The Jimmy Akin Podcast

Recently, some people have been claiming that the prophet Jonah actually died in the whale and then rose from the dead. But did he?

In this episode, Jimmy looks at Arminianism—the major rival to Calvinism when it comes to topics like grace, predestination, and free will in Protestant circles.

This week, Jimmy takes on a tough subject: The question of why God would create someone he knows is going to hell.

In this episode, Jimmy explores the the "Golden Chain" of salvation. Based on this concept, Calvinists claim that if one enters a state of grace, one will never leave it.

Here Jimmy discusses a common claim of many formerly Catholic Evangelicals—that they never heard about grace, forgiveness, Jesus, and the gospel at Catholic Masses.

Here Jimmy Akin explores how God’s foreknowledge works. Many people believe that if God knows our future actions, then we lack free will, but this is a misconception.

In the inaugural episode of the Jimmy Akin podcast, Jimmy delves into the fundamental Christian principle of love, as emphasized in the Bible. He explains that love is the highest priority for God, citing scriptural references that describe God as love and that highlight the importance of loving God and one's neighbor. Akin discusses the two greatest commandments—loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving one's neighbor as oneself. He elaborates on the unconditional and conditional aspects of love, emphasizing that while we must always be willing to forgive, actual forgiveness is contingent on repentance. Akin also addresses common misconceptions about the commandment to love God and the purpose of prayer, clarifying that these practices are meant to foster love for God and others. Ultimately, he concludes that love is essential for salvation and living a life aligned with God's will.