Jimmy Akin Podcast
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Synopsis
An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .
Episodes
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The Miracle of Calanda (Regrown Limb! Amputated Leg!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
24/05/2024 Duration: 01h29minSome skeptics say that if God were real, then we'd see miracles of amputated limbs regrown and we don't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine a reported of just that, where a young main 17th-century Spain regrew his leg.
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Boom (15th Doctor) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
22/05/2024 Duration: 43minThe 15th Doctor and Ruby land in a minefield. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the stories complex attitude toward faith (both positive and negative) and the exploitation of war for profit as well as the mysterious actor who keeps showing up in different roles.
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SST313: Little Green Men (DS9)
20/05/2024 Duration: 50minWhen Quark, Nog, and Rom end up in 1947 Roswell, history takes a beating. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the change in Nog, similarities between 20th-century humans and Ferengi, and how this story pays homage to 1950s B movies.
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Terminal Lucidity (Sudden Awakenings, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Near-Death) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
17/05/2024 Duration: 01h55minSometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness.
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Space Babies and The Devil's Chord - The Secrets of Doctor Who
15/05/2024 Duration: 01h14minThe 15th Doctor's season begins and Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the first two episodes, discussing how this Doctor echoes and differs from the 9th; the building mystery of Ruby Sunday; and the potential for a big "Twist" in the season.
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The Enemy (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
13/05/2024 Duration: 32minThe plot may not be unique, but Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this story executes well and raises moral and ethical questions about obligations to our enemies and overcoming prejudices. Plus the introduction of the excellent Andreas Katsulas as Tomalak.
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Joe Fisher’s Hungry Ghosts! (Siren Call of the Hungry Ghosts, Guides, Mediumship, Channeling) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
10/05/2024 Duration: 01h57minLast time, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discussed Joe Fisher's mid-1980s experiences with spirit guides, and they continue to look at what he learned as he researched the guides and their claims and come to their own conclusions about what had entered Joe's life.
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Out of Time (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
08/05/2024 Duration: 36minThe 4th and 10th Doctors together! Dom Bettinellli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this audio story that brings Tom Baker and David Tennant together in the a monastery outside of time, the Cathedral of Contemplation as they work to keep the Daleks out.
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The Terratin Incident (TAS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
06/05/2024 Duration: 31minAs the Enterprise crew gets shrunk to Lilliputian proportions, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the surprising metaphysical and theological implications, the practical and scientific discrepancies, and the character dynamics.
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Joe Fisher’s Spirit Guides (Guides, Mediumship, Channeling, Siren Call of the Hungry Ghosts) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
03/05/2024 Duration: 01h28minJoe Fisher research into spirit guides led him to past life revelations and even a spirit romance. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how Joe was encouraged to investigate these paranormal claims, the evidence he found, and what he eventually concluded.
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The Dalek's Master Plan (Ep. 9-12) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
01/05/2024 Duration: 41minThe epic conclusion! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha delve into the final part of this 1st Doctor story, highlighting the tragic sacrifices, the dramatic and tense atmosphere, and the ambitious nature of the 12-part series.
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This Side of Paradise (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
29/04/2024 Duration: 42minSpock and the Enterprise crew stick it to the Man, aka Kirk. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this TOS story that reminds us that there is no utopia outside of heaven; the call of duty; and the contaxt of 1960s counterculture.
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Adam, Eve, and Early Humans (& More Weird Questions) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
26/04/2024 Duration: 51minIt's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like how Adam and Eve relate to other early human ancestors; could dark matter and energy be angelic or demonic; can you pray for souls in hell; and more weird questions.
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The Daleks' Master Plan (Ep. 5, 6, 8) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
24/04/2024 Duration: 01h31sThe Master Plan continues! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha continue their discussion of this 1st Doctor story, including the return of the Meddling Monk as well as the struggle for power, the consequences of blind obedience, and the complexities of moral decision-making.
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Desert Crossing (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek
22/04/2024 Duration: 28minIs one man's freedom fighter another man's terrorist? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of Enterrpise getting mixed up in some local conflicts on a desert planet; the ethical implications; and whether Zabral is a good guy or bad guy.
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The Baghdad Battery (Advanced Technology? Out of Place Artifact? OOPART?) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
19/04/2024 Duration: 01h15minSome are convinced that an ancient clay pot found in Iraq is an electric battery made 2,000 years ago. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claim and whether it might be advanced, ancient technology or even evidence of extraterrestrial contact.
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The Daleks' Master Plan (Ep. 1-4) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
17/04/2024 Duration: 46minTackling the first part of this mega 1st Doctor story, Dom Bettinellli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Nicholas Courtney's first appearance on Who; the first Companion death; and the moral ambiguity surrounding charaters like Mavic Chen and Sarah Kingdom.
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Revulsion (Voyager) - The Secrets of Star Trek
15/04/2024 Duration: 46minA homicidal hologram that hates people. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this psychological thriller of an emotionally fragile and homicidal alien hologram with a chilling intensity; as well as Harry Kim's cringeworthy attempted romance with Seven of Nine.
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Analyzing After Death Communications - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
12/04/2024 Duration: 02h10minAfter hearing many stories of people reporting After Death Communications from deceased loved ones, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the reports from the faith and reason perspectives. Are they just imagination? Is it the grief talking? Could it be demons?
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The Power of Kroll - The Secrets of Doctor Who
10/04/2024 Duration: 38minThe 4th Doctor vs. giant squid monster. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the allegory of colonization and displacement of indigenous groups; the use of humor and wit in the dialogue; and the avoidance of simple good/bad guy divisions.