Catholic Answers LIVE
Catholic Answers Live, hosted by Cy Kellett, is a daily, two-hour radio program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization. According to listener surveys, it is a runaway favorite on Catholic stations across America.
As a call-in program, Catholic Answers Live connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today—including scholars, nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals—and touches on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You'll hear discussions on just about everything relating to the Church: doctrinal controversies, family concerns, social issues, evangelization, ethics…you name it!
Catholic Answers Live airs every Monday through Friday from 6-8 PM Eastern (3-4 PM Pacific) on over 360 AM and FM stations in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130, and through the Internet at catholic.com. If you can't listen live, you can subscribe to our podcast or download individual shows from our MP3 archive.
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Most Recent Episodes
<p>“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:28 – What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?”</li>
<li>13:45 – What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory?</li>
<li>21:08 – Why are Anglican sacraments not valid?</li>
<li>28:55 – Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple?</li>
<li>31:48 – Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass?</li>
<li>35:35 – What is Joe’s preferred Bible?</li>
<li>37:41 – If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites?</li>
<li>46:30 – Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?</li>
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<p>“Why do Catholics make religion so complicated?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of Catholic beliefs and practices. The episode also addresses the significance of the number 37 in scripture, the relationship between the Gospels of Mark and John, and whether one can wear a scapular without being baptized.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:05 – Why do Catholics Make Religion so Complicated?</li>
<li>09:58 – The number 37 seems to show up a number of times in scripture is there some significance to this?</li>
<li>13:35 – If Mark was written before John, why doesn’t Mark’s Gospel include the “I AM” statements?</li>
<li>22:31 – Can I wear a Scapular if I am not Baptized?</li>
<li>23:16 – If I attended Sunday evening Mass but they did different readings than the Sunday morning Mass, does it still fulfill the Sunday obligation?</li>
<li>29:30 – What is the SSPX and sedevacantist relationship to the Church?</li>
<li>40:12 – How can I defend the Faith when I am not sophisticated in my arguments at the moment?</li>
<li>50:15 – If the Kingdom of David ended when God said it wouldn’t why does God not apply the same standard to the Great Apostasy?</li>
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<p>“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church?</li>
<li>11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting</li>
<li>23:29 – I’m blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei?</li>
<li>34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible?</li>
<li>37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus?</li>
<li>46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4.</li>
<li>49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?</li>
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<p>“Can you interpret the Sower parable?” This question opens a discussion on the meaning of Mark 4’s parable, touching on themes of public teaching and predestination. Other topics include the claim by Islam regarding the corruption of the Bible, the church’s interpretation of Genesis, and whether Mary knew of Jesus’ resurrection after the Crucifixion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:11 – I’ve heard that a small group of Jews are the real church based on the Acts of the Apostle and the Jews who were called “the way”?</li>
<li>13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination?</li>
<li>13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination? – IF you Like the question</li>
<li>18:35 – Can you explain why Islam claims that our bible is corrupt, but they also use certain books?</li>
<li>29:01 – Can you explain the church’s doctrinal literal interpretation of Genesis? Is there any consideration of young Earth creationism?</li>
<li>38:58 – Can someone interpret Genesis trees as literal trees and places? It seems it could be based on Mose’s miracles? Varied</li>
<li>48:00 – Is there a reliable bible commentary for an average reader not scholar?</li>
<li>52:51 – After Jesus is Crucified did Mary know He was going to rise in 3 days?</li>
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<p>“Did the prophecies in Revelation happen?” This question opens a discussion on the interpretation of biblical prophecy, alongside inquiries about the connection between John 6 and the Last Supper, and the complexities surrounding salvation as discussed in Unam Sanctam. Additional topics include the Church’s historical actions regarding heretics and understanding love for God.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:28 – Did the prophecies in the book of Revelation already happen?</li>
<li>20:40 – Is there a way to establish that the John 6 discourse is related to the Last Supper? The Bible is a catholic book</li>
<li>28:50 – Alleged contradiction – Unam Sanctam has contradictory teachings about Salvation outside the church. I am confused about the explanation of martyrs in heaven?</li>
<li>36:24 – Why would the Church burn heretics when the bible says to let the wheat grow among the weeds</li>
<li>44:00 – How do you know if you love God?</li>
<li>49:39 – Can you give the Catholic explanation of these verses from Ephesians 2:8-10?</li>
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