise reaosnable people..

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Temporal Mechanics 101 - The Secrets of Star Trek 35:29

30d ago35:29

35:29

The basics of time travel. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the next episode of Prodigy; the ways the show keeps subverting the expected story path; and the themes of loyalty and friendship the show conveys.

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National Eucharistic Congress and Donald Trump’s Nomination 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

The National Eucharistic Congress has drawn more than 50,000 Catholics to celebrate belief in Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist. Courtney Mares and Madeline Daley report from the event in Indianapolis. Then we turn to how the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump affected the Republican National Convention, Ken Oliver reports f…

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Why the Vatican Changed Its Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious ... 1:01:36

1M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

In May 2024, the Vatican issued new norms for how to evaluate reports of supernatural phenomena. In the first of a two-part discussion, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine how the new rules radically change the way these phenomena are classified.

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Son Rise Morning Show - Friday! 1:00:00

25d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We're live from the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will be joined by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Marcel Lejeune, Marlon De La Torre, Liz Lev, and other guests who have gathered in Indiana to honor the reality of Christ present in the Holy Eucharist.If you're there for the Congress, we'd love to meet you!…

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New Course with Jimmy Akin: Christianity and Parapsychology 2:59

1M ago2:59

2:59

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The Armageddon Factor - The Secrets of Doctor Who 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

The 4th Doctor wraps up the Key to Time story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Romana I's final appearance, the introduction of the Black Guardian; and the immoral illogic of mutually assured destruction.

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Who Saves the Saviors? (PRO) 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

Time paradox. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the 2nd episode of Prodigy season 2 and the future changes that affect the present, plus the clash of fear vs. hope.

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Presidential Politics Heats Up/Synod 2024 Working Document 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

Presidential politics are heating up in the United States. Peter Laffin joins us for analysis on presidential fitness for office, party platforms and how the race to Election Day 2024 is shaping up. Then Jonathan Liedl discusses the Synod 2024 in light of the latest working document that will guide the Vatican’s October meeting.…

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Whitley Streiber’s Communion (Aliens, UFOs, Visitors, Abduction) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:55:27

1M ago1:55:27

1:55:27

Whitley Streiber's 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Streiber's claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened.

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Planet of the Daleks - The Secrets of Doctor Who 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

The Daleks want the planet! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 3rd Doctor story and the themes of courage, survival, and self-sacrifice that are found throughout, as well as the warnings against glorifying war and violence.

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Into the Breach, Parts I and II (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek 52:34

1M ago52:34

52:34

Prodigy season 2 begins! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the return of the Protostar crew, now a part of the new Voyager crew under Admiral Janeway, including the nuances of plot and character that elevate this above a simple children's cartoon.

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Supreme Court Decisions and International Religious Freedom 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

We talk with Cristina Squiers on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Chevron case and take a look at International religious freedom with Catalina Scheider Galinanes.By Register Radio

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Lost Scripture? Jubilees (Missing Book of the Bible?) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World 1:33:39

2M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

Throughout history, there have been books some people considered scripture and others didn't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss one of those books, Jubilees. What was does it say? Could any of it be true? What should Christians today think of it?

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