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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 22 MIN

How We Know That Jesus is the Messiah

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter and Catholic Answers

Who was this man named Jesus? A prophet, maybe—or a fraud? Some say he was only a “wise teacher” whose followers later deified him. Still others think his very existence is a myth. For Christians, he is the true Messiah: the one sent by God to fulfill Jewish prophecy and save the world from sin and death. But how do we know He is? Jimmy Akin joins us.Further ReadingBook: Evidence for Christ- How We Know That Jesus is the MessiahGuest InfoJimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. As the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, he has more than thirty years of experience defending and explaining the Faith. Jimmy has an extensive background in the Bible, theology, the Church Fathers, philosophy, canon law, and liturgy. He is a weekly guest on the national radio program Catholic Answers Live and a popular blogger and podcaster. He is best known for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World and The Jimmy Akin Podcast. His personal website is JimmyAkin.com.Jimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. As the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, he has more than thirty years of experience defending and explaining the Faith. Jimmy has an extensive background in the Bible, theology, the Church Fathers, philosophy, canon law, and liturgy. He is a weekly guest on the national radio program Catholic Answers Live and a popular blogger and podcaster. He is best known for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World and The Jimmy Akin Podcast. His personal website is JimmyAkin.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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