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>“Why are we guilty of the sin of Adam and Eve?” This question opens a discussion on original sin and its implications for humanity. The episode also addresses the introduction of the “Once Saved Always Saved” concept, clarifies the authority of papal documents regarding salvation, and explores the challenges faced by a divorced Catholic seeking to return to the faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:25 – Why Are We Guilty of the Sin of Adam and Eve?</li>
<li>12:13 – How did the idea of Once Saved Always Saved get introduced into the world?</li>
<li>19:02 – Regarding Papal documents that say shedding blood for Christ won’t get you into heaven unless one submits to the pontiff. I’ve heard it argued that protestants are, loosely, under his authority but that feels more like a technicality rather than a development of doctrine. Can you help clarify?</li>
<li>29:05 – How is a fallen away Catholic who is divorced but wants to begin practicing the faith again supposed to live?</li>
<li>34:45 – Revelation 19:9 talks about the true things of God. Does that imply there are also bad things of God?</li>
<li>41:30 – I’m a Baptist. How is dogma viewed in Catholicism? Why are they required for salvation and why not treat them like some Marian apparitions where the Church allows the belief but doesn’t require it?</li>
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<p>“How do I defend the Trinity?” This question leads to a discussion on the eternal subordination of the Son and how to address claims of heresy. Additionally, the episode touches on where the Church Fathers sourced their Hebrew scriptures, the need for ecclesiastical permission in fictional scenarios, and the Catholic perspective on lying.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:50 – Where did the Church Fathers get their copies of the Hebrew scriptures?</li>
<li>12:00 – How do I best defend the Trinity against someone who calls it heresy specifically in regards to eternal subordination of the son?</li>
<li>21:00 – Would the ghostbusters need ecclesiastical permission to do what they did in the movies?</li>
<li>28:58 – Is it ever ok to lie from the Catholic perspective?</li>
<li>35:40 – When did it become a custom for religious people to change their names?</li>
<li>42:15 – Does Romans 4 (particularly Romans 4:5) conflict with Catholicism’s doctrines faith, works, and a love?</li>
<li>52:45 – What is the church’s position on simulation theory?</li>
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<p>“What did Jesus mean by losing your life?” This question opens a discussion on the profound implications of self-sacrifice in faith. The episode also addresses interpretations of the commandment regarding other gods, the Vatican’s stance on supernatural phenomena, and the availability of grace for salvation, showcasing a rich variety of theological insights.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:55 – What did Jesus mean when he said, “if you lose your life, you will find it” in Mt 16:25?</li>
<li>13:30 – Can we interpret having “no other gods before me” as not having any angels and saints before God’s presence?</li>
<li>24:20 – Do the new norms of the Vatican exploring supernatural phenomena abrogate the belief in Medjugorje?</li>
<li>32:10 – Does Catholic teaching allow us to tell anyone at any time that grace is sufficient for salvation as always available or is it more limited to certain times?</li>
<li>43:15 – What are your thoughts on the three days of darkness?</li>
<li>47:42 – Is the idea that life begins as conception an idea based on Greek philosophy and not an original Christian principle?</li>
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<p>“What was the best argument against Catholicism?” This question leads to a discussion on the challenges faced by Catholics, including how to reconcile difficult moments in Church history, such as the Inquisition, and the role of priests in absolution. Additionally, the conversation touches on maintaining faith during tough times, providing a well-rounded exploration of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>17:10 – What did you think was the best argument against Catholicism when you were protestant?</li>
<li>22:45 – How do we justify bad things in Church history like the inquisition and bad things that popes did?</li>
<li>33:55 – Why can’t priests absolve themselves?</li>
<li>36:25 – In light of Mark 11:24, how can I maintain faith when things are hard?</li>
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<p>“How should Catholics respond to aliens?” This intriguing question opens a discussion on faith and the unknown, while also touching on the significance of the Eucharist as both a meal and a sacrifice. Other topics include the historical basis for apostolic succession and the distinction between hyperdulia and a worship of Mary, showcasing a diverse range of theological inquiries.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:40 – If you found yourself face-to-face with what appeared to be an intelligent being from another planet, how should you respond as a Catholic?</li>
<li>13:38 – Why is the Eucharist not only a meal but also a sacrifice?</li>
<li>20:30 – I’m LDS but am starting to question the Great Apostacy. There doesn’t seem to be a strong historical basis for it. What is the historical evidence for the Catholic claim of apostolic succession?</li>
<li>33:35 – My friend is an evangelical Protestant but he won’t consider Catholicism unless we give him answers about eschatology. He is a dispensationalist.</li>
<li>41:55 – I don’t understand this distinction between hyperdulia and worship of Mary.</li>
<li>46:32 – I saw this video “New Evidence for Early Popes” that talked about how in the early church history would be dated according to who was pope at the time. Is this a good argument for the papacy?</li>
<li>52:05 – I grew up in the Southern Baptist church believing that baptism is just a symbol. I’m starting OCIA soon. It sounds like the Catholic Church is going to accept my baptism as valid. This doesn’t make sense to me because I believed it was just a symbol.</li>
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