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>“Are some saints better than others?” This question opens a discussion on the unique virtues of saints, while also addressing the journey of conversion for those considering joining the Catholic faith. Additional topics include the importance of knowledge in conversion and the complexities of reunifying with the Orthodox Church regarding apostolic succession.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>07:11 – Are some saints better than others at certain things?</li>
<li>30:47 – My husband and I are looking into converting. Should I wait till I know everything about Catholicism before entering?</li>
<li>43:47 – How would it work if we were to reunify with the Orthodox especially regarding apostolic succession since they do not have it through St. Peter?</li>
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<p>“When should you receive the Anointing of the Sick?” This question is addressed alongside practical insights for recent converts grappling with Marian dogmas and a discussion on the implications of 2 John 1:1-2 regarding infallibility and sensus fidelium. The episode covers a range of topics relevant to faith and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>07:18 – When is it appropriate to receive the anointing of the sick? Can one get it before surgery?</li>
<li>17:30 – What advice would you give to someone who just converted 4 months ago and is really struggling with the Marian dogmas?</li>
<li>41:40 – 2 John 1:1-2 Is this a good argument for infallibility and sensus fidelium?</li>
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<p>“How can we trust early Christians?” This question opens a discussion on the reliability of early Christian teachings, alongside inquiries about the Catholic Church’s agreements with the Oriental Orthodox and the practice of seeking intercession from deceased loved ones. These topics highlight the complexities of faith and tradition in Catholicism.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>07:14 – How do we know which early Christians to trust?</li>
<li>20:20 – Do you think the Catholic Church’s agreement with the Oriental Orthodox on many doctrines is a good argument against Protestantism?</li>
<li>43:03 – Can you ask deceased family or friends for intercession even though they haven’t been canonized?</li>
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<p>“Should new converts evangelize?” This question opens a discussion on the role of new believers in sharing their faith, addressing whether they can represent their parish right away. Other topics include the antiquity of Miriam’s song in Exodus, the timeline of the Torah’s final form during King David’s reign, and the interpretation of light patterns as signs from God.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:45 – I’m a new convert. Can new converts evangelize on behalf of a parish or are they required to wait till they’re not as new to the faith?</li>
<li>12:41 – Is Miriam’s song of the sea in Exodus 15:21 more ancient than what Exodus claims?</li>
<li>35:03 – What evidence led you to conclude that the Torah, in its final form, was concluded in the time of the reign of King David?</li>
<li>48:09 – Can you take things like light refracting on a wall that looks like a religious symbol as a sign from God or can it just be dismissed as one’s imagination?</li>
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<p>“Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of Jesus’ words to Mary Magdalene, alongside other topics such as the biblical basis for the timing of baptism in relation to faith and advice for someone navigating family dynamics during a conversion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>08:16 – Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene to not touch him but told Thomas to touch him?</li>
<li>17:15 – The book of Acts shows that baptism happened immediately after display of faith but the Church makes people wait. Where does this idea of making people wait come from? Is it biblical?</li>
<li>41:00 – What advice would you give to my girlfriend who wants to convert but doesn’t know how to talk to her family who will likely not approve?</li>
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