For thousands of years, people have sought to communicate with spirits in basically every culture and religion. But is all spirit communication forbidden to Christians? Jimmy Akin gets to the truth of the matter on what the Bible says, what different Christians have held, and what the Church says today. The post Spirit Communication appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A mysterious Tennessee farmer who received startling visions of the future no one believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli revisit the story of John Hendrix with new information about his incredible claims and their connection to a big event in American history. The post The Tennessee Prophet John Hendrix appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Were the Nephilim of Genesis 6 aliens or human-alien hybrids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli re-visit one of the strangest passages in the Bible to consider some more theories about who they were. The post The Nephilim (Bible Mystery: Aliens? Angels? Something Else?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Was Kenneth Arnold’s 1947 sighting evidence of extraterrestrial craft? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli revisit the case, weigh rival explanations, and assess why his measurements still unsettle skeptics. The post Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting (The First UFOs) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what’s the difference? The post Demons: Ask Me Anything appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Can science prove psychic abilities and survival after death? Jimmy Akin announces his Introduction to Parapsychology course with the Rhine Education Center, unpacking evidence for telepathy, apparitions, near-death experiences, and more. The post Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic. The post Interview: Grimoires & the Occult appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.
From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience! The post The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. The post Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Could a layperson on a desert island take on the role of a priest? It's time for more listener weird questions with Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including topics like aerial toll booths in the afterlife, whether Balaam's donkey had a rational soul, whether God could have become incarnate as multiple races in Middle Earth, and more. The post Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A rural Oklahoma family faced nightly terror—food theft, rock attacks, and prowlers peering in windows. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli weigh Bigfoot vs. bear, hidden motives, and eerie mimicry. Could this siege change what we believe? The post Honobia Bigfoot Siege appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem’s mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means. The post Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Fireballs. Scorch marks. Dizzy spells. A haunted house—or something worse? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and paranormal expert Lloyd Auerbach unravel the shocking truth behind a 1980s California mystery. The post The Hell House of Martinez appeared first on StarQuest Media.
If Bigfoot exists, what kind of animal would it be? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze eyewitness reports, biological clues, and statistical patterns to sketch the creature's anatomy and behavior. The post Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington—then people got sick. Was it rain, jellyfish, or a secret government bioweapon test? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the evidence and theories. The post The Oakville Blobs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been investigated time and again, but in 2025, the US Congress held new hearings on the latest release of government files. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whatwas revealed including new testimony from 6 witnesses. The post John F. Kennedy Assassination Hearings (Lee Harvey Oswald? Conspiracy? CIA? Coverup?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Is Earth alone? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the Drake Equation’s quest to count alien civilizations. Is 50 million potential galactic neighbors realistic—or just hopeful math? The post The Drake Equation (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Aliens, UFOs) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Telepathy among non-speaking autistic kids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the claims from the #1 podcast The Telepathy Tapes, from spelling boards to psychic abilities, how credible are the claims that are made? The post The Telepathy Tapes appeared first on StarQuest Media.
For some people who have profound difficulties speaking, alternative communications systems known as Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate have been developed and the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the methods, the claimed results, and the controversy surrounding them. The post Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jesse Rine
loved the show JIMMY!
Jeremy
ok.... I have to say something: INDOPACOM = "IN-doh-PAY-com". The AI read it correctly. Please stop saying "In-DOPE-UH-com". That is just blatantly wrong.
Pamela Burroughs
Why has Jimmy changed his way of speaking? It's like he is trying to sound hokie. Really makes him seem disingenuous.
Mona Peterson
I've been thoroughly captivated by every episode of 'Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World.' Jimmy's deep dives into intriguing mysteries, combined with his clear and engaging presentation, make each episode both informative and entertaining. His ability to weave together historical context with a thoughtful analysis of each mystery is truly impressive. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lois-johnson
Rob S.
In an earlier Catholic Answers podcast, he was asked this question. He explained that while he lived in California, he suppressed his Arkansas accent. Now that he lives in Arkansas again, he decided to return to his "natural" speech - although I would speculate that it is currently a little exaggerated.