Episodes
COZ108: The Synod on Synodality is done so Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the synod’s Letter to the People of God and reflect on what it means for them. Plus Caroline shares exciting science news about asteroids. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Letter of the...
Published 11/04/23
COZ107: Pope Francis has issued a new apostolic exhortation, Laudato Deum, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its science and faith elements which are part of the call to action to promote an attitude of integral ecology. Plus, they discuss the Vesuvius Challenge. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for...
Published 10/21/23
COZ106: The Synod on Synods has begun in Rome and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle get us up to speed on what it’s all about and share a preview of the meeting from synod delegate Australian Bishop Shane MacKinlay. Plus dinosaur extinction, Star Trek, and tennis. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...
Published 10/07/23
COZ105: Australia’s bishops publish a social justice statement each year, so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the latest which comes in the context of the upcoming Australian referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and includes the input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at...
Published 09/23/23
I need to ask for your help, but first I want to thank you for listening to StarQuest and supporting our mission of exploring the intersection of faith and pop culture. Over the past five years–since 2018–StarQuest has grown by leaps and bounds, more than at any time in our previous 12 years. With more than a dozen programs and hundreds of thousands of listeners and viewers each month, we are able to bring the Gospel to the world in a unique and entertaining way. This summer, we marked...
Published 09/14/23
COZ104: World Youth Day has finished and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle reflection the event based on the experiences shared by some Australian pilgrims, plus the science of magpie swooping and the the Women’s World Cup. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Pope Francis speaks with...
Published 08/26/23
COZ103: The Australian Bishops’ office for evangelisation have a new reflection on the topic that Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle dig into for pastoral and theological fundamentals. Plus Caroline excites with science of exotic exoplanets and then the panel discusses what’s entertaining them. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a...
Published 08/12/23
COZ102: It’s time for parish renewal and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the experience in Melbourne, including a Jesus-centered vision, commitment, teamwork, and empowering leaders. Caroline explores the science of heatwaves, and it’s time for FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup – Go Matildas! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a...
Published 07/29/23
COZ101: The Synod is on the way so Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino unpack the working document that will guide the synod participants this October, finding hope in the prayer-based focus. Caroline then shares new discoveries about shooting stars on the Sun, and more. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...
Published 07/15/23
COZ100: The Catholic of Oz celebrate 100 episodes! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino have some fun on this milestone with congratulation messages, a quiz about past episodes, a guess the top ten moments of science chat and live pet reveals. Thank you to the listeners who have been on this journey to 100 episodes and we can’t wait to share 100 more. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer...
Published 07/01/23
COZ099: Back from Malta, Lino fills in Lindsay on his trip and then they discuss the Vatican’s new document on being disciples of Jesus online; the science of mushroom communication; and Netflix’s ‘FUBAR’ and Lino’s inflight movies, including ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...
Published 06/17/23
COZ098: For Pentecost, Lindsay and Caroline discuss Jesus’ giving of the Holy Spirit in John’s Gospel; talk about Australian Drop Bears and other ancient, interesting creatures; and catch up on shows they’re watching like Nora from Queens and Men in Black. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...
Published 06/03/23
COZ097: The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a major topic in Australia and has garnered significant support from the Catholic bishops. Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the statement and make the moral case for voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum. Additionally, in the field of science, they delve into the topic of the Moon, while in entertainment, they review some recent movies. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and...
Published 05/20/23
COZ096: Young people talk and the Pope listens. Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight and Lino Saubolle discuss the Disney+ special that has Pope Francis sit down with a group of young people for a heart-to-heart. Plus, the science of fulgurites and Lindsay thinks Picard season 3 is okay. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?...
Published 04/29/23
COZ095: Happy Easter! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino share some insights about Archbishop Comensoli’s 2023 Patrick Oration about young people in the Church, discuss some science about water on the moon and screaming plants, and talk about Star Wars. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: *...
Published 04/15/23
COZ094: With his recent graduation with a Master’s degree, Lindsay Sant reflects on the journey and looks ahead to Holy Week with Lino Saubolle. Plus new research on getting electricity from air, Star Trek Picard, The Mandalorian, and Cobra Kai. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * An...
Published 04/01/23
SCI040: Celebrating International Women’s Day, Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss some of Australia’s greatest scientists who happen to be women, Cathy Foley, Anne Kelso, Elizabeth Blackburn, Michele Simmons, and Fiona Ward. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out...
Published 03/25/23
COZ093: The Rite of Election is a key step for those entering the Church at Easter, and Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the Rite of Christian Initiation, then move on to discuss Australia’s great women scientists; then talk about The Mandalorian and Star Trek Picard. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links...
Published 03/18/23
COZ092: Lent has begun and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle share their thoughts on Pope Francis’ Lenten message and its links to the Synod on Synodality. Plus an interview with ChatGPT and thoughts on Star Trek Picard and Karate Kid 2. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: *...
Published 03/04/23
COZ091: This week, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Australia’s contribution to the global Synod on Synodality with a desire for a more missionary Church; plus the story of a lost radioactive capsule in Western Australia and the hilarity of Cunk on Earth. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?...
Published 02/18/23
COZ090: Word of God Sunday is here and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the question of Who wrote the Bible; plus they talk about a shape-shifting robot proof of concept that recalls Terminator as as the highlights of the Australian Open. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Sunday...
Published 02/04/23
COZ089: With the death of Pope Benedict, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle reflect on his Australian connections; discuss the science of ancient Roman ‘self-healing’ concrete; and review the Jack Ryan series and Star Wars Imperial Assault boardgame. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * The...
Published 01/21/23
COZ088: In their final episode of 2022, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the importance of Advent as a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus; Caroline discusses Santa science; and the panel talks about their entertainment leading up to Christmas. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links...
Published 12/10/22
Hi everyone, This is Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, with a special message as we approach the Christmas season. This past year, the StarQuest Network has continued to expand our mission of exploring the intersection of faith and pop culture through our many entertaining and informative programs. Now we need your generous financial support to keep producing the shows you love and to reach new audiences with more of the life-changing and uplifting programming we’ve been creating for more...
Published 12/01/22
COZ087: The band is back together! After struggling through colds and covid, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle return to discuss how we can be disciples in Jesus’ Mission and Caroline shares some newly rediscovered cockroaches that are actually cute! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer Catholics of Oz. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...
Published 11/26/22