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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.
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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like mechanical telepathy; Neanderthals in Genesis; aliens in the afterlife; convert popes; and more weird questions.
The post Neanderthals in Genesis? (Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
We've talked about remote viewing, but now Jimmy Akin has taken part in a remote viewing experiment and discusses his experience with Dom Bettinelli. What was his role? What did the study do? And what were the results?
The post Remote Viewing Experiment! (Outbounder Protocol) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
2People have lots of questions about guardian angels and they often get posed to Jimmy Akin, so in this episode Jimmy and Dom Bettinelli discuss what the Bible and other ancient Jewish and Christian literature and Church teaching say about guardian angels.
The post Guardian Angels appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Some believe the ancient Book of Enoch is a book of Scripture and so Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue their discussion of the book, focusing on the first known as the Book of the Watchers, which focuses on angels, fallen angels and demons.
The post Lost Scriptures: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch, Nephilim) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Who was Enoch, what is his book, and why is it a "lost scripture"? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mysterious Enoch, the references to him in the New Testament, and what makes his book so fascinating and mysterious.
The post Lost Scripture: The Book of Enoch appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Vatican has released new rules for evaluating reports of supernatural phenomena. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli conclude their two-part discussion by looking at the rules themselves; the possible categories; and how the investigations are to be carried out.
The post New Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
In May 2024, the Vatican issued new norms for how to evaluate reports of supernatural phenomena. In the first of a two-part discussion, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine how the new rules radically change the way these phenomena are classified.
The post Why the Vatican Changed Its Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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The post New Course with Jimmy Akin: Christianity and Parapsychology appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Whitley Strieber's 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Strieber's claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened.
The post Whitley Strieber’s Communion (Aliens, UFOs, Visitors, Abduction) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Throughout history, there have been books some people considered scripture and others didn't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss one of those books, Jubilees. What was does it say? Could any of it be true? What should Christians today think of it?
The post Lost Scripture? Jubilees (Missing Book of the Bible?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A deathbed vision is a vision that someone has just before they die and they've been reported throughout history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how they're just being scientifically studied only recently, what they are, what happens in them, and what they might tell us about the afterlife.
The post Deathbed Visions (Afterlife Research) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
After reviewing the history of unicorns from pre-history to today, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the reality that unicorns have existed and still exist; the basis for the historical accounts; and what the future holds for them.
The post The Truth About Unicorns appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Pop culture imagines unicorns as horses with a single horn in their forehead and associates them with cartoons and rainbows and social movements. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore their deep roots in history and long association with the Christian faith and whether there could be real unicorns.
The post Do Unicorns Exist? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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 the questions cover Jesus' suffering; demons protecting us; Adam's wife, Lilith; and more.
The post The Soul of Frankenstein’s Monster (& More Patron 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 getting married after civilization collapses; what is Sh'ol; can Padre Pio still absolve living penitents; and more weird questions.
The post Marriage After Civilization Is Destroyed (& More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Some skeptics say that if God were real, then we'd see miracles of amputated limbs regrown and we don't. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine a reported of just that, where a young man in 17th-century Spain regrew his leg.
The post The Miracle of Calanda (Regrown Limb! Amputated Leg!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Sometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness.
The post Terminal Lucidity (Sudden Awakenings, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Near-Death) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Last time, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discussed Joe Fisher's mid-1980s experiences with spirit guides, and they continue to look at what he learned as he researched the guides and their claims and come to their own conclusions about what had entered Joe's life.
The post Joe Fisher’s Hungry Ghosts! (Siren Call of the Hungry Ghosts, Guides, Mediumship, Channeling) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Joe Fisher's research into spirit guides led him to past life revelations and even a spirit romance. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how Joe was encouraged to investigate these paranormal claims, the evidence he found, and what he eventually concluded.
The post Joe Fisher’s Spirit Guides (Guides, Mediumship, Channeling, Siren Call of the Hungry Ghosts) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
It's the fifth episode of the month, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like how Adam and Eve relate to other early human ancestors; could dark matter and energy be angelic or demonic; can you pray for souls in hell; and more weird questions.
The post Adam, Eve, and Early Humans (& More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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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
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.
Why has Jimmy changed his pronunciation? I've noticed he's started dropping his gs ... such as - usen instead of using. There are other examples as well...
I read Ariel Sabar's article in The Atlantic several years ago but not the book. It was shocking. I enjoy detective stories, but never expected such a crazy thing. I love the fact that Jimmy is telling this story. People should read it and (in this case) listen to it. Awesome episode. Thanks very much.
What a phenomenal episode. Only way to explain this mystery is through faith and beliefs of the miraculous. This was the blessed Virgin Mary. I know this because Jimmy Akin is one of the most trustworthy Christian apologists. He goes out of his way to debunk things if they are untrue. Our Lady of Zeitoun is legit. This was our blessed Mother. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. Amen.
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You can't summon aliens. But you can summon demons. That is what they are.
We need a Freemasonry episode or three...
While listening to this episode I heard you recommend we also listen to episode #91 the Government Acid Conspiracy. Talk about synchronicity since I was on my way to work at the city Water Department. You really opened my eyes to what's been going on here all along, and I am ready to spill the beans. Yes we pump millions of gallons of the stuff into our distribution system every day. There I said it and I'm glad. I just hope I still have a job tomorrow. Thanks Jimmy and Dom for the opportunity to get it off my chest. O look there's my boss and he doesn't look happy... gotta go.
loved the answer about d&d, my thoughts exactly. alignment is a problem, though I know some people that will just play without it, but it doesnt remove the problem of playing immoral characters (and not being able to see it as immoral). another issue ive seen is the polytheism of most d&d settings. this is the story more than the game itself, but the more official d&d settings will all have a pantheon of gods, which puts the entire game in a polytheistic lens, rather than a universe more like reality
Astronomy isn't my thing, but I'm sad the only thing Sagittarius got was schizophrenia
You've got two empty halves of coconut and you're banging 'em together.
Really? Larry Silverstein was paid handsomely for what he pulled off. There is overwhelming evidence of corruption. Building 7 too. No offense, but this episode sounds more like a paid Apologist.
You've hooked me, Jimmy! I have increasingly found many other podcasts either boring, reductive, or just flat out crude and lewd (reflecting the culture as if they have no intellectual filter). Thank you for sharing your interest in the strange and unusual with intelligence and faith, and for your apostolate. I'm becoming a supporter, and send you blessings!
no Jimmy! you are not going to Rick roll me this time!
This is better than the vast majority of true crime shows. Well done Dom and Jimmy!
Enjoying listening to all the episodes. Love this podcast a lot. I introduced this podcast to my uncle who was a Catholic until he learned about aliens, and who is fascinated almost about everything. I often hear my uncle listen to the podcast privately at night after work I have this feeling that he is going back to Catholic faith. :D -- listening from the Philippines :)
this is my number 1 podcast.
This is such a well done and fascinating podcast! I have listened to every episode.
Excellent podcast. As a doctoral student I find it intellectually stimulating.