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>Join Cy Kellett on <em data-start="74" data-end="97">Catholic Answers Live</em> as he interviews Emily Torres from the popular Catholic Converts Instagram page. They discuss how social media can be a powerful tool for evangelization, the challenges and rewards of sharing the Catholic faith online, and practical tips for reaching hearts in the digital world. Whether you’re a seasoned apologist or new to Catholic outreach, this inspiring conversation offers insights into living and witnessing the faith today.</p>
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<p>Catholic history includes dark moments—how do we honestly and faithfully explain them? We tackle common challenges like the Middle Ages, Old Testament violence, the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, and how Catholics approach people influenced by LGBT ideology.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">10:41 – How do I explain the atrocities in the Middle Ages to my protestant friend?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">19:19 – Can we ask Pope Francis to pray for us even though he hasn’t been canonized?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">28:58 – How do we rectify the pro-life position with the Old Testament passages where God called his people to kill babies?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">41:35 – How do we respond to certain accusations of the reformation like the St. Bartholomew massacre?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">47:00 – Where were the souls before paradise?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">50:44 – How should we approach people who fall under LGBT ideology?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>What’s the meaning behind the twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal? We explore the biblical symbolism connected to Mary, Revelation, and the Church, along with insights into papal elections, Christ in the Old Testament, and explaining Catholic beliefs to Mormons.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">04:19 – Why are there twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">10:26 – Why would the teaching that the dead donor rule not apply to the unborn? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">18:11 – Who would elect the Pope if all the Cardinals died? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">28:54 – How can I explain Psalm 82:6 in a Trinitarian way to a Mormon friend who believes it relates to them becoming gods?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">44:33 – Can Revelation 21:12 be applied to the miraculous medal crown since it describes the image?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">51:10 – Can the God that walked with Adam and Eve or came to visit Abraham be considered the pre-incarnate Jesus based on Colossians 1:15?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>Can Catholics believe in both a historical Adam and Eve and modern evolutionary theory? We explore how Church teaching reconciles faith and science, along with insights on Jesus’ divinity in the Gospels, the death of a pope, and Catholic relations with Protestants and Orthodox Christians.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">04:24 – Why in the debate with Bart Ehrmann, he had a disagreement about Jesus saying He was divine in the synoptic gospels? Why?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">18:11 – I heard a claim that the Church wanted Luther dead, is this true?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">24:11 – How should we treat the death of the Pope? Can we say he is already in heaven? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">31:13 – How can the historical Adam and Eve fit in with modern evolutionary science? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">44:24 – Was Jesus born in a cave or a house? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">47:03 – Can I go to a Protestant service, if I still go to Mass? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">49:18 – I heard there is a reentering of communion between Rome and Anglicans. Will this be on hold with the passing of Pope Francis?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">52:16 – Can you explain the Orthodox claim that the church was originally beyond just Rome because Peter founded a church in Antioch? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday</p>
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<p class="" data-start="999" data-end="1396">We also explore the challenges of living the faith in the modern world, including a call for more intentional discipleship, authentic masculinity, and a deeper commitment to both evangelization and the corporal works of mercy. The panel also weighs in on the alarming religious persecution in Nicaragua, highlighting how faithful Catholics can advocate for the oppressed through prayer and action.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1398" data-end="1592">Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.</p>
