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>“What Biblical Texts Support the Mass and Transubstantiation?” In this episode, we explore key scriptural references that underpin the Mass, while also addressing questions about the differences between transubstantiation and consubstantiation, the changes made during Vatican II, and how the early Christians might perceive today’s Catholic Mass. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:00 – What biblical texts support the practice of the Mass?</li>
<li>18:02 – What’s the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation?</li>
<li>30:53 – Why during Vatican 2 did they decide to take out so much to form this new liturgy?</li>
<li>36:50 – How do you respond to the claim that if the Early Christians were to see the Catholic mass, they wouldn’t recognize it as their form of worship?</li>
<li>44:45 – Where do you even see the Mass in the Bible?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can demons present themselves as ghosts?” This episode explores the intriguing connections between demons, exorcism, and the Nephilim. Join us as we delve into questions about the exorcist qualities of the medal of St. Benedict, the nature of pagan gods, and the impact of past involvement in satanic cults.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:30 – Are you familiar with Dr. Michael S Heiser’s work on the Nephilim and their demonic nature and how that connects to Mount Hermon and the Transfiguration?</li>
<li>09:16 – How does the medal of St. Benedict have exorcist qualities?</li>
<li>13:22 – What would be a good way to determine whether the pagan gods of a foreign country are demons or are simply not real?</li>
<li>20:50 – Can the devil use the world and the flesh to tempt us or are they separate with no overlap?</li>
<li>23:15 – My son’s father got involved in a satanic cult when he was in high school. Could he still be affected by the demonic to this day?</li>
<li>37:00 – Why was Padre Pio oppressed by demons if he had such closeness to God?</li>
<li>41:19 – Does the evidence that Timothy Alberino provides for the literal existence of the Nephilim hold any ground?</li>
<li>46:15 – Elon Musk is currently working on uploading human consciousness onto a computer, if this were to be successful could this person still be subjected to demonic activity even without a body?</li>
<li>50:19 – Does the Church have a position on the existence of ghosts? Can demons present themselves as ghosts?</li>
</ul>
<p>“What can demons do in our daily lives?” This episode explores the influence of demons, addressing questions like whether they can be seen as mere metaphors for human evil and what powers they truly possess. We also delve into the nature of demons and angels, their fall from grace, and practical advice on avoiding their negative impact.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:13 – Is it permitted to think of demons merely as metaphors for human evil?</li>
<li>08:38 – What is a demon?</li>
<li>19:42 – What do they actually have the power to do in our daily lives?</li>
<li>28:45 – Are demons and angels equal in power?</li>
<li>40:35 – Why did the demons fall? Meaning, what could possibly have tempted an angel away from God?</li>
<li>47:55 – How do I avoid demons and stay out of their evil clutches?</li>
<li>51:25 – What’s the difference between demonic possession, oppression, and obsession?</li>
</ul>
<p>“How can we prove the Holy Trinity?” In this episode, we tackle common objections, including whether the Trinity is mentioned in the New Testament and how God can be both one and three persons. We also explore the relationship between the Trinity and the Christian understanding of God as Love, addressing logical concerns along the way.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:47 – The Trinity isn’t in the New Testament</li>
<li>28:45 – If God is one, how can He be three persons?</li>
<li>19:30 – Doesn’t the Trinity contradict basic logic (3 ≠ 1)?</li>
<li>44:47 – Is there a connection with the Trinity and the fact that only Christians say “God is Love”?</li>
</ul>
<p>“How do you evangelize to non-Catholics and Protestants?” In this episode, we explore effective strategies for sharing the faith, including the top tips for evangelization and the reasons behind focusing on Protestants. We also discuss how to communicate without appearing superior and the challenges of evangelizing to culturally diverse family members.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>32:40 – Why do we evangelize more to Protestants over atheists?</li>
<li>36:54 – How do you communicate with someone without coming across with a superiority complex?</li>
<li>43:21 – How do you balance having Catholic and non-Catholic friends?</li>
<li>48:10 – My family is culturally Oriental Orthodox Christian and I’m a recent convert. How do I evangelize them?</li>
</ul>
