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>“Does God Punish Us By Afflicting Family? ” This episode explores the complex relationship between divine justice and human suffering, addressing questions like whether continuous sin can lead to a loved one’s illness and how the Church can effectively evangelize to those with disabilities. Additionally, we delve into the implications of the death penalty and the miraculous nature of St. Paul’s recoveries.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:12 – Is it possible that God punishes my continuous sin through my son’s disease?</li>
<li>04:19 – Can a Catholic hold to the Genesis Gap Theory? Or is it heretical?</li>
<li>12:41 – How can the Church evangelize to those with disabilities? What are good resources that can help me get started?</li>
<li>19:28 – Can we in good conscience support the death penalty? I can’t seem to understand why the church changed this. In theory can’t the church’s teaching on this revert?</li>
<li>28:37 – Is there a miraculous quality to St. Paul recovering from the stoning at Lystra or from all of the other beatings he suffered? It seems any number of the rods, stonings, etc. could have disabled him and made his long-distance travel impossible.</li>
<li>32:49 – How does setting a prayer intention before praying a rosary differ from just praying for that intention directly without praying a rosary, does it have something to do with the merit involved with praying a rosary? Thank you!</li>
<li>36:40 – Why can’t Catholicism be just another denomination among the denominations? I think Protestants see Catholicism as a Christian denomination, thus no need to make the move if they are already happy where they are.</li>
<li>43:02 – If priests have the sacramental power to ordain, why has this actually happened so rarely in Church history?</li>
<li>46:50 – Why is it mandatory to go to a priest for confession before one can go for Holy Communion. Why isn’t going to God directly sufficient for this? If someone sits on his seat because he hasn’t gone for confession, everyone would see that he hasn’t gone to confession, it would elicit some kind of shame on this person.</li>
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<p>“Can excommunicated Catholics be saved?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and excommunication, while also addressing the morality of IVF and the Church’s perspective on good deeds in different faiths. Additionally, we delve into the workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives and clarify the role of sacramentals versus talismans. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:30 – I understand IVF is immoral even if there is only one child created and implanted, but should it also be illegal? Where is that line?</li>
<li>13:41 – How would the church differentiate between a work a saved person does versus a non-saved one. (context: good deeds in Islam vs works in Catholicism.)</li>
<li>28:40 – How does the Holy Spirit work in our daily lives? After confirmation, why do so many youths lose the guidance of the Holy Spirit?</li>
<li>33:25 – Can a baptismal candle be used for everyday purposes (like when the power goes out)?</li>
<li>36:28 – James IV of Scotland was excommunicated by Pope Julius II for breaking the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with England in favor of the much older “Auld Alliance” with France when Henry VIII of England participated in the “Holy League” against France via a military invasion. James IV of Scotland later perished in the Battle of Flodden field against England and his excommunication had never been rescinded. Did James (or any excommunicate for that matter) have any hope for salvation after dying while formally excommunicated? Are there distinctions between spiritual vs. politically motivated excommunications? I understand this requires context provided by James’ private conscience, which we can only speculate on.</li>
<li>45:00 – How do we think about the Trinity when directing our prayers? Should I be developing a prayer rapport with each person of the Trinity or am I overthinking this?</li>
<li>51:31 – How do you explain sacramentals to someone when they say it’s basically like having a magic talisman? I’ve understood it as God’s grace working through the sacramental, but how can we make a better distinction between sacramentals and talismans?</li>
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<p>“Is NFP just Catholic Birth Control?” In this episode, we explore the nuances of Natural Family Planning and its distinction from contraception. Additionally, we tackle questions about the salvation of non-Catholics who have committed mortal sins and the criteria for canonizing laypeople like Carlo Acutis. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>10:05 – Is NFP ‘Catholic Contraception?</li>
<li>22:23 – Can someone who is not Catholic and committed mortal sin at some point in their life still be saved?</li>
<li>45:07 – What would be the grounds for canonizing a person who is not a priest, bishop, religious or martyr like Carlo Acutis?</li>
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<p>“How did people travel in the time of Jesus?” This episode explores the transportation methods of the era, including the quality of Roman roads around Jerusalem. Additionally, we delve into intriguing topics such as the existence of two tombs of Jesus and the significance of Mount Tabor, offering a rich perspective on life in biblical times.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2:00 – How did people travel in the time of Jesus?</li>
<li>10:38 – Were there high quality Roman roads around Jerusalem?</li>
<li>14:50 – Jesus followed Mary twice a day for 1/4 mile to get water every day — imagine little Jesus “Wait up for me, Mom!”</li>
<li>19:30 – Are there 2 tombs of Jesus? Which one is the real one?</li>
<li>29:19 – Have you done the full walk of Mount Tabor?</li>
<li>32:43 – What are your thoughts on the flight to Egypt?</li>
<li>40:20 – What place in the Holy Land inspires you the most?</li>
<li>46:42 – I’ve heard there is a lot of demonic activity there. The holier the place the more demonic activity. Is this true? And what can one do to protect themselves when visiting?</li>
<li>48:42 – Is the Eye of the Needle a real gate into the city of Jerusalem?</li>
<li>50:00 – What’s the Sea of Galilee like? What would fishermen’s life be like?</li>
<li>52:26 – How large was the temple where Jesus was lost?</li>
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<p>“What are the earliest writings about the Mass?” Discover the historical roots of this central Catholic practice, along with discussions on the early Church’s interpretation of 1 John 5:13 and the significance of healing in the Bible. Join us as we explore these foundational topics and more in this enlightening episode.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 – What are the earliest writings about the mass that we have?</li>
<li>04:30 – Would you consider writing a book on justification?</li>
<li>12:26 – What are the earliest Catholic Church buildings and where was the altar located in those churches?</li>
<li>16:25 – Jesus promises to heal in the bible but people deflect and say that healing happens in the next life. What are your thoughts on that? Does God want you to suffer here to get more reward in heaven?</li>
<li>22:34 – What was the early Church’s interpretation of 1 John 5:13?</li>
<li>28:30 – Continued – Jesus promises to heal in the bible but people deflect and say that healing happens in the next life. What are your thoughts on that? Does God want you to suffer here to get more reward in heaven?</li>
<li>44:26 – What are the earliest writings about the mass that we have?</li>
<li>50:38 – Did the writing of the same Shepard Hermas hold the same weight as the Didiache, writing of St. Clemente of Rome and others?</li>
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