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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Joseph Smith, Mormon Prophet
July 12, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBJoseph Smith reported receiving divine revelations in the early 1800s, and eventually became the founder of the Mormon religion and his prophecies now influence the lives of millions. Jimmy and Dom consider the evidence concerning Smith's claims to be a prophet. The post Joseph Smith, Mormon Prophet appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Roswell UFO Crash (Overview)
July 05, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBOn July 8, 1947, the Air Force announced a flying saucer crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, and then retracted the story. Was it an alien? Was it a weather balloon? Or was it something else? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claims and evidence for what happened in Roswell. The post The Roswell UFO Crash (Overview) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Green Children of Woolpit, Levitation, and more Patron Questions
July 01, 2019 11:30 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBAs a thanks to our Patrons, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli asked for their mysterious questions and Jimmy provided his answers on a variety of topics. This special episode was exclusive for patrons for a limited time and is now available to our general audience. The post Green Children of Woolpit, Levitation, and more Patron Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Bilderberg Group
June 28, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 30 MBA group of international movers & shakers called the Bilderberg Group have been meeting every year since 1954. Many attendees won't acknowledge they went or even know of it. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claims that accuse them of being a global conspiracy for a one-world government. The post The Bilderberg Group appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Kenneth Arnold and the First UFOs
June 21, 2019 11:30 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBOn June 24, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold saw something odd in the skies of Washington state. When he landed, he touched off the modern era of UFO sightings. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theories of what he saw and eliminate them all, until only one remains. The post Kenneth Arnold and the First UFOs appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Voynich Manuscript
June 14, 2019 11:30 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBIn 1912, a rare book written in an unknown alphabet containing bizarre illustrations was revealed by Wilfrid Voynich and despite decades of effort, it has never been deciphered. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theories for what it is, including very recent claims made about the book. The post The Voynich Manuscript appeared first on StarQuest Media.
John Hendrix, The Tennessee Prophet
June 07, 2019 10:30 - 47 minutes - 22.4 MBA very religious man in Tennessee named John Hendrix made some remarkable prophecies in 1915 after experiencing tragedy and turning to God. These startling prophecies apparently came true in some cases decades later. The post John Hendrix, The Tennessee Prophet appeared first on StarQuest Media.
UFOs in Medieval Art and Other Weird Questions
May 31, 2019 11:30 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBIn months with five Fridays, we bring you a "Weird Questions" edition of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorter answers to all kinds of questions, including this time whether the pope can bless an ocean, self-driving cars and the trolley problem, and Medieval UFO art. The post UFOs in Medieval Art and Other Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Was King Tut Murdered?
May 24, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBKing Tut is one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt, but a mystery surrounds his death, including being wiped from history for 3,300 years. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Tutankhamun's life and death and power politics to compare with the Game of Thrones. The post Was King Tut Murdered? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secret Government UFO Program (AATIP)
May 17, 2019 11:30 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBThe US government began studying UFOs starting in 1947, but we thought those investigations ended in the 70s. Until we learned a new program began in 2007. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss AATIP and the remarkable admissions about just what they're studying. The post The Secret Government UFO Program (AATIP) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Fatima
May 10, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 29 MBIn May 1917, three children in Fatima, Portugal, reported being visited by the Virgin Mary and those visions occurred until October. They also said she gave them three secrets and would perform a great miracle. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this mystery of Fatima. The post Fatima appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Denver Airport Conspiracies
May 03, 2019 10:30 - 48 minutes - 22.8 MBSince Denver International Airport opened in 1994, numerous sinister conspiracy theories have popped up about mysterious goings-on. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the conspiracies and the evidence cited to see if there's more than just airplanes coming and going at DIA. The post Denver Airport Conspiracies appeared first on StarQuest Media.
How We Caught the Golden State Killer
April 26, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBA year ago, police announced they'd caught the notorious Golden State Killer using an entirely new method. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the decades-long hunt for the killer and why the mmethod used may make it harder for other criminals to get away with their crimes. The post How We Caught the Golden State Killer appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Resurrection of Jesus
April 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBEaster is a holy day for billions of people where we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. But is belief in the resurrection just a matter of faith or is there evidence for it? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the theories for what happened that first Easter. The post The Resurrection of Jesus appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch
April 12, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBA mysterious ranch in southeast Utah, where numerous unexplained weird phenomena have occurred that has scientist study them. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Skinwalker Ranch, the incredible stories of bizarre events and what their source could be. The post The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS035: The Dead Sea Scrolls Treasure Map (The Copper Scroll)
April 05, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBOf all the Dead Sea Scrolls, one stands out because it's made of copper and contains directions for finding a huge secret cache of treasure. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the origins of the scroll, what it says, and Jimmy's own unique theory for why it exists. The post MYS035: The Dead Sea Scrolls Treasure Map (The Copper Scroll) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS034: Secret Space Program Alternative 003
April 01, 2019 16:00 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 1977, a British science program provided claims of shocking government conspiracies, a secret space program, a hidden colony on Mars. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this decades-old mystery and its astonishing revelations. The post MYS034: Secret Space Program Alternative 003 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS033: Weird Questions, Volume 1
March 29, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBWe do four episodes of Mysterious World per month, but when there's a fifth Friday, with the permission of Catholic Answers, we'll bring you "Weird Questions" editions of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorters answers to all kinds of questions. This is Volume 1. The post MYS033: Weird Questions, Volume 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS032: The Mystery of the Russian Woodpecker
March 22, 2019 16:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBThe Russian woodpecker was a mysterious radio signal that began in 1976, originating in the Soviet Union and heard around the world. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss its purpose, its connection to Chernobyl, and why it suddenly stopped. The post MYS032: The Mystery of the Russian Woodpecker appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS031: What Was Adolph Hitler’s Religion?
March 15, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBAdolf Hitler may have been the most sinister figure of the 20th century. His ideology of war and racism led to millions of deaths. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine what Hitler's views on religion were, including many claims about them, and whether his views played a role in his actions. The post MYS031: What Was Adolph Hitler’s Religion? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS030: The Phoenix Lights UFO Incident
March 08, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBOn a March night in 1997, thousands of people saw a strange formation of lights over Arizona. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theories, claims, and counter-claims to sort out what happened and perhaps to find a plausible explanation. The post MYS030: The Phoenix Lights UFO Incident appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS029: The Mystery of Time Travel
March 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBTime travel is a staple of science fiction, but it is really possible? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mystery of time travel, the theories, the objections, and what the Catholic faith has to say about it (and it does!). The post MYS029: The Mystery of Time Travel appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS028: The Mystery of Egypt’s Heretic Pharaoh
February 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBThirty-three centuries ago, Egypt was ruled by a strange, heretic pharaoh who upended Egyptian society. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mysteries surrounding the pharoah some call the first monotheist in history, Akhenaten. The post MYS028: The Mystery of Egypt’s Heretic Pharaoh appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS027: The Mystery of Near-Death Experiences
February 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBSome people claimed to have died and come back to life and reported strange experiences of life after death. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the claims, the scientific evidence, and the implications for faith of these near-death experiences. The post MYS027: The Mystery of Near-Death Experiences appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS026: The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
February 08, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBAfter more than than 40 years, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa stills has a hold on the popular imagination. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of the disappearance of this former Teamster boss and the purported confession of the man who claimed responsiblity. The post MYS026: The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS025: The Mystery of the Multiverse
February 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBDo parallel universes exists and if they do what implications do they have for us, for God, and for the problem of evil? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle this mystery and discuss some unusual theories about the multiverse. The post MYS025: The Mystery of the Multiverse appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS024: What on Earth Happened at Dyatlov Pass?
January 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBOne of the most frquently requested topics has been the mystery of Dyatlov Pass. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what happened on the cold Siberian night in 1959 when 10 highly experienced Russian hikers died under mysterious circumstances. The post MYS024: What on Earth Happened at Dyatlov Pass? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS023: The Mystery of Astrology
January 18, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBHumans have always looked up and wondered what effect the stars have on our lives. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at astrology and the claims that influences our lives and provides glimpses of the future and what Christians have believed about it historically. The post MYS023: The Mystery of Astrology appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS022: Bob Lazar and Area 51
January 11, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIn 1989, Bob Lazar claimed he was employed at Area 51 to reverse-engineer UFO engines. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Lazar's claims, including a new documentary in which Lazar says the government is still trying to silence him. The post MYS022: Bob Lazar and Area 51 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS021: The Mystery of Weight Loss
January 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWhat's so mysterious about weight loss? Given the American obession with dieting even as we're more obese than ever, evidently plenty. Jimmy Akin shares his own story and the science behind the way our bodies are designed to lose weight, rather than the way we've been doing it. The post MYS021: The Mystery of Weight Loss appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS020: The Lost Planet Vulcan
December 28, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBDid you know about the lost planet Vulcan? Not Mr. Spock's planet nor the explanet around the star 40 Eridani, but one right here in our solar system. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims that such a planet exists between Mercury and the Sun and the evidence for and against. The post MYS020: The Lost Planet Vulcan appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS019: When Was Jesus Born?
December 21, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBChristmas is December 25, but was that the actual date Jesus was born? Some claim evidence from the Bible and temple rituals. Other say evidence from the Bible show it isn't or that it was just a co-opting of a pagan festival. Does it even matter? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the claims and counter-claims about what we can and can't prove about when Jesus was born. The post MYS019: When Was Jesus Born? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS018: JFK’s Secret “Dr. Feelgood”
December 14, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 26.4 MBWho was the mysterious doctor in 1960s who dosed celebrities and even a president with his outlandish concoctions? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the story of Max Jacobson, Dr. Feelgood, and how he affected the JFK presidency. The post MYS018: JFK’s Secret “Dr. Feelgood” appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS017: Are We In a Simulation? Does It Matter?
December 07, 2018 17:00 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBSome serious people think we could be part of gigantic Matrix-style computer simulations. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether it's philosophically or scientifically possible and, if it were true, would it matter to us on a practical or theological level? The post MYS017: Are We In a Simulation? Does It Matter? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS016: Jesus’ Prophecy: “The Temple Will Be Destroyed!”
November 30, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBIn the first century, Jesus’ most famous prophecy—other than his own death and resurrection—was that the Jewish temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed. And it was. But was the prophecy fulfilled? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims and counter-claims about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. The post MYS016: Jesus’ Prophecy: “The Temple Will Be Destroyed!” appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS015: Was the JFK Assassination a Conspiracy?
November 16, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWas there more than one gunman? Didn't two different government commissions come to different conclusions? What do we really know about the JFK assassination? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli take a high-level look at the JFK assassination, the mysteries and conspiracy theories, and the evidence to conclude either that Oswald acted alone or there were others involved. The post MYS015: Was the JFK Assassination a Conspiracy? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS014: The Mysterious Lost Tribes of Israel
November 09, 2018 17:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBThe nation of Israel originally had 12 tribes, but at a certain point 10 were taken into captivity and became "lost." Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the claims and counterclaims about what happened to them, then look at the evidence from both Jewish and Christian traditions as well as historical records and DNA evidence. The post MYS014: The Mysterious Lost Tribes of Israel appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS013: The Mystery of Cloning
November 02, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBSeparating fact from science fiction, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss cloning, what it is and isn't, its suprisingly long history, the moral implications, and future prospects. The post MYS013: The Mystery of Cloning appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS012: The Secret Soviet Doomsday Machine
October 26, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBDuring the Cold War, the Soviet Union considered and even built doomsday systems that could launch nuclear strikes even if their leaders were dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the theoretical and actual doomsday devices as well as their practicality and morality. The post MYS012: The Secret Soviet Doomsday Machine appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS011: The Mystery of the Antichrist
October 19, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat or who is the Antichrist? Is he alive today, was he an historical figure, or perhaps he's yet to be born? Does he signal the end of the world? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle the mystery of the Antichrist, what the Bible says, and what the Church says. The post MYS011: The Mystery of the Antichrist appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS010: Where Are All the Aliens?
October 12, 2018 16:00 - 52 minutes - 24.6 MBAcross billions of stars and billions of years, logic says there'd be at least one alien species advanced enough to be noticed. Hence Enrico Fermi's famous paradox: Where are the aliens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mystery of a universe in which we're seemingly alone. The post MYS010: Where Are All the Aliens? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS009: The Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery
October 05, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWhere do the Dead Sea Scrolls come from and do they contain secret knowledge about Jesus? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims about the ancient scrolls and what we know about them, as well as their personal experiences. The post MYS009: The Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS008: Tunguska
September 28, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mystery surrounding the 1908 Tunguska incident in Siberia. What flattened 770 square miles of forest without leaving a crater? Aliens, meteor, a mini-black hole? The post MYS008: Tunguska appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS007: Watergate
September 21, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle the political mystery of Watergate, including the first question: What did Nixon know and when did he know it? Also, who was really behind the break-in and what were they after and did Woodward and Bernstein really bring down the president? The post MYS007: Watergate appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS006: The Pyramids of Egypt
September 14, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mysteries of the Pyramids of Egypt, including the claims of mystical energies, extraterrestrial building help, and prophecies encoded in them. But what do history, reason, and faith have to say? The post MYS006: The Pyramids of Egypt appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS005: The Lost Gospels
September 07, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims and counter-claims about the so-called Lost Gospels from both the faith and reason perspectives. Do they tell a suppressed or untold story about Jesus Christ, are they the ravings of lunatics, or something in between? The post MYS005: The Lost Gospels appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS004: Area 51
August 31, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mystery surrounding Area 51, the claims that the government is hiding alien spacecraft there, the earthly secret programs to develop specialized aircraft, and the secrecy surrounding the existence of the facility itself. The post MYS004: Area 51 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS003: Bigfoot
August 24, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the claims and counter-claims about Bigfoot, the mysterious tall, hairy biped supposedly indigenous to North America. Could there be an undiscovered species of primate out in the woods? The post MYS003: Bigfoot appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS002: Transhumanism
August 17, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBJimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the mysteries of Transhumanism, both its promises and dangers, including how the Church sees this effort to perfect humanity through science. The post MYS002: Transhumanism appeared first on StarQuest Media.
MYS001: Ghosts
August 07, 2018 20:09 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBEvery week, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the weird, the strange, and the unusual from the perspectives of faith and reason. In this first episode, Jimmy and Dom talk about ghosts, what they could be, how they fit in a Catholic understanding of the world, and what a rational mind says about them. The post MYS001: Ghosts appeared first on StarQuest Media.