Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious world is an exploration of the weird, the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating phenomena in the physical world around us—and beyond—from a Catholic perspective. Join Jimmy Akin and his co-host Domenico Bettinelli as they examine ancient mysteries, folk tales, urban legends, and miraculous stories with a methodical, logical, well-reasoned but not entirely skeptical eye.<br /> <br /> To find episodes no longer available in the regular show feed, get a special link to add to Apple Podcasts at our website.

The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Questions

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.

09-05
01:35:39

Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions)

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.

08-29
01:04:17

Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions)

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.

08-22
01:05:13

Honobia Bigfoot Siege

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.

08-15
02:01:25

Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research)

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.

08-08
01:18:30

The Hell House of Martinez

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.

08-01
01:35:22

Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology)

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.

07-25
01:28:36

The Oakville Blobs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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.

07-18
01:08:47

John F. Kennedy Assassination Hearings (Lee Harvey Oswald? Conspiracy? CIA? Coverup?)

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.

07-11
02:21:37

The Drake Equation (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Aliens, UFOs)

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.

07-04
01:24:33

The Telepathy Tapes

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.

06-27
01:55:54

Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal)

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.

06-20
02:20:42

St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes

Did the 12th century Irish bishop St. Malachy predict the popes through the end of the world? And did we just get the last one? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it. The post St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes appeared first on StarQuest Media.

06-13
01:24:44

Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions

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 first answers questions from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves. The post Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

06-06
01:20:41

Round Meat? Square Bread? And More Weird Questions

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more. The post Round Meat? Square Bread? And More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

05-30
59:03

Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.)

While scientists for years have been studying unusual experiences that happen to people as they approach death, they've only just begun studying whether animals have End-of-Life Experiences. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether they do, what kinds of experiences they have, and how they compare to human experiences. The post Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

05-23
01:42:28

The Mystery of the Year

What is a year, and how did we learn to track it? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli chart the evolution of calendars, from lunar to Gregorian, and even ponder timekeeping on Mars, with insights from history, religion, and science. The post The Mystery of the Year appeared first on StarQuest Media.

05-16
01:32:43

Lost Scriptures: 1 Esdras

How could a “lost scripture” one day be recognized by Catholics? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack 1 Esdras—its dramatic tale, canonical debates, and what it reveals about faith, history, and unity. The post Lost Scriptures: 1 Esdras appeared first on StarQuest Media.

05-09
01:44:47

Christianity and Near-Death Experiences

Are near-death experiences compatible with Christianity? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down key data, dispel myths about reincarnation and universalism, and highlight Jesus’ unique role in NDEs. The post Christianity and Near-Death Experiences appeared first on StarQuest Media.

05-02
01:52:24

Study with Jimmy Akin!

Learn more and sign up for the course: https://rhineedu.org/ The post Study with Jimmy Akin! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

04-30
02:58

Jesse Rine

loved the show JIMMY!

03-15 Reply

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.

02-18 Reply

Pamela Burroughs

Why has Jimmy changed his way of speaking? It's like he is trying to sound hokie. Really makes him seem disingenuous.

11-23 Reply

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

08-03 Reply

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.

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