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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 89 – “What are Humans?”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 89 – “What are Humans?”
    Apr 21 2025

    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 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 Interest

    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_Adults

    New American Standard Bible (NASB) at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://bible.usccb.org/bible

    Bible Gateway (multiple translations available): https://www.biblegateway.com/

    Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

    Soul 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_devil

    Ephesians 2:1-3 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/2

    1 Peter 4:1-4 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/4

    1 Peter 5:8-9 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/5?8

    James 4:1-7 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/james/4

    1 John 2:12-17 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?12

    Apologetics on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologetics

    Genesis 1 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1

    Genesis 2 NASB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2

    “Myth” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth

    Dan McClellan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maklelan

    Dan McClellan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmcclellann

    “Data over Dogma” podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dataoverdogma

    Catholic Catechism on angels: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1A.HTM

    Angels on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel

    Demons on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 88 – “What is God?”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 88 – “What is God?”
    Apr 14 2025

    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 Interest

    RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults

    Change from RCIA to OCIA: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/forget-rcia-meet-ocia-us-bishops-approve-big-name-change

    List 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.html

    Father Larry Crawford obituary: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2014/03-07/crawford.html

    “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-O29U

    Baltimore Cataclysm on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Catechism

    Matthew 22:21 NSAB: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?21

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    31 m
  • Contemplating Life – Episode 87 – “When Your Heroes Violate Their Own Values”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 87 – “When Your Heroes Violate Their Own Values”
    Mar 31 2025

    Sometimes the people we admire turn out to be completely opposite of what we expect. Can we still respect them for the good that they’ve done when they revealed themselves to be something completely different? That’s the question I try to answer about my fandom of Elon Musk in this episode.

    Links of Interest

    Bill Cosby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby

    “Why Is There Air?” Cosby comedy album on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Is_There_Air%3F

    Kevin Spacey on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Spacey

    Harvey Weinstein on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

    Isaac Asimov on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

    Mel Gibson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Gibson

    J.K. Rowling on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Rowling

    Elon Musk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk

    Project 2025 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_2025

    Tim Dodd “The Everyday Astronaut” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAstronaut

    Tim Dodd 2021 interview with Elon Musk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t705r8ICkRw

    Blog post “Elon Musk’s Guide to Being a Great Writer”: https://mylife.cyborg5.com/?p=1159

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 86 – “Oscar 2025: The Good, Bad, and Ugly”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 86 – “Oscar 2025: The Good, Bad, and Ugly”
    Mar 1 2025

    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 Interest

    The 97th Academy awards on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/97th_Academy_Awards

    YouTube video about special-effects in “Conclave”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHX537eqj-M

    YouTube video about writing certain types of characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VJsftZfcY&t=619s

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 85 – “Oscar 2025: Hold my Beer”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 85 – “Oscar 2025: Hold my Beer”
    Feb 26 2025

    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=oJCXyXpvmz4

    A detailed synopsis of Wicked novel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrxrJ8NVnk

    Even more detailed comparison of the book, musical, and film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGMf5ex_8U

    Deleted Scenes from Wicked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB4XOd3L80E

    Explanation of hidden musical themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhND6ZDi5HI&t=315s

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 84 – “From Never Never Land to Oz”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 84 – “From Never Never Land to Oz”
    Feb 18 2025
    This is the final 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)"Cinderella" (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/“Peter Pan” (1954 musical) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1954_musical)Mary Martin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Martin“Peter Pan” (1904 play and 1911 novel) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_and_Wendy“Peter Pan” (1960 version restored) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusJd4x3tI8Cathy Rigby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Rigby“Peter Pan Live!” On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_Live!Allison Williams on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Williams“Hook” (1991) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/“Peter Pan” (1950 musical by Leonard Bernstein) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1950_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“Over the Rainbow” 1939 song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_RainbowJudy Garland on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_GarlandEva Cassidy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Cassidy“Over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY“Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow/What_a_Wonderful_World“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24kKatharine McPhee on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_McPhee“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Katharine McPhee on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVDzDk-l-pUArticle "The Wizard of Oz on Television" on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_on_televisionAudio recording of Bert Lahr and Liza Minnelli hosting Wizard of Oz for the first time in 1956: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwubJJgRLRIDick Van Dyke on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Van_DykePhoto of Dick Van Dyke hosting Wizard of Oz broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=5994968803860803&id=252037021487372&set=a.252044174819990“Return to Oz” (1985) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089908/“Oz the Great and Powerful” (2013) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623205/“The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” (2005) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422778/“The Muppet Movie” (1979) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/“Rainbow Connection” song on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Connection“Wicked” 2003 Broadway musical on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical)“Maleficent” (2014) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587310/“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4777008/“Sleeping Beauty” fairy tale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty“Wicked” (1995 novel by Gregory Maguire) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(Maguire_novel)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
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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 83 – “In My Own Little Chair”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 83 – “In My Own Little Chair”
    Jan 29 2025

    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

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 82 – “My First TV Appearance”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 82 – “My First TV Appearance”
    Jan 21 2025
    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
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