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#12350 How Can Bodily Resurrection Exist If the Universe Will End? - Jimmy Akin

Aug 30, 2025
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Episode description

“How can bodily resurrection exist if the universe itself will end?” This question opens a fascinating exploration of faith and theology, alongside discussions on why invoking Jesus’ name is believed to stop abductions, and whether psychotropic drugs impact our free will.

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Questions Covered:

  • 01:55 – How can bodily resurrection exist if the universe itself will end?
  • 16:05 – Why does invoking Jesus’ name stop abductions?
  • 28:39 – Do psychotropic drugs affect our free will?
  • 42:00 – Why did early Church Fathers appeal to Scripture instead of papal authority?
  • 47:52 – If God is perfect and needs nothing, why create humans and angels who could fall?
  • 51:12 – Why must children be raised by biological parents, but adoption is allowed?
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