The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Jimmy Akin explains how early Christians used gematria to see Jesus’ Greek name, Iesous, as totaling 888—a symbol of resurrection and new creation that contrasts with the beast’s 666.

Jimmy Akin explores the ancient meaning of “Christ” and “Messiah,” revealing how these titles shaped Jesus’ identity and still matter today.

In this episode, Jimmy Akin critiques Gavin Ortlund’s video with biblical, historical, and real-world evidence about ghosts, purgatory, apparitions, and after-death communications.

Jimmy Akin explains why suffering, carnivores, and childbirth existed before the Fall—and how science and theology fit together.

In this episode, Jimmy Akin unpacks Acts 2 to show how Pentecost revealed a miraculous gift of real languages and marked the beginning of the Church’s worldwide mission.

In this episode, Jimmy Akin explores the Ascension of Jesus, explaining its biblical symbolism, cosmic meaning, and significance for faith today.

Jimmy Akin charitably responds to a Protestant critique of purgatory and indulgences, explaining how Catholic teaching on sanctification, grace, and prayer brings surprising clarity and unity to the debate.

This episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast explores the dramatic events omitted from Acts—like Paul’s hardships, shipwrecks, and clash with Peter—and why Luke left them out.

This episode explains how the Catholic Church interprets Genesis 1–11 as conveying real truths through figurative language, rejecting both strict literalism and pure fiction.

Jimmy Akin debunks the myth of Domitian’s persecution of Christians and argues that Revelation was actually written earlier, around 68–69 AD, during Nero’s era.

Jimmy Akin masterfully dismantles the claim that "the faith once for all delivered to the saints" means all revelation is in Scripture alone.

Jimmy uncovers why biblical numbers like 40 aren't always literal—using Elijah's "40 days and 40 nights" journey to Horeb as an insightful case study.

Jimmy Akin analyzes a lively debate between Frank Turek and Catholic student Chase on the Bible and Church, offering fair insights, praise, and thoughtful critiques.

Jimmy Akin analyzes his debate with skeptic James Fodor on Jesus’ resurrection, examining arguments, probabilities, and alternative theories in a thoughtful, evidence-focused discussion.

Jimmy Akin shows that key Protestant beliefs aren’t taught in Scripture alone, revealing the hidden role of Tradition.

Jimmy Akin explores early Christian sources and Church teaching to examine whether Jesus’ birth involved additional miracles beyond the virgin conception.

Jimmy Akin’s inductive study examines every Bible verse using “word of God” and argues that Scripture refers not to the Bible itself, but primarily to divine revelation through preaching, prophecy, commands, and Jesus.

Jimmy Akin explores the apparent contradiction between Matthew and Luke about Jesus’ grandfather, presenting five possible explanations and concluding that early family tradition resolves the issue.

In this episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy Akin explores why Jesus used parables in Mark 4 and how they reveal deeper truth while honoring human freedom.

Jimmy Akin reveals what blessings really are, who can give them, how they work, and why every baptized Christian is called to be a blessing.

Jimmy Akin examines whether Revelation dates to the 60s or the 90s AD, using early Church clues and Nero-era symbolism.

Join Jimmy Akin as he explains why the Sign of Peace is optional, clears up common myths, and offers pressure-free alternatives rooted in Church law and history.

Jimmy Akin explores what the Antichrist really is—biblical, theological, and prophetic—drawing on Scripture and Church teaching to separate fact from fiction.

Jimmy Akin shows how Matthew’s and Luke’s infancy accounts about Jesus fit into a single, contradiction-free timeline—debunking the traditional nativity scene and transforming how you see Christmas.

Jimmy Akin investigates whether Mark was the first Gospel and presents evidence that it was written remarkably early—possibly as early as A.D. 53—reshaping how we understand the New Testament.

Jimmy Akin argues, based on strong evidence and Acts’ abrupt ending, that Luke (A.D. 59) and Acts (A.D. 60) were written during Paul’s Roman house arrest, supporting surprisingly early dates and Gospel credibility.

Jimmy Akin refutes Fr. Casey Cole’s claim that private post-Communion prayer is inappropriate and everyone must sing, showing through official Church instructions that the faithful are free to pray silently after receiving Communion.

Mark was likely written first—an unpolished, eyewitness-based Gospel rather than a cliff-notes version of Matthew—because the evidence shows Augustine’s “epitome” theory doesn’t hold up.

Jimmy Akin explores Genesis 6 to argue—using ancient sources, Jude, and Aquinas—that the Nephilim were giant offspring of fallen angels and humans while debunking alternate theories.

Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Jimmy Akin debates skeptic James Fodor, arguing that the Resurrection best explains the empty tomb, appearances, and ascension in a witty, rigorous exchange.

Jimmy Akin uncovers how early Christians revolutionized reading by adopting the codex, tracing clues from ancient manuscripts to reveal the mystery behind the Bible’s earliest book form.

Jimmy Akin unravels the Synoptic Problem—exploring why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are so alike—and reveals his bold take on which Gospel came first.

Jimmy Akin unpacks what “heresy” truly means in Catholic theology, cutting through misconceptions with insights from Aquinas, Canon Law, and Cardinal Müller.

Jimmy Akin confronts racism from a Christian perspective, exposing its falsehoods through Scripture and highlighting God’s universal love for all people.

Jimmy Akin takes on Lutheran pastor Jordan Cooper on whether praying to saints makes them “almost omniscient,” using Scripture, theology, and science to expose flaws and defend Catholic teaching.

Jimmy Akin unpacks the mysteries of Revelation—its symbols, purpose, authorship, and prophetic warnings—while challenging popular “end-times” theories.

Jimmy Akin’s first anniversary podcast episode explores the question of when Abraham was justified, drawing on Genesis, Romans, James, and Hebrews with rich biblical insight and storytelling.

Jimmy Akin explores the dark, violent, and power-hungry saga of the Herodian dynasty and their encounters with Jesus and the early Christians.