#082 A Logical Problem for Purgatory? (feat. Gospel Simplicity) - Jimmy Akin

#082 A Logical Problem for Purgatory? (feat. Gospel Simplicity) - Jimmy Akin

From The Jimmy Akin Podcast by Catholic Answers

May 6, 2026

About this episode

Jimmy Akin charitably responds to a Protestant critique of purgatory and indulgences, explaining how Catholic teaching on sanctification, grace, and prayer brings surprising clarity and unity to the debate.

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Akin

Guest: Gospel Simplicity

Topics covered

  • purgatory
  • indulgences
  • sanctification
  • grace
  • prayer
  • Protestant critique
  • Catholic teaching

Keywords

  • purgatory
  • indulgences
  • sanctification
  • grace
  • prayer
  • Protestant critique
  • Catholic teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Answers

Books & works: purgatory, indulgences, sanctification, grace, prayer

More episodes of The Jimmy Akin Podcast

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Jimmy Akin Podcast podcast page.