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>Are generational curses real, and does the Bible support the idea that sins can pass down through families? In this episode of <em data-start="264" data-end="287" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Jimmy Akin tackles a wide range of fascinating questions from listeners. He explains the Church’s teaching on generational curses, whether Christians can eat food offered to other gods, and when it may be morally permissible to disobey unjust laws. Jimmy also explores deeper philosophical and theological questions, including how we can experience happiness in Heaven before the resurrection of the body, whether a pope emeritus remains a cardinal, and whether delaying confession can itself become sinful. A thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion covering moral theology, Church authority, and practical Catholic living.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>00:55 – Is there such a thing as generational curses?</li>
<li>13:21 – Could you please summarize the church’s teaching on food offered to other gods? Is it a sin to eat it if it’s offered to me or is it fine if I just think of it as something to eat?</li>
<li>20:09 – When does illegally acquired power become legal? For example, when can a Chinese person stop obeying the authorities in Taiwan, and henceforth honor the ruling Communists?</li>
<li> 23:27 – Yes, can you please explain when, if ever, it is okay to disobey laws and rules? Also, while vigilantism is against Catholic teaching, when, if ever, is it appropriate to try to restore justice as an ordinary citizen if corruption has gone so far? Sorry, I know this is very broad but I appreciate any thoughts. Thank you so much. God bless you always, Jimmy.</li>
<li>34:13 – How can we be happy in Heaven before the general resurrection if happiness is dependent on chemicals in our brains?</li>
<li>44:34 – Is a pope emeritus still a cardinal, or would the next pope need to create his predecessor as a cardinal again so that he could vote in a conclave again?</li>
<li> 49:00 – Is it an additional sin to delay confession if you know you need to go? Someone on X argued Aquinas says delaying confession is not a sin. I argued that he says it’s impractical to go “immediately,” but it can still be a sin depending on your access to a priest and why you delay.</li>
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<p>“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:41 – What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants?</li>
<li>11:00 – Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it?</li>
<li>17:40 – How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops?</li>
<li>29:04 – Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after?</li>
<li>40:53 – Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba’s first baby?</li>
<li>49:15 – Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn’t have, and why is Catholicism better?</li>
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<p>“How can couples avoid bitterness?” Respect and patience are essential in nurturing relationships. In this episode, Rose Sweet shares her personal journey and offers insights on seeking understanding, addressing disrespect, and maintaining perspective. She also discusses coping strategies through art and the challenges of navigating annulment processes within marriage.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>29:01 – Through my marital difficulties I coped with it through doing art.</li>
<li>33:03 – After going through all of that, how did you pick up the pieces and move on after your husband passed?</li>
<li>35:21 – I’m civilly married to my wife. We’re both Catholic. She and her first husband have tried to go through the annulment process but one of the witnesses died. Another time another witness would not cooperate. We’d like to try again but a little reluctant given the previous difficulties. Do you have any advice? We do not receive Communion because my wife’s first marriage is not annulled.</li>
<li>43:24 – I can relate to your story and had a similar experience. I had to learn to detach with love when he went from alcohol to crack.</li>
<li>48:02 – I’m having a problem with patience with my spouse. I’m married to a schismatic. I don’t think I’d call myself bitter, but I’m getting tired of it. I’m a former schismatic myself.</li>
<li>50:49 – To get through our difficulties I increased my adoration time.</li>
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<p>“Can the Pope become an antipope?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of papal authority and the implications of heretical statements. Additionally, the episode addresses why Pope Leo can’t grant permission regarding a new bishop, the historical context of how bishops became popes, and the origins of conclaves.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:58 – Why can’t Pope Leo grant permission about the new Bishop?</li>
<li>17:07 – I have heard that if the Pope made a heretical statement, he would become an anti-pope. Is this true and could it happen?</li>
<li>21:35 – Do you have an opinion on Pope Leo visiting the US?</li>
<li>29:30 – How did the Bishops of Peter’s time become Pope? Give him the Peter and the Eucharist books</li>
<li>40:50 – How did conclaves come to be?</li>
<li>45:06 – When do you think the Didache was likely written? Any one of Joe’s books…</li>
<li>49:47 – What is the difference between the Papacy and the Orthodox Patriarch?</li>
<li>51:53 – When do we know the Pope is speaking Ex Cathedra and how many times has he?</li>
<li>54:00 – What is the tradition behind the headgear of pope and cardinals?</li>
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<p>“How can I help a Protestant friend?” This question opens a discussion on addressing concerns about the papacy and its history, including the boundaries on questioning the Pope’s comments and the implications of Jesus’ statement about the gates of Hades. Other topics include the workings of assent with the Magisterium and the nature of infallible teachings.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>12:45 – Where are the boundaries on questioning the comments of the Pope?</li>
<li>22:26 – What does Jesus mean when he says “the gate of Hades” won’t prevail. Can these be lies?</li>
<li>33:22 – How can I help a Protestant friend whose greatest hurdle is papacy history and scandals?</li>
<li>40:42 – How does assent work with the Magisterium?</li>
<li>49:16 – Is there a list of the Infallible teachings?</li>
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