It’s another bonus episode, this time of Jimmy Akin’s recent guest appearance on The Catholic Talk Show to discuss the Book of Revelation, how to interpret, and what most people get wrong about it. Check out The Catholic Talk Show podcast.
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With the penultimate episode of Prodigy’s first season, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the story’s willingness to leave no easy way out for the heroes and appreciate the deep cuts from Trek lore.
It’s Christmas, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin Christmas weird questions from listeners, including was the Star of Bethlehem a UFO?; What’s the deal with Krampus?; What is the morality of Santa Claus?; and more.
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Questions for this episode:
01:55 – Is it possible that the Star of Bethlehem was a UFO?
10:15 – Is the absence of any reference in the Infancy narratives to time travelers asking to hold Baby Jesus evidence against the eventual invention of time travel? I can’t be the only one who wants to hold Him.
16:23 – What’s the deal with Krampus?
18:45 – Would it be morally wrong to invent a fictional character who delivers gifts on Christmas, then convince one’s children that this fictional character exists?
21:02 – Does encouraging belief in Santa make children doubt their faith when they learn the truth?
24:28 – If you live on one of Jupiter’s moons, how do you know which Earth time zone to observe in order to know when to hold midnight Mass on Christmas Eve?
28:47 – Since Jesus inherited no DNA from a human father, why is he not a clone of Mary?
32:51 – Would Jesus already know where Joseph and Mary hid his presents?
36:18 – If a time-traveler were to discover that the Nativity really occurred in 6 BC or 4 BC, would we adjust our calendar system to reflect that?
38:23 – As a Greek speaking Bishop, would St. Nicholas follow the Julian or the Gregorian calendar for his celebration of Christmas?
42:29 – Could the baby Jesus have developed colic? If Jesus was like us in all things but sin, does that mean he got sick?
51:29 – What will they use for Christmas Trees on Mars?
52:16 – Should the church be making a bigger deal about the Feast of the Annunciation rather than the Nativity in order to emphasize that Christ was incarnate on Earth 9 months before he was technically born
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Zoe arrives! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 2nd Doctor story that brings him back into conflict with the Cybermen; sees another autocratic leader go crazy; and introduces new Companion Zoe.
Freaky Friday! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this story which features the classic body swap trope and Kate Mulgrew’s performance in essentially three roles in this story, plus how the writers have dealt with the twisted plot threads.
The Loch Ness Monster has been a worldwide sensation for ages. After examining the history of the mystery, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli now analyze the theories of what it is, including the claim that a creature from the age of the dinosaurs is living in the loch.
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This Episode is Brought to You By: Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Aaron Vurgason Electric and Automation at AaronV.com. Making Connections for Life for your automation and smart home needs in north and central Florida.
Catechism Class, a dynamic weekly podcast journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Greg and Jennifer Willits. It’s the best book club, coffee talk, and faith study group, all rolled into one. Find it in any podcast directory.
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The 12th Doctor deals with the afterlife. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the concepts raised by the story; how the show deals with death; and what makes Missy so compelling as a character.
Mysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including Shadow People, Patron questions, Spring-Heeled Jack, Edgar Cayce, God’s Wife, weird questions, and more!
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Jimmy Akin has a special message as we approach the Christmas season. If you enjoy Mysterious World and want it to continue, it’s very important that we hear from you this Advent and Christmas.
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What could have been a Star Trek trope becomes a compelling twist. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this holodeck episode that undermines our expectations and presents a conundrum for the crew, another layer of betrayal. Who can they trust?
