Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratingsBeyond the world we can see is a mysterious world.
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Episodes
Gravity Hills, Selling Your Soul, Winchester Mansion, Ghost Hunting, and More Patron Questions
March 12, 2021 12:30 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MBWe 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 in a special bonus release. The post Gravity Hills, Selling Your Soul, Winchester Mansion, Ghost Hunting, and More Patron Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Richard Doty’s Shocking UFO Revelations! (Paul Bennewitz, Dulce Base, Project Beta)
March 05, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn Part 1, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discussed the explosive claims by Paul Bennewitz in the 1980s about UFOs in New Mexico. Now, they continue with how the Air Force was involved, what has happened in the intervening years, and the terrible price Paul paid. The post Richard Doty’s Shocking UFO Revelations! (Paul Bennewitz, Dulce Base, Project Beta) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Paul Bennewitz & Alien Invasion (Dulce Base, Project Beta, Richard Doty)
February 26, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBBack in the 80s, Paul Bennewitz became deeply alarmed at evidence of an alien presence on Earth. He reported his discoveries to officials who took them seriously. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how he became convinced we had to fight back and so developed the attack plan Project Beta. The post Paul Bennewitz & Alien Invasion (Dulce Base, Project Beta, Richard Doty) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
10 Commandments of Antichrist? (The Georgia Guidestones)
February 19, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 39 MBFor 40 years, people have wondered who was the mysterious Robert Christian who commissioned the Georgia Guidestones and the meaning of the 10 principles inscribed on it. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli identify who Christian really was and examine what the 10 guidelines really mean. The post 10 Commandments of Antichrist? (The Georgia Guidestones) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Georgia Guidestones (Mystery Solved!)
February 12, 2021 12:30 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 1980, a massive granite monument was unveiled in a small Georgia town, bearing 10 principles for the future guidance of humanity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Guidestones' origin and purpose and the mysterious man who commissioned them. The post The Georgia Guidestones (Mystery Solved!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
When Were the Gospels Written? (The Dates of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
February 05, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBThe four Gospels have been a primary source of information about Jesus Christ for 2,000 years, but in recent times, some skeptics have said they were written so late after Jesus, they aren't reliable. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli find out what tradition, Church teaching, and historical sources tell about when the Gospels were really written. The post When Were the Gospels Written? (The Dates of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Baby Yoda? Artificial Intelligence & Souls? Prime Directive? Vampires? (& More Weird Questions!)
January 29, 2021 12:30 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBIt's a fifth Friday so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions from listeners, including whether Baby Yoda needs to fast; do AIs have souls?; is the Prime Directive ethically defensible?; should we destroy vampires?; and more. The post Baby Yoda? Artificial Intelligence & Souls? Prime Directive? Vampires? (& More Weird Questions!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
What is the Mark of Beast? (RFID, chip, vaccine?)
January 22, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBThe Book of Revelation describes a terrifying beast with the number 666 and that people had to take the mark of the beast on themselves. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli consider what the mark is: a literal tattoo, a computer chip, a vaccine, or even the Covid vaccine? The post What is the Mark of Beast? (RFID, chip, vaccine?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Communication with the Dead (Séances, Mediums, Channelers, Spiritism, Spiritualism)
January 15, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBThroughout the ages, grieving people have sought contact with the dead, including through the use of mediums. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask whether mediums really can contact the dead, whether we should trust them, and what the Bible has to say about it. The post Communication with the Dead (Séances, Mediums, Channelers, Spiritism, Spiritualism) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
What Is the Great Reset? (Davos and the World Economic Forum)
January 08, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThe World Economic Forum has proposed to use the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to have a "Great Reset" to fundamentally transform the way the world works. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore what the WEF is, what the Great Reset is, and whether this is a sinister conspiracy. The post What Is the Great Reset? (Davos and the World Economic Forum) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Alien Demons, Alien Souls, Cremated Incorruptibles, Unintentional Indulgences & More Weird Questions
January 01, 2021 12:30 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBHappy New Year! Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether indulgences can be retroactively applied; if UFO aliens could be demons; what happens to cremated saints who should be incorruptible; and whether aliens could have souls. The post Alien Demons, Alien Souls, Cremated Incorruptibles, Unintentional Indulgences & More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Confessing to a Cat? Satanic Panic? Bodily Mortification? Baptismal Tea? & More Weird Questions
December 25, 2020 12:30 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBMerry Christmas! Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether an insane person confessing sins to a cat could result in forgiveness; whether one could baptize with tea in emergency; and whether some bodily mortification is spiritually healthy. The post Confessing to a Cat? Satanic Panic? Bodily Mortification? Baptismal Tea? & More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Randonautica and Randonauting (Paranormal Journeys with Your Phone?)
December 18, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThe Randonautica phone app promises to take you on a magical, mystery journey. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore whether there is anything paranormal about these random journeys or if it's all just random chance. And Jimmy reveals the unexpected results of his own Randonautica trip. The post Randonautica and Randonauting (Paranormal Journeys with Your Phone?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Carlos Castaneda: Godfather of the New Age (Death Cult?)
December 11, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBIn the late 1960s, Carlos Castaneda claimed to reveal the drug-fueled, mystical teachings of a Native American sorcerer, launching the New Age movement. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who Castaneda was and what he taught and the truth behind the mysteries surrounding him. The post Carlos Castaneda: Godfather of the New Age (Death Cult?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Civil War Gold, EVP, Holy Fire, X-37B, Ark of the Covenant, Writing of Jesus and more Patron Questions
December 07, 2020 12:30 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBWe 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 in a special bonus release. The post Civil War Gold, EVP, Holy Fire, X-37B, Ark of the Covenant, Writing of Jesus and more Patron Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Lie Detectors! (How Do They Work, How Accurate Are They, and Can They Be Beaten?)
December 04, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBHuman beings have been telling lies since the dawn of history and finding ways to detect them has been a high priority. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the polygraph machine, how reliable it is, whether it can be beaten, historical methods of lie detection, and whether you should ever take a lie detector test. The post Lie Detectors! (How Do They Work, How Accurate Are They, and Can They Be Beaten?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Are Transporters Murder Machines? (& More Weird Questions)
November 27, 2020 12:30 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MBFor this US Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Jimmy Akin answers more weird questions, including whether Star Trek transports are murder machines, what history would be like without Jesus, is the Holy Grail special, a Good God vs. an Evil God, and the eschatological implications of space colonies. The post Are Transporters Murder Machines? (& More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Calvin Parker, Charles Hickson UFO Abduction (Pascagoula 1973)
November 20, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBContinuing their discussion of the reported 1973 abduction of two Mississippi men by a UFO, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the theories and evidence from a reason perspective, including a police secret tape recording of a conversation between the two men. The post Calvin Parker, Charles Hickson UFO Abduction (Pascagoula 1973) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Pascagoula UFO Abduction (1973, Calvin Parker, Charles Hickson)
November 13, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 32 MBIn October 1973, two fishermen in Pascagoula, Mississippi, say they were taken on board a mysterious craft by strange creatures in one of the most famous UFO abduction cases in history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who were these men, what happened to them, and is it evidence of alien contact? The post Pascagoula UFO Abduction (1973, Calvin Parker, Charles Hickson) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Curses!
November 06, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThroughout history, people have been fascinated by curses, suspected others have been cursed, have wanted to curse their enemies, and wanted curses removed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what are curses, how they work, and how worried about them should we be. The post Curses! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Resurrection on Mars? (And More Weird Questions!)
October 30, 2020 11:30 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this fifth Friday of the month, Jimmy Akin answers more weird questions, including whether at the end times people will be resurrected on Mars; could we touch a rediscovered Ark of the Covenant; what was Jesus' religion; did God create aliens; why is capybara licit in Lent; and more! The post Resurrection on Mars? (And More Weird Questions!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Death at the National Hotel! (Conspiracy? Assassination? Serial Killer? Disease?)
October 23, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBIn 1857, President-elect James Buchanan became violently ill during a stay at Washington DC's National Hotel, as did hundreds of others, many of whom died. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether it was a serial killer, a mysterious disease, or perhaps a presidential assassination plot. The post Death at the National Hotel! (Conspiracy? Assassination? Serial Killer? Disease?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Apostle of the Last Times? (Fr. Michel Rodrigue, Apocalyptic Prophecy, Private Revelation, Last Days, End Times)
October 16, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBFor the last several years, the Canadian Fr. Michel Rodrigue has been reporting revelations of apocalyptic world events to start in October 2020. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who is Fr. Rodrigue, what does he claim, are his revelations really from God, and how likely are they to happen? The post The Apostle of the Last Times? (Fr. Michel Rodrigue, Apocalyptic Prophecy, Private Revelation, Last Days, End Times) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Warning? The Illumination of Conscience? (Catholic Prophecy?)
October 09, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBIn recent years, some authors have been discussed a proposed prophetic event called the Warning or Illumination of Conscience, even claiming it will happen in 2020. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine how accurate these claims are and whether such an event actually take place. The post The Warning? The Illumination of Conscience? (Catholic Prophecy?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
An Important Update from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli
October 08, 2020 18:56 - 1 minute - 909 KBAn important thank you message and update from StarQuest's Dom Bettinelli. The post An Important Update from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Science, Starlight, and the Age of the Universe (Creationism, Creation Science)
October 02, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBSupporters of a young Earth challenge the scientific consensus on the dating of the Earth and the universe, claiming radiometric dating doesn't say what others claim and that distant starlight isn't billions of years old. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claims and give their bottom line. The post Science, Starlight, and the Age of the Universe (Creationism, Creation Science) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Does Science Show We’re Living on a Young Earth? (Creationism, Creation Science)
September 25, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 34 MBAfter having considered the faith perspective on whether we must believe the Earth is relatively young, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli now turn to the scientific evidence for whether Earth is young or old, including radiometric dating and changing physical constants. The post Does Science Show We’re Living on a Young Earth? (Creationism, Creation Science) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Does the Bible Teach We’re Living on a Young Earth? (Creationism, Creation Science)
September 18, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBFor centuries, Jews and Christians have read the Bible and thought the Earth is only a few thousand years old. But the scientific revolution claimed it's billions of years old. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what does the biblical and scientific evidence really say, how is it being misread, and by whom? The post Does the Bible Teach We’re Living on a Young Earth? (Creationism, Creation Science) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Alien Moon Bases & Remote Viewing (Ingo Swann’s Penetration)
September 11, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBIn his 1998 book, gov't psychic Ingo Swann claimed he'd been hired in 1975 to remote view certain sites on the Moon where he perceived alien bases. In part 2 of their discussion, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether Ingo was telling the truth and whether there really could be aliens on the Moon. The post Alien Moon Bases & Remote Viewing (Ingo Swann’s Penetration) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Remote Viewing Aliens on the Moon (Ingo Swann’s Penetration)
September 04, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBGovernment psychic Ingo Swann claimed in a 1998 book called "Penetration" that he was asked by a secret agency to do remote reviewing experiments suggesting an alien presence on the Moon. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what we should make of his claims of aliens on the Moon and even on Earth. The post Remote Viewing Aliens on the Moon (Ingo Swann’s Penetration) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A Wizard Clip (Early American Catholic Ghost Story; Early Skinwalker Ranch?)
August 28, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBIn 1794, a Virginia family began experiencing supernatural manifestations that did not cease until they summoned Catholic priests to help. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask whether it really happened, what could explain the manifestations, whether it was ghosts or demons or both or neither. The post A Wizard Clip (Early American Catholic Ghost Story; Early Skinwalker Ranch?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Ruby Ridge
August 21, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBOn August 21, 1992, federal agents engaged in firefight on Ruby Ridge, Idaho, that started an 11-day siege of the Weaver family which left a mother and her son dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask how the situation started, who was at fault, and how did it all go so disastrously bad. The post Ruby Ridge appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Desperate Coup in Japan! (WWII Emergency! The Kyujo Incident 1945)
August 14, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBIn August 1945, Americans welcomed the news that Japan had surrendered and World War II would soon be over. Yet Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli reveal that a desperate last-minute coup plot by the military in the face of humiliating surrender almost derailed peace and prolonged the war. The post Desperate Coup in Japan! (WWII Emergency! The Kyujo Incident 1945) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
God and the gods
August 07, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBThroughout human history, people in all cultures have sensed the divine and developed a bewildering arrays of beliefs and ideas. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the conflict between belief in one God vs. many, the journey that God had led his people on through time, and how we should understand these concepts today. The post God and the gods appeared first on StarQuest Media.
George Washington, Vampires, Ancient Nukes, the Beatles, 9/11, Killer Bees, and other Patron Questions
August 03, 2020 11:30 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBWe 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 in a special bonus release. The post George Washington, Vampires, Ancient Nukes, the Beatles, 9/11, Killer Bees, and other Patron Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Did Jesus Die for Aliens? (And More Weird Questions!)
July 31, 2020 11:30 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’s a fifth Friday of the month, so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including did Jesus die to save extraterrestrials, too; can we get Jesus' DNA from Eucharistic Miracles; Is man God's favorite creature; how many angels can dance on the head of a pin; and more. The post Did Jesus Die for Aliens? (And More Weird Questions!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
(Corrected) An Important Update from Jimmy Akin
July 30, 2020 19:56 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBJimmy talks about the progress we've made toward StarQuest financial stability and how close we are to reaching break even. The post (Corrected) An Important Update from Jimmy Akin appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Cottingley Fairies
July 24, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIn 1917, two English girls claimed to have photographic proof that fairies--tiny, human-like creatures--lived in the woods near their home. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, agreed that it was proof. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether the photos prove fairies exist and look at the implications if they do. The post The Cottingley Fairies appeared first on StarQuest Media.
FBI Secrets Exposed!
July 17, 2020 11:30 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBHow did a group of 9 citizens expose the FBI's biggest dirty secrets in a daring 1971 break-in? In the second of two parts, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore their secret plan, how the FBI tried to catch them, and what secrets the FBI was trying to keep from the public's knowledge. The post FBI Secrets Exposed! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Exposing FBI Secrets! (1971 Burglary; Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI)
July 10, 2020 11:30 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MBIn 1971, a shadowy group decided they needed to begin an investigation of the FBI, which they did with a burglary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who were these burglars, what FBI secrets did they discover, how did the FBI retaliate, and how did it shake up the FBI so that it's never been the same. The post Exposing FBI Secrets! (1971 Burglary; Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
An important message from Jimmy Akin
July 08, 2020 13:42 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBJimmy shares an important message about the future of Mysterious World. The post An important message from Jimmy Akin appeared first on StarQuest Media.
St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult, Part 2
July 03, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 33 MBSt. Thomas Aquinas was one of the greatest intellects in Christian history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue their discussion of the saint and what he had to say about hidden or "occult" mysteries such as astrology, crystal healing, amulets, demons, ghosts, and psychic powers. The post St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult
June 26, 2020 11:30 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBSt. Thomas Aquinas was one of the great intellects in Christian history who wrote on many subjects, including topics we would consider occult. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what Aquinas had to say about astrology, crystal healing, amulets, demons, ghosts, psychic powers and more. The post St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Acupuncture
June 19, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBFor centuries, acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of conditions. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore its origins, how it's supposed to work, what it can really treat, and if it's real or all just a pseudoscience. The post Acupuncture appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Remote Viewing: The Evidence (Psychic Spies! Stargate Project!)
June 12, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIn the 1970s, scientists began investigating a psychic phenomenon known as remote viewing for the US government. Last week, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli looked at the history and now they look at the evidence for remote viewing and how it would be viewed from a faith perspective. The post Remote Viewing: The Evidence (Psychic Spies! Stargate Project!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Remote Viewing (Psychic Spies! Stargate Program!)
June 05, 2020 11:30 - 59 minutes - 27.7 MBCIA scientists began investigating psychic powers in the 1970s, including a power known as remote viewing. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the surprising successes they reported with remote viewing, the secret Stargate program established to exploit it, and whether any of it is plausible. The post Remote Viewing (Psychic Spies! Stargate Program!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Can Catholics be Jedi? Saying Mass in Klingon? Saved Zombies? … & More Weird Questions
May 29, 2020 11:30 - 48 minutes - 22.6 MBIt’s a fifth Friday of the month, so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether Catholics can be Jedi, saying Mass in Klingon, whether zombies can be saved, whether Elves need sacraments, and more. The post Can Catholics be Jedi? Saying Mass in Klingon? Saved Zombies? … & More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Mysterious Celebration! (100th Episode Anniversary!)
May 22, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWe're celebrating our first 100 episodes with updates on the some of the mysterious topics we've discussed, as well as hearing your feedback on the podcast and what it means to you. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli want to thank the listeners for their support in our first 2 years and look forward to many more shows. The post Mysterious Celebration! (100th Episode Anniversary!) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Our Lady of Akita
May 15, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBFrom 1973 to 1982, a Japanese religious sister reported receiving messages from an angel and the Virgin Mary as well as a serious miraculous events. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of Our Lady of Akita, what happened, whether it was supernatural, and its connection to Fatima. The post Our Lady of Akita appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Mystery of Sleep
May 08, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBEvery day, creatures all over the world just shut down, lose consciousness, and then start back up again hours later and science still isn't sure why it happens. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mystery of sleep, why it's necessary, and how we can get more of this precious commodity. The post The Mystery of Sleep appeared first on StarQuest Media.