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.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“Must we forgive the unrepentant?” This question delves into the complexities of forgiveness as taught in Luke 17:3-4. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church’s teaching regarding the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6, clarifies why the Eucharist is not cannibalism, and examines the tolerance of Old Testament polygamy compared to New Testament teachings.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:45 – Church teaching on the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6</li>
<li>11:58 – Must we forgive someone who is <em>not</em> repentant? (Luke 17:3-4)</li>
<li>20:35 -How to explain that the Eucharist is not cannibalism</li>
<li>29:10 -Why Old Testament polygamy was tolerated but not in the New Testament</li>
<li>40:04 -Recommendation for a good book for a 14-year-old interested in Catholicism</li>
<li>44:35 -Parallels between confession and the sin offering in Leviticus</li>
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<p>“Why are Jehovah’s Witnesses considered non-Christian?” This question leads to a discussion on the theological distinctions that set them apart from mainstream Christianity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions, the earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception, and advice for new Catholics seeking community.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:40 – Similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions</li>
<li>19:15 – Clarification on why Jehovah’s Witnesses are considered non-Christian</li>
<li>29:30 – Earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception</li>
<li>43:30 – If Jesus appears fully in both species, why does Scripture say “body” for bread and “blood” for wine?</li>
<li>49:55 – Advice for a new Catholic struggling to connect with other young adult Catholics</li>
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<p>“Did the Miracle of the Sun actually happen?” This question opens a discussion on the authenticity of miraculous events in Catholic tradition. Other topics include the relationship between God’s will and personal manifestation, the nature of the Mass as a propitiatory sacrifice, and the significance of Ananias laying hands on St. Paul.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:35 – Did The Miracle of the Sun actually happen?</li>
<li>17:23 – Can we manifest what God will give us?</li>
<li>29:25 – If the mass is a Propitiatory sacrifice then how come mortal sin can’t be forgiven during mass?</li>
<li>45:00 – What was the significance of Ananias laying his hands on St. Paul?</li>
<li>50:23 – Josephus said James was Jesus’ brother. What is the Catholic response to that?</li>
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<p>“What does the Church say about psychedelics?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic perspective regarding the use of psychedelics, touching on their justification and the intriguing connection some claim exists between psychedelics and creativity. Additionally, the conversation delves into the nature of the entities encountered during such experiences.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>01:00 – What does the Catholic Church say about psychedelics?</li>
<li>35:50 – How can the use of psychedelics be justified?</li>
<li>37:57 – What’s the supposed link between creativity and taking psychedelics?</li>
<li>45:15 – Who are the entities we’re encountering?</li>
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<p>“Why do we need the apostles?” This episode explores the vital role of the apostles in our faith, along with questions about the necessity of praying to Mary and the saints, and how to address concerns about the relationship between Catholics and Jesus. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:25 – My co-worker asked: Why do we even need the apostles?</li>
<li>15:41 – I’m in OCIA but I’m having trouble with Mary and the saints. To be Catholic do we need to pray to Mary and the saints?</li>
<li>20:30 – How do I respond to the claim that Catholics focus on religion and don’t have a relationship with Jesus?</li>
<li>43:15 – I just returned to the Faith and my son isn’t Catholic. How do I explain F.r James Martin giving the sacraments to two gay men?</li>
<li>52:00 – I’m coming into the Church. What does ‘confessing your sins to one another’ mean? My non-Catholic uncle raised the objection?</li>
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