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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

#12411 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 1 - Joe Heschmeyer

“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was ever in Rome. Tune in as we also delve into the implications of Paul’s relationship with Peter and the significance of “Babylon” in 1 Peter 5:13.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church?</li>
<li>06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter?</li>
<li>10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome?</li>
<li>14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome?</li>
<li>17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter?</li>
<li>20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority?</li>
<li>25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous?</li>
<li>30:40 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader?</li>
<li>34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil?</li>
<li>39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests?</li>
<li>43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil?</li>
<li>47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament?</li>
<li>50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests?</li>
<li>54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy?</li>
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#12410 Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People? - Jimmy Akin

“Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?” In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers biblical questions from callers.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>02:35 – I heard a claim that writing goes back 20 or 30 thousand years, and that Jesus was taking things from these texts, and also that Noah’s flood was copied from one of these ancient texts. Is this true?</li>
<li>17:17 – It seems like liberal Catholic theology is focused on advancing political initiatives. But are there “liberal” Catholic theologies that are still within the bounds of orthodoxy?</li>
<li>24:33 – After the death of Jesus, did the Jewish people stop being the chosen people?</li>
<li>40:50 – Can you explain Marcianism to me? Did they believe in two separate gods? How did that come about?</li>
<li>45:05 – If Jesus gave the Church the power to bind, then why are married people no longer married in heaven?</li>
<li>48:29 – Could Protestants get married at my home?</li>
<li>49:42 – What is the Catholic understanding of Jesus’ statement that the gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church?</li>
<li>52:40 – What is the Church teaching on head coverings and women wearing makeup to Mass?</li>
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#12409 Who Are the 144,000 in Revelation, Freemasonry, and Marcianism - Jimmy Akin

“Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?” This episode delves into this intriguing question while also exploring topics such as St. Peter’s understanding of Jesus’ identity, the relationship between Islam and Freemasonry, and the implications of Genesis regarding Ham and his father. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse theological inquiries.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>01:35 – Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?</li>
<li>22:00 – When St. Peter says Jesus in the Christ, would it be a stretch to say that Peter was the concept of the two powers in heaven?</li>
<li>34:27 – How does the author of John know what Jesus prayed to God the Father in John chapter 17?</li>
<li>37:42 – I can follow the reasoning why Islam worships the same God that we do. But would that same logic apply to Freemasons who worship the “Grand Architect of the universe”?</li>
<li>44:47 – Is it true that when Genesis says Ham saw the nakedness of his father that means Ham slept with his mother? And what does it mean that Shem and Japeth covered their father’s nakedness?</li>
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#12408 Why Aren’t You Christian? w/Tim Staples - Tim Staples

“Why Aren’t You Christian?” In this episode we ask callers why they are not Christian, and we answer any questions they have about the Catholic faith.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>16:00 – Am I doing the wrong thing by not becoming a Catholic?</li>
<li>24:55 – My non-Christian brother says he’s not Christian because the God of the Old Testament is not a loving God.</li>
<li>42:12 – I have studied religions my entire life. I don’t think faith in any religious faith is worth doing.</li>
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#12407 Is Annulment Just Catholic Divorce? Marriage, Faith, and God - Jim Blackburn

“Is annulment just Catholic divorce?” This episode explores the nuances of annulment in the Catholic Church, addressing common misconceptions. Additionally, we tackle questions about the implications of not becoming Catholic, the significance of burying a St. Joseph statue, and the challenges of faith in the context of differing beliefs.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>01:30 – Is annulment just Catholic divorce?</li>
<li>17:25 – My Catholic friend buried a statue of St. Joseph upside down</li>
<li>35:27 – Can two non-practicing baptized Catholics get married outside of the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>45:39 – Can a Catholic watch K Pop Demon Hunters?</li>
<li>52:44 – I recently saw in a church dia de los muerte images displayed next to Mary images.</li>
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