The Jimmy Akin Podcast | Episode 075 (March 16, 2026)

Dive into Jimmy Akin's debrief of his epic debate on Jesus' resurrection against skeptic James Fodor! Jimmy breaks down strategies, dismantles alternative theories like the RHBS model, crunches probabilities, and explores paranormal evidence that challenges materialism. Packed with insightful analysis and respectful dialogue—perfect for truth-seekers! Listen now on The Jimmy Akin Podcast.

Timecodes
00:00:00 - Thoughts on debate debriefs
00:04:45 - Debate topic and opponent
00:05:57 - Thoughts on the debate format
00:11:47 - The Key claim approach vs. Minimal facts
00:16:09 - What is the RHBS model?
00:22:50 - How does Fodor’s proposal compare to others?
00:27:25 - Composite explanations & probability
00:33:05 - Why is reburial implausible?
00:41:13 - Jimmy & James operating on different levels
00:45:59 - 3 Difficulties with the Resurrection hypothesis
00:57:31 - Did Jesus fulfill messianic prophecies?
01:05:05 - Schneerson & the Baal Shem Tov
01:14:00 - Paranormal events and the Resurrection
01:23:50 - Is that methodology “completely untenable”?
01:28:30 - Jimmy’s bottom line on how the debate went