Returning to our series honoring the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Kevin and Mike discuss one of the series' best and most important episodes, "The Measure of a Man." The hearing that decides the fate of Data as either a person or property sees a lot of things on trial—Data's personhood, of course, but Picard, Riker, Maddox, Captain Louvois, and Starfleet itself are all being tested in the fire. Kevin and Mike explore a wide range of ideas in this episode, including respecting people's identities, love that costs us something, and how the Imago Dei is reflected and projected in those actions. They also discuss how the trials in our lives can be crucibles of truth—refining fires—for our own hearts. Plus, Star Trek news about comic book and film releases, and audience feedback about Star Trek IV!

June 2022 Comics from IDW
https://trekmovie.com/2022/03/29/first-look-at-june-2022-star-trek-comics-from-idw/

Fathom Events Tickets for Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director's Edition
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Star-Trek-TMP-Directors-Cut

Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director's Edition on Paramount+
https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/7MI9dv6oQQCo733jnwnv4bT6WjSY_mBr/

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