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?

#065 Does Jesus’ Childhood Make Sense? - Jimmy Akin

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.

12-17
36:01

#064 When was the Gospel of Mark written? - Jimmy Akin

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.

12-15
16:02

#063 When Were Luke and Acts Written? - Jimmy Akin

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.

12-09
14:51

#062 Can You Pray After Communion? - Jimmy Akin

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.

12-02
30:24

#061 Which Gospel Was Written First - Jimmy Akin

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.

11-24
34:38

#060 Who Are the Nephilim? - Jimmy Akin

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.

11-17
35:58

#059 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? DEBATE! - Jimmy Akin

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.

11-11
02:06:40

#058 The Mystery of the Bible Codex - Jimmy Akin

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.

11-03
22:59

#057 What Is the Synoptic Problem? (Three Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke) - Jimmy Akin

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.

10-28
23:20

#056 What Is Heresy? - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin unpacks what “heresy” truly means in Catholic theology, cutting through misconceptions with insights from Aquinas, Canon Law, and Cardinal Müller.

10-21
17:44

#055 Christianity vs. Racism! - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin confronts racism from a Christian perspective, exposing its falsehoods through Scripture and highlighting God’s universal love for all people.

10-16
29:13

#054 “Praying to the Saints,” “Omniscience,” and Jordan Cooper - Jimmy Akin

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.

10-06
47:53

#053 The Book of Revelation - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin unpacks the mysteries of Revelation—its symbols, purpose, authorship, and prophetic warnings—while challenging popular “end-times” theories.

09-30
15:21

#052 When Was Abraham Justified? (1st Anniversary Special!) - Jimmy Akin

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.

09-22
44:36

#051 Death Dynasty! Who Were the Herods? - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin explores the dark, violent, and power-hungry saga of the Herodian dynasty and their encounters with Jesus and the early Christians.

09-16
21:07

#050 When Were the Gospels Written? (featuring Adolf von Harnack and Bart Ehrman) - Jimmy Akin

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.

09-09
24:45

#049 The Tetramorph: 4 Mysterious Symbols! - Jimmy Akin

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.

09-02
28:34

#048 What Day Was Jesus Crucified? - Jimmy Akin

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.

08-25
29:49

#047 TEAM EHRMAN: Did Mary Consent to Jesus’ Birth? - Jimmy Akin

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.

08-18
43:11

#046 The Gospel and the Gospels - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy explores why the first Christians called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John “Gospels” instead of “Lives of Christ.”

08-12
32:02

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