Contemplating Life with Chris Young

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 episodeNew American Standard Bible (NASB) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_American_Standard_BibleThomas Merton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_MertonThe Prayer of Thomas Merton: https://reflections.yale.edu/article/seize-day-vocation-calling-work/merton-prayerGenesis 3:9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?9Exodus 3:4 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?41 Kings 19:11-18 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/19?11Hebrews 1:1-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1Ephesians 1:8-10 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/1?8Epistles on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle#New_Testament_epistles1 Thessalonians  2:13 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/2?132 Peter 1:19-21 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2peter/1?192 Timothy 3:14-17 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/3?14General 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMDan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelanDan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogmaFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This is the first of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general. Links of Interest “Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/ “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/ “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs_(1937_film) Hershey’s Kisses on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey%27s_Kisses “Ben-Hur” (1959) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052618/ “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057197/ “The Jungle Book” (1967) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061852/ “Disneyland” TV show season 1 (1954) playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziMmVShwVha4b5hAa26sgbgrPMqqEORl&si=zOREC47WxHi6eo46 “The Magical World of Disney” (1954 TV series) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046593/ Disney Anthology series on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_anthology_television_series Article describing Disney classics on TV https://www.non-disneyinternationaldubbingcredits.com/blog/the-history-of-the-disney-classics-and-tv Snow White books on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1312&_nkw=snow+white+little+golden+book Disney Christmas book I may have had on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/146223561870 Alvin and the Chipmunks on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks German fairy tale “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

When I began the podcast, I mentioned that one of the topics I was going to cover was entertainment. This week we began a three-part series where I review all 10 films nominated for Best Picture Oscars. We will cover 4 films this week and three films each of the next two weeks. We start with “Avatar: Way of the Water”, “Top Gun: Maverick”, “Elvis”, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. Links related to this episode List of 2022 Oscar nominations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/95th_Academy_Awards#Awards List of 2022 Golden Globe nominees and winners: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80th_Golden_Globe_Awards#Film List of 2022 SAG Award nominees: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29th_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards#Film “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1630029/ “Avatar” (2009) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/ View-Master 3D viewer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master “Dances with Wolves” (1990) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099348/ “The Offer” (2022 miniseries) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/ “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/ “Top Gun” (1986) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/ “Elvis” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3704428/ “Romeo + Juliet” (1996) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117509/ “Moulin Rouge!” (2001) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/ “The Great Gatsby” (2013) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/ “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/ “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190332/ “Star Trek: Discovery” (2017-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/ “Bullet Train” (2022) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12593682/ For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

This is the second of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general. Links of Interest “Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/ “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/ “Cinderella” (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/ “The Mickey Mouse Club” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mickey_Mouse_Club Annette Funicello on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette_Funicello Beach Party films on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_party_film Frankie Avalon on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Avalon Darlene Gillespie on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlene_Gillespie Doreen Tracy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Tracey Obituary article about Doreen Tracy https://jimhillmedia.com/looking-back-at-the-colorful-show-business-career-of-original-mouseketeer-doreen-tracey/ Ryan Gosling on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/ Justin Timberlake on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005493/ JC Chasez on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JC_Chasez Britney Spears on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears Christina Aguilera on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears Keri Russell on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Russell Rhona Bennett on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhona_Bennett Nikki DeLoach on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_DeLoach WTHR Channel 13, formerly WLWI, on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTHR  “Grew Up in Eagledale” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175073003272 “Old Time Indy…” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125814777434955 Bill Jackson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Jackson_(television_personality) “BJ and the Dirty Dragon” show on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BJ_and_Dirty_Dragon_Show Article about Janie Woods Hodge: https://indianabroadcastpioneers.org/jane-woods-hodge/ WTTV Channel 4 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTTV Cowboy Bob Glaze on Indy Encyclopedia: https://indyencyclopedia.org/robert-wesley-cowboy-bob-glaze/ Hal Fryar, a.k.a. Harlow Hickenlooper on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Fryar WRTV Channel 6, formerly WFBM, on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRTV Jane Hodge's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/janie.hodge.7 “The Outlaws is Coming” (1964) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059558/ Sammy Terry on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Terry Sammy Terry Fan Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@Sammy.Terry.Fan.Page Sears Silvertone Chord Organ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BQUatFYfE0 Hammond Organ on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammond_organ Richard Rogers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers Oscar Hammerstei II on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Hammerstein_II “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/ “Guys and Dolls” (1955) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048140/ “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical) “Fiddler on the Roof” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof “Hamilton” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical) “West Side Story” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story “South Pacific” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pacific_(musical) “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1986_musical) “Les Miserables” 1980 musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables_(musical) “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar “Oklahoma!” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma! Lake Camelot Apartments: https://www.lakecamelot-apartments.com/ “Camelot” musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot_(musical) For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife Where to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglife YouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeNote: 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_Awards2025-26 US Network Television Schedule: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_United_States_network_television_schedule2025 Fall Broadcast TV Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-fall-tv-1398750252025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Category: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-1398799382025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Network:https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-139880211YouTube 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#CancellationInexpensive over-the-air DVR from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tablo-4-Tuner-Over-Air-DVR/dp/B0CQD65DVZ/For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeEpisode 98: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=5281 Corinthians 12:12-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?12Papal 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.htmlRev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._FullamCerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsyFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeFr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.htmlEpisode 97a: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=525Episode 12: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=691 Corinthians 12:4-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?4Papal 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.htmlEphesians 4:4-13: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/4?4Romans 12:4-5: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/12?4Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._FullamCerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsyEphesians 1:1: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1Episode 14: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=76Episode 90: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=484Scott Hahn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_HahnThe Five Solae of the Protestant Reformation on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_solaeChristian Justification on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justification_(theology)Catechesis on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CatechesisSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 interestDr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamatiEpisode 97For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeHandout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591Church Tabernacle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_tabernacleSts. 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/ViaticumPaschal candle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_candlePassover Seder on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_SederAltar stone on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altar_stoneSacrarium and Picina on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PiscinaSacristy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SacristyVestments on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VestmentWebsite selling extensive vestments: https://www.chagalldesign.com/collections/vestmentsCassock on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CassockAlb on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlbChasuble on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChasubleStole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stole_(vestment)Liturgical colors on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_coloursOil of Catechumens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_of_catechumensSacred Chrism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChrismOrdination of Women on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordination_of_women_and_the_Catholic_ChurchDr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamatiEpisode 97a:Stations of the Cross on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stations_of_the_CrossSaint 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_GuadalupeCommunion of the Saints on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churches_Militant,_Penitent,_and_TriumphantEpisode 42 “The Priest, the Nun, and the Miracle”: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=235Assumption of Mary on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_MaryImmaculate Conception on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_ConceptionOriginal Sin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sinMePapal infallibility on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_infallibilityLiturgy of the Hours: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgy_of_the_HoursEucharistic adoration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharistic_adorationNovena prayers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NovenaSt. Christopher on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_ChristopherSuperstitious St. Joseph statue for sale: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Statue-Selling-Prayer-Complete/dp/B08FBSC95NObituary for Fr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.htmlFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeHandout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591Mass 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_estDivine Service of the Lutheran Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Service_(Lutheran)Liturgy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiturgyLiturgical Year on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_yearAdvent on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AdventChristmastide on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChristmastideOrdinary Time on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinary_TimeLent on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LentEaster Triduum on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_TriduumPentecost on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PentecostOffertory on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OffertoryOrder of the mass in detail: https://www.liturgies.net/Liturgies/Catholic/roman_missal/roman_missal_order_of_mass.htmMea culpa on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mea_culpa“Glory to God” hymn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_in_excelsis_DeoSt. Augustine on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_HippoLiturgy of the Word on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_in_the_Catholic_Church#Liturgy_of_the_WordCommon Lectionary on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Common_LectionaryNicene Creed on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_CreedEast-West Schism with the Eastern Orthodox Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_SchismLiturgy 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/SanctusSign of the Cross on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_crossGeneral 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMSt. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, Indianapolis: https://www.stgabrielindy.org/For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeHandout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591Sola Scriptura on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sola_scriptura1 Corinthians 11:2 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?21 Corinthians 11:23-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?232 Thessalonians 2:15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2thessalonians/2?15Scott Hahn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hahn2 Thessalonians 3:4-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2thessalonians/3?4Mark 7:1-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7Matthew 15:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/15Colossians 2:8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/colossians/2?8Isaiah 29:13-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/29?13Matthew 6:1-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6The Lord’s prayer on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord%27s_PrayerLiturgical embolism on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embolism_(liturgy)John 20:30-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/20?30John 21:25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?252 John 12 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2john/1?123 John 13-14 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/3john/1?13Sacraments of the Catholic Church on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_ChurchReal Presence in the Eucharist on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_presence_of_Christ_in_the_EucharistGeneral 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeHandout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591Francis of Assisi on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_of_AssisiPrayer 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_RoofSong “Tradition” from “Fiddler on the Roof” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gwThe Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Vatican_CouncilSola 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/130708866Marshall 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/6Apostolic succession on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_successionList of popes on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popesScott Hahn on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_HahnScott Hahn discusses Sola Scriptura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQcpU9CIsDA2 Timothy 3:16: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/3?16Mark 7: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7Dr. Jim Divita obituary: https://www.indystar.com/obituaries/ins148901General 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMDan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelanDan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogmaNew Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartdehrmanFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeStar 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/GhormanGhorman Spiders on fan wiki: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/GhorlectipodSerbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SerbiaSerbian anticorruption protests on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%93present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protestsTrump Tower Belgrade on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Tower_BelgradeYugoslav Ministry of Defense Building on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslav_Ministry_of_Defence_BuildingNATO bombing of Yugoslavia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_bombing_of_YugoslaviaKosovo War on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_WarRachel Maddow, May 19, 2025, reposted on X: https://x.com/Emolclause/status/1924821978608705780New York Times article about forgery of Trump Tower documents: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/politics/trump-kushner-hotel-serbia.htmlArticle 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_mineJadar mine promotional video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsskXBmrpEcWebsite promoting Jadar Mine: https://www.riotinto.com/en/operations/projects/jadarAndor showrunner Tony Gilroy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_GilroyNPR interview with Tony Gilroy: https://youtu.be/7h3bT0TMeVs?si=cRCZ6DA2nsKJSCm9For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeHandout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129124723Paul on marriage, Ephesians 5:21-33: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/5?21Dan McClellan on Ephesians 5 (I don’t entirely agree with Dan on this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1025590022942090Dan McClellan on biblical marriage (I agree with this one): https://www.facebook.com/reel/671670005626807Healing of the paralytic Matthew 9:2-8: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?2Healing of the paralytic Mark 2:1-12: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/2Healing of the paralytic Luke 5:17-26: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/5?17Dan McClellan on the paralytic healing: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1209453150633220Take up your cross and follow me, Matthew 16:24: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16?24Take up your cross and follow me, Mark 8:34: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/8?34Take up your cross and follow me each day, Luke 9:23: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?23Dan 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/672315395407210General 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMDan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelanDan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogmaNew Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartdehrmanFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 episodeExodus 3:13-14 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/3?13Tetragrammaton on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TetragrammatonExodus 6:2-3 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/6?2Christian doctrine of the Trinity on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrinityDan McClellan on Trinity not being in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwpwMS0kyYEl Shaddai  on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_ShaddaiNames of God in Judaism on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_God_in_JudaismExodus 20:7 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/20?7Jehovah on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JehovahJerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_BibleNew Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jerusalem_BibleRevised New Jerusalem Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_New_Jerusalem_BiblePope Pius XII on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pius_XIIPope Benedict XVI on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVIDan Schutte on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_SchutteArticle 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=_Uge74xLmg0Revised version of “You Are Near” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQX8ic2hsfsThe epic story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/37Climax of the Joseph epic Genesis 45:3-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/45?3Musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_and_the_Amazing_Technicolor_DreamcoatWisdom 6:1-9 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/wisdom/62000 US Presidential  Election on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_electionQuotes from Spider-Man (2002): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/quotes/?item=qt0437392John 19:10-11 (NASB): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?10Contemplating Life Episode 89: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=482Dan 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.htmNew Revised Standard Version of the Bible on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Revised_Standard_VersionGenesis 1:1 (NASB 95): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NASB1995Genesis 1:1 (NASB 2020): https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1Genesis 1:1 (NRSVue): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1&version=NRSVUEFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHp

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 InterestHandout Materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129126103List 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_AdultsNew American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bibleBible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTMSoul 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_devilEphesians 2:1-3 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/21 Peter 4:1-4 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/41 Peter 5:8-9 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/5?8James 4:1-7 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/james/41 John 2:12-17 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?12Apologetics on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ApologeticsGenesis 1 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1Genesis 2 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2“Myth” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythDan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelanDan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann“Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogmaCatholic Catechism on angels: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1A.HTMAngels on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AngelDemons on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DemonFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 InterestRCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_AdultsChange from RCIA to OCIA: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/forget-rcia-meet-ocia-us-bishops-approve-big-name-changeList 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.htmlFather Larry Crawford obituary: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2014/03-07/crawford.htmlHandout 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-O29UBaltimore Cataclysm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_CatechismMatthew 22:21 NSAB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?21For more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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 InterestThe 97th Academy awards on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/97th_Academy_AwardsYouTube video about special-effects in “Conclave”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHX537eqj-MYouTube video about writing certain types of characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VJsftZfcY&t=619sFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq

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=oJCXyXpvmz4A detailed synopsis of Wicked novel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrxrJ8NVnkEven more detailed comparison of the book, musical, and film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGMf5ex_8UDeleted Scenes from Wicked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB4XOd3L80EExplanation of hidden musical themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhND6ZDi5HI&t=315sFor more episodes: https://contemplating-life.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglifeWhere to listen to this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contemplatinglifeYouTube playlist of this and all other episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFRYfZfNjHL8bFCmGDOBvEiRbzUiiHpq