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ForceTime: A Star Wars Podcast Star Wars in Pop Culture: The George Lucas Talk Show! feat. Patrick CotnoirThe 9th installment of STAR WARS IN POP CULTURE is here and we may have found the exact center of the Pop Culture / Star Wars Venn Diagram! Patrick Cotnoir joined the show to discuss the one-and-only GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW! There is truly nothing like this phenomenon and Patrick (Producer) gives an inside look at how it all came together from the beginning to where it is now. What is The George Lucas Talk Show and how did it originate?The fans of the show and the importance of communityTheir most recent show in ChicagoThe celebrity guests and t...

2025-12-171h 10

Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive Lucas Museum Panel Highlights with George Lucas at SDCC 2025Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time at San-Diego Comic-Con: GEORGE LUCAS!!!! On Sunday 7/27/2025, George Lucas along with Lucasfilm's senior vice president and executive design director Doug Chiang and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro were guests at a highly anticipated panel highlighting the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art! The panel was expertly moderated by Queen Latifah. Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be the world's first institution dedicated to the exploration of narrative art, celebrating illustrated storytelling across eras and cultures, from ancient ca...

2025-08-0147 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas – Discerning Hearts Podcast Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop George Lucas discusses the centrality of the Resurrection in the Christian life. He reflects on the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ, using the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus as a model for how Jesus meets people in their confusion and sorrow. This personal encounter, available through the Church and its sacraments, is not dependent on perfect understanding or worthiness. Instead, it is a gift offered through the Holy Spirit, calling each per...

2025-04-2028 min

TRASH COMPACTOR: A (Mostly) Star Wars Podcast I'M GEORGE LUCAS: Documenting The George Lucas Talk Show (w/ Patrick Cotnoir)Josh chats with Patrick Cotnoir, producer of The George Lucas Talk Show, about the new documentary "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story.” Patrick discusses the origins of the show, its evolution during the pandemic, and shares behind-the-scenes insights into this unique comedy phenomenon. 📖 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Origins of The George Lucas Talk Show 5:38 - Patrick's involvement as producer 9:16 - Why George Lucas? 12:23 - Resonating with non-Star Wars fans 15:14 - Approaching guests for the show 19:23 - The Naboo Movie live reading event 23:24 - Impact of the pandemic on the show 29:30 - Livestreaming vs. live performance...

2024-07-1651 min

The Holdo Maneuver EPISODE LXXIV — PATRICK COTNOIR on 'I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story' and 'The George Lucas Talk Show' | Interview"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas changed movies forever..." Join hosts Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they chat with PATRICK COTNOIR, producer of the documentary I'M "GEORGE LUCAS": A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY and talent booker for THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW. Discover the journey of comedian Connor Ratliff, who spent five years portraying George Lucas, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the cult comedy show featuring high-profile guests like "Weird" Al, Seth Meyers, D'Arcy Carden, and Tatiana Maslany. Patrick speaks on...

2024-07-0858 min

Force Ghost Conversations I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story Discussion [168]In his retirement, what if George Lucas hosted a talk show? The George Lucas Talk Show brings that reality to life! Now available on VOD, the documentary, "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story" highlights the journey of the show as well as provides excellent behind-the-scenes details about how the program comes to life. Patrick Cotnoir, co-host, producer, and talent booker, joins the podcast to discuss the documentary and his role with the talk show. Rent or Buy "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story" here. Watch THE NABOO MOVIE - A 25...

2024-06-261h 10

Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive "I'm George Lucas" with Patrick CotnoirIn this episode, we speak with Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer of the new documentary, "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story". This documents behind-the-scenes of the hilarious "The George Lucas Talk Show" which you can see live or on YouTube. Both the documentary and talk show pay tribute to George Lucas by answering this question: what would George Lucas be like as a talk show host? "The George Lucas Talk Show" has hosted guests such as Weird Al, Ahmed Best, and Whoopi Goldberg. What would these people say to George Lucas? Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer and talent...

2024-06-131h 01

Imaginary Worlds The George Lucas Talk ShowDid you know that in retirement, George Lucas decided to host a live talk show with his sidekick Watto? That’s the conceit of The George Lucas Talk Show starring Connor Ratliff (from the podcast Dead Eyes) as Lucas, and Griffin Newman (from The Tick) playing the alien character Watto. They’ve had famous guests on the show, including people who know Lucas in real life. The guests have to pretend that Connor is George. Over the past 10 years, the show had grown into a cult phenomenon to the point where there’s now a documentary about it called, I’m “G...

2024-05-2244 min

TRASH COMPACTOR: A (Mostly) Star Wars Podcast IF DROIDS COULD THINK: George Lucas on AIWelcome to a special episode of Trash Compactor, part of the Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 celebration! This year, we're not only joining forces with podcasts around the galaxy to honor #StarWarsPodcastDay2024, but we're also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the pioneering Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk, which debuted on this very day in 1999. For those tuning in for the first time, we're a group of cinephiles and pop culture enthusiasts who dive deep into the realms of filmmaking, technology, and, of course, all things Star Wars. Our discussions range from in-depth analyses of the Star Wars saga and explorations...

2024-02-0747 min

Leading Simple with Rusty George Episode 295: Tim Lucas Makes Outreach SimpleTim Lucas, the visionary founder and dedicated lead pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, brings his compelling narrative to the podcast. In an engaging conversation, Tim shares the remarkable journey of how he and his dynamic team have propelled Liquid Church to be recognized among the 100 fastest-growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. His inspiring heart and transformative story reflect the tremendous strides they've made for the Kingdom, making this episode a testament to their impactful journey and dedication to spreading the message of faithAbout Tim: Tim Lucas is the founder and Lead Pastor of...

2024-01-3140 min

Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment [Spanish] - Biografías breves - George Lucas by Luis MachadoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/733904 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Biografías breves - George Lucas Author: Luis Machado Narrator: Varios Narradores Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 13 minutes Release date: January 2, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: George Walton Lucas Jr., más conocido como George Lucas, es el padre de uno de los mayores y más célebres universos cinematográficos de la historia: The Star Wars. Este mundo de fantasía y ciencia ficción nació como fruto de la confianza inquebrantable del joven guionista y director George Lucas en esta ópera espacial. A pesar del...

2024-01-0205 min

Business Growth Talks George Lucas: A force for good or bad?George Lucas is a visionary filmmaker and entrepreneur best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. Born on May 14, 1944, in Modesto, California, Lucas developed a passion for cars and racing in his early life. However, a near-fatal car accident shifted his focus to cinematography and photography. He attended Modesto Junior College and later transferred to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Lucas's career took off with the release of his film "American Graffiti" in 1973, but it was his next project, "Star Wars," that would change the landscape of filmmaking.Summary:

2023-11-3012 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, focusing on the joy found in the devotion to the Divine Mercy. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha, visit: archomaha...

2023-04-1723 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, focusing on the joy found in the devotion to the Divine Mercy. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha, visit: archomaha...

2023-04-1723 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 42 – Experiencing the Joy of Divine Mercy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, focusing on the joy found in the devotion to the Divine Mercy. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha, visit: archomaha...

2023-04-1723 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, drawing back upon the Kerygma as shown in the Gospel readings throughout the Easter Season following Jesus’ resurrection. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Arch...

2023-04-1030 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, drawing back upon the Kerygma as shown in the Gospel readings throughout the Easter Season following Jesus’ resurrection. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Arch...

2023-04-1030 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 41 – Easter: A Season for Joy – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss Easter as a season for joy within our lives and within the church, drawing back upon the Kerygma as shown in the Gospel readings throughout the Easter Season following Jesus’ resurrection. For more episodes in this series, visit the Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast page For more teachings and information about Archbishop George J. Lucas of the Arch...

2023-04-1030 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM40 – Journey of Faith – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 40 – Journey of Faith – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the “Journey of Faith”, a new way to bring together parishes within the Archdiocese, helping to meet the challenges and new reality facing parish life. While the conversation primarily addresses what is happening within the Archdiocese of Omaha, Archbishop Lucas’ words can be of great benefit to other Dioceses across the country facing similar challenges as well. From the Archdiocese of Omaha’s Website: Current Realities, priesthood “The challenge is to...

2023-03-2937 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM39 – Living the Reality of the Christmas Season – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 39 – Living the Reality of the Christmas Season – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss living the joys and challenges of the Christmas Season authentically. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Christmas mystery 525 Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. 202 Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest. 203 The Church never tires of singing the glory of this night: The Vir...

2022-12-2620 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM38 – Preparing for the Coming of Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 38 – Preparing for the Coming of Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the events leading up to the celebration of Christmas and how the coming of Christ experienced in our lives today. Gospel Lk 2:1-14 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And...

2022-12-1931 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the heart of Kerygma as Peter addresses the Jews gathered in Jerusalem, reminding them that the events they have just experienced were foretold by the prophet Joel (Acts 2: 14-21), and proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Messiah (Acts 2: 22-36) Some of the takeaways for us is that there is no replacement for authentic first-hand witnesses. As Christ’s witnesses, we are encouraged to: Cultivate an intimate communion with Jesus by regular Confessi...

2022-12-1334 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the heart of Kerygma as Peter addresses the Jews gathered in Jerusalem, reminding them that the events they have just experienced were foretold by the prophet Joel (Acts 2: 14-21), and proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Messiah (Acts 2: 22-36) Some of the takeaways for us is that there is no replacement for authentic first-hand witnesses. As Christ’s witnesses, we are encouraged to: Cultivate an intimate communion with Jesus by regular Confessi...

2022-12-1334 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 37 – Giving Witness to Christ – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the heart of Kerygma as Peter addresses the Jews gathered in Jerusalem, reminding them that the events they have just experienced were foretold by the prophet Joel (Acts 2: 14-21), and proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Messiah (Acts 2: 22-36) Some of the takeaways for us is that there is no replacement for authentic first-hand witnesses. As Christ’s witnesses, we are encouraged to: Cultivate an intimate communion with Jesus by regular Confessi...

2022-12-1334 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM36 – The Second Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 36 – Second Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the season of Advent and its particular nature in relation to the Kerygma (the pronouncement of the Good News). In this episode, they discuss the gospel reading found in the First Sunday of Advent. Gospel Mt 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had...

2022-12-0525 min

Universos Paralelos Extra / A guerra das estrelas de George Lucas / Dezembro 2022Em mais um episódio da rubrica Conversas Paralelas, fazemos um episódio extra de complemento ao universo A guerra das estrelas de George Lucas, analisando as mais recentes séries de TV, tanto live action como animadas. Falamos de The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bad Batch, Visions e Tales of the Jedi. Há ainda uma boa razão para não falarmos de Andor, que explicamos no programa.Para ouvirem os nossos episódios anteriores, sigam as ligações seguintes:5 / A guerra das estrelas de George Lucas, Ep. 1 / Maio 2018;9...

2022-11-301h 07

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM35 – The First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 35 – First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the season of Advent and its particular nature in relation to the Kerygma (the pronouncement of the Good News). In this episode, they discuss the gospel reading found in the First Sunday of Advent. Gospel Mt 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days bef...

2022-11-2829 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM35 – The First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 35 – First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the season of Advent and its particular nature in relation to the Kerygma (the pronouncement of the Good News). In this episode, they discuss the gospel reading found in the First Sunday of Advent. Gospel Mt 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days bef...

2022-11-2829 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM35 – The First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 35 – First Sunday of Advent and the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the season of Advent and its particular nature in relation to the Kerygma (the pronouncement of the Good News). In this episode, they discuss the gospel reading found in the First Sunday of Advent. Gospel Mt 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days bef...

2022-11-2829 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM34 – What is the Kerygma Part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 34 – What is the Kerygma Part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Luca Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor begin the discussion of the first announcement, more formally known as KERYGMA From the APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS 164. In catechesis too, we have rediscovered the fundamental role of the first announcement or kerygma, which needs to be the centre of all evangelizing activity and all efforts at Church renewal. The kerygma is trinitarian. The fire of the Spirit is given in the fo...

2022-10-3125 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM33 – What is the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 33 – What is the Kerygma – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Luca Archbishop Lucas and Kris McGregor begin the discussion of the first announcement, more formally known as KERYGMA From the APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS 164. In catechesis too, we have rediscovered the fundamental role of the first announcement or kerygma, which needs to be the centre of all evangelizing activity and all efforts at Church renewal. The kerygma is trinitarian. The fire of the Spirit is given in the form...

2022-10-1727 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM32 – Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 32 Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses with Kris McGregor what it is to be outward-looking disciples of Jesus. People we know are starving for God’s love and impoverished by loneliness, addiction, anxiety, and broken relationships. What are the fears we have in bringing Jesus to others? Where do we start in inviting others to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church? For more episodes in this series visit the Why it Matters: An Explorat...

2022-10-1031 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM32 – Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 32 Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses with Kris McGregor what it is to be outward-looking disciples of Jesus. People we know are starving for God’s love and impoverished by loneliness, addiction, anxiety, and broken relationships. What are the fears we have in bringing Jesus to others? Where do we start in inviting others to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church? For more episodes in this series visit the Why it Matters: An Explorat...

2022-10-1031 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM32 – Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 32 Called to Mission – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses with Kris McGregor what it is to be outward-looking disciples of Jesus. People we know are starving for God’s love and impoverished by loneliness, addiction, anxiety, and broken relationships. What are the fears we have in bringing Jesus to others? Where do we start in inviting others to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church? For more episodes in this series visit the Why it Matters: An Explorat...

2022-10-1031 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM31 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 8 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 31 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 8 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et Spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-08-3125 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM30 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 7 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 30 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 7 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-08-2224 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM29 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 6 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 29 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 6 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-08-1522 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Special – A New Chapter for the Pro-life Movement in the United States – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Special Episode: Vatican II – Archbishop Lucas’ Statment on the Supreme Court Ruling – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this special episode, Archbishop George Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what we as Catholics must do next to support both expectant mothers and the unborn, in our civic and parish lives. From the Archdiocese of Omaha: Archbishop George Lucas’ official statement Archbishop George J. Lucas Statement Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization United...

2022-06-2728 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Special – A New Chapter for the Pro-life Movement in the United States – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Special Episode: Vatican II – Archbishop Lucas’ Statment on the Supreme Court Ruling – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this special episode, Archbishop George Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what we as Catholics must do next to support both expectant mothers and the unborn, in our civic and parish lives. From the Archdiocese of Omaha: Archbishop George Lucas’ official statement Archbishop George J. Lucas Statement Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization United...

2022-06-2728 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Special – A New Chapter for the Pro-life Movement in the United States – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Special Episode: Vatican II – Archbishop Lucas’ Statment on the Supreme Court Ruling – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this special episode, Archbishop George Lucas and Kris McGregor discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what we as Catholics must do next to support both expectant mothers and the unborn, in our civic and parish lives. From the Archdiocese of Omaha: Archbishop George Lucas’ official statement Archbishop George J. Lucas Statement Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization United...

2022-06-2728 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM28 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 5 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 28 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 5 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-06-2031 min

Ciné-crash « Howard the Duck » : le canard qui faillit bien plumer George LucasMalgré son budget aussi bien gavé qu’un foie gras, ce canard-là ne vola guère très haut dans la basse-cour hollywoodienne. Sorti en France sous le titre de Howard : une nouvelle race de héros, le 10 décembre 1986, le blockbuster Howard the Duck ne rapporta à son producteur George Lucas que goudron et plumes au box-office américain. Réalisé par Willard Huyk, coécrit par celui-ci et son épouse Gloria Katz, également productrice, ce film totalement incongru (et royalement raté) entendait adapter les aventures d’un personnage de comics apparu du côté de chez Marvel en 1973.Howard, cana...

2022-05-0746 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM26 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 3 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 26 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 3 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-03-2132 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM25 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 25 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-02-2127 min

Kathy Sullivan Explores At the Oscars with George LucasI never missed an episode of Star Trek when I was young. I grew up watching Captain James T. Kirk and his crew aboard the Starship Enterprise while they explored the universe and defended the Federation. I also loved the Star Wars films and distinctly remember watching the starfighter combat and how Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star with photon torpedoes. But never had I imagined while watching them that I would someday fly in space, much less that one of my missions would involve photon torpedoes and presenting an Oscar to George Lucas himself. W...

2022-02-1710 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM24 – Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes part 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 24 Vatican II – Gaudium et Spes pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin a conversation on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈɡau̯di.um et ˈspes], “Joy and Hope”), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitu...

2022-02-1429 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM23 – Vatican II – Lumen Gentium part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 23 Vatican II – Lumen Gentium pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin a conversation on the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. As is customary with significant Roman Catholic Church documents, it is known by its incipi...

2022-01-3131 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM22 – Vatican II – Lumen Gentium part 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 22 Vatican II – Lumen Gentium pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin a conversation on the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. As is customary with significant Roman Catholic Church documents, it is known by its incipi...

2022-01-1731 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM21 – Vatican II – Dei Verbum part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 21 Vatican II – Dei Verbum pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 18 November 1965, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,344 to 6. The phrase “Dei verbum” is Latin for “Word of God” and is taken from the first line of the document, as is customary for titles of major...

2022-01-0326 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM20 – Vatican II – Dei Verbum part 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 20 Vatican II – Dei Verbum pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin our conversation on the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 18 November 1965, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,344 to 6. The phrase “Dei verbum” is Latin for “Word of God” and is taken from the first line of the document, as is customary for titles of major...

2021-12-2732 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM19 – Vatican II – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy part 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 19 Vatican II – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue our conversation on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, is one of the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 4 December 1963. The title is taken from the opening lines of the document and means “this Sacred C...

2021-12-2033 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM18 – Vatican II – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy part 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 18 Vatican II – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin a conversation on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, is one of the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 4 December 1963. The title is taken from the opening lines of the document and means “this Sacred C...

2021-12-1326 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM17 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 17 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue the introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Preparation for the...

2021-12-0624 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM17 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 17 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue the introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Preparation for the...

2021-12-0624 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM17 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 17 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue the introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Preparation for the...

2021-12-0624 min

Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM16 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 16 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin with an introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Prepara...

2021-11-2926 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM16 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 16 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin with an introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Prepara...

2021-11-2926 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM16 – Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 16 Vatican II – Introduction pt. 1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we begin with an introduction to Vatican II. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council met in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for four periods (or sessions), each lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, in the autumn of each of the four years 1962 to 1965. Prepara...

2021-11-2926 min

The Character Network Presents: The Beginning of a Famous Hero Beginning of a Famous Hero: The Childhood Story of "Star Wars" Creator and "Edutopia" Founder, George LucasPlease visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....

2021-11-1902 min

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast Star Wars (1977) with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show)This week we investigate George Lucas' "Star Wars" (1977) AKA "Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope" with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:36) May the 4th be with you (00:36-01:19) Introducing Patrick Cotnoir (01:19-02:11) What we talk about when we talk about Star Wars (02:11-05:57) Producing with Retired Filmmaker George Lucas (05:57-10:12) Detours? (10:12-16:14) A brief and incomplete history of Star Wars (16:14-23:28) Who is George Lucas? (23:28-27:16) Star Wars is never finished (27:16-34:59) Adam's scene (34:59-42:37) Dom's scene (42:37...

2021-05-041h 03

Cinema To The Letter 152: George Lucas Sprays Howard the Duck Graffiti Like An AmericanToday, Double Edged Double Bill hero's journey brings them to George Lucas. You might know him for a little franchise called Star Wars, but over the last 50 years Lucas has had plenty of odd twists and turns in the mix. Joining Adam and Thomas to discuss the two very odd films from the career of George Lucas is Patrick Cotnoir, producer behind the very odd internet comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show! First, Lucas reminisces about his days drag racing in Modesto with his hit second feature American Graffiti! Then, George Lucas opens the door for Marvel adaptations...

2021-04-131h 18

Star Wars From a Certain Point of View with Carlos and Chris Episode 06: New GEORGE LUCAS Interview 2021!!! George Lucas talks Disney Sequels and his story treatments for Episodes 7, 8 and 9IN THIS EPISODE: -New George Lucas Interview 2021 -George Lucas talks Disney Sequels -George Lucas talks his story treatments for his Episodes 7, 8 and 9 -George Lucas breaks down The Whills, MIdi-Chlorians and The Force Would it have worked? Would fans prefer George Lucas's Episode's 7, 8, and 9? Join Carlos and Chris as we break this down with an amazing new George Lucas interview that just dropped online. Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode. May the Force be wi...

2021-03-2519 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Moving Forward in Faith – Why it Matters Special with Archbishop George J. Lucas Podcast Discerning Hearts special with Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha. In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses the particulars concerning the lifting of some restrictions implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. How will this look in individual parishes? How will this affect ministries? How will this touch the lives of individuals and families? Do we know how this will affect Religious Formation programs and Catholic Schools? What about the elders in our community? What are the spiritual dynamics of this present reality? What can we do to help our parishes? He also offers...

2020-05-0557 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Feeding us in the desert – Holy Week 2020 with Archbishop George Lucas podcast Discerning Hearts special with Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha. In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses the challenges we all are facing in the light of the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. He reminds us that God is not mad with us, but loves us all more deeply than we could ever know and is pouring out extraordinary grace to individuals as well as to the world. We want to be sure to open our hearts in order to receive that grace and mercy. He would also ask to us remember th...

2020-04-0637 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Feeding us in the desert – Holy Week 2020 with Archbishop George Lucas podcast Discerning Hearts special with Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha. In this episode, Archbishop Lucas discusses the challenges we all are facing in the light of the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. He reminds us that God is not mad with us, but loves us all more deeply than we could ever know and is pouring out extraordinary grace to individuals as well as to the world. We want to be sure to open our hearts in order to receive that grace and mercy. He would also ask to us remember th...

2020-04-0637 min

Head 2 Head sports talk R.I.P Ted Lindsey.George and Andrew honour Ted Lindsey and talk NHL playoff race.

2019-03-0531 min

Head 2 Head sports talk Inaugural Head 2 Head sports podcastIntro to George and Andrew Lucas and NBA All Star weekend chat.

2019-02-1923 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM15 – Why Prayer Matters pt. 2- Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 15 Why Prayer Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue the conversation on why prayer matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “…for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.“ St. Augustine, Conf. 1,1,1:PL 32,659-661 From Pope Benedict XVI, Wednesday Audience, May 11, 2011 Dear brothers and sisters, we learn to stay more in front of God, God who has revealed himself in Jesus C...

2018-12-1828 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM15 – Why Prayer Matters pt. 2- Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 15 Why Prayer Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas, we continue the conversation on why prayer matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “…for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.“ St. Augustine, Conf. 1,1,1:PL 32,659-661 From Pope Benedict XVI, Wednesday Audience, May 11, 2011 Dear brothers and sisters, we learn to stay more in front of God, God who has revealed himself in Jesus C...

2018-12-1828 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM14 – Why Prayer Matters pt. 1- Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 14 Why Prayer Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we begin the conversation on why prayer matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. – St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Manuscrits autobiographiques, C 25r. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Catechism of the Catholic Church (Kindle L...

2018-12-1028 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM14 – Why Prayer Matters pt. 1- Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 14 Why Prayer Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we begin the conversation on why prayer matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. – St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Manuscrits autobiographiques, C 25r. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Catechism of the Catholic Church (Kindle L...

2018-12-1028 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM-Special – The Clerical Abuse Crisis and the Response by the Bishops – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Special Episode – The Clerical Abuse Crisis and the Response by the Bishops – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas addresses the Clerical Abuse Crisis now plaguing the Roman Catholic Church and the deeply disturbing behavior of the former Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.,Theodore McCarrick. He also discusses the allegations of the former Papal Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, that the Holy See, and in particular Pope Francis, was aware of McCarrick’s actions, yet allowed him to maintain a high p...

2018-09-0548 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM12 – Why Confirmation Matters pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 12 Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we continue the conversation about the action of the Holy Spirit and why the Sacrament of Confirmation matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1309 Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Chri...

2018-08-1327 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM12 – Why Confirmation Matters pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 12 Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we continue the conversation about the action of the Holy Spirit and why the Sacrament of Confirmation matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1309 Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Chri...

2018-08-1327 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM11 – Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 11 Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we begin the conversation about the action of the Holy Spirit and why the Sacrament of Confirmation matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1309 Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Chri...

2018-08-0627 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM11 – Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 11 Why Confirmation Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we begin the conversation about the action of the Holy Spirit and why the Sacrament of Confirmation matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1309 Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Chri...

2018-08-0627 min

Force Material: A Star Wars Podcast George Lucas' Star Wars Sequel TrilogyA long time ago, under a corporate structure far, far away, George Lucas had his own plans for the Star Wars sequel trilogy — and they were very different to what we've seen on screen so far!On this week's episode of the Force Material podcast, we break down everything we know about George Lucas' ever-evolving plans for the Star Wars saga — from his earliest sequel ideas in the '70s, to his recent revelations about the microbiotic world of the Whills!We begin the episode by discussing the status of Lucasfilm's Star Wars...

2018-06-252h 04

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM10 – Why the Priesthood Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 10 Why the Priesthood Matters – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode with Archbishop Lucas we begin the conversation about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and why the priesthood matters? From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: In the person of Christ the Head . . . 1548 In the ecclesial service of the ordained minister, it is Christ himself who is present to his Church as Head of his Body, Shepherd of his flock, high priest of the redemptive sacrifice, Teacher of Tru...

2018-06-1927 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM9 – “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt. 3 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 9 “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt.3 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas continues the conversation on various aspects of the April 2018 Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be glad)” given to the faithful by Pope Francis. We conclude our conversation with an exploration of Chapter 5, “Spiritual Combat, Vigilance and Discernment.” From GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE CHAPTER FIVE SPIRITUAL COMBAT, VIGILANCE AND DISCERNMENT 158. The Christian life is a constant battle. We need strength a...

2018-05-1526 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM8 – “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 8 “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt.2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas continues the conversation on various aspects of the April 2018 Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be glad)” given to the faithful by Pope Francis. We conclude our conversation of Chapter 2, “The Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness,” with the subject of “contemporary Pelagianism.” We then discuss Chapter 3 and 4, entitled “In the Light of the Master” and “Sign’s of Holiness in Today’s World.” From GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE 63. There can be any numb...

2018-05-1128 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM8 – “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt. 2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 8 “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt.2 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas continues the conversation on various aspects of the April 2018 Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be glad)” given to the faithful by Pope Francis. We conclude our conversation of Chapter 2, “The Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness,” with the subject of “contemporary Pelagianism.” We then discuss Chapter 3 and 4, entitled “In the Light of the Master” and “Sign’s of Holiness in Today’s World.” From GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE 63. There can be any numb...

2018-05-1128 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM7 – “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt.1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 7 “GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE” by Pope Francis pt.1 – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, Archbishop Lucas reflects on the April 2018 Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be glad)” given to the faithful by Pope Francis. We discuss Chapter 1, entitled “The Call to Holiness” which brings us the example of the saints as role models in holiness and how we too are called this type of sanctity while responding to God’s “personal mission” for us. We also begin the conversation on Chapter 2, “The Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness,” in which his...

2018-04-3027 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM6 – Baptism: Liberation and Communion – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 6 “Baptism: Liberation and Communion” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, we continue our conversation on why baptism matters. We will discuss, among other things, the experience of exorcism contained within the rite, the blessing of the water, and the action of baptism with the invocation of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and that Trinitarian formula is matters. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church The sacramental bond of the unity of Christians 1271 Baptism...

2018-04-2328 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM5 – Baptism: Why the Parish and the Saints Matter – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 5 “Baptism: Why the Parish and the Saints Matter” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, we continue our conversation on why baptism matters. We will discuss, among other things, the importance of the parish community and the need to support parents in witness and catechesis. As we enter more deeply into the baptismal rite, we talk about the support of the saints through their presence and intercession. From the Sharing the Light of Faith 117. CATECHESIS FOR BAPTISM: Catechesis for Baptism is directed prim...

2018-04-0933 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM4 – Infant Baptism: Welcoming our Children – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 4 “Infant Baptism: Welcoming our Children” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode we continue our conversation on why baptism matters. We will discuss, among other things, the reason for infant baptisms in the life of the Church, the vital role the parents have in nurturing baptismal grace in the hearts of their children and how godparents, grandparents and the entire parish community contribute to the life of faith of the newly baptized child. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church Christian Initiation 1229...

2018-04-0230 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM3 – “Why Baptism Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 3 “Why Baptism Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, we discuss “Why Being Baptism Matters.” Archbishop Lucas contiures to disucss why being a Catholic matters and moves into the importance of Baptism. From DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH – LUMEN GENTIUM no. 1267 1267 Baptism makes us members of the Body of Christ: “Therefore . . . we are members one of another.”72 Baptism incorporates us into the Church. From the baptismal fonts is born the one People of God of the New Covenant, which transcends all the natural or hu...

2018-03-2628 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM2 – “Why Being Catholic Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 2 “Why Being Catholic Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, we discuss “Why Being Catholic Matters.” Archbishop Lucas also talks about the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” and in particular “The Rite of Election” where those who are seeking to be brought into full communion with the Catholic Church are received by the bishop of a diocese. The activity of grace which is experienced in our sacramental activity is touched upon by Archbishop Lucas, as well as the Period of Purification and Enlightenment which touches on our experience of...

2018-03-1231 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM2 – “Why Being Catholic Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Podcast Episode 2 “Why Being Catholic Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this episode, we discuss “Why Being Catholic Matters.” Archbishop Lucas also talks about the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” and in particular “The Rite of Election” where those who are seeking to be brought into full communion with the Catholic Church are received by the bishop of a diocese. The activity of grace which is experienced in our sacramental activity is touched upon by Archbishop Lucas, as well as the Period of Purification and Enlightenment which touches on our experience of...

2018-03-1231 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA1 – My Soul Longs For You, O God – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA1- Episode 1- My Soul Longs For You, O God (Ps 42:2) Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 1: How is our quest for God awakened? God first pursues us; this spurs us to search for him for whom we were made. the Catechism presents three paths through which every person can come to God; creation, the human person, and Revelation. In the next chapter, Revelation will be presented as the greatest and most essential path to God. He is discovered also through creation and through the mystery of o...

2018-03-0625 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA2 – God Comes to Meet Us – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA2- Episode 2- God Comes to Meet Us Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 2: Through the use of reason, we can learn much about God from both creation and conscience, but Revelation enables us to learn about God’s inner life and his loving plan to save us from sin and share in his divine life. No amount of unaided thinking could penetrate such a mystery. God freely chose to share this hidden mystery with us . God’s sharing was an act of friendship for us, revealing...

2018-03-0627 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA3 – Proclaim the Gospel to Every Creature – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA3- Episode 3- Proclaim the Gospel to Every Creature Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 3: Blessed John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council itself illustrate how the Church constantly draws upon Tradition and Sacred Scripture. This chapter examines these foundations of the Church teaching because its through Tradition and Scripture that the Church knows God’s Revelation and transmits it from one generation to another. The Most Reverend George J. Lucas leads the Archdiocese of Omaha. For other episodes in the visit our Archbis...

2018-03-0627 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA4 – Bring About the Obedience of Faith – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA4- Episode 4- Bring About the Obedience of Faith Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 4: God makes himself known to us through Revelation in order both to give us something and to draw a response from us. Both this gift of God and our response to his Revelation are called faith. By faith, we are able to give our minds and hearts to God, to trust in his will, and to follow the direction he gives us. The Most Reverend George J. Lucas leads the...

2018-03-0627 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA5 – I Believe in God – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA5- Episode 5- I Believe in God Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 5: Revelation tells us that he living and personal, and profoundly close to us in creating and sustaining us. Though he is totally other, hidden, glorious, and wondrous, he communicates to us through creation us and reveals himself to us through the prophets and above in Jesus Christ, whom we meet in the Church, especially in Scripture and the Sacraments. In many ways, God speaks to our hearts where we may welcome his loving pres...

2018-03-0628 min

Archbishop George Lucas - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts USCCA6 – Man and Woman in the Beginning – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George LucasUSCCA6- Episode 6- Man and Woman in the Beginning Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 6: It is Jesus Christ who frees us from Original Sin and our own actual sins. By Baptism, we share in the redemptive act of Jesus’ death and Resurrection, are freed from Original Sin, and are strengthened against the power of sin and death. We are reconciled to God and made members of his holy people, the Church. The Most Reverend George J. Lucas leads the Archdiocese of Omaha. For other...

2018-03-0626 min

Why it Matters Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts WM1 – “Why Religion Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas Episode 1 “Why Religion Matters” – Why it Matters: An Exploration of Faith with Archbishop George Lucas In this introductory episode of this series, we discuss “Why Religion Matters.” Archbishop Lucas also addresses why Christianity matters and the importance of having a relationship with God. History shows that men and women, in good times and bad, seek truth outside themselves as well as within. And they follow the answers they receive. In our contemporary world, human knowledge through science and technological advances, have offered more choices and possibilities than ever before. Our horizons seem to stretch thinn...

2018-02-1739 min

George Lucas George Lucas (1989)(Audio)When George Lucas was attending USC Film School he didn't even need a hundred feet. While still a student, he turned 32 feet of 16 millimeter film into a one-minute animated short that not only won awards at festivals nationwide, but set a new standard for animated films. He's been making motion picture history ever since, creating many of the most popular films in motion picture history, including the phenomenally successful Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. Today, George Lucas is Chairman of the Board of Lucasfilm Ltd., parent company of LucasArts Entertainment Company and Lucas Digital Ltd. Lucasfilm's THX division has...

1989-06-2300 min