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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?

  1. #065 Does Jesus’ Childhood Make Sense? - Jimmy Akin

    DEC 17

    #065 Does Jesus’ Childhood Make Sense? - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  2. #064 When was the Gospel of Mark written? - Jimmy Akin

    DEC 15

    #064 When was the Gospel of Mark written? - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  3. #063 When Were Luke and Acts Written? - Jimmy Akin

    DEC 9

    #063 When Were Luke and Acts Written? - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  4. #062 Can You Pray After Communion? - Jimmy Akin

    DEC 2

    #062 Can You Pray After Communion? - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  5. #061 Which Gospel Was Written First - Jimmy Akin

    NOV 24

    #061 Which Gospel Was Written First - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  6. #060 Who Are the Nephilim? - Jimmy Akin

    NOV 17

    #060 Who Are the Nephilim? - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  7. #059 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? DEBATE! - Jimmy Akin

    NOV 11

    #059 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? DEBATE! - Jimmy Akin

    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.

  8. #058 The Mystery of the Bible Codex - Jimmy Akin

    NOV 3

    #058 The Mystery of the Bible Codex - Jimmy Akin

    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.

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