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>“Where Is Purgatory in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion about the biblical basis for purgatory, addressing concerns from those who struggle with its concept. Other topics include the role of confession and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, as well as guidance for those considering a return to the Catholic faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory.</li>
<li>29:04 – I left Catholicism, I’m Baptist and don’t really go to church anymore but still follow Jesus. I think we should confess directly to God and not have to go through a priest.</li>
<li>43:09 – I work with a dispensationalist. I want to talk to her about the Old Testament prophecies but before I do, I would like to know, were all the prophecies fulfilled?</li>
<li>49:17 – My children are no longer practicing Catholics. They were never confirmed. If they were to return, what would they have to do?</li>
<li>53:08 – I’m on my way to becoming Catholic. How do I answer the Protestant objection that Catholics have no infallible list of infallible dogmas?</li>
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<p>“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This episode addresses a range of concerns, including the reasons some converts cite for their Protestant faith, such as dreams and personal experiences. Other topics include the belief that there is no marriage in heaven and questions surrounding Marian devotion and the significance of the Council of Nicaea.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – I’m a recent convert and never had this question answered. I’ve heard of Muslims who convert due to dreams but when they convert, they become protestant. Is there a theory as to why?</li>
<li>16:50 – I’m not Catholic because there is no marriage in heaven and I would feel incomplete without femininity</li>
<li>29:01 – I’m not Catholic because of Marian devotion and the holy days of obligation.</li>
<li>46:37 – I’m an ex-Catholic because of Nicaea and how Catholics break from the Jesus described in the council and your understanding of his divinity.</li>
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<p>“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith, including the roles of purgatory and indulgences in salvation. Other topics include the significance of the feast of Saint Joseph and the challenges faced by those considering the SSPX. The conversation also touches on perspectives from Anglo-Catholics regarding papal infallibility.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:00 – The feast of Saint Joseph</li>
<li>11:39 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory and indulgences and how they relate to salvation.</li>
<li>29:03 – My father was one of 13 and all the boy’s middle name was Joseph.</li>
<li>33:37 – I am Catholic but 3 women in my life are SSPX and are very convincing. Why should I not join?</li>
<li>45:44 – I’m an Anglo-Catholic. I’m not convinced of Papal Infallibility.</li>
</ul>
<p>“Why don’t we have Mass on Good Friday?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of this solemn day in the Catholic tradition. Other topics include the obligations of Jewish converts to Christianity, the participation of Protestant converts in Communion, and the appropriateness of saying Hallelujah during Lent.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:00 – Why don’t we have mass on Good Friday?</li>
<li>10:12 – If a Jew converts to Christianity he has to believe Jesus is God but does he also have to follow the commandments of the Torah?</li>
<li>21:46 – If Protestant Converts have already been baptized and believe in Transubstantiation, why aren’t they allowed to fully participate in the fullness by receiving communion?</li>
<li>30:55 – If My husband and I are done having kids, how do we proceed without violating Catholic teaching?</li>
<li>43:58 – Can we say Hallelujah during Lent outside of Mass?</li>
<li>47:36 – I notice my Catholic friends’ religious views become political. What’s with the trend? What’s with things like the Latin Mass?</li>
<li>52:25 – Is it mandatory to say “One God, forever and ever” at the end of the Collect?</li>
<li>54:25 – If major transformations are rooted in God, why would we need to become Catholic?</li>
<li>01:00 – The feast of Saint Joseph</li>
<li>11:39 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory and indulgences and how they relate to salvation.</li>
<li>29:03 – My father was one of 13 and all the boy’s middle name was Joseph.</li>
<li>33:37 – I am Catholic but 3 women in my life are SSPX and are very convincing. Why should I not join?</li>
<li>45:44 – I’m an Anglo-Catholic. I’m not convinced of Papal Infallibility.</li>
</ul>
<p>“How Does Baptism save us?” This question opens a discussion on the Biblical evidence supporting baptism’s role in salvation. Other topics include the Catholic Church’s stance on full immersion baptisms, the significance of being marked with a seal in Ephesians 1:13, and the validity of baptisms performed in Protestant churches.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:30 – What’s the Biblical Evidence That Baptism Saves Us?</li>
<li>11:42 – Why does the Catholic Church not employ full immersion Baptisms?</li>
<li>15:14 – I’m a recent convert. Ephesians 1:13 having belief in him you were marked with a Seal, how is that different from being baptized?</li>
<li>20:41 – Would the Church accept a baptism that was administered in Protestant Church, if the protestant minister preached that baptism was just a symbol?</li>
<li>29:45 – Orthodox teach full immersion baptism, why doesn’t Roman rite do full immersion?</li>
<li>35:54 – How does baptism assist us in avoiding sin?</li>
<li>47:20 – In an emergency baptism how would the church validate it?</li>
<li>50:00 – People who return want to be re-baptized. Is it a misplaced desire?</li>
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