Jimmy Akin Podcast

Six and Ten together! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this audio story that brings David Tennant and Colin Baker togther to face the Weeping Angels and a possible bootstrap paradox with all the fun banter you'd expect.

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Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Who is Murf really? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this next episode Prodigy and the mystery surrounding the alien Murf and t he unknown entity trying to communicate through him.

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Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

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.

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Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Reenactment gone awry! Dom Bettinellli and Jimmy Akin discuss this 5th Doctor story of an ancient alien evil feeding off psychic energy in a small village, including parapsychological elements and the capacity for violence by otherwise reaosnable people..

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Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

The basics of time travel. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the next episode of Prodigy; the ways the show keeps subverting the expected story path; and the themes of loyalty and friendship the show conveys.

Direct download: SST321.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

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.

Direct download: MYS321.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

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The 4th Doctor wraps up the Key to Time story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Romana I's final appearance, the introduction of the Black Guardian; and the immoral illogic of mutually assured destruction.

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Time paradox. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the 2nd episode of Prodigy season 2 and the future changes that affect the present, plus the clash of fear vs. hope.

Direct download: SST320.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 11:53am PST

Whitley Streiber's 1987 book Communion told his story of alien abductions and became a bestselling book and movie. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine Streiber's claims about the Visitors he describes and ask what really happened.

Direct download: MYS320.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Daleks want the planet! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 3rd Doctor story and the themes of courage, survival, and self-sacrifice that are found throughout, as well as the warnings against glorifying war and violence.

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Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Prodigy season 2 begins! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the return of the Protostar crew, now a part of the new Voyager crew under Admiral Janeway, including the nuances of plot and character that elevate this above a simple children's cartoon.

Direct download: SST319.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 12:28pm PST

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?

Direct download: MYS319.mp3
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The 2nd Doctor takes on The Krotons! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of world where humans have been bred to be a fuel source for aliens, harvesting the most intelligent for their mental energy and how the Doctor almost accidentally ignites a rebellion.

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Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Upgrade gone wrong! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the unusual Bynar race, Riker's cringeworthy "relationship" with Minuet; and the theme of overreliance on technology. Plus a farewell to a friend.

Direct download: SST318.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

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