https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap Catholic Answers Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:09:02 GMT Catholic Answers 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? Catholic Answers radio@catholic.com false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-does-the-church-say-about-early-genesis https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-does-the-church-say-about-early-genesis Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:32:07 GMT This episode explains how the Catholic Church interprets Genesis 1–11 as conveying real truths through figurative language, rejecting both strict literalism and pure fiction. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/domitian-the-persecution-that-didnt-happen https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/domitian-the-persecution-that-didnt-happen Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:09:01 GMT Jimmy Akin debunks the myth of Domitian’s persecution of Christians and argues that Revelation was actually written earlier, around 68–69 AD, during Nero’s era. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/faith-delivered-once-for-all https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/faith-delivered-once-for-all Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:20:05 GMT Jimmy Akin masterfully dismantles the claim that "the faith once for all delivered to the saints" means all revelation is in Scripture alone. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/elijahs-journey-40-days-40-nights-bible-numbers https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/elijahs-journey-40-days-40-nights-bible-numbers Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:29:30 GMT Jimmy uncovers why biblical numbers like 40 aren't always literal—using Elijah's "40 days and 40 nights" journey to Horeb as an insightful case study. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/frank-turek-on-the-bible-the-church https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/frank-turek-on-the-bible-the-church Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:57:18 GMT Jimmy Akin analyzes a lively debate between Frank Turek and Catholic student Chase on the Bible and Church, offering fair insights, praise, and thoughtful critiques. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/resurrection-debate-debrief https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/resurrection-debate-debrief Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:03:44 GMT Jimmy Akin analyzes his debate with skeptic James Fodor on Jesus’ resurrection, examining arguments, probabilities, and alternative theories in a thoughtful, evidence-focused discussion. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/3-teachings-not-in-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/3-teachings-not-in-the-bible Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:12:57 GMT Jimmy Akin shows that key Protestant beliefs aren’t taught in Scripture alone, revealing the hidden role of Tradition. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/did-jesus-have-a-miraculous-birth https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/did-jesus-have-a-miraculous-birth Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:13:35 GMT Jimmy Akin explores early Christian sources and Church teaching to examine whether Jesus’ birth involved additional miracles beyond the virgin conception. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-word-of-god https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-word-of-god Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:45 GMT Jimmy Akin’s inductive study examines every Bible verse using “word of God” and argues that Scripture refers not to the Bible itself, but primarily to divine revelation through preaching, prophecy, commands, and Jesus. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-was-jesus-grandfather https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-was-jesus-grandfather Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:50 GMT Jimmy Akin explores the apparent contradiction between Matthew and Luke about Jesus’ grandfather, presenting five possible explanations and concluding that early family tradition resolves the issue. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-did-jesus-teach-in-parables https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-did-jesus-teach-in-parables Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:16:16 GMT In this episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy Akin explores why Jesus used parables in Mark 4 and how they reveal deeper truth while honoring human freedom. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-are-blessings https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-are-blessings Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:41:18 GMT Jimmy Akin reveals what blessings really are, who can give them, how they work, and why every baptized Christian is called to be a blessing. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-the-book-of-revelation-written https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-the-book-of-revelation-written Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:38:29 GMT Jimmy Akin examines whether Revelation dates to the 60s or the 90s AD, using early Church clues and Nero-era symbolism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-sign-of-peace-what-are-we-supposed-to-do https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-sign-of-peace-what-are-we-supposed-to-do Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:59:32 GMT Join Jimmy Akin as he explains why the Sign of Peace is optional, clears up common myths, and offers pressure-free alternatives rooted in Church law and history. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-is-the-antichrist https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-is-the-antichrist Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:45:24 GMT Jimmy Akin explores what the Antichrist really is—biblical, theological, and prophetic—drawing on Scripture and Church teaching to separate fact from fiction. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/does-jesus-childhood-make-sense https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/does-jesus-childhood-make-sense Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:56 GMT Jimmy Akin shows how Matthew’s and Luke’s infancy accounts about Jesus fit into a single, contradiction-free timeline—debunking the traditional nativity scene and transforming how you see Christmas. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-the-gospel-of-mark-written https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-the-gospel-of-mark-written Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:54:28 GMT Jimmy Akin investigates whether Mark was the first Gospel and presents evidence that it was written remarkably early—possibly as early as A.D. 53—reshaping how we understand the New Testament. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-were-luke-and-acts-written https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-were-luke-and-acts-written Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:16:17 GMT Jimmy Akin argues, based on strong evidence and Acts’ abrupt ending, that Luke (A.D. 59) and Acts (A.D. 60) were written during Paul’s Roman house arrest, supporting surprisingly early dates and Gospel credibility. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/can-you-pray-after-communion https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/can-you-pray-after-communion Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:37:59 GMT Jimmy Akin refutes Fr. Casey Cole’s claim that private post-Communion prayer is inappropriate and everyone must sing, showing through official Church instructions that the faithful are free to pray silently after receiving Communion. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/which-gospel-was-written-first https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/which-gospel-was-written-first Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:02:58 GMT Mark was likely written first—an unpolished, eyewitness-based Gospel rather than a cliff-notes version of Matthew—because the evidence shows Augustine’s “epitome” theory doesn’t hold up. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-are-the-nephilim https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-are-the-nephilim Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:43:01 GMT Jimmy Akin explores Genesis 6 to argue—using ancient sources, Jude, and Aquinas—that the Nephilim were giant offspring of fallen angels and humans while debunking alternate theories. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/did-jesus-rise-from-the-dead-debate https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/did-jesus-rise-from-the-dead-debate Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:57:58 GMT Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Jimmy Akin debates skeptic James Fodor, arguing that the Resurrection best explains the empty tomb, appearances, and ascension in a witty, rigorous exchange. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mystery-of-the-bible-codex https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mystery-of-the-bible-codex Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:51:59 GMT Jimmy Akin uncovers how early Christians revolutionized reading by adopting the codex, tracing clues from ancient manuscripts to reveal the mystery behind the Bible’s earliest book form. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-synoptic-problem-three-gospels-matthew-mark-and-luke https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-synoptic-problem-three-gospels-matthew-mark-and-luke Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:56:23 GMT Jimmy Akin unravels the Synoptic Problem—exploring why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are so alike—and reveals his bold take on which Gospel came first. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-heresy https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-heresy Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:22:47 GMT Jimmy Akin unpacks what “heresy” truly means in Catholic theology, cutting through misconceptions with insights from Aquinas, Canon Law, and Cardinal Müller. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/christianity-vs-racism https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/christianity-vs-racism Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:07:16 GMT Jimmy Akin confronts racism from a Christian perspective, exposing its falsehoods through Scripture and highlighting God’s universal love for all people. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/praying-to-the-saints-omniscience-and-jordan-cooper https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/praying-to-the-saints-omniscience-and-jordan-cooper Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:07:05 GMT Jimmy Akin takes on Lutheran pastor Jordan Cooper on whether praying to saints makes them “almost omniscient,” using Scripture, theology, and science to expose flaws and defend Catholic teaching. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-book-of-revelation https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-book-of-revelation Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:21:16 GMT Jimmy Akin unpacks the mysteries of Revelation—its symbols, purpose, authorship, and prophetic warnings—while challenging popular “end-times” theories. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-abraham-justified-1st-anniversary-special https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-was-abraham-justified-1st-anniversary-special Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:44:29 GMT Jimmy Akin’s first anniversary podcast episode explores the question of when Abraham was justified, drawing on Genesis, Romans, James, and Hebrews with rich biblical insight and storytelling. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/death-dynasty-who-were-the-herods https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/death-dynasty-who-were-the-herods Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:24:59 GMT Jimmy Akin explores the dark, violent, and power-hungry saga of the Herodian dynasty and their encounters with Jesus and the early Christians. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-were-the-gospels-written-featuring-adolf-von-harnack-and-bart-ehrman https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-were-the-gospels-written-featuring-adolf-von-harnack-and-bart-ehrman Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:43:03 GMT Jimmy Akin shows how even liberal scholar Adolf von Harnack concluded that Matthew, Mark, and Luke were written just decades after Christ, despite common claims that the Gospels were composed much later. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-tetramorph-4-mysterious-symbols https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-tetramorph-4-mysterious-symbols Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:24:56 GMT In this episode, Jimmy Akin explores the origins and meaning of the Tetramorph—the four symbols of man, lion, ox, and eagle in Christian art. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-day-was-jesus-crucified https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-day-was-jesus-crucified Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:35:09 GMT Jimmy Akin examines claims that Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday and shows what the Gospels actually reveal about the true day of the Crucifixion. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/team-ehrman-did-mary-consent-to-jesus-birth https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/team-ehrman-did-mary-consent-to-jesus-birth Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:30:15 GMT In this episode, the host responds to Joe Rogan’s guest James Talarico and Robyn Walsh’s misuse of the Annunciation by showing what Luke’s account really says and why it doesn’t support their claims. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-gospel-and-the-gospels https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-gospel-and-the-gospels Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:43:42 GMT Jimmy explores why the first Christians called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John “Gospels” instead of “Lives of Christ.” false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/good-works-on-judgment-day https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/good-works-on-judgment-day Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:02:00 GMT Jimmy explains that Scripture shows eternal life is a reward for those who cooperate with God’s grace through good works, countering the Protestant “faith alone” false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/dan-mcclellan-jesus-crucifixion https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/dan-mcclellan-jesus-crucifixion Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:09:57 GMT Jimmy Akin responds to Dan McClellan’s skeptical claims about the Crucifixion’s historicity and its date. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/team-ehrman-when-were-the-gospels-written https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/team-ehrman-when-were-the-gospels-written Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:16:24 GMT Jimmy Akin responds to Dr. Robyn Walsh’s arguments on Gospel dating and shows they lack evidential support. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-jesus-teaches-about-his-church https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-jesus-teaches-about-his-church Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:18:09 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/st-peter-what-nobody-knows https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/st-peter-what-nobody-knows Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:24:29 GMT 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 false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/faith-alone-what-everybody-gets-wrong https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/faith-alone-what-everybody-gets-wrong Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:55:44 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-was-the-young-man-who-ran-away-naked https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/who-was-the-young-man-who-ran-away-naked Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:53:58 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/i-have-more-assurance-than-gavin-ortlund https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/i-have-more-assurance-than-gavin-ortlund Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:40:21 GMT Jimmy Akin responds to Gavin Ortlund’s claim about Protestant assurance of salvation by arguing that Catholics actually have greater assurance before God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-churchs-five-foundations https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-churchs-five-foundations Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:43:11 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/is-st-peter-really-the-rock https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/is-st-peter-really-the-rock Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:25:10 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/bart-ehrman-why-joseph-went-to-bethlehem https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/bart-ehrman-why-joseph-went-to-bethlehem Wed, 28 May 2025 13:22:38 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/4-popes-meet-the-world https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/4-popes-meet-the-world Tue, 20 May 2025 15:46:08 GMT Jimmy Akin examines how the first public moments of recent popes—before they even speak—reveal key insights about their character and papal style. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/bart-ehrman-women-apostles https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/bart-ehrman-women-apostles Mon, 12 May 2025 14:31:36 GMT Jimmy Akin explores whether Romans 16:7 refers to a female apostle named Junia, examining the evidence, alternate views, and potential implications. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/5-books-that-almost-made-it-into-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/5-books-that-almost-made-it-into-the-bible Fri, 09 May 2025 16:59:48 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-did-the-jewish-day-begin-plus-vigil-masses https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/when-did-the-jewish-day-begin-plus-vigil-masses Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:48:59 GMT Catholics can attend Saturday evening Mass to fulfill their Sunday obligation, a practice rooted in the Jewish tradition of days beginning at sunset. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-cant-everyone-receive-the-eucharist https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-cant-everyone-receive-the-eucharist Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:17:08 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-cant-you-do-on-sunday https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-cant-you-do-on-sunday Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:34:37 GMT Jimmy Akin explores what the Bible and Church law say about doing physical labor, shopping, or buying gas on Sunday. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-are-the-gospels-called-gospels https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-are-the-gospels-called-gospels Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:24:54 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-gospel https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-gospel Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:43:26 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/n-t-wright-the-priesthood-of-all-believers https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/n-t-wright-the-priesthood-of-all-believers Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:53:01 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/james-white-vs-marys-prayers https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/james-white-vs-marys-prayers Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:23:11 GMT Jimmy examines his discussion with James White on whether Mary knows of intercessory prayers, evaluating White’s arguments against biblical evidence. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mystery-of-the-heart https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mystery-of-the-heart Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:40:29 GMT 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. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/gavin-ortlund-the-papacy https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/gavin-ortlund-the-papacy Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:33:06 GMT 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 the test he is proposing? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-muslims-worship-god https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-muslims-worship-god Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:25:01 GMT In this video, Jimmy Akin explores where the claim that Muslims don’t worship God actually comes from and points out that this idea is not found in Catholic Tradition. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/sola-scriptura-trying-something-new https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/sola-scriptura-trying-something-new Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:29:48 GMT In this episode, Jimmy explores an idea that is seldom proposed in Protestant circles—the claim that their core principle of sola scriptura (“by Scripture alone”) is not actually a doctrine. Instead, it’s an interpretive principle. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mysterious-marys https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-mysterious-marys Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:44:44 GMT For centuries Catholics have wondered about the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Many have said that they were the same person. But according to the Vatican, new studies have finally figured this issue out. What do these new studies reveal? And what impact have they had on the Church’s calendar? Jimmy Akin explains. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/wes-huff-adding-or-deleting-books-from-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/wes-huff-adding-or-deleting-books-from-the-bible Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:23:16 GMT Wes Huff is a young Protestant apologist who has recently had a lot of success. He has admirable qualities, and he does better than many other Protestant apologists do.In this video, Jimmy Akin—in a friendly spirit of “iron sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17)—take a look at both some of Wes’s strong points and his weak points, particularly when it comes to his knowledge of how the biblical canon was formed. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/jesus-wept https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/jesus-wept Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:34:54 GMT The shortest verse in the Bible is just two words: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35).Despite how short it is, this verse contains important lessons for all of us—both lessons about who Jesus was and lessons that we can apply in our own lives in times of crisis. Join Jimmy Akin as he explores the mysteries of the shortest verse in the Bible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/can-mary-hear-your-prayers https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/can-mary-hear-your-prayers Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:00:44 GMT Protestant apologist James White recently declared that “Mary has no power on earth, has no idea you, or anyone else is praying to her, and hence that would be an utter waste of time and breath.”But former Protestant Jimmy Akin says that he would have questioned this claim even when he was still a Protestant.Why would Jimmy do that? What biblical reasons would he cite? And what does the evidence—even from a Protestant point of view—have to say? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-prayers-of-angels https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-prayers-of-angels Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:14:20 GMT The idea of asking saints and angels for intercession, often thought of as unique to Catholicism and Orthodoxy, actually has roots predating the Christian era, as explained by Jimmy Akin. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/no-room-in-the-inn https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/no-room-in-the-inn Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:43:35 GMT Our view of the first Christmas is shaped by art and tradition, and a common idea about it may be incorrect. Find out why on the Jimmy Akin podcast. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/mary-was-absolutely-sinless https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/mary-was-absolutely-sinless Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:24:29 GMT What happens when someone who’s new to the Faith thinks he understands a complex, technical matter and then tries to publicly shame someone who’s much more experienced? Let’s find out! false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/jesus-cleansing-the-temple-why-and-when https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/jesus-cleansing-the-temple-why-and-when Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:47:47 GMT All four Gospels record the fact that Jesus cleared the temple in Jerusalem of buyers and sellers. Why did he do this? What’s more, when did he do this? Matthew, Mark, and Luke record him doing it at the end of his ministry, but John records him doing it at the beginning. In this episode, Jimmy Akin takes you through the biblical clues needed to understand this mysterious event! false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/is-everything-predestined https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/is-everything-predestined Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:14:17 GMT Jimmy explores the controversial topic of predestination, examining Calvinist claims that God predestines all events, while challenging the biblical evidence often cited to support these views. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/arguments-from-silence https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/arguments-from-silence Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:41:00 GMT In this episode, Jimmy reveals why arguments from silence are so problematic and why the arguments used to support claims from skeptics just don’t work. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/james-whites-gish-gallop-debaters-tactic https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/james-whites-gish-gallop-debaters-tactic Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:29:30 GMT Jimmy looks at an unethical debater’s tactic known as the Gish Gallop, and how Protestant debater James White regularly uses it when he confronts other viewpoints. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-we-leave-time-when-we-die https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-we-leave-time-when-we-die Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:47:35 GMT Do our souls leave time when we die and go to be with God in heaven? And—if we are outside of time—are we already saints in heaven, right now? Prepare for some surprises! false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/reconstructed-dialogue-in-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/reconstructed-dialogue-in-the-bible Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:14:21 GMT Jimmy Akin shows what the ancient audiences actually believed about the way the Gospels convey truth, and it isn’t as simple as modern audiences assume. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-jonah-death-hypothesis-did-jonah-die-in-the-whale https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/the-jonah-death-hypothesis-did-jonah-die-in-the-whale Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT Recently, some people have been claiming that the prophet Jonah actually died in the whale and then rose from the dead. But did he? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/arminianism-calvinisms-biggest-competitor https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/arminianism-calvinisms-biggest-competitor Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:06:30 GMT In this episode, Jimmy looks at Arminianism—the major rival to Calvinism when it comes to topics like grace, predestination, and free will in Protestant circles. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-would-god-create-someone-to-go-to-hell https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/why-would-god-create-someone-to-go-to-hell Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:08:16 GMT This week, Jimmy takes on a tough subject: The question of why God would create someone he knows is going to hell. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-golden-chain-of-salvation https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-is-the-golden-chain-of-salvation Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:20:43 GMT In this episode, Jimmy explores the the "Golden Chain" of salvation. Based on this concept, Calvinists claim that if one enters a state of grace, one will never leave it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-you-hear-the-gospel-at-mass https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/do-you-hear-the-gospel-at-mass Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:03:00 GMT Here Jimmy discusses a common claim of many formerly Catholic Evangelicals—that they never heard about grace, forgiveness, Jesus, and the gospel at Catholic Masses. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/how-can-we-have-free-will-if-god-knows-the-future https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/how-can-we-have-free-will-if-god-knows-the-future Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT Here Jimmy Akin explores how God’s foreknowledge works. Many people believe that if God knows our future actions, then we lack free will, but this is a misconception. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-does-god-really-want https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-does-god-really-want Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT In the inaugural episode of the Jimmy Akin podcast, Jimmy delves into the fundamental Christian principle of love, as emphasized in the Bible. He explains that love is the highest priority for God, citing scriptural references that describe God as love and that highlight the importance of loving God and one's neighbor. Akin discusses the two greatest commandments—loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving one's neighbor as oneself. He elaborates on the unconditional and conditional aspects of love, emphasizing that while we must always be willing to forgive, actual forgiveness is contingent on repentance. Akin also addresses common misconceptions about the commandment to love God and the purpose of prayer, clarifying that these practices are meant to foster love for God and others. Ultimately, he concludes that love is essential for salvation and living a life aligned with God's will. false