The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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”

Jimmy Akin responds to Dan McClellan’s skeptical claims about the Crucifixion’s historicity and its date.

Jimmy Akin responds to Dr. Robyn Walsh’s arguments on Gospel dating and shows they lack evidential support.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.