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The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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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#042 What JESUS Teaches About HIS Church! - Jimmy Akin

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2025/07/15

Jesus mentions his “Church” only twice in the Gospels, but these passages reveal much about how he saw it compared to modern non-Catholic ideas.

#041 St. Peter: What NOBODY Knows! - Jimmy Akin

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2025/07/08

Protestants often reject the idea that Jesus formally made Peter the leader of the apostles, but in this episode, Jimmy Akin shows that three Gospels clearly present Peter in this unique role and explains why the fourth does not.Ask ChatGPT

#040 “Faith Alone”: What EVERYBODY Gets WRONG! -...

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2025/06/30

Jimmy Akin clarifies in this video that the common claim “Protestants believe in faith alone and Catholics in faith and works” is a misleading oversimplification of what each actually teaches about justification.

#039 Who Was the Young Man Who Ran Away Naked? -...

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2025/06/23

Jimmy Akin explores the mysterious story of the naked young man in Mark’s Gospel and uncovers surprising clues about his identity and why his name is left out.

#038 I Have More ASSURANCE Than Gavin Ortlund - Jimmy...

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2025/06/16

Jimmy Akin responds to Gavin Ortlund’s claim about Protestant assurance of salvation by arguing that Catholics actually have greater assurance before God.

#037 The Church’s FIVE Foundations - Jimmy Akin

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2025/06/10

Jimmy Akin explains how the New Testament presents five foundations of the Church, showing that while Christ is central, Scripture also names Peter, the apostles, prophets, and more as part of the Church’s foundation.

#036 Is St. Peter REALLY the Rock? - Jimmy Akin

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2025/06/03

Jimmy Akin shares the pivotal discovery that led to his conversion and proves that St. Peter is the rock on which Jesus built his Church.

#035 Bart Ehrman & Why Joseph Went to Bethlehem...

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2025/05/28

Skeptics question the differing accounts of Joseph’s hometown in Matthew and Luke, but Jimmy Akin offers a simple, text-based explanation showing they can be reconciled.

#034 4 Popes Meet the World! - Jimmy Akin

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2025/05/20

Jimmy Akin examines how the first public moments of recent popes—before they even speak—reveal key insights about their character and papal style.

#033 Bart Ehrman & Women Apostles - Jimmy Akin

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2025/05/12

Jimmy Akin explores whether Romans 16:7 refers to a female apostle named Junia, examining the evidence, alternate views, and potential implications.

#032 5 Books that Almost Made It into the Bible -...

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2025/05/09

The Bible took centuries to form, as the Church—guided by the Holy Spirit—gradually discerned which books were Scripture, a process marked by early disagreement, as Jimmy Akin shows with five books that nearly made it in.

#031 When Did the Jewish Day Begin? (Plus: Vigil...

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2025/04/30

Catholics can attend Saturday evening Mass to fulfill their Sunday obligation, a practice rooted in the Jewish tradition of days beginning at sunset.

#030 Why Can’t Everyone Receive the Eucharist? -...

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2025/04/22

In this episode, Jimmy Akin explains why the Catholic Church does not practice Open Communion, addressing criticisms and showing how its approach is rooted in biblical principles.

#029 What Can’t You Do on Sunday? - null

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2025/04/16

Jimmy Akin explores what the Bible and Church law say about doing physical labor, shopping, or buying gas on Sunday.

#028 Why Are the Gospels Called “Gospels”? - Jimmy Akin

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2025/04/07

Everyone knows the New Testament has four Gospels—biographies of Christ—but few ask why they're called "Gospels," and Jimmy Akin reveals the surprising reason in this episode.

#027 What Is the Gospel? - Jimmy Akin

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2025/04/01

Jimmy Akin explores various definitions of the gospel and explains the New Testament view that it's not about personal salvation but about Jesus Himself.

#026 N.T. Wright & the Priesthood of All...

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2025/03/24

This episode explores whether the New Testament supports the "priesthood of all believers," revealing a surprising perspective on Christian priesthood and Protestant scholar N.T. Wright's stance.

#025 James White vs. Mary’s Prayers - Jimmy Akin

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2025/03/12

Jimmy examines his discussion with James White on whether Mary knows of intercessory prayers, evaluating White’s arguments against biblical evidence.

#024 The Mystery of the Heart - Jimmy Akin

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2025/03/06

Jimmy Akin examines the biblical and historical view of the heart as the seat of thoughts and emotions in light of modern neuroscience, cautioning against a strictly brain-centered perspective and exploring the deeper origins of consciousness.…

#023 Gavin Ortlund & The Papacy - Jimmy Akin

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2025/02/24

In this episode, Jimmy responds to some arguments raised by Protestant apologist Gavin Ortlund, primarily concerning the papacy. Gavin claims that there was no bishop of Rome (pope) until well into the second century and that—even if we grant that Peter was the first pope—so much hangs on the idea that there are later popes that, if this were true, it needs to be taught in the New Testament. How can one respond to these claims? What does the historical evidence show? And does Gavin’s own system meet

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