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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 101 – “Censorship and the Death of Print Media"

    Contemplating Life – Episode 101 – “Censorship and the Death of Print Media"
    Oct 27 2025

    In this episode, we look at the recent controversies surrounding the Indiana University student paper, the Indiana Daily Student, which was forced to shut down its print edition in favor of the online version. Then we take a broader look at the shift from print to digital media.

    Links of Interest for this episode

    Indiana Daily Student online edition: https://www.idsnews.com/

    Indiana Daily Student on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Daily_Student

    WTHR Channel 13 item on the controversy: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-university-iu-media-school-stops-printing-daily-student-newspaper-co-editors-call-censorship/531-8b129b96-ccbb-4dd4-be3c-bb0377790c2e

    Indianapolis Star article on IDS controversy:https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2025/10/20/ids-nonprofit-iu-censorship-indiana-daily-student/86752612007/

    1988 Supreme Court decision on school newspapers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazelwood_School_District_v._Kuhlmeier

    “Follow the Money” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follow_the_money

    Cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”: https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/why-was-the-late-show-stephen-colbert-canceled-rcna224144

    Jimmy Kimmel Suspension on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_of_Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!

    Charlie Kirk on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kirk

    Tucker Carlson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Carlson

    Purdue supplies newspaper to IU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZW90ZWnKk

    IUPUI Sagamore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_University%E2%80%93Purdue_University_Indianapolis#:~:text=to%20form%20The-,Sagamore,-%2C%20which%20operated%20until

    Sagamore Archives: https://hdl.handle.net/2450/9995

    The Campus Citizen: https://www.thecampuscitizen.com/

    Floppy disk drive with USB interface: https://www.amazon.com/External-Floppy-Portable-Windows-Required/dp/B00RXEWOAA/

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

    YouTube statistics: https://www.oberlo.com/blog/youtube-statistics

    Optical media preservation on Wikipedia: https://dvs.com/video/limited-lifespan-cd-r-dvd-r/

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 100 – “The Death of Broadcast TV”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 100 – “The Death of Broadcast TV”
    Sep 27 2025

    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 episode

    Note: 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_Awards

    2025-26 US Network Television Schedule: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_United_States_network_television_schedule

    2025 Fall Broadcast TV Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-fall-tv-139875025

    2025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Category: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-139879938

    2025 Emmy Awards Sorted by Network:https://www.patreon.com/posts/2025-emmy-awards-139880211

    YouTube 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#Cancellation

    Inexpensive over-the-air DVR from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tablo-4-Tuner-Over-Air-DVR/dp/B0CQD65DVZ/

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 99 – “Democracy and the Body of Christ”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 99 – “Democracy and the Body of Christ”
    Sep 16 2025

    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 episode

    Episode 98: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=528

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?12

    Papal 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.html

    Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._Fullam

    Cerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 98 – “Discovering Lost Treasures”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 98 – “Discovering Lost Treasures”
    Sep 15 2025

    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 episode

    Fr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.html

    Episode 97a: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=525

    Episode 12: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=69

    1 Corinthians 12:4-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?4

    Papal 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.html

    Ephesians 4:4-13: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/4?4

    Romans 12:4-5: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/12?4

    Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._Fullam

    Cerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy

    Ephesians 1:1: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/1

    Episode 14: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=76

    Episode 90: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=484

    Scott Hahn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hahn

    The Five Solae of the Protestant Reformation on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_solae

    Christian Justification on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justification_(theology)

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

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 97a
"Conscience vs.Doctrine with
Dr. Ernie Collamati"

    Contemplating Life – Episode 97a
"Conscience vs.Doctrine with
Dr. Ernie Collamati"
    Aug 4 2025

    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 interest

    Dr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamati

    Episode 97

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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 97 – “Finding Sanctuary”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 97 – “Finding Sanctuary”
    Aug 4 2025
    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
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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 96 – “Mass Media”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 96 – “Mass Media”
    Jul 7 2025
    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
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  • Contemplating Life – Episode 95 – “Tradition is Sensual”

    Contemplating Life – Episode 95 – “Tradition is Sensual”
    Jun 30 2025
    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
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