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The Jimmy Akin Podcast

Catholic Answers
Catholic Church
Christianity
Protestantism
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Jesus
New Testament
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Book Of Revelation
Justification
Gospel
Gospel Of Luke
Sola Scriptura
Bart Ehrman
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Salvation
Kingdom Of God
Free Will
Abraham
Virgin Mary

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?

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Latest Episodes

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.

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Austin Suggs
Creator of Gospel Simplicity and video author discussed in the episode
Gospel Simplicity
Episode: #082 A Logical Problem for Purgatory? (feat. Gospel Simplicity) - Jimmy Akin
Frank Turek
Evangelical apologist and speaker
CrossExamination, various university speaking engagements
Episode: #076 Frank Turek on the Bible & the Church - Jimmy Akin
James Fodor
Australian skeptic with a book responding to Bill Craig, RHBS proponent in the debate
Author, Unreasonable Faith
Episode: #075 Resurrection Debate Debrief - Jimmy Akin
Dr. Bart Ehrman
A biblical scholar and author known for his work on the New Testament.
Episode: #065 Does Jesus’ Childhood Make Sense? - Jimmy Akin
Jordan Cooper
A Lutheran pastor and YouTuber who engages with Catholic topics.
Episode: #054 “Praying to the Saints,” “Omniscience,” and Jordan Cooper - Jimmy Akin
Robyn Walsh
Scholar of New Testament and early Christianity
Pabst and Biblical Studies
Episode: #047 TEAM EHRMAN: Did Mary Consent to Jesus’ Birth? - Jimmy Akin
James Talarico
Texas State Representative and former pastor
Texas State Legislature
Episode: #047 TEAM EHRMAN: Did Mary Consent to Jesus’ Birth? - Jimmy Akin
Gavin Ortlund
YouTuber who runs a channel called Truth Unites, comes from a reformed or Calvinistic Baptist background.
Episode: #038 I Have More ASSURANCE Than Gavin Ortlund - Jimmy Akin
Wesley Huff
PhD student in New Testament and apologist at Apologetics Canada
Apologetics Canada
Episode: #019 Wes Huff—Adding or Deleting Books from the Bible? - Jimmy Akin

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 496 ratings
  • Jimmy is the best!

    So Informative and Calm-Spirited

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpg1023
    United States6 days ago
  • Fun and Educational!

    This is a wonderful, balanced, educational and FUN podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenIsNotTheDovahkiin
    United States2 months ago
  • We should all go by Jimmy Akin

    I love all of Jimmy’s work. He is brilliant, balanced, orthodox, and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eblumhardt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exceptional Clarity

    I trust Jimmy Akin the most of the apologists I have paid attention to. His clarity is unmatched. His charity is also exceptional. He has distance from whatever he is talking about that is sufficient for coming to a trustworthy answer about a topic. That can probably be said about some other apologists but I do think Jimmy exceeds all of them in this regard. He is exceptionally kind. That is apparent as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Discernment in Process
    United Statesa year ago
  • M S Bickford

    I’ve been a fan of his “Mysterious World” Podcast for some time. This podcast is geared towards apologetics and is absolutely outstanding. Episodes are concise and very clear!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anglican who Swam the Tiber
    United Statesa year ago

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Regularly promotes Patreon and Catholic Answers resources
Well-reasoned discussions on canonical questions are a standout.
Thoughtful Catholic apologetics with clear, balanced explanations.
Concise, informative, and approachable for listeners new to apologetics.
Clarity and charity noted; great depth for Catholic readers.

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#085 Did Lions Eat Meat Before the Fall? The Shocking Truth About Adam’s Sin - Jimmy Akin
Q: What about Adam's sin as the origin of death, carnivory, thorns, pain in childbearing, et cetera?
The host explains that human death is tied to Adam's disobedience, but the text and Church teaching allow for the possibility that some natural processes, like entropy and certain animal behaviors, could exist independently of human sin. The discussion distinguishes human mortality from animal death and emphasizes that pain in childbearing and agricultural difficulties are linked to the Curse's effects on human labor and the environment, not necessarily to a blanket statement about all creation.
#066 Who Is the Antichrist? - Jimmy Akin
Q: Is it possible that the devil has been totally destroyed?
The devil is still active in the world today, but he has his power limited so that he can't presently deceive the nations by stopping the proclamation of the gospel.

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This show delivers concise, accessible Catholic apologetics with a focus on Scripture, tradition, and church teaching. Episodes routinely scrutinize canonical questions, early church history, and how Catholic perspectives differ from Protestant critiques, often using specific historical documents and councils to illuminate arguments. The format blends rigorous analysis with practical conversation tactics for constructive dialogue, and a recurring strength is clear, well-sourced explanations that appeal to both devoted Catholics and curious outsiders. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial or nuanced topics with balanced critiques, plus regular promotion of listener support through Patreon and connections to Catholic Answers.

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1. Austin Suggs
2. Frank Turek
3. James Fodor
4. Dr. Bart Ehrman
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6. Robyn Walsh
7. James Talarico
8. Gavin Ortlund

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