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>Many Protestants ask why Catholics follow papal authority when it’s not explicitly stated in Scripture. We explore the biblical and historical roots of the papacy and also explain why Catholics reject sola scriptura, differences in baptism, and the rules around receiving Communion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>07:16 – Why do Catholics follow the doctrines and orders of the pope even if it’s not written in the bible?</li>
<li>19:00 – Why don’t Catholics follow Sola Scriptura?</li>
<li>37:24 – Why is baptism different among Catholics vs Baptists?</li>
<li>47:20 – Why can’t non-Catholics receive communion at a Catholic Church? How would one explain it to them?</li>
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<p>Navigating Mass with an estranged spouse can be difficult, especially when co-parenting. Dr. Ray offers guidance on maintaining peace and setting a good example for children, along with insights on family boundaries, self-compassion, and recognizing spiritual experiences in prayer.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li data-start="186" data-end="298">21:06 – Navigating Mass with an estranged spouse: How can he foster peace while co-parenting post-divorce?</li>
<li data-start="300" data-end="429">30:20 – Is it ethical to challenge therapists who advise cutting off family members? A listener questions Dr. Ray’s stance.</li>
<li data-start="431" data-end="535">36:04 – How can he manage negative self-talk and stop assuming the worst about others’ intentions?</li>
<li data-start="615" data-end="725">41:21 – She struggles with being her own worst critic—what are some practical tools for self-compassion?</li>
<li data-start="727" data-end="843">44:25 – She and her father are estranged from her younger sister—how can she start the path to reconciliation?</li>
<li data-start="845" data-end="975">49:02 – Therapy vs. self-help: Can Dr. Ray expand on why seeing a therapist is different from following social media advice?</li>
<li data-start="977" data-end="1105">51:25 – Is a peaceful, tingling feeling during prayer a sign of the Holy Spirit? How can he discern spiritual experiences?</li>
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<p>Opus Dei often sparks curiosity—and controversy. But what is it really, and how does it function within the wider Catholic Church? We explore this question and also discuss papal resignation and the balance of free will and institutional pressure.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li data-start="171" data-end="273">33:36 – Does a papal resignation raise concerns about free will vs. pressure within the Vatican?</li>
<li data-start="275" data-end="358">37:31 – What is Opus Dei, and how does it fit into the larger Catholic faith?</li>
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<p>If intelligent alien or fictional species like Vulcans or Hobbits existed, could they be ordained as priests? We dive into this speculative theology question and also explore Marian devotion, dowsing, near-death experiences, and papal infallibility.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li>02:59 – Would other intelligent creatures (like hobbits or vulcans) become priests?</li>
<li>08:29 – Could a Catholic holding all that the Church teaches on Mary believe that she’s overemphasized?</li>
<li>12:03 – What are the “living waters” discussed in John 4?</li>
<li>15:32 – I’ve seen your videos on dowsing. Is dowsing for future events permissible, or is it considered divination?</li>
<li>24:55 – Can a consecration be valid if one item is defective?</li>
<li>30:58 – Why do most people who have Near-Death Experiences that are not religious or mention Jesus?</li>
<li>36:01 – How do you meditate on the rosary while saying the vocal prayers?</li>
<li>40:21 – When Jesus talks about “a divided kingdom” and the demons, what is he talking about?</li>
<li>46:20 – If the pope were to make a definitive statement, could half of it be infallible and the other half be fallible?</li>
<li>51:44 – What are the limitations of a bishop over the liturgical functions of a diocese?</li>
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<p>If a gorilla could understand the Gospel through sign language, could it be saved? We explore this unusual but fascinating question, plus why St. Philomena’s feast was removed, the Church’s view on devotionals, and how to approach celibacy in unexpected life situations.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li>03:38 – How can I invite my college Newman Center to a seder dinner as part of an interfaith event?</li>
<li>08:32 – Why was St. Philomena’s feast day removed from the Roman Calendar?</li>
<li>12:38 – If a person could evangelize via sign language to a gorilla, could the gorilla be saved?</li>
<li>24:33 – Does the Church have a stance on devotionals that seem to put words in God’s mouth?</li>
<li>32:05 – How do I respond to the claim that situations like David and the bread of the temple or Jesus’ disciples eating on the sabbath should be applied to same-sex relationships?</li>
<li>42:46 – Catechism 1658 talks about single persons — not by choice, but by life circumstance–; is God calling them to celibacy? If God is all-knowing, why would He call people to a vocation they can’t fulfill?</li>
<li>49:00 – What is the threshold for the Church to make a public excommunication of an individual(s) spreading hatred explicitly or implicitly and claiming the Catholic faith informs their hateful worldview?</li>
<li>52:21 – Where does St. Veronica come from? Why are there three times Christ falls in the Stations when the Bible says he fell once?</li>
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