
Daily Defense Podcast
In this podcast, Catholic Answers senior apologist Jimmy Akin will take up a different challenge to Catholicism every day of the year and show how you can defend the Faith and give answers to skeptics. It’s the perfect podcast for the thinking Catholic on the go—less than five minutes a day to learn a new apologetic argument.
Latest episodes

Oct 13, 2023 • 0sec
#286 Being Born Again in Scripture - Jimmy Akin
Apologist and author Jimmy Akin discusses the concept of being born again in Scripture. He explores its connection to baptism and references relevant passages from the Old and New Testaments

Oct 12, 2023 • 0sec
#285 Can Science Eliminate God? - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, a knowledgeable person on science and religion, discusses the misconception that science can eliminate God by explaining that science does not take away from God. It emphasizes that the existence of God can be established through means other than science.

Oct 11, 2023 • 0sec
#284 Justification in James and Paul - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, a podcast host and apologist, discusses the apparent contradiction between James and Paul's views on justification. They explore the different meanings of faith, works, and justification. James focuses on intellectual assent, while Paul emphasizes 'faith formed by charity'.

Oct 10, 2023 • 0sec
#283 The Benefits of Religion - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, an expert in religion, discusses the benefits of religion and refutes the claim that it is solely a destructive force. He explores the positive aspects of religion, highlighting how it brings meaning, social cohesion, and moral behavior to individuals and communities.

Oct 9, 2023 • 0sec
#282 Petros versus Petra - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin and Protestant scholar D.A. Carson discuss the challenge of distinguishing between 'Petros' and 'Petra' in Matthew 16:18. They argue that the difference in gender is largely poetic and both words stem from the Aramaic word 'Kepha'. The use of synonyms in the Greek translation and the interpretation of the parallelism in the passage are also discussed.

Oct 8, 2023 • 0sec
#281 Cafeteria Christianity - Jimmy Akin
Christian apologist and author Jimmy Akin discusses why Christians can't pick and choose their beliefs. Emphasizing the importance of listening to Jesus Christ, he highlights the need to follow his teachings and recognize his authority in the Church.

Oct 7, 2023 • 0sec
#280 The Role of the Church Fathers - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, a knowledgeable writer on the early centuries of the Church, discusses the importance of the Church Fathers. The Church Fathers, writers in the early centuries, provide valuable context for understanding the New Testament. Their writings, along with ancient Jewish sources, are crucial for comprehending aspects of the New Testament.

Oct 6, 2023 • 0sec
#279 Does Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Matter? - Jimmy Akin
Guest Jimmy Akin discusses the importance of Mary's perpetual virginity. They talk about why Mary being a virgin matters in regards to Jesus' mission and address objections. The podcast emphasizes Jesus' divine fatherhood.

Oct 5, 2023 • 0sec
#278 Lest Any Man Should Boast - Jimmy Akin
#278 Lest Any Man Should Boast - Jimmy Akin discusses Paul's statement in Ephesians 2:9 about not being saved by works, clarifying that it pertains to the Mosaic Law. He emphasizes the significance of good works in Christian faith.

Oct 4, 2023 • 0sec
#277 The Jewish People and the Old Testament Canon - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, an expert on the Old Testament Canon, discusses the argument that the Jewish people should be trusted for the Old Testament canon. He highlights the multiple canonical traditions and the use of the Septuagint tradition by early Christians.