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Catholics of Oz

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Catholics of Oz is a friendly, thoughtful conversation from Australia where Catholic faith meets everyday life. Hosted by three Catholics from Melbourne, the show explores current events, technology, culture, and the practical realities of living the...

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Catholics of Oz is a friendly, thoughtful conversation from Australia where Catholic faith meets everyday life. Hosted by three Catholics from Melbourne, the show explores current events, technology, culture, and the practical realities of living the faith in the modern world — all with a distinctly Australian perspective. Episodes blend curiosity, humor, and reflection, offering grounded discussion rather than hot takes. Whether the topic is science, media, apps, or life in the Church, Catholics of Oz invites listeners into an engaging conversation about faith, reason, and life down under.

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English


Episodes
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Pope Leo, Just War and Artemis II

4/25/2026
"Nothing is lost by peace. Everything may be lost by war." Pope Leo XIV's Vigil for Peace, just war theory, and the Artemis II lunar mission — Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle cover it all. The post Pope Leo, Just War and Artemis II appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:17:43

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A Divine Love That Serves

4/11/2026
God kneels before his creation — and then tells us to do the same. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo's Holy Thursday homily on servant love and the Eucharist. Plus: Caroline Knight on scientists who froze mouse brains and brought them back. The post A Divine Love That Serves appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:56:21

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Light into the City: Restoring St. Patrick’s Cathedral

3/28/2026
Is a cathedral restoration a luxury or a mission? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle make the case for Melbourne's $190M "Light into the City" campaign — then turn to CRISPR-engineered mushroom protein and why scientists should never name products. The post Light into the City: Restoring St. Patrick’s Cathedral appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:58:42

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Fr. Alex, MSP: 45,000 Reasons to Trust God

3/14/2026
Is faith a duty or a need? Fr. Alex Busuttil, MSP—a missionary priest from Peru—unpacks vocation, marriage, and 40 years of mission with his nephew and niece, Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight. Also: ancient tree-climbing crocodiles that ambushed prey from the canopy. The post Fr. Alex, MSP: 45,000 Reasons to Trust God appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:06:51

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Listening and Fasting Together

2/28/2026
Lent gets real: Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo’s call to listen deeply, fast from harmful words, and rebuild community—then Caroline flips to space with Betelgeuse’s hidden companion star. What if your words are your Lenten fast? The post Listening and Fasting Together appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:00:38

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Grief, Faith, and the Space Between

2/14/2026
Grief reshapes everything—but does it also reveal deeper hope? After losing his mother, Lindsay Sant reflects on faith, love, and C.S. Lewis’s wisdom. With Lino Saubolle, he asks: How do we carry loss—and each other—forward? The post Grief, Faith, and the Space Between appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:07:36

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Listen to the Voice of the Poor

12/6/2025
Can the Church truly claim to love the poor if she remains silent on their suffering? Lindsay and Lino unpack Dilexi Te, Pope Leo's’ challenge to the Church—and to us—to act. They also reveal surprising health perks of your daily coffee fix. The post Listen to the Voice of the Poor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:06:45

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This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission

11/30/2025
Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000. The post This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:00:53

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A Church for the Poor

11/22/2025
What does it mean for the Church to truly be “for the poor”? In this conversation, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo’s challenging teaching and its modern implications, then shift to a wild scientific twist involving King Tut’s tomb. The post A Church for the Poor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:07:18

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If We Ignore the Poor, We Ignore Christ: Pope Leo’s Call

11/8/2025
Is ignoring the poor a rejection of Christ? Pope Leo thinks so. Caroline busts the paracetamol-autism myth with science and empathy. Featuring Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight. The post If We Ignore the Poor, We Ignore Christ: Pope Leo’s Call appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:25:15

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A Jubilee Pilgrimage

9/27/2025
Can sainthood thrive in the modern world? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli reflect on Dom’s pilgrimage across Italy, Eucharistic miracles, relics, papal moments, and the bold holiness of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. The post A Jubilee Pilgrimage appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:58:14

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Welcome the Stranger

8/30/2025
What does it mean to welcome the stranger in today’s Australia? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle tackle the bishops’ new pastoral letter, racism, and faith—and lighten the mood with dancing cockatoos. The post Welcome the Stranger appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:08:15

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A Different World is Possible

8/16/2025
What truly satisfies the restless heart? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo XIV’s stirring message to 1.2M youth gathered in Rome for the Jubillee, share inspiring school faith projects, and reveal the science of “mind blanking.” The post A Different World is Possible appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:06:41

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Nostra Aetate

8/2/2025
Religious prejudice or peaceful dialogue—what future do we choose? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Nostra Aetate at 60, bust a viral Melbourne myth, and examine Archbihsop Comensoli's response. The post Nostra Aetate appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:15:57

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Welcome Pope Leo!

7/5/2025
Is Pope Leo XIV the bridge the Church needs today? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack the first American pope’s mission of unity, address tensions over the Latin Mass, and challenge us to rethink faith amid the AI revolution. The post Welcome Pope Leo! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:11:01

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Thank You Pope Francis

5/31/2025
Was Pope Francis misunderstood—or unfairly judged? Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on his lasting impact, share a spirited but loving disagreement with Jimmy Akin, and consider what’s next under Pope Leo XIV. The post Thank You Pope Francis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:08:48

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Voting with Conscience, Living with Robots

4/26/2025
What does it mean to vote with a Catholic conscience in today’s polarized world? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Australia’s upcoming election through the lens of faith—and discuss a humanoid robot that might just do your chores. The post Voting with Conscience, Living with Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:08:02

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Pilgrims, Podcasters & Pop Culture: Faith at Full Throttle

4/12/2025
A packed episode with guest Dom Bettinelli sharing updates on StarQuest, new shows, a mysterious pilgrimage to Italy, and insights into upcoming sci-fi series. Plus, saints, sacred art, and mind-controlling mold with Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle. The post Pilgrims, Podcasters & Pop Culture: Faith at Full Throttle appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:02:43

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2025 Patrick Oration

3/29/2025
Faith, beauty, and brains—literally! Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Archbishop Comensoli’s powerful Patrick Oration, plus a stunning story of a brain turned to glass in ancient Herculaneum. The post 2025 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:01:05:36

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Journey Together in Hope

3/15/2025
Ancient secrets, modern faith! Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Francis’ Lenten message on journeying in hope, the science behind Roman concrete’s self-healing power, and Aussie concert culture. The post Journey Together in Hope appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Duration:00:45:18