Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.)

While scientists for years have been studying unusual experiences that happen to people as they approach death, they’ve only just begun studying whether animals have End-of-Life Experiences. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether they do, what kinds of experiences they have, and how they compare to human experiences.

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The Weekly Leo – 21 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV at General Audience of 21 May 2025 (@Vatican Media)

This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 9 May 2025 to 21 May 2025.

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The Interstellar Song Contest – The Secrets of Doctor Who

A deadly twist on a galactic song contest raises questions of morality, writing quality, and character consistency. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate the Doctor’s actions, sci-fi logic, and the episode’s cultural commentary.

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Our Man Bashir (DS9) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Bashir’s spy fantasy turns lethal when crewmates are trapped in his holosuite program. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the Bond tropes, tech absurdities, Garak’s cold realism, and what makes a real hero.

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The Mystery of the Year – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

What is a year, and how did we learn to track it? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli chart the evolution of calendars, from lunar to Gregorian, and even ponder timekeeping on Mars, with insights from history, religion, and science.

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The Weekly Leo – 14 May 2025

A camera records Pope Leo XIV as he appears on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025 (Vatican Media)

This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 8 May 2025 to 14 May 2025.

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The Story & The Engine – The Secrets of Doctor Who

A cosmic barbershop in Lagos reveals the power—and peril—of storytelling. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate mythic gods, racial identity, barbershop culture, and whether this character-centric episode cuts too deep.

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The Vengeance Factor (TNG) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Ancient vendettas, broken diplomacy, and a tragic assassin—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG’s The Vengeance Factor and its moral echoes.

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Lost Scriptures: 1 Esdras – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

How could a “lost scripture” one day be recognized by Catholics? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack 1 Esdras—its dramatic tale, canonical debates, and what it reveals about faith, history, and unity.

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Lucky Day (15) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Ruby Sunday’s uneasy return to ordinary life takes center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Father Chip Hines, and Jimmy Akin tackle UNIT’s startling decisions and dissect Lucky Day’s pointed take on influencer culture and trust in authority.

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