Daily Defense Podcast

Guest Jimmy Akin, Apologist and author, talks about the misunderstanding of adding to Scripture. He explains that the passage in Revelation does not mean what is supposed, and if it did, it would create a problem for Protestants.

DAY 295 CHALLENGE “The Gospels contradict each other on the time of the Crucifixion. Mark says Jesus was crucified at ‘the third hour’ (Mark 15:25), and all three synoptics record the darkness from ‘the sixth hour’ to ‘the ninth hour’ while he was on the cross (Matt. 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44), but John indicates that Jesus wasn’t yet crucified at ‘the sixth hour’ (John 19:14).” DEFENSE John uses a different way of reckoning hours than the synoptics. There are four natural points where one could begin counting hours: midnight, sunrise, noon, and sunset. Each has been used by diff...

DAY 294 CHALLENGE “Why should I listen to what a Church council says?” DEFENSE “Because Scripture supports the role of Church councils.” Jesus did not reserve teaching authority to himself, but assigned it to the leaders he put in charge of his Church (see Day 281). He thus created a Magisterium (Latin, “teaching authority”) within his Church. Usually this Magisterium is exercised personally—by individuals (originally by the apostles and later by the bishops who succeeded them). However, it is also God’s will that, when the occasion calls for it, the Magisterium be exercised in a coll...

Historical Polytheism Debate: Jimmy Akin, an expert in historical polytheism, discusses the complex relationship between monotheism and polytheism. They explore why most people historically have been polytheists and the tendency to worship created beings rather than the creator as a result of human sin.

Dive into the intriguing discussion on the limits of infallibility in church teachings. Explore why not every doctrine is declared infallible and the complexities involved in formulating these teachings. The conversation highlights the divine choice behind the absence of a definitive theology textbook, encouraging listeners to ponder the reasons and significance behind these decisions. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of theology and divine intention that challenges conventional understanding.

Jimmy Akin, an expert on natural law, discusses the concept of natural law and its relationship to Christian morality. He debunks misconceptions and emphasizes its role in guiding human behavior.

Jimmy Akin, contributor at Catholic Answers, discusses the symbolism and truth in the early chapters of Genesis. He explains how these chapters convey truth using symbolism and explore topics that may not align with modern scientific understanding. Akin also mentions the lack of clarification from the Magisterium on events in Genesis 1 to 11 and provides additional resources for learning about the Catholic faith.

Jimmy Akin, an expert in biblical concepts and Scripture, discusses the misunderstanding of eternal life and how it is not just about unending bodily life. He challenges the belief that Christians can't lose salvation and explores the possibility of losing eternal life through mortal sin.

Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers, discusses the absence of quotations from the Deuterocanonical books in the New Testament. He explains that the lack of quotations doesn't prove that the books are noncanonical, as Jesus and the authors sometimes introduce quotations using specific formulas. Akin provides examples of quotes from non-scriptural sources to support his argument.

Jimmy Akin, an expert on the beliefs of the Church Fathers, discusses baptismal regeneration in this episode. He provides quotes from St. Justin Martyr, St. Irenaeus of Lyon, and Tertullian to support the argument that the Church Fathers believed in being 'born again' through baptism.