SSW190: Cornered! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Josh Beeghley discuss this two-parter where the Bad Batch are hunted by their clone brothers. They discuss the themes of loyalty to one another and the Empire; the ethics of following orders; and the treatment of clones as disposable. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW189: Return! Ryan Nafziger, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and its themes of reconciliation and identity, particularly between Crosshair and Hunter; Omega’s role within the team; and how Crosshair’s journey parallels St. Paul’s. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links...

SSW188: Reunited! Kathryn Laffrey, Josh Beeghley, and Ryan Nafziger discuss the 3rd episode of season 4, touching on the themes of loyalty and survival, as well as where the season could go and what characters will return. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a review on...

SSW187: The final season begins! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the first three episodes of the 3rd season of The Bad Batch, including themes of family and surival, as well as what we can expect in this season. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a...

SSW186: What are the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger debate the top 10, analyzing emotional depth, choreography, and narrative impact acknowledging their personal and culture significance. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave...

SSW185: Continuing our series on the Force and spirituality, Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason focus on Jedi disciplines, including similarities to Western monasticism and samurai codes, as well as their concepts of sacrifice and war and peace. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW184: Deep-dive into holocrons, ancient relics, kyber crystals, and other Star Wars artifacts with Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason & Ryan Nafziger, as they discuss how the spiritual significance of objects in a Galaxy Far, Far Away has real-world connections. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for...

SSW183: What is the will of the Force? Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Angela Sealana discuss the Force’s nature, relating it to spirituality, free will, and destiny, drawing parallels between the Force and the Holy Spirit. Plus, the balance of the Force and its parallels to Christian faith. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at...

SSW182: Dive into LEGO Star Wars animated series Droid Tales, as Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss its humor, nostalgia, and deeper emotional connections with the Star Wars universe. Explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and ethics and the character development of C3PO. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at...

SSW181a: We’re celebrating Life Day during Christmas. Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, Patrick Mason, and special guest Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss their Star Wars Christmas gifts, take SW-themed quizzes, and have a SW-themed party in a video livestream! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW181: Have you ever wondered why it was so important that Anakin Skywalker be born of a virgin; according to prophesy; and given the title “The Chosen One”? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss it all in this Christmas-themed conversation. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

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SSW180: What are Force ghosts? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger discuss these Star Wars spirit beings, their mentorship roles, and philosophical implications, drawing parallels with real-world beliefs found in Christianity and other religions. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW179: In the first part of a series on the spirituality of the Force, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Angela Sealana explore the Dark Side, the Light Side, and Balance, as they sift through examples from Star Wars, George Lucas’ various influences, and their own head-canons to make sense of the methods and morals of the Force! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star...

SSW178: The so-called “Mortis gods” from Clone Wars and Rebels are one of that galaxy’s biggest mysteries, and they’re evidently going to be more significant to Star Wars lore than we realized! Mike Creavey, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno take a closer look. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for...

SSW177: What’s creepier than witches? Space witches! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley deep dive into the characters and culture of the Nightsisters of Dathomir. as they explore how and why the Nightsisters’ “Magick” manages to creep out Jedi, Sith, and even Shin Hati! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW176: Lighstabers, a space witch with an enchanted sword, a long-overdue force ghost, and ZOMBIE STORMTROOPERS?!? You won’t want to miss this Ahsoka season finale breakdown with Mike Creavey, Josh Beeghley, Robert King, and Kathryn Laffrey. Join us for the ultimate deep dive! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW175: What Dreams and Madness filled Ahsoka Ep. 7? Peek behind the New Republic’s curtain, and into the minds of Thrawn, Ahsoka, Baylan & Shin with Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, Ryan Nafziger, and Josh Beeghley. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a review on Apple...

SSW174: Deep dive into the hidden meanings behind Thrawn’s ship, Enoch, the Nightsister Great Mothers, and character motivations. Nerd insights abound from Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, MMORPG-er Ryan Nafziger & artist Kathryn Laffrey. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us...

SSW173: Anakin finishes Ahsoka’s training, and she returns to life, born anew and clothed in a white garment. Robert King, Joshua Beeghley, and Thomas Salerno journey into the belly of the space-whale and discuss what it all means. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a...

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...

SSW172: Ahsoka and Sabine are always better together, so what happens when they’re split apart from each other? What “greater good” drives our villains? And is that really who it appears at the end? Robert King, Jon Koral, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno face these and other questions as they discuss Part Four of Ahsoka! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star...

SSW171: Will Ahsoka’s spiritual crisis affect Sabine? What is Baylan Skoll’s ultimate goal? Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Creavey discuss this plus Japanese & military connections 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 the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or...

SSW170: The much-anticipated Ahsoka series is here! Robert King, Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the first two episodes, unpack the lore, explore the characters and their backstories, speculate about other galaxies, and wonder what it might mean to be … not a Jedi! Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at...

SSW169: What makes Ahsoka Tano a hero? Angela Sealana, Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Christopher Hagen take a deep dive into this Force-using hero and ask questions like whether she could have saved Anakin and which of her qualities will be explored in the live-action series. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...