The Jimmy Akin Podcast | Episode 070 (February 9, 2026)

Why did Jesus teach in mysterious parables—making truth harder to grasp, seemingly on purpose? In this thrilling episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy dives deep into Jesus’ shocking answer in Mark 4, unpacks the Isaiah connection, explores the challenge for believers, and reveals how parables invite us into deeper truth while respecting human freedom. You won’t believe what’s really going on! Don’t miss this mind-bending look at the secrets of the Kingdom! Listen now!

Timecodes
00:00 – Coming Up
00:18 – Intro
00:47 – 1 Introduction
01:37 – 2 Setting the Stage
04:51 – 3 Why Them & Not Others?
06:22 – 4 A Challenge
08:06 – 5 What About Outsiders?
11:17 – 6 God’s Invitation
14:05 – Closing/Outro
15:05 – End