Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious world is an exploration of the weird, the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating phenomena in the physical world around us—and beyond—from a Catholic perspective. Join Jimmy Akin and his co-host Domenico Bettinelli as they examine ancient mysteries, folk tales, urban legends, and miraculous stories with a methodical, logical, well-reasoned but not entirely skeptical eye. To find episodes no longer available in the regular show feed, get a special link to add to Apple Podcasts at our website.

  1. The Mystery of Pontius Pilate (Biblical Mystery)

    -4 J

    The Mystery of Pontius Pilate (Biblical Mystery)

    MYS334: Pontius Pilate may be the most famous Roman governor because of his role in Jesus’ death. But who was he? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look into who Pilate was and competing claims as to whether he was a villain or a saint.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Works of Josephus (Whiston translation) * Philo’s Embassy to Gaius * Cassius Dio’s Roman History (books 56-60) * Jack Finegan’s Handbook of Biblical Chronology (2nd ed.) * Andrew Steinmann’s From Abraham to Paul * Pontius Pilate * Sejanus * Jimmy’s article on the Herods * Dorothy Sayers’s The Man Born to Be King (video playlist) * Samaritan Passover (video) * The Catholic Talk Show (audio) * The Catholic Talk Show (video)* Join Jimmy and Dom on pilgrimage in Italy in 2025. Find out more!! * Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.

    1 h 26 min
  2. The Ascension of Isaiah (First Century Christian Apocalypse)

    11 OCT.

    The Ascension of Isaiah (First Century Christian Apocalypse)

    MYS333: In this “lost scripture” called the Ascension of Isaiah, the prophet gets a tour of the heavens. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what Isaiah sees, including what sees concerning Jesus, and what it means for us today.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* James Charlesworth’s book Old Testament Pseudepigrapha vol. 2 * Jonathan Knight’s book The Ascension of Isaiah * Jan Bremmer et al.’s book The Ascension of Isaiah * Richard Bauckham’s book The Climax of Prophecy * Online translation of the Ascension of Isaiah* Join Jimmy and Dom on pilgrimage in Italy in 2025. Find out more!! * Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.comThe Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com. Great Lakes Customs Law, helping importers and individuals with seizures, penalties, and compliance with U.S. Customs matters throughout the United States. Visit GreatLakesCustomsLaw.com Aaron Vurgason Electric and Automation Making Connections for Life for ...

    1 h 19 min
  3. Lost Scriptures: The Martyrdom of Isaiah (The Ascension of Isaiah; First Century Apocalypse)

    4 OCT.

    Lost Scriptures: The Martyrdom of Isaiah (The Ascension of Isaiah; First Century Apocalypse)

    MYS332: This “lost scripture” focuses on the biblical prophet Isaiah and contains traditions about Jesus not recorded in the Gospels. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Ascension of Isaiah, when it was written, what it says, and its relationship to the Bible.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* James Charlesworth’s book Old Testament Pseudepigrapha vol. 2 * Jonathan Knight’s book The Ascension of Isaiah * Jan Bremmer et al.’s book The Ascension of Isaiah * Richard Bauckham’s book The Climax of Prophecy * Online translation of the Ascension of Isaiah* Join Jimmy and Dom on pilgrimage in Italy in 2025. Find out more! * Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.comThe Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com. Great Lakes Customs Law, helping importers and individuals with seizures, penalties, and compliance with U.S. Customs matters throughout the United States. Visit GreatLakesCustomsLaw.com Aaron Vurgason Electric and Automation

    52 min
  4. The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles (2001, Resurrection, Jupiter)

    27 SEPT.

    The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles (2001, Resurrection, Jupiter)

    MYS331: Over the course of years and in dozens of cities across the world, strange tiles with bizarre messages began showing up affixed to streets. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Toynbee Tiles, the bizarre ideas they convey, and who is behind them.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Documentary “Resurrect Dead” (2011) * Resurrect Dead FAQs * “Theories: Wanna Run That By Me Again?” by Clark DeLeon * Kansas City Star article * Toynbee Tiles * Arnold Toynbee This I Believe * Arnold Toynbee interview * David Mamet’s 4 A.M. (unofficial performance) * Minority Association Documents * Toynbee’s book Experiences (pp. 140-141)* Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.

    1 h 28 min
  5. The Zodiac Killer Letters [or Codes? Games?]

    20 SEPT.

    The Zodiac Killer Letters [or Codes? Games?]

    MYS330: We continue our examination of the Zodiac killer who terrorized California in the late 60s. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at this extensive correspondence with newspapers and his bizarre claims ask why he wanted so much attention.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/uve3SzbXIac Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 1 * Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 2 * Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 3 * Robert Graysmith’s book Zodiac * Robert Graysmith’s book Zodiac Unmasked * Drew Beeson’s book Sighting in on the Zodiac Killer * Zodiac (2007 film) * Documentary “This Is the Zodiac Speaking” * Zodiac * ZodiacKiller.com * History.com Timeline * Video on Cracking the 340 Cipher * Mikado libretto (lyrics) * Really Authentic Gilbert and Sullivan Performance Trust version of The Mikado * Stratford Festival Mikado, Act 1 * Stratford Festival Mikado, Act 2 * Radians * ZodiacCiphers solution to the Z32 cipher * Donna Lass Identified by DNA * Tarasoff Duty* Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts,

    1 h 31 min
  6. The Zodiac Killer Crimes

    13 SEPT.

    The Zodiac Killer Crimes

    MYS329: The Zodiac Killer struck fear into the heart of San Francisco in the late ‘60s, leaving a trail of cryptic letters, chilling ciphers, and unsolved murders. Who was this self-named killer, and what drove him to taunt the police and the public with his gruesome game? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli delve into the mind of Zodiac to piece together clues that could finally reveal his identity.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 1: https://amzn.to/3qJeWUp * Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 2: https://amzn.to/3bvjTde * Michael Cole’s book Zodiac Revisited, vol. 3: https://amzn.to/37DInQc * Robert Graysmith’s book Zodiac: https://amzn.to/2LCarvn * Robert Graysmith’s book Zodiac Unmasked: https://amzn.to/3a2HWB4 * Drew Beeson’s book Sighting in on the Zodiac Killer: https://amzn.to/3qSMvUl * Zodiac (2007 film): https://amzn.to/2K1AnQr * Documentary “This Is the Zodiac Speaking”: https://youtu.be/HI0jnsbZwys * Zodiac: https://tinyurl.com/y2rgjjo5 * ZodiacKiller.com: https://tinyurl.com/y4ddjtbv * History.com Timeline: https://tinyurl.com/y6elcqds * Video on Cracking the 340 Cipher: https://youtu.be/-1oQLPRE21o* Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at

    1 h 9 min
  7. George Washington’s Vision of the Virgin Mary (Patrons Questions!)

    6 SEPT.

    George Washington’s Vision of the Virgin Mary (Patrons Questions!)

    MYS328: We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover George Washington’s reported vision of the Virgin Mary; whether demons can reveal your confessed sins; the Taotaomo’na spirits from Guam; and more.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* YouTube – Taotaomona Tales – Guam’s stories of the supernatural * Wikipedia – Taotao Mona * Guampedia – Taotaomona * Vatican – Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism * NPR – How Pirates of the Caribbean Hijacked America’s Metric System * CBS News – Identical Twin Sisters Accused of Cheating Win $1.5 Million Test Scores * Reddit – Check Out the Sea Bat * IFL Science – World’s Only Cold-Blooded Mammal Lived on an Island and Aged Like a Crocodile* Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515This Episode is Brought to You By:Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Deliver Contacts, offering honest pricing and reliable service for all your contact lens needs. See the difference at delivercontacts.com. Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them,

    1 h 9 min

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Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious world is an exploration of the weird, the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating phenomena in the physical world around us—and beyond—from a Catholic perspective. Join Jimmy Akin and his co-host Domenico Bettinelli as they examine ancient mysteries, folk tales, urban legends, and miraculous stories with a methodical, logical, well-reasoned but not entirely skeptical eye. To find episodes no longer available in the regular show feed, get a special link to add to Apple Podcasts at our website.

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