Hitler’s Marriage (and More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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It’s a fifth Friday, so Jimmy Akin is answering weird questions from Catholic Answers listeners, about topics like Hitler’s marriage in the Fuhrerbunker; getting married on a desert island; what demons can posses; how salvation would work in a multiverse; and more.

https://youtu.be/6_b8f_LjyAg

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Chapters for this episode:

  • 00:00 MYS402
  • 00:23 Intro
  • 02:55 Marriage on a desert island
  • 06:42 Hitler’s marriage
  • 21:17 Law of attraction
  • 32:05 Demons possessing microbes
  • 41:43 Bilocation
  • 59:23 Thank you to Patrons
  • 59:55 Sponsor: Holy Terror Quickened, by John Dougherty
  • 1:00:46 Become a Sponsor
  • 1:02:24 Memories as babies
  • 1:15:41 Multiverse salvation
  • 1:28:23 Seeing the past with astronomy
  • 1:34:54 Cryptids and demons
  • 1:39:34 Mysterious feedback: #381 Howard Hunt and the JFK Assassination
  • 1:43:26 Your mysterious feedback
  • 1:44:05 Thank you to Oasis Studio 7
  • 1:44:11 Jimmy’s YouTube channel
  • 1:45:22 Next Time: Kentucky Goblins!
  • 1:46:02 Mysterious World store
  • 1:46:10 Get your Mysterious merch
  • 1:46:18 Show notes
  • 1:46:26 Become a Patron
  • 1:46:34 Sponsor: Rosary Army and School of Mary
  • 1:46:58 Sponsor: The Grady Group
  • 1:47:14 Outro

This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of John R. Dougherty’s followup novel in the Holy Terror trilogy, Holy Terror Quickened. As a riveting prequel, Holy Terror Quickened takes readers back to the origin story of the avenging angel, Thumos. It is an exciting, fictionalized retelling of many Bible stories, which also chronicles the life stories of your favorite characters from the first book.

You can find author John R. Dougherty at johnrdougherty.com. And for those who enjoy audiobooks, Holy Terror Quickened is also available on Audible.com. Subscribers to John’s email list can receive a free copy of the Bible study guide companion at authorjohnrdougherty.com/subscribe.

Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.com

The Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com.

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The Weekly Leo – 28 January 2026

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This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 13 January 2026 to 28 January 2026.

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The Keeper of Traken – The Secrets of Doctor Who

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What if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken’s fragile utopia, Kassia’s downfall, and the Master’s quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor.

https://youtu.be/qfLNxd00NZE

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Vitus Reflux (SFA) – The Secrets of Star Trek

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Can a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes.

https://youtu.be/c6hKxvei7nQ

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Ghost Pets! (Animal After Death Communications, ADCs) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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Do pets reach back after death? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess new scientific studies on animal after-death communications. Can warning apparitions, shared sightings, and sensory details offer evidence for animal life after death?

https://youtu.be/_Hze_mUAGhQ

Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?

Links for this episode:

Chapters:

  • 00:00 – MYS401
  • 00:23 – Intro
  • 01:43 – Background
  • 07:48 – Recent research
  • 10:03 – Kinds of animals
  • 14:07 – Patterns in the reports
  • 17:32 – Grouped by physical senses
  • 18:27 – Vision
  • 25:28 – Auditory
  • 27:09 – Tactile
  • 29:48 – Olfactory
  • 30:53 – Presence
  • 31:48 – Dreams
  • 37:01 – Psychokinetic effects
  • 40:11 – Other ADC phenomena
  • 41:28 – Kinds of messages
  • 43:08 – Thank you to Patrons
  • 43:38 – Sponsor: Holy Terror Quickened, by John Dougherty
  • 44:28 – Become a Sponsor
  • 45:29 – The 2025 study
  • 46:30 – Death coincidence
  • 48:30 – Collective percipience
  • 51:08 – Animal reactions
  • 54:25 – Stranger sightings
  • 56:58 – Trailing phenomena
  • 58:20 – Joint appearances
  • 1:01:29 – Greeting phenomena
  • 1:04:40 – Support phenomena
  • 1:06:52 – Warning phenomena
  • 1:10:20 – The 3 linked phenomena
  • 1:13:58 – Negative reactions
  • 1:16:57 – Repeated ADCs
  • 1:22:34 – Faith Perspective
  • 1:23:00 – Reason Perspective
  • 1:26:24 – Bottom Line
  • 1:26:56 – Further Resources
  • 1:27:32 – The promised surprise
  • 1:41:47 – Mysterious Feedback from #390 St. Albert the Great & Magic
  • 1:48:46 – Your mysterious feedback (mailto:[email protected])
  • 1:49:29 – Thank you to Oasis Studio 7
  • 1:49:42 – Jimmy’s YouTube channel
  • 1:50:21 – Thank you to Craig Hart
  • 1:50:26 – Next Time: Fifth Friday
  • 1:51:09 – Share the show
  • 1:51:21 – Get your mysterious merch
  • 1:51:29 – Show notes
  • 1:51:36 – Become a Patron
  • 1:51:45 – Sponsor: Rosary Army and School of Mary
  • 1:52:08 – Sponsor: The Grady Group
  • 1:52:24 – Outro

This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of John R. Dougherty’s followup novel in the Holy Terror trilogy, Holy Terror Quickened. As a riveting prequel, Holy Terror Quickened takes readers back to the origin story of the avenging angel, Thumos. It is an exciting, fictionalized retelling of many Bible stories, which also chronicles the life stories of your favorite characters from the first book.

You can find author John R. Dougherty at johnrdougherty.com. And for those who enjoy audiobooks, Holy Terror Quickened is also available on Audible.com. Subscribers to John’s email list can receive a free copy of the Bible study guide companion at authorjohnrdougherty.com/subscribe.

Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.com

The Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com.

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The Weekly Leo – 21 January 2026

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This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 21 November 2025 to 21 January 2026.

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Lucie Miller & To The Death – The Secrets Doctor Who

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What happens when the Doctor arrives too late? As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lucy Miller / To the Death, they confront Dalek plague warfare, shocking companion sacrifices, and the moment the Eighth Doctor learns mercy sometimes costs everything.

https://youtu.be/6sKx3GYiAfw

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Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA) – The Secrets of Star Trek

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Is Starfleet Academy smart Trek—or just stylish noise? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss what it gets right as well as its political hinting, teen drama vs. diplomacy, and whether this new series earns its place in the Trek universe.

https://youtu.be/NLdm_DacGd8

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Mysterious Experiences! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

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What if your strangest moment carried meaning? On their 400th episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli tackle more listener stories of healings, visions, dreams, and UFOs—asking: coincidence, psychology, or something more?

https://youtu.be/FfXpEste-q4

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Chapters for this episode:

  • 00:00:00 – MYS400
  • 00:00:13 – Previously…
  • 00:00:23 – Intro
  • 00:05:18 – John: Synchronicity
  • 00:12:09 – Anonymous: Dream
  • 00:15:05 – Jake: Strange noises
  • 00:20:26 – Listener: ADC
  • 00:23:22 – CCC: Lottery tickets
  • 00:34:20 – Aaron: Healing
  • 00:40:21 – Binny: Strange entity
  • 00:45:39 – Ryan: Dream of heaven and hell
  • 00:53:32 – Joh: Angels
  • 00:59:50 – Thank you to Patrons
  • 01:00:24 – Sponsor: Holy Terror Quickened, by John Dougherty
  • 01:01:14 – Become a Sponsor
  • 01:02:10 – Closing our giving campaign
  • 01:02:45 – Anonymous: Combat experience
  • 01:08:44 – TLC: Vision of grandma
  • 01:11:39 – Brook: Poltergeist
  • 01:20:09 – Tim: ADC
  • 01:22:54 – A.J.: ADC and DBV
  • 01:28:58 – Chris: UFO
  • 01:36:23 – Lee: Synchronicity
  • 01:37:55 – John: ADC
  • 01:45:14 – Final thoughts
  • 01:46:50 – Your mysterious feedback
  • 01:47:31 – Your mysterious experience
  • 01:47:41 – Thank you to Oasis Studio 7
  • 01:47:48 – Jimmy’s YouTube channel
  • 01:48:28 – Next Time: Ghost Pets
  • 01:49:03 – Follow the show
  • 01:49:16 – Get your Mysterious merch
  • 01:49:25 – Show notes
  • 01:49:31 – Become a Patron
  • 01:49:39 – Sponsor: The Grady Group
  • 01:50:19 – Outro

This Episode is Brought to You By:
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of John R. Dougherty’s followup novel in the Holy Terror trilogy, Holy Terror Quickened. As a riveting prequel, Holy Terror Quickened takes readers back to the origin story of the avenging angel, Thumos. It is an exciting, fictionalized retelling of many Bible stories, which also chronicles the life stories of your favorite characters from the first book.

You can find author John R. Dougherty at johnrdougherty.com. And for those who enjoy audiobooks, Holy Terror Quickened is also available on Audible.com. Subscribers to John’s email list can receive a free copy of the Bible study guide companion at authorjohnrdougherty.com/subscribe.

Rosary Army. Featuring award-winning Catholic podcasts, Rosary resources, videos, and the School of Mary online community, prayer, and learning platform. Learn how to make them, pray them, and give them away while growing in your faith at RosaryArmy.com and SchoolOfMary.com

The Grady Group, a Catholic company bringing financial clarity to their clients across the United States. Using safe money options to produce reasonable rates of return for their clients. Learn more by visiting GradyGroupInc.com.

Want to Sponsor A Show?
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The Weekly Leo – 14 January 2026

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Pope Leo XIV at Wednesday General Audience (@Vatican Media)

This version of The Weekly Leo covers material released in the last week, from 31 December 2025 to 14 January 2026.

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