Best Advent Conspiracy Podcasts (2025)

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Demons: Ask Me Anything 1:53:44

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Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what’s the difference? The post Demons: Ask Me Anything appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Interview: Grimoires & the Occult 2:23:24

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Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic. The post Interview: Grimoires & the Occult appeared first on …

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Interview: Demons & Magic 2:20:21

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Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Questions 1:35:39

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From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience! The post The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Qu…

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Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) 1:04:17

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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. The post Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Med…

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Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions) 1:05:13

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Could a layperson on a desert island take on the role of a priest? It's time for more listener weird questions with Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including topics like aerial toll booths in the afterlife, whether Balaam's donkey had a rational soul, whether God could have become incarnate as multiple races in Middle Earth, and…

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Honobia Bigfoot Siege 2:01:25

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A rural Oklahoma family faced nightly terror—food theft, rock attacks, and prowlers peering in windows. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli weigh Bigfoot vs. bear, hidden motives, and eerie mimicry. Could this siege change what we believe? The post Honobia Bigfoot Siege appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) 1:18:31

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Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem’s mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means. The post Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The Hell House of Martinez 1:35:22

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Fireballs. Scorch marks. Dizzy spells. A haunted house—or something worse? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and paranormal expert Lloyd Auerbach unravel the shocking truth behind a 1980s California mystery. The post The Hell House of Martinez appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology) 1:28:36

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If Bigfoot exists, what kind of animal would it be? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze eyewitness reports, biological clues, and statistical patterns to sketch the creature's anatomy and behavior. The post Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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The Oakville Blobs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World 1:08:48

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Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington—then people got sick. Was it rain, jellyfish, or a secret government bioweapon test? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the evidence and theories. The post The Oakville Blobs – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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John F. Kennedy Assassination Hearings (Lee Harvey Oswald? Conspiracy? CIA? Coverup?) 2:21:37

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The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been investigated time and again, but in 2025, the US Congress held new hearings on the latest release of government files. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whatwas revealed including new testimony from 6 witnesses. The post John F. Kennedy Assassination Hearings (Lee Harvey Oswald? Consp…

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The Drake Equation (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Aliens, UFOs) 1:24:33

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Is Earth alone? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the Drake Equation’s quest to count alien civilizations. Is 50 million potential galactic neighbors realistic—or just hopeful math? The post The Drake Equation (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Aliens, UFOs) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The Telepathy Tapes 1:55:54

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Telepathy among non-speaking autistic kids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the claims from the #1 podcast The Telepathy Tapes, from spelling boards to psychic abilities, how credible are the claims that are made? The post The Telepathy Tapes appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal) 2:20:42

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For some people who have profound difficulties speaking, alternative communications systems known as Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate have been developed and the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the methods, the claimed results, and the controversy surrounding them. The post Facilitated Communica…

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St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes 1:24:44

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Did the 12th century Irish bishop St. Malachy predict the popes through the end of the world? And did we just get the last one? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it. The post St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions 1:20:41

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We 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. This time first answers questions from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves. The post Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Quest…

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Round Meat? Square Bread? And More Weird Questions 59:03

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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more. The post Round Meat? Square Bread? And More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.) 1:42:28

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While scientists for years have been studying unusual experiences that happen to people as they approach death, they've only just begun studying whether animals have End-of-Life Experiences. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether they do, what kinds of experiences they have, and how they compare to human experiences. The post Animal End-of-L…

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The Mystery of the Year 1:32:43

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What is a year, and how did we learn to track it? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli chart the evolution of calendars, from lunar to Gregorian, and even ponder timekeeping on Mars, with insights from history, religion, and science. The post The Mystery of the Year appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Lost Scriptures: 1 Esdras 1:44:48

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How could a “lost scripture” one day be recognized by Catholics? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack 1 Esdras—its dramatic tale, canonical debates, and what it reveals about faith, history, and unity. The post Lost Scriptures: 1 Esdras appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Christianity and Near-Death Experiences 1:52:25

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Are near-death experiences compatible with Christianity? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down key data, dispel myths about reincarnation and universalism, and highlight Jesus’ unique role in NDEs. The post Christianity and Near-Death Experiences appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Study with Jimmy Akin! 2:58

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Learn more and sign up for the course: https://rhineedu.org/ The post Study with Jimmy Akin! appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Naming Jack the Ripper (Ripper Suspects) 1:18:39

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Jack the Ripper killed 5 women in 1888 and was never caught and became the most famous serial killer of all time. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the potential suspects and then Jimmy reveals who he thinks the evidence most strongly points toward. The post Naming Jack the Ripper (Ripper Suspects) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Jack the Ripper 1:18:15

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Jack the Ripper’s brief reign of terror gripped 1888 London. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the five canonical murders, chilling letters, and psychological clues, setting the stage to reveal who the killer might be. The post Jack the Ripper appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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The Mystery of Parapsychology 1:24:24

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What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unravel this misunderstood science—from ESP and PK to life after death—while Jimmy shares the 9 foundational principles that summarize this field of research. The post The Mystery of Parapsychology appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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The Fouke Monster (Arkansas Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Legend of Boggy Creek) 1:23:38

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A terrifying 1971 encounter in Fouke, Arkansas left two families rattled and a local legend born. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down the facts, theories, and shifting views on Bigfoot in this kickoff to a new look at Sasquatch sightings. The post The Fouke Monster (Arkansas Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Legend of Boggy Creek) appeared first on StarQues…

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The Amityville Horror 1:34:57

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What really happened at the infamous house on Ocean Avenue? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unfold the unsettling tale as they analyze the chilling events behind the Amityville Horror through the lenses of faith and reason. Get a compelling look at one of America’s most talked-about supernatural cases. The post The Amityville Horror appeared first on…

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The Rapture (Millennium, Tribulation, Premillennial, Pretribulation, Posttribulation, End of Days) 2:02:23

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Many Christians believe in the Rapture, a mysterious event in which all sincere believers will suddenly vanish. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the concept of the Rapture, why it is controversial, and what the Bible has to say about it. The post The Rapture (Millennium, Tribulation, Premillennial, Pretribulation, Posttribulation, End of Days)…

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The Zodiac Killer’s Hidden Victims 1:18:59

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The true body count of the Zodiac Killer of the 1960s and 70s may be far higher than previously believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze hidden victims, early crimes, and chilling patterns that suggest a longer reign of terror. The post The Zodiac Killer’s Hidden Victims appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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UFO Observables (Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAPs) 1:20:24

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Strange things are flying in our skies, and the US government has been studying them for years. What are the 5 observables of UFOs—and the mysterious 6th? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Luis Elizondo’s revelations and the tech that might explain them. The post UFO Observables (Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UA…

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Would Santa Go to Heaven? (Patrons’ Children’s Questions) 53:55

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We 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. This time first questions from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves. The post Would Santa Go to Heaven? (Patrons’ Children’s Quest…

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The Ghost of the USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts) 1:36:17

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In this second part of our look at the USS Hornet, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli welcome paranormal expert Loyd Auerbach to discuss his investigation of the reports of apparitions and ghost-like phenomena and what he discovered. The post The Ghost of the USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts) appeared first on StarQuest Me…

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The USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts) 1:27:17

7M ago1:27:17

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The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet played an important role in WWII, the Cold War, and the Space Race, but there's much more to its story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the history of this fascinating ship and the mysteries connected with it. The post The USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts) appeared first o…

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Immaculate Constellation UFO Program 1:59:36

7M ago1:59:36

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In November 2024, Congress held more UFO hearings, which revealed a secret government program called Immaculate Constellation. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what this program is, what it does, and what it all reveals is really happening with UAPs. The post Immaculate Constellation UFO Program appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Mysterious Experiences 3 1:09:33

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To celebrate their 350th regular episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at more of listener's mysterious experiences. What have listeners reported, what could explain them, and what does Jimmy make of them? The post Mysterious Experiences 3 appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Is AI A Demonic Illusion? (and More Weird Questions) 57:50

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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more. The post Is AI A Demonic Illusion? (and More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The Kardashev Scale 1:32:16

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Humanity has come a long way in the last few thousand years, but we still have a long way to go. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask, as we continue to progress, is there a way of classifying our civilization and making reasonable predictions? Some scientists have come up with a scale to do just that. The post The Kardashev Scale appeared first on St…

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Lost Scriptures: The Death of Adam & Eve 1:15:14

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The ancient book The Life of Adam and Eve was popular in ancient times and tells a compelling story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the second part of the work which tells the story of how Adam and Eve died and what happened after. The post Lost Scriptures: The Death of Adam & Eve appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Alone Together for Christmas 2024 4:04:59

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Continuing his annual tradition, Jimmy Akin held a marathon 4-hour livestream on his YouTube channel on Christmas Day, hanging out and answering questions for anyone who came by. And now we're sharing it with our podcast audience as well. Merry Christmas! The post Alone Together for Christmas 2024 appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Lost Scriptures: The Life of Adam & Eve 1:13:44

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While Genesis gives a short description of the life of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss another "lost scripture" that tells of their life after the Fall and the hidden secrets of their lives together. The post Lost Scriptures: The Life of Adam & Eve appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Just War Zombie Apocalypses? (and more Weird Questions) 58:41

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For New Year's week, Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions posed by Cy Kellett, including whether Just War doctrine applies to a zombie apocalypse; does a transplanted organ transfer baptismal graces; do Time Lords go to heaven; and more! The post Just War Zombie Apocalypses? (and more Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Inserting Yourself Into the Bible (Weird Questions) 1:00:59

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During Christmas week, we're bringing you another round of weird questions for Jimmy Akin posed by Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including time travel and inserting yourself into the Bible, Adam and Eve and belly buttons, lost letters of St. Paul, Jimmy's most wanted lost books of history, and more. The post Inserting Yourself Into the Bible…

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The Man from Taured 57:27

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In Japan, 1954, a man arrives at airport customs with a passport from country that doesn't exist. He's arrested, but then vanishes. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who was the man from Taured and could have come from a parallel world as some claim? The post The Man from Taured appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Exorcism (the Old and New Rites of Exorcism) 1:49:06

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For hundreds of years, the Catholic Church has had a variety rites to expel evil spirits from people who are possessed by them. But in 1614 and again in 1998, the Church published official rites for the procedure, and in this episode Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what the rites actually say. The post Exorcism (the Old and New Rites of Exorc…

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A Special Advent Message 2:43

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StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows. The post A Special Advent Message appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 0:40

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Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more. The post Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 appeared first on StarQuest Media.By Jimmy Akin

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The God of LEGO Men! (And More Patrons Questions) 1:09:47

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We 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. This time the questions cover LEGO minifigs; cryptids; tulpas; D.D. Home; AI; language acquisition, and more. The post The God of LEGO Men! (And More Pat…

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What If Adam Didn’t Bite the Apple? (Weird Questions) 55:57

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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like the serpent in the Garden of Eden; Time Lords and Sunday obligation; Adam and the apple; and more weird questions The post What If Adam Didn’t Bite the Apple? (Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Investigating Medjugorje 2:29:54

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The Vatican has said that nothing obstructs the faithful from having a devotion to Medjugorje, but hasn’t specified whether the phenomenon is of supernatural or natural origin. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the arguments for and against and come to their own conclusions. The post Investigating Medjugorje appeared first on StarQuest Media.…