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>“Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Communion?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, while also addressing varied topics such as Old Testament references to speaking in tongues, the Catholic perspective on dancing during the liturgy, and the relationship between Catholics and Protestants.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:00 – “Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Holy Communion If Others Stood?”</li>
<li>16:16 – Are there Old Testament references that mention speaking in tongues?</li>
<li>19:27 – How do I respond to my Sedavacantist family members who say protestants are not Christians because they are not Catholic?</li>
<li>22:50 – Did the Virgin Mary have sisters?</li>
<li>32:59 – What is the church’s stance on dancing during the liturgy?</li>
<li>41:46 – Are the Torah codes reliable?</li>
<li>45:40 – Why did the Latin Mass change to Novus Ordo Mass?</li>
<li>50:21 – What is the process to ensure a Catholic book is published (without error)?</li>
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<p>“Why do we call Mary the New Eve?” This question opens a discussion on Mary’s unique role in salvation history, alongside intriguing inquiries about the connection between the 12 stars and the 12 Apostles, and the significance of Mary as the Mother of God. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette and the Church’s response to extreme ideologies.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:45 – Cy question “why do we refer to Mary as the New Eve?”</li>
<li>13:30 – Is there a correlation between the 12 stars associated with Mary and the 12 Apostles?</li>
<li>15:50 – How can we call Mary the mother of God?</li>
<li>28:44 – How can we be certain that the falling away mentioned in Hebrews 6:4 has to do with the Old Testament and not a general falling away from Faith?</li>
<li>44:12 – How does the Church address groups within the church that espouse extreme ideologies?</li>
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<p>“How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on her significance within the Catholic faith, addressing whether she holds a higher status than other saints. The conversation also touches on the nature of Marian prayers and how to respond to those who downplay her importance in Christianity.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>15:41 – Is Mary a saint and if so, is she higher than other saints?</li>
<li>23:29 – Is there any evidence that would suggest Mary’s parents were visited by an angel informing them that she would be born without sin and would be the mother of the savior?</li>
<li>31:42 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who says all she needs is God and Mary is not important to Christian Faith?</li>
<li>37:35 – How old was Mary when she conceived Jesus?</li>
<li>41:30 – At the annunciation it was just the Angel Gabriel and Mary, is there any witnesses or way to vouch for the event being true?</li>
<li>46:49 – Why does the Church teach that some things are symbolic about Mary?</li>
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<p>“How do we respond to people that accuse Catholics of celebrating pagan holidays?” This question opens a discussion on the misconceptions surrounding Catholic traditions. Additionally, the episode addresses the relationship between Christians and Muslims as brothers, the distinctions between Catholic doctrine and dogma, and the Catholic perspective on predestination.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>28:55 – Curious why the Catholic Faith does not teach dispensationalism?</li>
<li>36:08 – What is the difference between Catholic Doctrine and Catholic Dogma?</li>
<li>47:25 – If catholicism is true, then protestantism is false, but if protestantism is true, then catholicism is idolatry.</li>
<li>51:02 – What is the catholic view on predestination?</li>
<li>54:02 – My friend is protestant and is interested in church history where can he find the papacy in early Church history?</li>
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<p>“How do I respond to Protestants on confession and sin?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of confessing sins to a priest, addressing common misconceptions. Other topics include the Church’s role in disciple formation, the understanding of mortal sin, and the challenges faced by Catholics in applying Church teachings in everyday life.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>18:09 – How do I respond to a protestant when they ask why I feel a need to confess my sins to a priest?</li>
<li>24:14 – Why do we not spend more time in the church forming disciples?</li>
<li>31:57 – Why do we say it’s impossible not to know if you’ve committed a mortal sin?</li>
<li>38:20 – Why does there seem to be a vast difference in the teaching the Church has preserved and the practical application and knowledge of your average Catholic?</li>
<li>46:16 – Why can’t a parent take communion if they have a child who is living at home with a boyfriend or girlfriend?</li>
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