Jimmy Akin’s
Mysterious World
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is an exploration of the weird, the strange, and the unusual. Join Jimmy Akin and co-host Domenico Bettinelli for a fascinating look at ancient mysteries, folk tales, urban legends, crimes, conspiracies, and the supernatural from the twin perspectives of faith and reason.
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Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper’s brief reign of terror gripped 1888 London. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the five canonical murders, chilling letters, and psychological clues, setting the stage to reveal who the killer might be.
The Mystery of Parapsychology
What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unravel this misunderstood science—from ESP and PK to life after death—while Jimmy shares the 9 foundational principles that summarize this field of research.
The Fouke Monster (Arkansas Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Legend of Boggy Creek)
A terrifying 1971 encounter in Fouke, Arkansas left two families rattled and a local legend born. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down the facts, theories, and shifting views on Bigfoot in this kickoff to a new look at Sasquatch sightings.
The Amityville Horror
What really happened at the infamous house on Ocean Avenue? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unfold the unsettling tale as they analyze the chilling events behind the Amityville Horror through the lenses of faith and reason. Get a compelling look at one of America’s most…
The Rapture (Millennium, Tribulation, Premillennial, Pretribulation, Posttribulation, End of Days)
Many Christians believe in the Rapture, a mysterious event in which all sincere believers will suddenly vanish. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the concept of the Rapture, why it is controversial, and what the Bible has to say about it.
The Zodiac Killer’s Hidden Victims
The true body count of the Zodiac Killer of the 1960s and 70s may be far higher than previously believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze hidden victims, early crimes, and chilling patterns that suggest a longer reign of terror.
UFO Observables (Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAPs)
Strange things are flying in our skies, and the US government has been studying them for years. What are the 5 observables of UFOs—and the mysterious 6th? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Luis Elizondo’s revelations and the tech that might explain them.
Would Santa Go to Heaven? (Patrons’ Children’s Questions)
We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. This time first questions from Patrons’ children and then more from the Patrons themselves.
The Ghost of the USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts)
In this second part of our look at the USS Hornet, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli welcome paranormal expert Loyd Auerbach to discuss his investigation of the reports of apparitions and ghost-like phenomena and what he discovered.
The USS Hornet (Museum, Investigation, Paranormal, Haunting, Ghosts)
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet played an important role in WWII, the Cold War, and the Space Race, but there’s much more to its story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the history of this fascinating ship and the mysteries connected with it.
Immaculate Constellation UFO Program
In November 2024, Congress held more UFO hearings, which revealed a secret government program called Immaculate Constellation. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what this program is, what it does, and what it all reveals is really happening with UAPs.
Mysterious Experiences 3
To celebrate their 350th regular episode, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at more of listener’s mysterious experiences. What have listeners reported, what could explain them, and what does Jimmy make of them?
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