Podcast

The Jimmy Akin Podcast

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

Ever wondered about the mysterious and obscure aspects of the Catholic faith? Dive into our podcast where Jimmy pushes the boundaries of apologetics, blending insights from various fields. Ready for an accessible, informative, and entertaining journey?

Episodes
102
Releases
Twice a week
On air since
2024
Latest episode
23 hours ago

Episodes

102 episodes, newest first

  1. #108 Jesus Said This at His Trial. The High Priest Called It Blasphemy. - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin explains how Daniel’s messianic prophecies illuminate Jesus’ divinity, death, and claims about himself.

  2. #107 Benedict XVI on Adam, Original Sin, and Intelligent Aliens - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin investigates a controversial Benedict XVI letter on Adam and Eve, original sin, and intelligent aliens.

  3. #106 Isaiah 7:14 Explained: Was Immanuel Jesus—or Someone Else? - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin explains how Isaiah’s Immanuel prophecy applies to Jesus’ virgin birth and why later prophecies more clearly foretell the Messiah.

  4. #104 Is Isaiah 53 really about the Messiah? - Jimmy Akin

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    Is Isaiah 53 really about the Messiah? Jimmy Akin explains the Suffering Servant and how this prophecy points to Jesus Christ.

  5. #105 I Hated the Gospel of Matthew - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin explores the life of Matthew, his surprising journey from despised tax collector to apostle, and the evidence that he really wrote the Gospel bearing his name.

  6. #103 William Lane Craig vs the Nicene Creed: Is This Heresy? - Jimmy Akin

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    Coming Up
    WILLIAM LANE CRAIG: There is a doctrine that has become part of the famous Nicene Creed that says that the Son of God is begotten from the Father, not in his human nature, but in his divine nature.
    CRAIG: I do not believe or confess that the Son is eternally begotten from the Father in his divine nature.
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    Bill Craig and the Nicene Creed
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  7. #102 Should Christians Pray to Saints? A Response to Gavin Ortlund - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin responds to Gavin Ortlund on praying to the saints, examining Scripture, early Christian evidence, Protestant practice, and saintly intercession.

  8. #101 Jesus Graded 7 Churches—Here’s the Report Card - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy explores Jesus’ messages to the seven churches of Revelation and debunks the idea that they represent seven ages of Church history.

  9. #100 100 Episodes! Jimmy Akin Answers His Patrons’ Top Questions - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin celebrates 100 episodes by answering your questions on the Tilma of Guadalupe, nuclear deterrence, ghosts, Schrödinger’s cat, evolution, Tobit, limbo, the Our Father, and Genesis.

  10. #099 The Sign of the Cross: Where Did It Actually Come From? - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin explores the ancient origins of the Sign of the Cross, its biblical roots, why Christians make it differently, and what the gesture really means.

  11. #098 Lost St. Augustine Sermons Found After 1,600 Years—On the Bible’s Spookiest Story - Jimmy Akin

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    Two lost sermons from St. Augustine shed new light on the mysterious Medium of Endor, the identity of Samuel’s ghost, and even the possibility of Saul’s salvation.

  12. #097 Gavin Ortlund Says Relics Aren’t Biblical. Here’s Why He’s Wrong. - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin responds to Gavin Ortlund’s attack on Catholic relics, exposing a Trent misquote and showing the biblical case for honoring relics.

  13. #096 Who Wrote the Books of Moses? - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin examines the JEDP hypothesis and the evidence for the traditional view that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible.

  14. #095 They Described Jesus 700 Years Before He Was Born - Jimmy Akin

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    How Old Testament Prophecy Points to Jesus: Jimmy Akin uncovers the ancient prophecies that reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah.

  15. #094 EXCOMMUNICATED! The SSPX in Schism Again! - Jimmy Akin

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    The SSPX has consecrated four bishops against the Pope’s orders, and Jimmy Akin explains the resulting excommunications, the history, and what this renewed schism means for Catholics today.

  16. #093 When Was Matthew Written? - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin presents compelling evidence that the Gospel of Matthew was written around A.D. 63, challenging the common scholarly view of a much later date.

  17. #092 For 450 Years, Every King Came From One Family—Here’s Why - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin explores God's everlasting covenant with David, revealing how it established an eternal royal line that ultimately points to the Messiah.

  18. #091 Gospel of John Was Written MUCH Earlier Than Scholars Say–Here’s the Proof! - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin presents compelling evidence that the Gospel of John was written around A.D. 65, challenging the late-date theory with fresh eyewitness and historical evidence.

  19. #090 Symbols in Revelation - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin reveals how the symbols in Revelation are best understood through their Old Testament roots and first-century context—not modern headlines.

  20. #089 Dialogue on Purgatory and Indulgences - Jimmy Akin

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    Jimmy Akin joins Austin Suggs for a lively and respectful conversation exploring purgatory, indulgences, Catholic–Protestant common ground, doctrinal development, and even reports of souls from purgatory.