The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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#034 4 Popes Meet the World! - Jimmy Akin May 20, 2025

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

#033 Bart Ehrman & Women Apostles - Jimmy Akin May 12, 2025

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

#032 5 Books that Almost Made It into the Bible - Jimmy Akin May 09, 2025

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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.

#031 When Did the Jewish Day Begin? (Plus: Vigil Masses!) - Jimmy Akin Apr 30, 2025

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

#030 Why Can’t Everyone Receive the Eucharist? - Jimmy Akin Apr 22, 2025

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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.

#029 What Can’t You Do on Sunday? - Jimmy Akin Apr 16, 2025

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Jimmy Akin explores what the Bible and Church law say about doing physical labor, shopping, or buying gas on Sunday.

#028 Why Are the Gospels Called “Gospels”? - Jimmy Akin Apr 07, 2025

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Everyone knows the New Testament has four Gospels—biographies of Christ—but few ask why they're called "Gospels," and Jimmy Akin reveals the surprising reason in this episode.

#027 What Is the Gospel? - Jimmy Akin Apr 01, 2025

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Jimmy Akin explores various definitions of the gospel and explains the New Testament view that it's not about personal salvation but about Jesus Himself.

#026 N.T. Wright & the Priesthood of All Believers - Jimmy Akin Mar 24, 2025

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This episode explores whether the New Testament supports the "priesthood of all believers," revealing a surprising perspective on Christian priesthood and Protestant scholar N.T. Wright's stance.

#025 James White vs. Mary’s Prayers - Jimmy Akin Mar 12, 2025

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Jimmy examines his discussion with James White on whether Mary knows of intercessory prayers, evaluating White’s arguments against biblical evidence.

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