Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:55:46 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:55:46 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://jimmyakinpodcast.com http://jimmyakinpodcast.com An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . . https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/a/e/2/cae20943b256a460/JimmyAkinWeb600-3.jpg Jimmy Akin no episodic jimmy,akin,jimmy,akin,questions,catholic,christian,catholic,answers,national,catholic,register,apologetics,theology,bible,religion,philosophy,podcast,church,fathers,liturgy no An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . . jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.comJimmy Akin Parturition (VOY) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 43:27 false full The Secrets of Star Trek jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Tom Paris and Neelix crash on Planet Hell and are forced to care for a newly-hatched alien creature — and finally put their rivalry over Kes to rest. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down the Voyager episode Parturition. Stranded together, Paris and Neelix must cooperate to care for a newly-hatched creature. The panel examines Neelix's controlling jealousy, Janeway's command style, plot logic holes, and the writers' deliberate choice to finally resolve the Paris-Neelix tension.Tom Paris and Neelix crash on Planet Hell and are forced to care for a newly-hatched alien creature — and finally put their rivalry over Kes to rest. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down the Voyager episode Parturition. Stranded together, Paris and Neelix must cooperate to care for a newly-hatched creature. The panel examines Neelix's controlling jealousy, Janeway's command style, plot logic holes, and the writers' deliberate choice to finally resolve the Paris-Neelix tension. George Adamski: Alien Contactee! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 01:35:28 false full Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)In 1952, a self-taught philosopher near Palomar Mountain walked into the California desert and claimed to meet a being from Venus. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the remarkable story of George Adamski, the first UFO contactee.In 1952, a self-taught philosopher near Palomar Mountain walked into the California desert and claimed to meet a being from Venus. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the remarkable story of George Adamski, the first UFO contactee. Crossfire (DS9) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 47:06 false full The Secrets of Star Trek jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)In DS9's "Crossfire," Odo's longing for Kira collides with First Minister Shakaar's confidence. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: is Odo's emotional rigidity protecting him — or guaranteeing heartbreak?In DS9's "Crossfire," Odo's longing for Kira collides with First Minister Shakaar's confidence. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: is Odo's emotional rigidity protecting him — or guaranteeing heartbreak? The Kentucky Meat Shower - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 01:44:16 false full Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)In 1876, raw meat rained from a clear sky over a Kentucky farm, leaving the whole county and big city newspapers confounded. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli work through the proposed explanations to find the most likely culprit, and there's one part they still can't fully explain.In 1876, raw meat rained from a clear sky over a Kentucky farm, leaving the whole county and big city newspapers confounded. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli work through the proposed explanations to find the most likely culprit, and there's one part they still can't fully explain. The Hunted (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 42:52 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)TNG's "The Hunted" is a Vietnam allegory that rarely gets its due. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine what works, what doesn't, and how stronger dramatic choices could have made it truly great.Jimmy AkinTNG's "The Hunted" is a Vietnam allegory that rarely gets its due. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine what works, what doesn't, and how stronger dramatic choices could have made it truly great. The Mystery of Radiation Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 01:38:13 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)From 1895 to 1900, a burst of discoveries transformed science's understanding of matter itself. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli trace the full arc of radiation's discovery — from Röntgen's X-rays to Becquerel's uranium rays to Marie Curie naming radioactivity — and examine its dangers, benefits, and significance.Jimmy AkinFrom 1895 to 1900, a burst of discoveries transformed science's understanding of matter itself. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli trace the full arc of radiation's discovery — from Röntgen's X-rays to Becquerel's uranium rays to Marie Curie naming radioactivity — and examine its dangers, benefits, and significance. Rubincon (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 01:02:25 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)The Federation goes on trial in Starfleet Academy's season finale. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Nus Braka's cheapened backstory, Reno's command highlight, and whether Season 1 earned its emotional payoffs.Jimmy AkinThe Federation goes on trial in Starfleet Academy's season finale. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Nus Braka's cheapened backstory, Reno's command highlight, and whether Season 1 earned its emotional payoffs. The Book of Revelation - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 01:34:14 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)The most controverial book in the Bible is also the perhaps the most mysterious. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Book of Revelation, the prominent theories for how to interpret it, and what the book actually means.Jimmy AkinThe most controverial book in the Bible is also the perhaps the most mysterious. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Book of Revelation, the prominent theories for how to interpret it, and what the book actually means. 12-Year Retrospective - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 32:27 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)After 445 episodes and nearly 12 years, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin take stock: real download data, favorite Doctors and companions, an honest look at the RTD2 era, and what comes next for Doctor Who — and for Secrets of Doctor Who.Jimmy AkinAfter 445 episodes and nearly 12 years, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin take stock: real download data, favorite Doctors and companions, an honest look at the RTD2 era, and what comes next for Doctor Who — and for Secrets of Doctor Who. 300th Night (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 50:52 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Is Starfleet Academy finally finding its footing? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin weigh Caleb's family choice, Sam's stronger new edge, Omega-level stakes, and whether "300th Night" earns its season-finale momentum.Jimmy AkinIs Starfleet Academy finally finding its footing? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin weigh Caleb's family choice, Sam's stronger new edge, Omega-level stakes, and whether "300th Night" earns its season-finale momentum. The Library of Alexandria and More Patron Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 01:19:35 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)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, we have questions on the Shroud of Turin, the Library of Alexandria, the "heavens", and more.Jimmy AkinWe 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, we have questions on the Shroud of Turin, the Library of Alexandria, the "heavens", and more. The Tenth Planet (Revisited) - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 38:24 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)The first regeneration arrives! As Mondasian Cybermen threaten Earth, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack early body-horror Cybermen, Cold War paranoia, and the moment that transformed the Doctor forever.Jimmy AkinThe first regeneration arrives! As Mondasian Cybermen threaten Earth, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack early body-horror Cybermen, Cold War paranoia, and the moment that transformed the Doctor forever. The Life of the Stars (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 40:22 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Starfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town's role, Tilly's authority shift, and Sam's 17-years-in-2-weeks reset.Jimmy AkinStarfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town's role, Tilly's authority shift, and Sam's 17-years-in-2-weeks reset. Exposing the MYTH of the Zodiac Killer! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 01:43:14 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Zodiac hoax—or real killer? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli test 7 "must-explain" clues: the calls, letters, cipher, costume symbol, car-door message, and Stine shirt scrap. Could a multi-person hoax really hold?Jimmy AkinZodiac hoax—or real killer? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli test 7 "must-explain" clues: the calls, letters, cipher, costume symbol, car-door message, and Stine shirt scrap. Could a multi-person hoax really hold? The Smugglers - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 33:31 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Pirates, betrayal, and a cursed treasure test the First Doctor's moral compass. As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack The Smugglers, one question stands out: Is the Doctor obligated to fix every injustice he encounters?Jimmy AkinPirates, betrayal, and a cursed treasure test the First Doctor's moral compass. As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack The Smugglers, one question stands out: Is the Doctor obligated to fix every injustice he encounters? Ko'Zeine (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 54:15 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Is Ko'Zeine a bold reimagining of Amok Time—or a hollow echo? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate duty vs. desire, weak consequences, and whether Starfleet Academy gives us characters worth caring about.Jimmy AkinIs Ko'Zeine a bold reimagining of Amok Time—or a hollow echo? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate duty vs. desire, weak consequences, and whether Starfleet Academy gives us characters worth caring about. The MYTH of the Zodiac Killer? - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 01:11:36 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Did the Zodiac Killer actually exist? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze the crimes, letters, and evidence behind a bold claim: the Zodiac was a hoax. Are the links real—or carefully constructed?Jimmy AkinDid the Zodiac Killer actually exist? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze the crimes, letters, and evidence behind a bold claim: the Zodiac was a hoax. Are the links real—or carefully constructed? Logopolis (Revisited) - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 33:43 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Entropy threatens the universe—and the Doctor's life. As Logopolis falls and the Master seizes control, the Fourth Doctor faces destiny. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli could ask: Was this the perfect regeneration?Jimmy AkinEntropy threatens the universe—and the Doctor's life. As Logopolis falls and the Master seizes control, the Fourth Doctor faces destiny. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli could ask: Was this the perfect regeneration? Series Acclimation Mil and Come, Let's Away (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 01:10:45 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Two stories, two very different tests of Starfleet discussed by Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler. First, a photonic cadet investigates Benjamin Sisko's legacy and wrestles with destiny, identity, and love. Then a routine away mission turns deadly as pirates strike, forcing hard choices about sacrifice, leadership, and the Federation's moral strength.Jimmy AkinTwo stories, two very different tests of Starfleet discussed by Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler. First, a photonic cadet investigates Benjamin Sisko's legacy and wrestles with destiny, identity, and love. Then a routine away mission turns deadly as pirates strike, forcing hard choices about sacrifice, leadership, and the Federation's moral strength. The Ghost of the Banta Inn - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 01:22:54 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)A historic California inn. A dead owner who never left. Are flying ashtrays, stacking coins, and an unplugged jukebox proof of survival after death? Jimmy Akin interviews investigator Lloyd Auerbach as they examine one of America's strongest ghost cases.Jimmy AkinA historic California inn. A dead owner who never left. Are flying ashtrays, stacking coins, and an unplugged jukebox proof of survival after death? Jimmy Akin interviews investigator Lloyd Auerbach as they examine one of America's strongest ghost cases. Planet of the Spiders (Revisited) - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 36:27 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)A defining farewell for the Third Doctor turns spiders, crystals, and monks into a meditation on fear, ambition, and renewal. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack how Planet of the Spiders reshapes regeneration and quietly changes Doctor Who forever.Jimmy AkinA defining farewell for the Third Doctor turns spiders, crystals, and monks into a meditation on fear, ambition, and renewal. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack how Planet of the Spiders reshapes regeneration and quietly changes Doctor Who forever. Star Trek: What Might Have Been - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 01:06:34 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Big ideas, lost arcs, and unrealized futures take center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler mark episode 400 by asking: which abandoned Star Trek stories could have reshaped the franchise—and which are better left untouched?Jimmy AkinBig ideas, lost arcs, and unrealized futures take center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler mark episode 400 by asking: which abandoned Star Trek stories could have reshaped the franchise—and which are better left untouched? Kentucky Goblins! Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO Encounter - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 01:51:20 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)A Kentucky farmhouse, glowing figures, and bullets that didn't work—what really happened in 1955? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess witness fear, skeptical explanations, and the case for something truly strange in the Kelly–Hopkinsville UFO encounter.Jimmy AkinA Kentucky farmhouse, glowing figures, and bullets that didn't work—what really happened in 1955? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess witness fear, skeptical explanations, and the case for something truly strange in the Kelly–Hopkinsville UFO encounter. The War Machines - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 31:17 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant.Jimmy AkinWhat happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant. Study with Jimmy Akin: Religion and Parapsychology - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:19:00 +0000 02:56 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Ancient faiths and modern psi research come together in this course to be taught by Jimmy Akin. The online course, Religion & Parapsychology, will explore how Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and more have grappled with ESP, miracles, and the afterlife—and why serious evidence may challenge both skeptics and believers alike: What if psi research strengthens, rather than weakens, core religious claims about the soul, revelation, and the spiritual world? Visit RhineEdu.org to learn more about Jimmy's dynamic course! https://RhineEdu.OrgJimmy AkinAncient faiths and modern psi research come together in this course to be taught by Jimmy Akin. The online course, Religion & Parapsychology, will explore how Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and more have grappled with ESP, miracles, and the afterlife—and why serious evidence may challenge both skeptics and believers alike: What if psi research strengthens, rather than weakens, core religious claims about the soul, revelation, and the spiritual world? Visit RhineEdu.org to learn more about Jimmy's dynamic course! https://RhineEdu.Org Vox in Excelso (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 55:01 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What does honor mean when survival is on the line? A Klingon refugee crisis sparks debate, brotherhood, and a controversial solution, as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh whether symbolic victory can truly save a culture.Jimmy AkinWhat does honor mean when survival is on the line? A Klingon refugee crisis sparks debate, brotherhood, and a controversial solution, as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh whether symbolic victory can truly save a culture. Hitler's Marriage (and More Weird Questions) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 01:47:43 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)It's a fifth Friday, so Jimmy Akin is answering weird questions from Catholic Answers listeners, about topics like Hitler's marriage in the Fuhrerbunker; getting married on a desert island; what demons can posses; how salvation would work in a multiverse; and more.Jimmy AkinIt's a fifth Friday, so Jimmy Akin is answering weird questions from Catholic Answers listeners, about topics like Hitler's marriage in the Fuhrerbunker; getting married on a desert island; what demons can posses; how salvation would work in a multiverse; and more. The Keeper of Traken - The Secrets of Doctor Who Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 40:05 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken's fragile utopia, Kassia's downfall, and the Master's quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor.Jimmy AkinWhat if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken's fragile utopia, Kassia's downfall, and the Master's quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor. Vitus Reflux (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:06 +0000 49:36 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Can a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes.Jimmy AkinCan a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes. Ghost Pets! (Animal After Death Communications, ADCs) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 01:52:53 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Do pets reach back after death? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess new scientific studies on animal after-death communications. Can warning apparitions, shared sightings, and sensory details offer evidence for animal life after death?Jimmy AkinDo pets reach back after death? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess new scientific studies on animal after-death communications. Can warning apparitions, shared sightings, and sensory details offer evidence for animal life after death? Lucie Miller and To The Death - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 38:27 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What happens when the Doctor arrives too late? As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lucy Miller / To the Death, they confront Dalek plague warfare, shocking companion sacrifices, and the moment the Eighth Doctor learns mercy sometimes costs everything.Jimmy AkinWhat happens when the Doctor arrives too late? As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lucy Miller / To the Death, they confront Dalek plague warfare, shocking companion sacrifices, and the moment the Eighth Doctor learns mercy sometimes costs everything. Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 01:26:44 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Is Starfleet Academy smart Trek—or just stylish noise? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss what it gets right as well as its political hinting, teen drama vs. diplomacy, and whether this new series earns its place in the Trek universe.Jimmy AkinIs Starfleet Academy smart Trek—or just stylish noise? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss what it gets right as well as its political hinting, teen drama vs. diplomacy, and whether this new series earns its place in the Trek universe. Mysterious Experiences! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 01:50:47 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What if your strangest moment carried meaning? On their 400th episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle more listener stories of healings, visions, dreams, and UFOs—asking: coincidence, psychology, or something more?Jimmy AkinWhat if your strangest moment carried meaning? On their 400th episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle more listener stories of healings, visions, dreams, and UFOs—asking: coincidence, psychology, or something more? The Legend of Baba Yaga (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 35:57 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What happens when folklore fights back? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down The Legend of Baba Yaga, belief-powered reality, and the Fugitive Doctor's harder edge. Is magic just psychic tech—and is mercy stronger than myth?Jimmy AkinWhat happens when folklore fights back? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down The Legend of Baba Yaga, belief-powered reality, and the Fugitive Doctor's harder edge. Is magic just psychic tech—and is mercy stronger than myth? Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 50:27 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Can Star Trek challenge belief—or strengthen it? Author Mark Hansard joins Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler to explain how Trek shaped his faith, why Spock's sacrifice echoes resurrection, and whether free will survives destiny.Jimmy AkinCan Star Trek challenge belief—or strengthen it? Author Mark Hansard joins Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler to explain how Trek shaped his faith, why Spock's sacrifice echoes resurrection, and whether free will survives destiny. Alone Together for Christmas 2025 - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 04:02:35 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Are Ouija boards really paranormal? Does God know what time it is? And is dark matter real — or is gravity wrong? Continuing his Christmas tradition of spending the holiday with those spending it alone, Jimmy Akin tackles these and many more questions posed by listeners with reason, faith, and curiosity.Jimmy AkinAre Ouija boards really paranormal? Does God know what time it is? And is dark matter real — or is gravity wrong? Continuing his Christmas tradition of spending the holiday with those spending it alone, Jimmy Akin tackles these and many more questions posed by listeners with reason, faith, and curiosity. False Gods - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 26:46 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What happens when Time Lords become gods? A lost Gallifreyan student inspires Egyptian myth, fractures history, and forces the Doctor into an impossible judgment. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack paradox, law, and tragic mercy in this story that guest stars Benedict Cumberbatch.Jimmy AkinWhat happens when Time Lords become gods? A lost Gallifreyan student inspires Egyptian myth, fractures history, and forces the Doctor into an impossible judgment. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack paradox, law, and tragic mercy in this story that guest stars Benedict Cumberbatch. The Jihad (TAS) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 46:11 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)A stolen "Soul" that prevents a galaxy-wide jihad—what could go wrong? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh TAS "The Jihad": bold premise, shaky logic, and the eerie ethics of memory wipes and "healing" villains.Jimmy AkinA stolen "Soul" that prevents a galaxy-wide jihad—what could go wrong? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh TAS "The Jihad": bold premise, shaky logic, and the eerie ethics of memory wipes and "healing" villains. Can Psychopaths Be Saved? And More Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 01:01:23 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)For New Year's week, Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions posed by Cy Kellett, including psychopaths who feel no remorse can be saved; what happened to the saints who rose at the Resurrection; who was Peter's wife; and more!Jimmy AkinFor New Year's week, Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions posed by Cy Kellett, including psychopaths who feel no remorse can be saved; what happened to the saints who rose at the Resurrection; who was Peter's wife; and more! Metamorphosis (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 45:09 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What if eternal life costs your humanity? This week, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler wrestle with love, consent, and immortality in Metamorphosis. Is Zefram Cochrane right to reject paradise—and who really pays the price?Jimmy AkinWhat if eternal life costs your humanity? This week, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler wrestle with love, consent, and immortality in Metamorphosis. Is Zefram Cochrane right to reject paradise—and who really pays the price? How Many Souls Do Twins Have? And More Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 It's Christmas week so we're bringing you a special weird questions episode where Jimmy Akin answers questions like: Can identical twins share a soul? What happens if you're excommunicated unfairly? Could a living soul possess someone else? Are demons capable of repentance? Are we insignificant in a vast universe—or still uniquely special? 

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]]> 01:02:21 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)It's Christmas week so we're bringing you a special weird questions episode where Jimmy Akin answers questions like: Can identical twins share a soul? What happens if you're excommunicated unfairly? Could a living soul possess someone else? Are demons capable of repentance? Are we insignificant in a vast universe—or still uniquely special? Jimmy AkinIt's Christmas week so we're bringing you a special weird questions episode where Jimmy Akin answers questions like: Can identical twins share a soul? What happens if you're excommunicated unfairly? Could a living soul possess someone else? Are demons capable of repentance? Are we insignificant in a vast universe—or still uniquely special?  Marauders (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 When a bullied mining colony needs help, Archer steps in—but can a paint-by-numbers caper stand up to The Seven Samurai legacy? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect "Marauders" andits clumsy caper.

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]]> 32:21 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)When a bullied mining colony needs help, Archer steps in—but can a paint-by-numbers caper stand up to The Seven Samurai legacy? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect "Marauders" andits clumsy caper.Jimmy AkinWhen a bullied mining colony needs help, Archer steps in—but can a paint-by-numbers caper stand up to The Seven Samurai legacy? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect "Marauders" andits clumsy caper. The Amazing Sea-Monkeys! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Starting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them.

]]> Starting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them.

]]> 01:19:11 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Starting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them.Jimmy AkinStarting in 1960, comic books began advertising mail order pets known as sea monkeys, the brainchild of inventor Harold von Braunhut. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the whimsical creatures, their creator, and a series of disappointing revelations connected to them. Warriors Gate - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 What if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc.

]]> What if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc.

]]> 29:58 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc.Jimmy AkinWhat if the best thing to do… is nothing at all? A collapsing void, enslaved lion-men, and cryptic mirrors challenge the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack this trippy farewell to Romana and the end of the E-space arc. Random Thoughts (VOY) - The Secrets of Star Trek Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies.

]]> Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies.

]]> 35:39 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies.Jimmy AkinAre violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B'Elanna's memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager's problematic First Contact policies. The Calvine UFO Sighting - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed?

]]> In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed?

]]> 01:37:56 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed?Jimmy AkinIn 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the flying object they photographed? The Monster of Peladon - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon.

]]> What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon.

]]> 49:14 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon.Jimmy AkinWhat happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon. In the Hands of the Prophets (DS9) - The Secrets of Star Trek Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale.

]]> A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale.

]]> 01:00:17 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale.Jimmy AkinA school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9's powerful season one finale. The Eye of Providence and More Patrons' Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.

]]> Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.

]]> 01:27:42 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.Jimmy AkinIs lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage. The Light Keepers (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.

]]> Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.

]]> 34:07 false full jimmyakinpodcast@gmail.com (Jimmy Akin)Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.Jimmy AkinIs coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.