Catholic Answers Live #12430 What Is the Significance of the Immaculate Conception, Purgatory, and the Eucharist? - Jimmy Akin
Oct 25, 2025
Join Jimmy Akin, a seasoned Catholic apologist and host of his own podcast, as he tackles essential theological questions. Discover the significance of the Immaculate Conception and how to explain the concept of purgatory to non-Catholics. Dive into the Catholic belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and learn about Mary's sinlessness without equating her to God. Akin provides insightful answers that clarify and deepen understanding of these pivotal beliefs in Catholicism.
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Talk At Christian Parapsychology Conference
- Jimmy recounts giving a talk at a Christian parapsychology conference on spirit communication.
- He used biblical examples to show some spirit communication is permitted and expected for Christians.
Testing And Engaging Spirits
- Jimmy Akin argues Christians can and should test and communicate with spirits, including angels and saints, while exercising discernment.
- He stresses Scripture (1 John 4) requires testing spirits, not automatic avoidance of spirit contact.
Prefer Literal-Text Apologetics
- Jimmy recommends avoiding typology as a primary apologetic tool and instead use arguments based on the literal sense of Scripture.
- He calls this "bulletproof" apologetics: prioritize strong, literal-text arguments to persuade nonbelievers.
