Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

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.

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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.

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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 whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jack the Ripper killed 5 women in 1888 and was never caught and became the most famous serial killer of all time. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the potential suspects and then Jimmy reveals who he thinks the evidence most strongly points toward.

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Jack the Ripper’s brief reign of terror gripped 1888 London. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the five canonical murders, chilling letters, and psychological clues, setting the stage to reveal who the killer might be.

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What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unravel this misunderstood science—from ESP and PK to life after death—while Jimmy shares the 9 foundational principles that summarize this field of research.

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A terrifying 1971 encounter in Fouke, Arkansas left two families rattled and a local legend born. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down the facts, theories, and shifting views on Bigfoot in this kickoff to a new look at Sasquatch sightings.

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What really happened at the infamous house on Ocean Avenue? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unfold the unsettling tale as they analyze the chilling events behind the Amityville Horror through the lenses of faith and reason. Get a compelling look at one of America’s most talked-about supernatural cases.

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Many Christians believe in the Rapture, a mysterious event in which all sincere believers will suddenly vanish. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the concept of the Rapture, why it is controversial, and what the Bible has to say about it.

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The true body count of the Zodiac Killer of the 1960s and 70s may be far higher than previously believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze hidden victims, early crimes, and chilling patterns that suggest a longer reign of terror.

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Strange things are flying in our skies, and the US government has been studying them for years. What are the 5 observables of UFOs—and the mysterious 6th? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Luis Elizondo’s revelations and the tech that might explain them.

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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 questions from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves.

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In this second part of our look at the USS Hornet, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli welcome paranormal expert Loyd Auerbach to discuss his investigation of the reports of apparitions and ghost-like phenomena and what he discovered.

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