This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 21 November 2025 to 21 January 2026.
The Weekly Leo – 21 January 2026
Lucie Miller & To The Death – The Secrets Doctor Who
What happens when the Doctor arrives too late? As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lucy Miller / To the Death, they confront Dalek plague warfare, shocking companion sacrifices, and the moment the Eighth Doctor learns mercy sometimes costs everything.
https://youtu.be/6sKx3GYiAfw
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Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA) – The Secrets of Star Trek
Is Starfleet Academy smart Trek—or just stylish noise? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss what it gets right as well as its political hinting, teen drama vs. diplomacy, and whether this new series earns its place in the Trek universe.
https://youtu.be/NLdm_DacGd8
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Mysterious Experiences! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
What if your strangest moment carried meaning? On their 400th episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle more listener stories of healings, visions, dreams, and UFOs—asking: coincidence, psychology, or something more?
https://youtu.be/FfXpEste-q4
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Chapters for this episode:
- 00:00:00 – MYS400
- 00:00:13 – Previously…
- 00:00:23 – Intro
- 00:05:18 – John: Synchronicity
- 00:12:09 – Anonymous: Dream
- 00:15:05 – Jake: Strange noises
- 00:20:26 – Listener: ADC
- 00:23:22 – CCC: Lottery tickets
- 00:34:20 – Aaron: Healing
- 00:40:21 – Binny: Strange entity
- 00:45:39 – Ryan: Dream of heaven and hell
- 00:53:32 – Joh: Angels
- 00:59:50 – Thank you to Patrons
- 01:00:24 – Sponsor: Holy Terror Quickened, by John Dougherty
- 01:01:14 – Become a Sponsor
- 01:02:10 – Closing our giving campaign
- 01:02:45 – Anonymous: Combat experience
- 01:08:44 – TLC: Vision of grandma
- 01:11:39 – Brook: Poltergeist
- 01:20:09 – Tim: ADC
- 01:22:54 – A.J.: ADC and DBV
- 01:28:58 – Chris: UFO
- 01:36:23 – Lee: Synchronicity
- 01:37:55 – John: ADC
- 01:45:14 – Final thoughts
- 01:46:50 – Your mysterious feedback
- 01:47:31 – Your mysterious experience
- 01:47:41 – Thank you to Oasis Studio 7
- 01:47:48 – Jimmy’s YouTube channel
- 01:48:28 – Next Time: Ghost Pets
- 01:49:03 – Follow the show
- 01:49:16 – Get your Mysterious merch
- 01:49:25 – Show notes
- 01:49:31 – Become a Patron
- 01:49:39 – Sponsor: The Grady Group
- 01:50:19 – Outro
- Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
- Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore.
- Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page.
- Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
- Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world
- You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515
This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of John R. Dougherty’s followup novel in the Holy Terror trilogy, Holy Terror Quickened. As a riveting prequel, Holy Terror Quickened takes readers back to the origin story of the avenging angel, Thumos. It is an exciting, fictionalized retelling of many Bible stories, which also chronicles the life stories of your favorite characters from the first book.
You can find author John R. Dougherty at johnrdougherty.com. And for those who enjoy audiobooks, Holy Terror Quickened is also available on Audible.com. Subscribers to John’s email list can receive a free copy of the Bible study guide companion at authorjohnrdougherty.com/subscribe.
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The Weekly Leo – 14 January 2026
This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 31 December 2025 to 14 January 2026.
Angelus
General Audiences
Homilies
- 31 December 2025 – Mary, Most Holy Mother of God – Celebration of Vespers and Te Deum in Thanksgiving for the past year
- 8 January 2026 – Weekday of the Christmas Season’ Extraordinary Consistory – Holy Mass
Letters
Speeches
- 7 January 2026 – Extraordinary Consistory
- 8 January 2026 – Conclusion of the Extraordinary Consistory
- 9 January 2026 – To members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See
- 10 January 2026 – To Collaborators and Volunteers of the Jubilee
Social Media
The Legend of Baba Yaga (Big Finish) – The Secrets of Doctor Who
What happens when folklore fights back? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down The Legend of Baba Yaga, belief-powered reality, and the Fugitive Doctor’s harder edge. Is magic just psychic tech—and is mercy stronger than myth?
https://youtu.be/NsgurGgnXPw
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Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard – The Secrets of Star Trek
Can Star Trek challenge belief—or strengthen it? Author Mark Hansard joins Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler to explain how Trek shaped his faith, why Spock’s sacrifice echoes resurrection, and whether free will survives destiny.
https://youtu.be/wz5gadJGH48
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Alone Together for Christmas 2025 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
https://youtu.be/0zpF5jbRwxI
Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
- Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
- Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore.
- Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page.
- Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
- Send your feedback or comments to feedback@mysterious.fm or send a tweet to @mys_world
- You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515
This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of John R. Dougherty’s followup novel in the Holy Terror trilogy, Holy Terror Quickened. As a riveting prequel, Holy Terror Quickened takes readers back to the origin story of the avenging angel, Thumos. It is an exciting, fictionalized retelling of many Bible stories, which also chronicles the life stories of your favorite characters from the first book.
You can find author John R. Dougherty at johnrdougherty.com. And for those who enjoy audiobooks, Holy Terror Quickened is also available on Audible.com. Subscribers to John’s email list can receive a free copy of the Bible study guide companion at authorjohnrdougherty.com/subscribe.
Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.com
The Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com.
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The Weekly Leo – 7 January 2026
This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 1 January 2026 to 7 January 2026.
Angelus
- 1 January 2026 – Angelus, ,Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Holy Mass
- 4 January 2026 – Angelus
- 6 January 2026 – Angelus,Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
General Audiences
Homilies
- 1 January 2026 – Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (1st January 2026)
- 6 January 2026 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – Closing of the Holy Door and Holy Mass
Messages
Speeches
Social Media
False Gods – The Secrets of Doctor Who
What happens when Time Lords become gods? A lost Gallifreyan student inspires Egyptian myth, fractures history, and forces the Doctor into an impossible judgment. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack paradox, law, and tragic mercy in this story that guest stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
https://youtu.be/rAbaWcApjvk
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