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>“Why trust God when He doesn’t answer prayers?” This question opens a discussion on faith and hope amidst silence. Other topics include guidance for those entering Catholicism and the challenges of parenting after separation, as well as navigating personal barriers in pursuing God’s work. Each question reflects the complexities of faith in everyday life.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – Why should we have faith in God’s promises when he often doesn’t answer our prayers?</li>
<li>16:12 – I’m on my way to becoming Catholic. I have a desire to get into apologetics. Not sure how I listen to God through this. Advice?</li>
<li>30:03 – My wife has left me and 3 kids. Am I leading astray by guiding them to pray and hope that mom will return?</li>
<li>36:23 – I want to continue the work God started in me but every time I start working towards it, barriers always come up. What do you recommend I do?</li>
<li>39:54 – What do you think of Phil. 1:6 in light of our journey from start to finish?</li>
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<p>Despite declining fertility rates, many young individuals still hold onto these aspirations of parenthood. Some find this shocking. Additionally, the discussion touches on what Pope Leo might consider for his next encyclical, highlighting the evolving nature of family and faith in contemporary society.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:45 – Even as Fertility Rates Drop, Young Still Aspire to Partnership and Parenthood, UN Report Shows</li>
<li>28:35 – What Should Pope Leo Do for His Next Encyclical?</li>
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<p>“Does the world really need more silence?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of quiet in our lives, alongside insights on navigating rudeness in an increasingly digital age. The conversation also touches on the surprising stance of Catholic Answers regarding piano and the implications of Norway’s near ban on AI in elementary schools.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:15 – Does the world really need more silence?</li>
<li>16:00 – How Not to Be Rude in 2026</li>
<li>34:55 – Catholic Answers Comes Out Against Piano</li>
<li>49:00 – Norway Imposes Near Ban on AI in Elementary School</li>
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<p>“What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on foundational beliefs, while also addressing the serious implications of Church teaching on moral responsibilities, such as the obligation to care for those in need, and the perceived disparities in how the Church treats traditional versus liberal interpretations of faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:45 – What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?</li>
<li>16:23 – The Catechism says it’s a mortal sin to let a child die of starvation if you have the financial means to feed them. I don’t know anyone who does this. Is this really Church teaching?</li>
<li>32:40 – Why does it seem that the Church is coming down unfairly on those who hold a more orthodox/traditional stance of church teaching and allows those who take a more liberal take on the faith run freely?</li>
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<p>“Why can’t women be priests?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about how transgender individuals can feel welcomed in Catholicism and the negative perceptions of the Church within the LGBTQ community. Additional topics include defending the Immaculate Conception and addressing marriage preparation with unmarried priests.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:13 – Why can’t women be priests?</li>
<li>12:25 – How does a transgender person feel welcomed in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>20:35 – Why is there such a negative view of Catholicism among the LGBTQ community?</li>
<li>30:20 – What advice do you recommend to defend the Immaculate Conception?</li>
<li>41:12 – How do I explain to someone why we have to go to a priest, who will never be married, to take marriage preparation classes?</li>
<li>45:54 – How do I respond to fellow practicing Catholics who agree on all teaching except for the teachings on homosexuality because they have family with same-sex attractions?</li>
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