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 Didn’t God Make Everyone Sinless? ” This question opens a discussion on divine purpose, touching on the complexities of justice and mercy. Other topics include the foundation of the Church on Saint Peter, the relationship between God’s justice and mercy in the context of Hell, and the practical benefits of joining a church community.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:25 – Does God make some people for honorable use and some not for honorable use?</li>
<li>17:38 – I struggle with the church being founded on the Rock of Saint Peter?</li>
<li>29:00 – How can I relate God’s justice and mercy with the nature of Hell?</li>
<li>38:30 – What is the practicality of joining a church community?</li>
<li>47:09 – I am not Catholic because I think you preach a different Gospel</li>
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<p>“Is annulment required for all divorced Catholics?” This question addresses a common concern among those navigating their faith after divorce. Additionally, the discussion touches on the complexities of Bible translations and offers insights into discerning personal spiritual experiences, as well as clarifying why infidelity is not considered grounds for annulment.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>19:20 – Is it true that the Catholic Church requires all divorced people to get an annulment before becoming Catholic?</li>
<li>29:10 – How can I understand the differences in language translations of the Bible?</li>
<li>36:36 – How can I discern about an experience where I believe I’ve seen Jesus?</li>
<li>47:50 – Why isn’t infidelity considered grounds for an annulment?</li>
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<p>“How to survive family discussions this Thanksgiving” is a common concern, especially when differing opinions arise. This episode also addresses the importance of being properly detached during conversations and offers strategies for managing unwanted guests while maintaining relationships. Tune in for practical advice on navigating these challenging family dynamics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>0:00 – 7 Tips for surviving family discussion this Thanksgiving</li>
<li>35:20 – Being properly detached</li>
<li>46:10 – Managing unwanted guests without harming relationship with them</li>
</ul>
<p>“Must we forgive the unrepentant?” This question delves into the complexities of forgiveness as taught in Luke 17:3-4. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church’s teaching regarding the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6, clarifies why the Eucharist is not cannibalism, and examines the tolerance of Old Testament polygamy compared to New Testament teachings.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:45 – Church teaching on the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6</li>
<li>11:58 – Must we forgive someone who is <em>not</em> repentant? (Luke 17:3-4)</li>
<li>20:35 -How to explain that the Eucharist is not cannibalism</li>
<li>29:10 -Why Old Testament polygamy was tolerated but not in the New Testament</li>
<li>40:04 -Recommendation for a good book for a 14-year-old interested in Catholicism</li>
<li>44:35 -Parallels between confession and the sin offering in Leviticus</li>
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<p>“Why are Jehovah’s Witnesses considered non-Christian?” This question leads to a discussion on the theological distinctions that set them apart from mainstream Christianity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions, the earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception, and advice for new Catholics seeking community.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>01:40 – Similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions</li>
<li>19:15 – Clarification on why Jehovah’s Witnesses are considered non-Christian</li>
<li>29:30 – Earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception</li>
<li>43:30 – If Jesus appears fully in both species, why does Scripture say “body” for bread and “blood” for wine?</li>
<li>49:55 – Advice for a new Catholic struggling to connect with other young adult Catholics</li>
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