Hello 2017! The Masters of Divinity are here to kick off your year with an epic two-parter. JP and Father Chuck discuss at great length about growing up with computers, the internet, and the evolution of online interaction that ultimately became social media. From Prodigy to Everquest to AOL chatroom roleplaying (yeah, weird, right?). Remember, this is a two-parter, so be sure to listen to second part of the episode! It's available now on your iTunes machine so you don't have to wait.

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JP, Father Chuck and Matt band together with reoccurring co-hosts Father Fun and Keelan to usher the end of 2016! The gang compiles their favorite movies of the year, reflect on TV shows that they discovered, and look back on some of their most memorable experiences on the podcast. They also acknowledge with heavy hearts the passing of Carrie Fisher. It was a rough year, but we made it. We enjoyed our podcast's first year of existence, and we thank all of you for listening. See you in 2017!

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JP, Matt and Father Chuck went out and saw ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, and loved it so much that there was no way they weren't going to dedicate an entire episode to it. As a Christmas treat to all of our nerdy listeners, we review the first standalone Star Wars film, and with great glee. We absolutely loved Rogue One, and we talk about our favorite characters and moments, THAT SCENE, and what we would like to see in other standalone "Star Wars Stories." Enjoy the episode and remember, the Force is with you, and you are one with The Force.

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In this episode, JP and Father Chuck are joined once again by Keelan as they discuss World's Greatest Mom, The Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Chuck reveals his latest feelings and experience in understanding of Mary, and the gang talk about her influence in Christianity as well as in pop culture. JP is just hours away from seeing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story so, of course, the conversation dips into Star Wars territory pretty quick. And of course, Shmi Skywalker. We talk a lot about Shmi Skywalker.

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JP, Father Chuck and Matt kick off the holiday season and deck the halls in preparation for The Most Wonderful Time of The Year! The guys discuss their favorite Christmas movies, which Beatle had the better Christmas song, favorite Christmas memories, JP's hatred toward A Christmas Story, how Star Wars is becoming a new Christmas tradition, and a very illuminating history lesson on the Christmas holiday and the origins of Santa Claus. And would it be Christmas without Last Christmas by Wham!? We think not!

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We're back! After a long Thanksgiving break, JP and Father Chuck return to talk about their favorite interpretations of God in various films, TV shows and even comic books. They also get into unforgettable tangents about tea, rare sodas, JP's struggle with The Simpsons 600 marathon, and what they would do if either of them were suddenly blessed with religions brain tumor powers. Listen to the episode, it'll make sense.

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In this week's episode, JP, Father Chuck and future Officer Matt discuss the importance of communication and language in today's society. The gang is a little dismayed by how communication has broken down in recent years and how it has surely caused the division we are currently experiencing in our country. They also talk about the impact words can have on one's life, and how we better communication and use of language can bring humanity together.

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In this episode, the Masters of Divinity have finally reunited with Matt's return, and together they react to the results of 2016's Presidential Election. JP, Father Chuck & Matt share their unique experiences during the days following the election, and come to the same conclusion about the importance of empathy, unity and peace. Can we achieve these things? We sure as hell try in this episode.

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In this week's episode, JP and Father Chuck rock the vote in Matt's absence. Have you voted yet? YOU SHOULD. In our first truly political episode, JP and Father Chuck discuss the importance of voting, the roles that Christians play and ought to play in the landscape of politics, and try very hard not to enrage Trump supporters. Listen, we aren't a partisan podcast, we mostly want to be a place that you can escape to from the madness of the world, but voting is important and shouldn't be ignored or escaped from, especially if you're an American citizen, and that's what this episode is ultimately about. It's also about that time JP dressed up as George Lucas and ordered guacamole at Chipotle.

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In this episode, the Masters of Divinity face the morbid reality of death in the lightest way possible! Whether we like it or not, death is a part of life, and there was a time when Halloween was a time to reconcile the notion of death as well as remember and honor the memories of those we loved who have passed on from this mortal coil. In this episode we talk about how we would like Halloween to be associated with this idea once more, our beliefs about the afterlife, and the movie Cocoon and how it ties in to JP's fear of death.

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