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Jimmy Akin Podcast
Full Circle - The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 29:59


What if the “colonists” aren't who they think they are? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess e-Space, Adric's rocky debut, mistfall's biology, and the Deciders' big lie. Bold takes, sharp lore chat, plus listener feedback.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Operation -- Annihilate! (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 38:34


Parasites, pain, and ethics: Was McCoy's cure a betrayal? Should Kirk have tried talking to a hive mind bent on torture? Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin tackle TOS's “Operation—Annihilate!”

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Dead Stop (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 28:48


A sinister “free” fix hides a brutal price. Is brain-harvesting the real currency? Too cheap can be deadly. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate ethics, AI parallels, and horror tropes in “Dead Stop.”

Secrets of Star Trek
Operation — Annihilate! (TOS)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 38:34


Parasites, pain, and ethics: Was McCoy's cure a betrayal? Should Kirk have tried talking to a hive mind bent on torture? Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin tackle TOS's “Operation—Annihilate!” The post Operation — Annihilate! (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12390 Is Faith a Gift or a Choice? Relics, Conversion, and Art - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


“Is Faith a Gift or a Choice?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and popular culture, while also addressing questions about the power of relics in 2 Kings 13:21, the implications of AI-generated art, and the complexities of faith as a gift. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:20 – Is Billy Batson sinning by using the powers of Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury? 06:43 – Do you think 2 Kings 13:21 could be used as proof for the power of relics? 10:00 – In a past AMA, you said that if someone were assimilated by the Borg, the state of their soul adjacent to confession would remain unchanged. If someone were assimilated, could they conceivably receive the anointing of the sick? 15:57 – Can AI generated images be considered art? 21:44 – If faith is a gift, how can someone be culpable for not having faith? 29:06 – As it pertains to the dating of the Gospel of John, I think there’s good internal evidence that it’s written before 70 AD, but I’ve heard people say that Irenaeus teaches that it’s dated in the 90-95 AD range. Is there any perspective out there that can hold that both Irenaeus is correct, and a pre-70 AD Gospel of John is correct? (For example, are people just misreading Irenaeus to make it seem like he’s saying it’s in the 90s but in reality he might not even be saying that?) 37:53 – Why is Catholicism a better option than Oriental Orthodoxy? 45:55 – As a Protestant converting to Catholicism, what duty does one have to inform family, friends, and former pastors/church members of one's conversion to Catholicism? How should conversation be done? Any advice? Thanks! 52:42 – Has Catholic Answers thought of making a list of the De Fide statement found in Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma? I know this is a resource used by Catholic Answers and it would be great to have a bullet point list

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Demons: Ask Me Anything

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 113:44


Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what's the difference? The post Demons: Ask Me Anything appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12389 Can Souls in Purgatory Know Their Fate? - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


“Can souls in purgatory know their fate?” This episode explores the awareness of souls at their particular judgment and whether those in purgatory know they are not in hell. Additionally, we delve into the authenticity of the Greek New Testament, the implications of Catholic marriage law, and the evidence for Mary’s immaculate conception. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:19 – Is the Greek the New Testament is written in of poor style? Is the style it is written in a testament to its authenticity? 19:02 – At the point of my death, at my particular judgment, will my soul necessarily be aware of its ultimate fate as either Heaven or Hell bound? Do souls in purgatory know they are not in hell? What does the magisterium lend to address these questions? 31:18 – What “exactly” makes someone subject to Catholic marriage law? Catholics recognize baptisms in other ecclesial communities, and baptism makes you Catholic at least in some sense, but it doesn't subject you to Catholic marriage law. 41:37 – What other “evidence” is out there that Catholics may be able to point to in order to defend Mary's immaculate conception to non-Catholic Christians, since the dogma was declared by Pope Pius IX as opposed to being derived from Scripture or another source Protestants/Evangelicals revere. 48:46 – If certain demons are in fact the spirits of Nephilim/giants as most Second Temple Jews and some early Christians held, were they able to be saved? If they were indeed biological offspring from angels and humans, they would still be partly human (having original sin). All writings concerning them from that period treat them like Orcs, and never show them having the possibility of redemption. Thanks.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Demons: Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 113:44


Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what's the difference?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:53


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Secrets of Star Trek
Dead Stop (ENT)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 28:47


A sinister “free” fix hides a brutal price. Is brain-harvesting the real currency? Too cheap can be deadly. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate ethics, AI parallels, and horror tropes in “Dead Stop.” The post Dead Stop (ENT) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12380 Can You Avoid Purgatory After Last Rites? Nephilim and Mary - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


“Can you avoid purgatory after last rites?” This episode explores the nuances of last rites and their implications for salvation, alongside intriguing questions about the meaning of the Holy Spirit overshadowing Mary and the Church’s teachings on the Nephilim. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics in Catholic faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:53 – My father received last rites and went to confession. The priest said that if he were to die, he wouldn’t have to go to purgatory. Is this true? 14:46 – What did it mean when the Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary? 21:38 – What are legitimate reasons to not have kids? 40:28 – What’s the Church's official teaching on the Nephilim? 48:47 – Do you have to believe in all doctrines of the Catholic Church in order to be appointed a priest or bishop? 53:13 – 1 Corinthians 4:6 says to “not go beyond what is written.” Is this evidence for sola scriptura?

Catholic Answers Live
#12379 How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles? Miracles, Saints, and Love - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025


“How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles?” This episode explores the significance of Mary in Catholicism, addressing questions about her unique role and the nature of her sinlessness. Additionally, we delve into how the Vatican approves miracles, the reality of the holy fire at the holy sepulcher, and the implications of marriage convalidation for those entering the Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:29 – How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles? 14:30 – I have a lot of Protestant friends who ask me a lot about Mary. I am curious now, why do we venerate Mary at all? If she was born without original sin, how can she be good? She didn’t have the option to be sinful, because she was born without sin. So shouldn’t we venerate saints to a higher degree than her because they had the choice to be sinful and they didn’t, which seems like that makes them even better than her? Also, I also was told by a Catholic that God loves Mary more than any other human he created. Is this true? 24:15 – Do you think the miracle of the holy fire that the Orthodox claim at the holy sepulcher is real? 32:48 – My wife and I are Protestants, and I am in OCIA. She is not interested. Do we have to get marriage convalidated in order for me to be received into the Church? 35:03 – Would it be un-Catholic of me to be superstitious about attending an event where I was hospitalized after I’ve gone? This has happened multiple times. 44:20 – How did the name lucifer become a catchall name for the devil since it’s not in scripture? 50:40 – Does practicing craniosacral therapy go against Church teaching?

Catholic Answers Live
#12380 Can You Avoid Purgatory After Last Rites? Nephilim and Mary - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025


“Can you avoid purgatory after last rites?” This episode explores the nuances of last rites and their implications for purgatory, alongside intriguing questions about the meaning of the Holy Spirit overshadowing Mary, the Church’s teachings on the Nephilim, and the reasons for not having children. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:53 – My father received last rites and went to confession. The priest said that if he were to die, he wouldn’t have to go to purgatory. Is this true? 14:46 – What did it mean when the Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary? 21:38 – What are legitimate reasons to not have kids? 40:28 – What’s the Church's official teaching on the Nephilim? 48:47 – Do you have to believe in all doctrines of the Catholic Church in order to be appointed a priest or bishop? 53:13 – 1 Corinthians 4:6 says to “not go beyond what is written.” Is this evidence for sola scriptura?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Interview: Grimoires & the Occult

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 143:24


Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic. The post Interview: Grimoires & the Occult appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12379 How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles? Mary, Saints, and Love - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025


“How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles?” This episode explores the significance of Mary in Catholic faith, addressing questions about her unique role and the nature of her sinlessness. Additionally, we delve into how the Vatican approves miracles, the reality of the holy fire at the holy sepulcher, and the implications of marriage convalidation for those entering the Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:29 – How Does the Vatican Approve Miracles? 14:30 – I have a lot of Protestant friends who ask me a lot about Mary. I am curious now, why do we venerate Mary at all? If she was born without original sin, how can she be good? She didn’t have the option to be sinful, because she was born without sin. So shouldn’t we venerate saints to a higher degree than her because they had the choice to be sinful and they didn’t, which seems like that makes them even better than her? Also, I also was told by a Catholic that God loves Mary more than any other human he created. Is this true? 24:15 – Do you think the miracle of the holy fire that the Orthodox claim at the holy sepulcher is real? 32:48 – My wife and I are Protestants, and I am in OCIA. She is not interested. Do we have to get marriage convalidated in order for me to be received into the Church? 35:03 – Would it be un-Catholic of me to be superstitious about attending an event where I was hospitalized after I’ve gone? This has happened multiple times. 44:20 – How did the name lucifer become a catchall name for the devil since it’s not in scripture? 50:40 – Does practicing craniosacral therapy go against Church teaching?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Interview: Grimoires & the Occult - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 143:25


Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Death to the Daleks - The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 33:28


An AI-run Exxilon city kills power, forcing Humans and Daleks into a fraught pact for a plague cure. With Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin, we ask: Is AI a false god? Do ends justify Galloway's means?

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who
Death to the Daleks

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 33:27


An AI-run Exxilon city kills power, forcing Humans and Daleks into a fraught pact for a plague cure. With Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin, we ask: Is AI a false god? Do ends justify Galloway's means? The post Death to the Daleks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
New Life and New Civilizations (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 51:28


Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale's bold claims—Batel's fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama?

Secrets of Star Trek
New Life and New Civilizations (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 51:28


Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale's bold claims—Batel's fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama? The post New Life and New Civilizations (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Interview: Demons & Magic

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 140:21


Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Catholic Answers Live
#12370 Does God Punish Us By Afflicting Family? Genesis Gap and More - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025


“Does God Punish Us By Afflicting Family? ” This episode explores the complex relationship between divine justice and human suffering, addressing questions like whether continuous sin can lead to a loved one’s illness and how the Church can effectively evangelize to those with disabilities. Additionally, we delve into the implications of the death penalty and the miraculous nature of St. Paul’s recoveries. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:12 – Is it possible that God punishes my continuous sin through my son’s disease? 04:19 – Can a Catholic hold to the Genesis Gap Theory? Or is it heretical? 12:41 – How can the Church evangelize to those with disabilities? What are good resources that can help me get started? 19:28 – Can we in good conscience support the death penalty? I can’t seem to understand why the church changed this. In theory can’t the church's teaching on this revert? 28:37 – Is there a miraculous quality to St. Paul recovering from the stoning at Lystra or from all of the other beatings he suffered? It seems any number of the rods, stonings, etc. could have disabled him and made his long-distance travel impossible. 32:49 – How does setting a prayer intention before praying a rosary differ from just praying for that intention directly without praying a rosary, does it have something to do with the merit involved with praying a rosary? Thank you! 36:40 – Why can't Catholicism be just another denomination among the denominations? I think Protestants see Catholicism as a Christian denomination, thus no need to make the move if they are already happy where they are. 43:02 – If priests have the sacramental power to ordain, why has this actually happened so rarely in Church history? 46:50 – Why is it mandatory to go to a priest for confession before one can go for Holy Communion. Why isn’t going to God directly sufficient for this? If someone sits on his seat because he hasn’t gone for confession, everyone would see that he hasn’t gone to confession, it would elicit some kind of shame on this person.

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Interview: Demons & Magic

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 140:21


Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Catholic Answers Live
#12369 Can Excommunicated Catholics Be Saved? IVF, the Trinity, and Sacramentals - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025


“Can excommunicated Catholics be saved?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and excommunication, while also addressing the morality of IVF and the Church’s perspective on good deeds in different faiths. Additionally, we delve into the workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives and clarify the role of sacramentals versus talismans. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:30 – I understand IVF is immoral even if there is only one child created and implanted, but should it also be illegal? Where is that line? 13:41 – How would the church differentiate between a work a saved person does versus a non-saved one. (context: good deeds in Islam vs works in Catholicism.) 28:40 – How does the Holy Spirit work in our daily lives? After confirmation, why do so many youths lose the guidance of the Holy Spirit? 33:25 – Can a baptismal candle be used for everyday purposes (like when the power goes out)? 36:28 – James IV of Scotland was excommunicated by Pope Julius II for breaking the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with England in favor of the much older “Auld Alliance” with France when Henry VIII of England participated in the “Holy League” against France via a military invasion. James IV of Scotland later perished in the Battle of Flodden field against England and his excommunication had never been rescinded. Did James (or any excommunicate for that matter) have any hope for salvation after dying while formally excommunicated? Are there distinctions between spiritual vs. politically motivated excommunications? I understand this requires context provided by James' private conscience, which we can only speculate on. 45:00 – How do we think about the Trinity when directing our prayers? Should I be developing a prayer rapport with each person of the Trinity or am I overthinking this? 51:31 – How do you explain sacramentals to someone when they say it's basically like having a magic talisman? I've understood it as God's grace working through the sacramental, but how can we make a better distinction between sacramentals and talismans?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Interview: Demons & Magic - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 140:21


Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Ghosts (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 29:01


Holograms or hauntings? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin weigh the 10th Doctor and River in Ghosts: AI survival, memory firewalls, and a chilling choice—is ending a holo-life “death”? How much mystery should writers leave?

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who
Ghosts (Big Finish)

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 29:00


Holograms or hauntings? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin weigh the 10th Doctor and River in Ghosts: AI survival, memory firewalls, and a chilling choice—is ending a holo-life “death”? How much mystery should writers leave? The post Ghosts (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Terrarium (SNW) - the Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 52:50


Can empathy with a Gorn change Trek's future? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack “Terrarium”—Metrons, La'an's shot, and Ortegas' trauma—plus fiery feedback on Trek comedy.

Secrets of Star Trek
Terrarium (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 52:49


Can empathy with a Gorn change Trek's future? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack “Terrarium”—Metrons, La'an's shot, and Ortegas' trauma—plus fiery feedback on Trek comedy. The post Terrarium (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12360 Can Demons Present Themselves as Ghosts? Exorcism and Nephilim - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025


“Can demons present themselves as ghosts?” This episode explores the intriguing connections between demons, exorcism, and the Nephilim. Join us as we delve into questions about the exorcist qualities of the medal of St. Benedict, the nature of pagan gods, and the impact of past involvement in satanic cults. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:30 – Are you familiar with Dr. Michael S Heiser's work on the Nephilim and their demonic nature and how that connects to Mount Hermon and the Transfiguration? 09:16 – How does the medal of St. Benedict have exorcist qualities? 13:22 – What would be a good way to determine whether the pagan gods of a foreign country are demons or are simply not real? 20:50 – Can the devil use the world and the flesh to tempt us or are they separate with no overlap? 23:15 – My son's father got involved in a satanic cult when he was in high school. Could he still be affected by the demonic to this day? 37:00 – Why was Padre Pio oppressed by demons if he had such closeness to God? 41:19 – Does the evidence that Timothy Alberino provides for the literal existence of the Nephilim hold any ground? 46:15 – Elon Musk is currently working on uploading human consciousness onto a computer, if this were to be successful could this person still be subjected to demonic activity even without a body? 50:19 – Does the Church have a position on the existence of ghosts? Can demons present themselves as ghosts?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons' Questions

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 95:39


From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience! The post The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons' Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons' Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 95:39


From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience!

Jimmy Akin Podcast
The Gunfighters - The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 39:00


A tuneful, messy OK Corral? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess the First Doctor's “Gunfighters”—ballads, comedy, and history-bending choices. Are Dodo and Doc Holliday the real standouts?

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who
The Gunfighters

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 39:00


A tuneful, messy OK Corral? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess the First Doctor's “Gunfighters”—ballads, comedy, and history-bending choices. Are Dodo and Doc Holliday the real standouts? The post The Gunfighters appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 48:51


Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura's mind-meld fair play?

Secrets of Star Trek
Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 48:50


Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura's mind-meld fair play? The post Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12350 How Can Bodily Resurrection Exist If the Universe Will End? - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025


“How can bodily resurrection exist if the universe itself will end?” This question opens a fascinating exploration of faith and theology, alongside discussions on why invoking Jesus' name is believed to stop abductions, and whether psychotropic drugs impact our free will. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:55 – How can bodily resurrection exist if the universe itself will end? 16:05 – Why does invoking Jesus' name stop abductions? 28:39 – Do psychotropic drugs affect our free will? 42:00 – Why did early Church Fathers appeal to Scripture instead of papal authority? 47:52 – If God is perfect and needs nothing, why create humans and angels who could fall? 51:12 – Why must children be raised by biological parents, but adoption is allowed?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 64:17


It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. The post Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12348 Does Wealth Endanger Our Salvation? Transubstantiation and Gospels - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


“Does wealth endanger our salvation?” This episode explores the relationship between material wealth and spiritual well-being, along with intriguing questions like whether the Olivet discourse refers to 70 AD or the end of the world, and what occurs at the atomic level during transubstantiation. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:01:06 – Does the Olivet discourse describe 70 AD or the end of the world? 00:10:45 – What happens at the atomic level in transubstantiation? 00:16:30 – Must agoraphobics attend Mass in person? 00:20:37 – If God is unchanging, does creation exist forever? 00:22:24 – Does wealth endanger our salvation? 00:24:41 – Did Jesus die on April 3, AD 33? How exact is the dating? 00:28:51 – What is the “Promise of the Father” in Acts? 00:42:18 – Why did the angel in Revelation forbid worship? 00:49:49 – Why were only four gospels chosen? 00:53:02 – Do good works prevent loss of salvation?

Catholic Answers Live
#12349 Why Can Saints’ Bodies Be Displayed? Relics and Evangelization - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


“Why can saints’ bodies and relics be displayed if we're supposed to bury the dead?” This episode explores the significance of relics in Catholic tradition, alongside questions about evangelizing Indigenous peoples, the requirements for altars, and the meaning of taking the Lord's name in vain. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:53 – Why can saints' bodies and relics be displayed if we're supposed to bury the dead? 07:16 – How can we evangelize Indigenous peoples who see Christianity as a “white man's religion”? 16:16 – Do all altars need relics, and does distance matter when praying with relics? 19:47 – What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? 23:13 – How can we know if a loved one is in heaven? 29:01 – When Jesus says “believe in the Gospel,” what does He mean? 36:05 – Is it selfish or wrong to grieve someone before they die? 42:03 – What will we be doing in Heaven? 47:00 – How is Christianity different from pagan myths and miracles?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 64:17


It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more.

Catholic Answers Live
#12347 Did Jesus Appear to 500 People at Once? Confirmation and Grace - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025


“Did Jesus really appear to 500 people at once?” This episode explores this intriguing question while also addressing topics such as the relationship between good works and grace in mortal sin, and how Catholics can affirm the Filioque without compromising the Trinity. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these essential aspects of faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:38 – Did Jesus really appear to 500 people at once? 04:31 – Do good works earn grace if I'm in mortal sin? 06:31 – How can Catholics affirm the Filioque without compromising the Trinity? 10:51 – Why does the Angelus say “conceived by the Spirit” before “be it done”? 15:09 – Can someone avoid sin without grace? 17:16 – If Jesus finished His sacrifice, why do we still suffer? 20:24 – What's the significance of confirmation? 28:38 – Where are Jesus' and Mary's bodies now? What is Heaven? 35:58 – How can Jesus be both divine and human? 38:09 – When did the liturgy of the word begin? 45:35 – Why do even trained exorcists risk being deceived by demons? 51:41 – Must a Doctor of the Church be a canonized saint?

Glitch Bottle Podcast
[Part 1] #167 - Grimoires, Demons & Catholic Theology with Jimmy Akin

Glitch Bottle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 120:27


What *actually* makes exorcisms effective? What are demons? What is the Catholic teaching on magic, grimoires and spirit summoning? Jimmy Akin - Catholic theologian, philosopher, author and host of ‘Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World' - goes deep into magic, theology, testing spirits, near-death-experiences, answers questions from Patrons and more!⇓ ⇓ ⇓►⚡Support Jimmy's on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/JimmyAkinPodcast ►✅Jimmy's website - https://jimmyakin.com/ ►▶️Subscribe to Jimmy's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyAkin ►

Glitch Bottle Podcast
[Part 2] #167 - Grimoires, Demons & Catholic Theology with Jimmy Akin

Glitch Bottle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 128:49


What *actually* makes exorcisms effective? What are demons? What is the Catholic teaching on magic, grimoires and spirit summoning? Jimmy Akin - Catholic theologian, philosopher, author and host of ‘Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World' - goes deep into magic, theology, testing spirits, near-death-experiences, answers questions from Patrons and more!⇓ ⇓ ⇓►⚡Support Jimmy's on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/JimmyAkinPodcast ►✅Jimmy's website - https://jimmyakin.com/ ►▶️Subscribe to Jimmy's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyAkin ►

Jimmy Akin Podcast
What Is Starfleet? (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 46:16


Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity's best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds' What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation's true nature.

Catholic Answers Live
#12340 Was the Holy Spirit on Earth Before Jesus? Gospel Order and Apologetics - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025


“Was the Holy Spirit on Earth before Jesus?” This episode explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Gospel order and apologetics. Additionally, we tackle intriguing questions such as whether Christians can be labeled as “psychopaths on a leash,” the nature of Christ’s cross, and the implications of critical scholarship on Church teaching. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:36 – Was the Holy Spirit on earth before Jesus? 05:20 – Are Christians “psychopaths on a leash”? 15:22 – Did Christ carry the whole cross or just the beam? 16:59 – What happened between Jesus' death and Resurrection? 28:34 – Can critical scholarship undermine Church teaching? 34:45 – Is Luke 9:49–50 About Protestants Casting Out Demons? 41:47 – Why are the Gospels in this order? 47:24 – Dating/authorship of Job? 49:50 – What's the deal with Malachi Martin? 52:40 – Do animals show rationality/personhood?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 65:13


Could a layperson on a desert island take on the role of a priest? It's time for more listener weird questions with Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including topics like aerial toll booths in the afterlife, whether Balaam's donkey had a rational soul, whether God could have become incarnate as multiple races in Middle Earth, and more. The post Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12339 When Was the Church Born When Christ’s Side was Pierced? - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025


“When was the Church born: At the Cross or at Pentecost?” This episode dives into this question while also exploring diverse topics such as whether Jesus knew the day and hour in Matthew 24:36, the evolution of the term “Christianity” since the Reformation, and the meaning of divine simplicity. Tune in for a rich discussion on these aspects of faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:33 – When was the Church born: Cross or Pentecost? 12:00 – Do you like fish tacos? 16:10 – Did Jesus know the day/hour in Matt 24:36? 21:51 – Has “Christianity” changed meaning post-Reformation? 31:15 – What does divine simplicity mean? 36:45 – Has the Roman Canon always been the same? 43:33 – Thoughts on Futurama? 48:24 – How can I return to the Church? 51:08 – Can ashes be mixed with a pet's?

Catholic Answers Live
#12330 What Does Faith That Moves Mountains Mean and Early Heresies - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025


“What does ‘faith that moves mountains’ mean?” This episode explores the depth of faith and its implications, while also addressing intriguing questions such as the nature of early heresies and their relation to Protestantism, and how Catholics can reconcile Church teachings with historical canon law penalties. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:01 – What does “faith that moves mountains” vs. “conviction of things not seen” mean? 11:43 – Were early heresies forms of Protestantism, and why date it only from 1525? 14:55 – How can Catholics reconcile Church teaching with canon law penalties of enslavement? 20:52 – If I live in one diocese but attend Mass in another, which is my official diocese? 28:25 – Do vampires exist? Any plans for Mysterious World episode on them? 37:04 – Is it ethical to host a symbiote (like Venom) to save a life or for benefits? 45:25 – How to answer atheists who ask if God might demand child sacrifice like Abraham?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Honobia Bigfoot Siege

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 121:25


A rural Oklahoma family faced nightly terror—food theft, rock attacks, and prowlers peering in windows. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli weigh Bigfoot vs. bear, hidden motives, and eerie mimicry. Could this siege change what we believe? The post Honobia Bigfoot Siege appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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