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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?

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.

Historical Jesus
Isaiah's Seraphim

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 15:01


The 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom a book of the Old Testament is named, was known as Isaiah. The Book of Isaiah is quoted many times by New Testament writers as direct prophetic revelations of the nature, purpose, and detail of the death of Jesus. The Book of Mormon reveals that all things prophesied by Isaiah have been and will be fulfilled. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah used the term Seraphim to describe six-winged beings or angels that fly around the Throne of God. E134. Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast at https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ Books by Jimmy Akin available at https://amzn.to/3shLkD8 Book of Isaiah available at https://amzn.to/3ANOEtX Angel books available at https://amzn.to/3XkuCz8 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: Flying Snakes! from Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast with Dom Bettinelli (25aug2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Secrets of Star Trek
What Is Starfleet? (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

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. The post What Is Starfleet? (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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?

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

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 65:14


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.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:02


A Death Star-like ship, lost humans turned monsters, and Kirk's trial by fire—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate leadership, morality, and hidden Easter eggs in Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Through the Lens of Time (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:03


Demonic possession, eyes destroyed, and a prison of ancient evil—how far can Trek lean into horror? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the terror and theology of “Through the Lens of Time.”

Secrets of Star Trek
The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:02


A Death Star-like ship, lost humans turned monsters, and Kirk's trial by fire—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate leadership, morality, and hidden Easter eggs in Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. The post The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Secrets of Star Trek
Through the Lens of Time (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 38:02


Demonic possession, eyes destroyed, and a prison of ancient evil—how far can Trek lean into horror? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the terror and theology of “Through the Lens of Time.” The post Through the Lens of Time (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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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Jimmy Akin Podcast
Honobia Bigfoot Siege - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 121:26


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?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Meglos - The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 35:29


A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack 4th Doctor Tom Baker's double role, Jacqueline Hill's surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds.

SQPN: Secrets of Doctor Who

A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Tom Baker's double role, Jacqueline Hill's surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds. The post Meglos appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
A Space Adventure Hour (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 44:24


Is A Space Adventure Hour bold homage or tired holodeck retread? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate TOS nostalgia, meta-humor, and a mystery that may miss the mark.

Secrets of Star Trek
A Space Adventure Hour (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 44:23


Is A Space Adventure Hour bold homage or tired holodeck retread? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate TOS nostalgia, meta-humor, and a mystery that may miss the mark. The post A Space Adventure Hour (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Secrets of Star Trek
Shuttle to Kenfori (SNW)

Secrets of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 46:21


From Klingon honor to Ortegas' mutiny, we debate Strange New Worlds' take on moral duty, PTSD, and withheld truths. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin & Fr. Jason Tyler dissect zombie tropes, Spock's mind-meld, and Number One's sidelining. The post Shuttle to Kenfori (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12320 Why is the Catholic Church the One True Church, Hell, and Faith? - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025


“Why is the Catholic Church the One True Church?” This episode dives into the unique claims of the Catholic faith, while also addressing pressing questions like the existence of Hell and the fate of souls, the significance of John 6, and effective ways to share faith with nonbelievers. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:17 – Oneness Pentecostal: Is the Catholic Church the One True Church? 11:11 – Is There a Hell, and Do Most People Go There? 20:54 – Recommended Videos on John 6 24:38 – Why “Bind and Loose” Doesn't Apply to Everyone 35:41 – Best Way to Bring Faith to Nonbelievers 43:00 – Why Jesus Didn't Let Mary Magdalene Touch Him 51:20 – Who Was in Heaven When Enoch & Elijah Arrived?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 78:31


Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem's mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means. The post Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Catholic Answers Live
#12319 Which Marian Apparition Has the Best Evidence? AMA w/ Jimmy Akin - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


“Which Marian apparition has the best evidence?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question alongside a variety of topics, including whether Pope Leo might change Church teaching and the implications of obeying dogmas given from the future. We also discuss the nature of sedevacantism and how God protects the Church from error. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:00 – Best-Evidence Marian Apparition 15:25 – Will Pope Leo Change Church Teaching? 22:48 – Must I Obey “Future” Dogmas? 29:55 – Is Sedevacantism Heresy? 36:30 – Accepting Jesus Without the Sacraments? (Rev 3:20) 41:15 – How Does God Protect the Church From Error? 47:47 – Protestant Mom Received Eucharist—What Should I Do?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 78:31


Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem's mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means.

Catholic Answers Live
#12317 Can You Put Family’s Salvation over Your Own? - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


“Can love for family compromise salvation?” In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between familial love and personal faith, addressing whether devotion to a spouse or child can lead to neglecting one’s own salvation. We also delve into the suitability of the Passion translation for Catholics and examine the relationship between para-psychological phenomena and consciousness. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:34 – Can love for one’s spouse or child compel them to deprioritize their own salvation? 21:00 – Is the Passion translation of the bible ok for Catholics to read? 37:30 – Is para-psychological phenomenon are they conscience related or unconscious?

Catholic Answers Live
#12315 How Do We Know Peters’ Authority Endures Today? Eucharistic Miracles and Demons - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


“How do we know Jesus’ authority endures today?” This episode explores the transmission of authority from the apostles to future generations, while also addressing intriguing questions about Eucharistic miracles and whether they imply cannibalism, the nature of demons, and the Church’s teaching on predestination. 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: 06:20 – How do we know that authority Jesus gave to his apostles passes on to the next generation? 18:30 – When a Eucharistic miracle occurs and the accidents change to flesh and blood, would it be cannibalism at that point? 34:16 – Is David in the book of Samuel a bad guy? 46:21 – Why are demons so legalistic?

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Wedding Bell Blues (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 36:14


Is this character truly a Q? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack revelations about continuity, canon, and character growth—while also debating marriage law, PTSD symbolism, and why Spock's heartbreak hits harder than ever.

Jimmy Akin Podcast
Hegemony, Part II (SNW) - The Secrets of Star Trek

Jimmy Akin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 43:46


Should Starfleet risk war to save Earth colonists outside its borders? Pike faces impossible orders, Scotty doubts himself, and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate morality, canon, and faith in a tense Gorn standoff.

Catholic Answers Live
#12310 Would Time-Traveling Help Fulfill The Sunday Obligation? Baptism and Theology - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025


“Can time-traveling Catholics fulfill Sunday obligation?” This intriguing question opens a discussion that spans various theological topics, including how baptism would apply to a Trill and symbiote from Star Trek, and whether a baptized person with intellectual disabilities can be considered a saint. Join us as we explore these fascinating ideas and more. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:00 – How would baptism work for a Trill and symbiote (from Star Trek)? 12:30 – Would a time-traveling Catholic before Christ still have a Sunday obligation? 16:39 – Why hasn't God revealed stories of earlier creations before our time? 28:48 – Can a baptized person with intellectual disabilities be considered a saint? 38:05 – Should the Church explore the 4th dimension to better understand Scripture? 47:34 – Any strange movies with rich theological themes to recommend?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
The Hell House of Martinez

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 95:22


Fireballs. Scorch marks. Dizzy spells. A haunted house—or something worse? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and paranormal expert Lloyd Auerbach unravel the shocking truth behind a 1980s California mystery. The post The Hell House of Martinez appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic Answers Live
#12309 Could a Marriage Involving Conjoined Twins Be Valid and More - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025


“Could a marriage involving conjoined twins be valid in the Church?” This intriguing question opens a discussion that also explores the origins of rock and roll, the phrases “up north” and “down south,” and the nature of baptismal water in relation to transubstantiation. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:50 – What are the origins of rock and roll? 03:53 – Could a marriage involving conjoined twins be valid in the Church? 16:37 – Where did the phrases “up north” and “down south” originate? 30:34 – If we believe in transubstantiation, why don't we believe baptismal water becomes the Holy Spirit? 34:06 – Could God create a duplicate soul in Heaven for companionship? 46:04 – Why would God create earthquakes if they cause destruction? 52:35 – What would have happened to the papacy if the pope never returned from Avignon?

Catholic Answers Live
#12300 What is The Rapture? Eschatology, the Antichrist, and More - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025


“Will there be a Rapture?” This episode dives into the Catholic perspective on popular rapture theology and explores key topics such as the concept of a literal thousand-year reign, the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness, and the nature of the Antichrist. Join us for an examination of these important eschatological questions. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:30 – Will there be a Rapture, and how should Catholics respond to popular “rapture” theology? 20:00 – Will there be a literal thousand-year reign (the “millennium”)? 31:00 – What is the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness? 33:00 – What is the Illumination of Conscience or Warning, and when might it occur? 43:00 – What is “Antichrist”?

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 88:36


If Bigfoot exists, what kind of animal would it be? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze eyewitness reports, biological clues, and statistical patterns to sketch the creature's anatomy and behavior. The post Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology) appeared first on StarQuest Media.