In this episode of Weird Questions with Jimmy Akin, we start with a surprisingly common theological puzzle: Why didn’t Jesus Himself write anything down—like a Gospel? We explore what this reveals about Jesus’ mission, oral tradition, and how the Church transmits truth.

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Questions Covered:

• 07:15 – Why is there no gospel according to Jesus, or, why is there nothing written attributed to Jesus?
• 13:47 – Could there be aliens (intelligent species from a distant planet) enjoying eternal life in heaven?
• If there are intelligent aliens living on other planets, do they have guardian angels?
• 17:18 – Do dogs remember their previous experiences? I have a foster dog that was rescued from a hoarding situation. Now he is safe and well cared for, but I worry that he remembers being hungry and lost.
• 23:32 – Could there be an alternate universe/dimension where 2 + 2 =5? Is that a mathematical truth that only applies to our universe?
• 28:41 – I suspect I know the answer, but: in some fantasy-genre systems of magic (in particular, I’m thinking of the works of Tamora Pierce, which are aimed at young girls), magic is described as natural-born talent which involves being able to engage your personal energy to achieve desired results like healing, transfiguration, etc… It is specifically mentioned that only some humans can do this, and the ability is from birth, so no involvement of demons or other supernatural figures. Of course this talent can be used for evil, like anything else. If, however, magic like this was a God-given talent, would it be licit to use this talent for things like healing on recognition that this is God working through you?
• 40:44 – Did Moses eat mushrooms and hallucinated the burning bush?
• 45:14 – Would it be a formal apostasy, heresy, or schism to profess belief in a multiverse and/or simulation hypothesis where an alternate reality exists in which the substance of our Divine Revelation either never happened or happened in an opposite way or where our dogmatic facts & moral laws do not apply or apply in the reverse?
• 52:18 – If we are living in a simulation with our physical bodies suspended in a hibernation capsule in the base reality, would our sacraments be valid? What if some of us are A.I. characters within the simulation and just don’t know it, do we still have a soul

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore a fascinating Gospel mystery: When Jesus began His public ministry, did anyone recognize Him as the same child who once astonished the elders in the Temple? We dig into Scripture and tradition to consider whether that moment left a lasting impression—and why the Gospels remain silent on this point.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:45 – I hope this email finds you well. I’m a longtime admirer of your work in Catholic apologetics and your thoughtful approach to complex questions. I have a hypothetical theological question inspired by the movie Groundhog Day that I’d love to hear your perspective on. In the film, Phil Connors is trapped in a time loop, reliving February 2nd repeatedly, with only his memory carrying over each day. From a Catholic perspective, if someone in a real-life time loop committed sins during earlier iterations of the loop, but then they broke the cycle, waking up on February 3rd, would they need to confess the sins from the previous loops? Since the loop resets the world and only the person remembers their actions, do those sins carry moral or sacramental weight after the loop ends?
• 12:18 – Hi, I am a mega fan of Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World, I am fourteen and I have a weird question for you. First, in Lord of the Rings, how culpable are people for mortal sin when they wear the One Ring? I am asking because it is possible to ignore the temptation of the Ring.
• 20:20 – My second question is does the Holy Spirit guide other sects of the Catholic church such as Greek Orthodox or the Coptic? Keep the great work up, and it would make my day if you answer my questions on weird questions with Jimmy Akin.
• 22:28 – Is the website created by soon to be canonized Bl. Carlos Acutis a relic? For that matter, are the writings of Saints, whether in written or digital form, relics?
• 28:45 – Studies show that everyone likely has at least one doppelgänger. Could it be when we make life altering decisions, that a doppelgänger is actually split from us and onto a separate timeline? Like, for example, what if a doppelgänger of me actually stayed with that guy I dated and is now living the life I would have led had I not dumped him?
• 35:15 – Everyone seems to believe aliens, if they exist, must be strange and non-human like. But, isn’t it possible that life on another earth like planet could mirror ours? And, if so, what if the mysterious Man from Taured was actually an alien human from another earth like planet?
• 46:30 – Could Melchizedek have been a Zoroastrian?

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore a fascinating Gospel mystery: When Jesus began His public ministry, did anyone recognize Him as the same child who once astonished the elders in the Temple? We dig into Scripture and tradition to consider whether that moment left a lasting impression—and why the Gospels remain silent on this point.

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Questions Covered:

• 05:06 – Did Jesus change when he was incarnated?
• 18:54 – I married a convert but was married under the conduction that he would receive the rest of his sacraments after marriage. He hasn’t done it. Am I sinning by going to communion since he hasn’t fulfilled that?
• 24:13 – Can you expound on Mary being the new Eve?
• 36:53 – Is there any indication that anybody recognizes the adult Jesus as the child who impressed the elders at the temple when his parents lost him?
• 45:18 – Why isn’t it required that the Church give you the option to receive under both species?

In this intellectually rich episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore a key theological difference between East and West: How can man be united with God if God’s energies are uncreated and eternal? We examine the Catholic understanding of divinization (theosis), grace, and the beatific vision—and how these differ from the Orthodox view of God’s “energies.”

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Questions Covered:

• 05:42 – Did priestly celibacy start because the Church did not want the families to inherit money and property? How do I refute that claim from a protestant?
• 11:07 – How can I help convince parents to allow their children to attend youth groups? They are hesitant because there are students who attend who have same-sex attraction.
• 17:33 – I had a Catholic family member who recently passed away. I’m not Catholic. How do I properly ask the intercession of saints for this person’s soul?
• 23:55 – According to the western view, how can man be united with God if God’s energies are uncreated and eternal?
• 34:24 – I’m a Protestant chaplain. What is the Church’s opinion of me offering the lourdes supper to Catholics?
• 44:51 – Weren’t Peter and the other apostles married? Would this nullify your claim on priestly celibacy?
• 49:22 – Would a confession be acceptable for a plenary indulgence if I go a week before fulfilling the rest of the criteria?
• 51:37 – Do the Orthodox believe that the laity can invalidate councils? How can I use that information apologetically?

Orthodox vs. Anglican communion, pro-life ethics, voting dilemmas, spiritual encounters, and New Testament objections—Catholic answers to tough questions.

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Questions Covered:

• 00:15 – Content creator highlight: The Religious Hippie
• 19:54 – Why would we be able to receive communion in some circumstances at an Orthodox church but not at an Anglican Church?
• 28:50 – If we are not allowed to choose between the life of the mother vs the baby in the pro-life debate, why do some Catholic circles say when you do have to decide, the life of the mother supersedes the life of the baby?
• 33:41 – Hypothetical: If you were voting between 2 candidates, one was causing physical harm and the other spiritual harm, how should one vote?
• 39:42 – How do we respond to the secular arguments against the New Testament?
• 45:32 – What does the Church have to say if we sense a family member who has passed away is trying to reach out to us?
• 49:24 – How do I help guide my Catholic aunt who goes to a Lutheran church and believes she’s receiving the real presence?

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle one of the most intriguing questions about the Bible’s development: If the disciples and early Christians referenced the Book of Enoch, why isn’t it part of the biblical canon? We explore the Church’s criteria for canonization, Enoch’s influence, and why it ultimately didn’t make the cut.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:51 – Why was Enoch not considered canon if the disciples referenced it?
• 14:25 – Why is confession to a priest necessary?
• 21:17 – Who is St. Mary Salome? Was she the Blessed Mother’s sister?
• 25:07 – Why is the penalty of sin, death? It seems so harsh.
• 33:55 – Rather than having a Catholic funeral Is having a mortuary service burial, okay?
• 35:32 – Is there any truth to the rumor that the baptism formula was in Jesus name early on?
• 40:30 – What would be the implications of a person without a soul?
• 44:45 – Could a Catholic accept Jesus as the new Isaac and Peter as the new Abraham as an explanation of Mt. 16:18-19?
• 49:17 – My husband is interested in Catholicism. He asked: 1 Peter 2:25 Why is the word bishop replaced to overseer in some versions?

In this heartfelt episode of Catholic Answers Live, we address one of the most difficult situations a Catholic can face: What if your spouse is resistant—or even hostile—to the idea of conversion? We offer practical and pastoral advice on how to approach this conversation with patience, love, and truth, without pushing them away.

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Questions Covered:

• 07:17 – How does the soul know whether it’s in heaven, hell or purgatory?
• 12:49 – How do I bring up the conversation about converting to a spouse who is not friendly to Catholicism?
• 20:01 – Why don’t we hear about the intercession of the Old Testament saints?
• 23:34 – Can a person be in good standing with the Church and be an annihilationist?
• 33:41 – How can I have a more genuine relationship with Jesus?
• 37:20 – Why are the eastern right patriarchs not named cardinals?
• 41:34 – Why do Catholics do Eucharistic adoration but other churches like the Orthodox don’t?
• 45:29 – What was the purpose of the dream of Pilot’s wife, Claudia?
• 51:05 – I don’t think belief in annihilationism jeopardizes being in good standing with the Church. JRR Tolkien would agree with me. Can you clarify your thoughts?

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle one of the most persistent Protestant arguments against the Catholic canon: Did St. Jerome actually reject the Deuterocanonical books? Some claim he supported a 66-book Bible—so what’s the truth? We unpack what Jerome really believed, what he said about the Septuagint, and how his writings have been misused.

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Questions Covered:

• 14:05 – How do we respond to protestants that will use St. Jerome to support their 66 book canon?
• 24:37 – What are the differences between the Greek, and Russian Orthodox churches and why do they disagree so much?
• 31:13 – Who was the author that helped write Hebrews?
• 34:22 – How does the Church judge when one is really inspired?
• 43:34 – Was Mark plagiarized from Luke and Matthew?