Podcast appearances and mentions of Jimmy Akin

Starting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them. The post The Amazing Sea-Monkeys! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Starting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them.

What if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc.

What if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc. The post Warrior’s Gate appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies.

Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies. The post Random Thoughts (VOY) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Can God create evil?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of God and the existence of evil, alongside intriguing topics such as the implications of homeopathic medicine and the relationship between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican II regarding religious freedom. Other questions include the ethics of AI-generated music and interpretations of Job 2:10. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:59 – The bible says there will be more people around the throne of God then there are grains of sand or dust or stars. My theory is that God can't stop creating and continues to create humans everywhere. What are your thoughts on that theory? 15:15 – Is homeopathic medicine from God? 29:26 – Is there a conflict between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican 2 Lateran promoting expelling heretics and Vatican 2 promoting religious freedom and being free from coercion? 37:11 – Is it ethical to make AI music and share it? 45:40 – Job 2:10. Are we supposed to assume that God creates evil? Is that how Job understood it?

In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed? The post The Calvine UFO Sighting appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Is there such a thing as a just war?” This question opens a discussion on the moral implications of warfare, including whether actions taken during war can be justified. Other topics addressed include the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 prophecy and the validity of baptism for those from different Christian backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Is there such a thing as a just war? If there is, does that mean once you're in a war you can do whatever? Why do popes no longer tell us when wars are just? 17:43 – How do we interpret Gen 49:10 prophecy? 24:43 – I come from a Baptist background. Why is my baptism valid? 35:41 – Since the Roman Empire didn’t have a king when they gave Herod the title of King of the Jews did, they allow him to rule as absolute monarch? 45:30 – Why do some bible translations leave the word fasting out of Mt. 17:21? 50:14 – Is there a second soul in a person who has the chimera genetic disorder?

In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed?

What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon.

What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon. The post The Monster of Peladon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale.

A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale. The post In the Hands of the Prophets (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Why don't we remember being babies?” This question opens a fascinating discussion about memory and development, alongside intriguing inquiries about the implications of an infinite multiverse on God’s creation and redemption. Other topics include the possibility of witnessing historical events from afar and the nature of cryptids, exploring whether they could be demons in disguise. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 11:20 – My 8-year-old wants to know why we don't have memories from when we are babies? 29:40 – Greetings from Northern England, where we also eat dinner in the middle of the day! My question is this: If an infinite multiverse does indeed exist, does that mean that in each universe God would either have to 1) not create rational beings capable of falling or 2) when he does, incarnate in each universe to redeem it? If a third option is possible it would seem that the fall and the incarnation are not necessary, and if they aren't God wouldn't be perfectly good in allowing them. 43:26 – If we could quickly travel vast distances in space and also had extreme telescope technology. Would it be possible to travel thousands of light years away, then turn our amazing telescopes back on earth and watch the pyramids being built or travel 65 million light years and see what killed the dinosaurs etc.? 50:00 – Could some cryptids be demons in disguise?

Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage. The post The Eye of Providence and More Patrons' Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Can demons possess parasites?” This intriguing question opens a discussion on the nature of possession and its implications for smaller creatures. The conversation also touches on the validity of a civil marriage conducted under extreme circumstances, and the complexities of the law of attraction in relation to Catholic theology. Join us as we navigate these thought-provoking topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:54 – If I were stranded on a desert island with a woman and we wanted to be married, could we exchange vows and consider ourselves married until we are rescued and finally have access to a priest? 05:38 – From the perspective of Catholic theology and canon law, how would the church view Adolf Hitler's marriage to Eva Braun—conducted in a civil ceremony in the Führerbunker shortly before suicide? Specifically, how would factors like lack of sacramental intent, possible impediments (e.g., public notoriety, consent, coercion, psychological state, lack of openness to children), and the lack of Catholic form (or emergency situation) affect its validity or liceity? 21:26 – How true is the law of attraction, and how much do we create our reality with our thoughts and feelings? 34:47 – Here’s a weird one. We know that demons can possess people and animals, but can demons possess creatures smaller than this? Say, Parasites, bacteria and viruses? Given the overwhelming role that the gut microbiome plays in mood, emotions, cravings etc., it would seem advantageous for a demon to possess these smaller creatures and manipulate man via biochemical means if they couldn’t possess him directly. If this is possible, would this be a case of possession or oppression? Additionally, might this be the reason that some demons can only be cast out by fasting? I.e fasting radically changes the gut microbiome and perhaps the creature they are possessing are killed off by the process of fasting. 45:42 – Is bilocation cloning, time travel, or doppelgängering (like something that's not the bilocated person taking the form of the person, like an angel or something)? In the first and second example, what's going on with the soul there? Is it two of the same soul in two places? Or two bodies one soul? Is that two different people? What happened when one of them goes away? What is going on?!

Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.

Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.

Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers. The post The Light Keepers (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is it arrogance or ignorance that leads to war with a microscopic lifeform? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG's "Home Soil," its murky themes, awkward writing, and what truly makes something alive.

Is it arrogance or ignorance that leads to war with a microscopic lifeform? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG's “Home Soil,” its murky themes, awkward writing, and what truly makes something alive. The post Home Soil (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Advent is a season of anticipation—the Church preparing to receive the greatest gift. At StarQuest Media, we explore modern culture through the lens of faith and reason, offering more than 50 hours of programming each month that reaches hundreds of thousands of people. Each hour takes 10–15 hours of work—planning, recording, editing, show notes, art, and promotion—and patrons make it possible. This Advent, become a monthly patron at $10+ (or increase by $10). As our thank-you, the first 400 patrons will receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli. Generous supporters will match every new or increased monthly gift up to $15,000 through Epiphany—doubling your impact. Prepare for Christmas by supporting media that brings faith and reason to today's world.

Advent is a season of anticipation—the Church preparing to receive the greatest gift. At StarQuest Media, we explore modern culture through the lens of faith and reason, offering more than 50 hours of programming each month that reaches hundreds of thousands of people, including Praystation Portable which has been bringing you the Liturgy of the Hours every day for nearly two decades! Each hour of programming takes 10–15 hours of work—planning, recording, editing, show notes, art, and promotion—and patrons make it possible. This Advent, become a monthly patron at $10+ (or increase by $10). As our thank-you, the first 400 patrons will receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli. Generous supporters will match every new or increased monthly gift up to $15,000 through Epiphany—doubling your impact. Prepare for Christmas by supporting media that brings faith and reason to today's world.

It's our annual Thanksgiving Weird Questions episode, and this time Cy Kellett is asking Jimmy Akin questions about whether the Holy Spirit has chromosomes, what sacraments angels can perform (if any), whether Zoroaster was a savior before Jesus, and what to make of the sword of St. Michael. The post The Sword of St. Michael (and More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's our annual Thanksgiving Weird Questions episode, and this time Cy Kellett is asking Jimmy Akin questions about whether the Holy Spirit has chromosomes, what sacraments angels can perform (if any), whether Zoroaster was a savior before Jesus, and what to make of the sword of St. Michael.

In this episode Trent reveals how good Christian practices can take a dark, irrational turn if they are abused. Can Catholics Follow Astrology? - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGL_0wRKKIk To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast

A utopia built on exploitation. In The Savages, what happens when a society thrives by draining others' life force? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the moral cost, lost social commentary, and Steven's powerful farewell from the TARDIS.

A utopia built on exploitation. In The Savages, what happens when a society thrives by draining others' life force? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the moral cost, lost social commentary, and Steven's powerful farewell from the TARDIS. The post The Savages appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Super-intelligent elephant slugs who are telepathic zookeepers and vague off-screen resolutions—are humans just amusing pets? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Eye of the Beholder from The Animated Series.

Super-intelligent elephant slugs who are telepathic zookeepers and vague off-screen resolutions—are humans just amusing pets? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Eye of the Beholder from The Animated Series. The post The Eye of the Beholder (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Must we forgive the unrepentant?” This question delves into the complexities of forgiveness as taught in Luke 17:3-4. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church’s teaching regarding the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6, clarifies why the Eucharist is not cannibalism, and examines the tolerance of Old Testament polygamy compared to New Testament teachings. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:45 – Church teaching on the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6 11:58 – Must we forgive someone who is not repentant? (Luke 17:3-4) 20:35 -How to explain that the Eucharist is not cannibalism 29:10 -Why Old Testament polygamy was tolerated but not in the New Testament 40:04 -Recommendation for a good book for a 14-year-old interested in Catholicism 44:35 -Parallels between confession and the sin offering in Leviticus

Did the CIA kill JFK? A mysterious woman's testimony at 1985 libel trial apparently indicated CIA agents were in Dallas with operatives and weapons on the night before the assassination. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the credibility of the claims and counter-claims. The post Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Why are Jehovah's Witnesses considered non-Christian?” This question leads to a discussion on the theological distinctions that set them apart from mainstream Christianity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions, the earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception, and advice for new Catholics seeking community. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:40 – Similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions 19:15 – Clarification on why Jehovah's Witnesses are considered non-Christian 29:30 – Earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception 43:30 – If Jesus appears fully in both species, why does Scripture say “body” for bread and “blood” for wine? 49:55 – Advice for a new Catholic struggling to connect with other young adult Catholics

Did the CIA kill JFK? A mysterious woman's testimony at 1985 libel trial apparently indicated CIA agents were in Dallas with operatives and weapons on the night before the assassination. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the credibility of the claims and counter-claims.

Vampires, rebels, and ancient Time Lord enemies clash in this gothic Fourth Doctor tale. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Adric's shaky debut, undead aristocrats, and whether this episode stakes its claim as a classic.

Vampires, rebels, and ancient Time Lord enemies clash in this gothic Fourth Doctor tale. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Adric's shaky debut, undead aristocrats, and whether this episode stakes its claim as a classic. The post State of Decay appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A haunted castle, mysterious aliens, and Star Trek's first Halloween-themed story! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the spooky fun of Catspaw, from Lovecraftian undertones to classic Trek tropes. What makes this strange episode stand out? How does it connect to deeper sci-fi ideas beneath the surface frights?

A haunted castle, mysterious aliens, and Star Trek's first Halloween-themed story! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the spooky fun of Catspaw, from Lovecraftian undertones to classic Trek tropes. What makes this strange episode stand out? How does it connect to deeper sci-fi ideas beneath the surface frights? The post Catspaw (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Can you clarify the Fall of Man?” This episode delves into the complexities of humanity’s original sin, exploring how Lucifer’s fall relates to Christ’s incarnation. Additionally, we tackle intriguing questions about the identity of the woman mentioned in 2 John, the credibility of the Targum Neofiti, and the implications of Old Testament commands. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:57 – Guadalupe Radio… The fall of man sounds circular to me. Can you help clarify it? Lucifer falls because he knew God would become man. Then he causes man to fall thus Christ becomes man. 15:06 – A BYU scholar claims he knows who the name is in 2 John 1. He said it’s a woman named Eclecta and his conclusion came from reading the letter of St. Clement. What are your thoughts on this and What is the Catholic position on who she is? 22:49 – What is Q? What is the evidence behind it? 36:05 – In the OT the Israelites were told to kill all men women and children in the promised land. Is it too far a stretch to connect this with Christ wanting us to kill off all sin within us? 46:10 – How credible is the Targum Neofiti? What do we as Catholics know about it? 52:10 – What is ‘this' in Matthew 16:18 that Jesus built his Church on?

After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, theories abounded and some accused CIA agent E. Howard Hunt. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the 1985 lawsuit by Hunt against some of his accusers and what was revealed in the courtroom about the CIA's possible role. The post Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“What is the Mark of the Beast in Revelation?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question alongside topics such as the implications of electrical implants as potential marks and the interpretation of Ephesians 4:29. Join us as we delve into these thought-provoking discussions and more. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:35 – What is the Mark of Beast in Revelation? 12:50 – Could electrical implants in the body be the mark? 24:30 – I don't think the Catholic Jesus fulfills 1 John 1:9 and Hebrew 10:12-14. 44:45 – When the Old Testament says the Lord appears to different people, what would that look like? 49:06 – What Catholic Bible do you recommend? 52:20 – Could you explain what Ephesians 4:29 means?

After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, theories abounded and some accused CIA agent E. Howard Hunt. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the 1985 lawsuit by Hunt against some of his accusers and what was revealed in the courtroom about the CIA's possible role.

Is A Night in Sickbay the worst Star Trek episode ever? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler rip into its bizarre writing, inappropriate sexual tension, and baffling Hugo nomination.

“Can I understand indulgences?” This episode dives into the topic of indulgences and their origins, while also addressing a variety of questions such as the reasons behind the cessation of Old Testament sacrifices and the validity of crystal healings. Join us as we explore these intriguing aspects of Catholic faith and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:42 – I'm recently getting more into apologetics. What can I read to get myself more familiarized with it? 07:15 – If there is a pleasing odor to the lord, why did we stop those sacrifices? 15:11 – I don’t understand Indulgences. Where did they come from? 23:58 – Is there validity in crystal healings? 36:01 – Rev. says 144,000 are only going to heaven. Can you explain what it means? 43:01 – Did the Catholic Church ever try to assassinate Martin Luther? 48:11 – I heard the claim that Vatican II eradicated choir lofts. Where might that idea come from? 52:09 – Should I kneel when I watch adoration on TV?

How do science and magic intersect? St. Albert the Great wanted to understand. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli, joined by Dr. Justin Sledge, unpack St. Albert the Great's mystical side—his writings on magic, alchemy, and the hidden powers of nature. The post St. Albert the Great & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.

“Did Moses write the Torah?” This episode dives into the authorship of the first five books of the Bible, while also addressing diverse topics such as the morality of self-flagellation among saints, the Catholic understanding of the Greek term Logizomai in Romans 4:5, and the implications of consuming a host that has miraculously transformed. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:16 – Did Moses write the first five books of the bible? 14:10 – Is self-flagellation self harm? And were saints who did it committing a sin? 24:22 – Regarding the Greek term Logizomai in Romans 4:5. What’s the Catholic understanding of it? 35:56 – Is it wrong to consume a host that has miraculously been turned into actual flesh? 45:20 – I responded to the protestants’ objection to joining Catholicism due to scandal by saying: there will always be bad actors when humans are involved and Jesus founded the Church so Satan will target it. Is this a good response?

“What is the Real Presence in the Eucharist?” In this episode, we explore the essence of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist and discuss the most effective arguments for its defense. Additionally, we delve into the distinctions between public and private revelation, the appropriateness of a resurrected Christ in church design, and how suffering can shape our character. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 08:55 – What is your 1-minute Elevator pitch defense for the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? What is the most effective argument in the shortest amount of time? 36:24 – Is it appropriate for a Church to have a resurrected Christ instead of a crucifix as the center point of the Church? 48:45 – How does suffering shape us for the better?

“Can saints communicate telepathically?” This episode explores the intriguing connection between prayer and telepathy, while also delving into whether God communicates with us before birth and the existence of ghosts in relation to Christian teachings. Join us as we tackle these thought-provoking questions and more, including the nature of souls and the practice of praying the rosary. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:13 – Is prayer similar to telepathy? Do the saints in heaven communicate telepathically? 17:00 – Human beings have no memory of their time as infants or their time while in the womb. Is it possible that during these times, God has the ability to communicate with human beings, and they can understand and respond? Or if certain things about our lives were revealed to us, but once we cross a certain threshold in time or development, we can no longer remember these things? 23:11 – If you could go back in time to any time period. What event would you try to change the outcome of and how would you do it? (Assuming that changing the past is possible). 40:39 – Do Daleks have souls? 45:55 – If we assume ghosts are real, why would they even exist? Why would God allow a soul to stay on Earth? Doesn’t that go against everything Christ taught about what happens when humans die? How can one reconcile the Christian afterlife with ghosts? 53:30 – Do you go clockwise or counterclockwise when praying the rosary?

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether Jesus said he had extraterrestrial sheep, could dogs be guardian angels; whether Jesus had opinions; and more. The post Extraterrestrial Sheep and More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.