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>“Why doesn’t St. Ignatius mention belief in Mary as essential for salvation?” This episode explores this intriguing question while also addressing the distinctions between latria and dulia, the Catholic Church’s stance on supporting the modern state of Israel, and the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:42 – Why doesn’t St. Ignatius of Antioch mention belief in Mary as essential salvation?</li>
<li>17:41 – What is the difference between latria and dulia?</li>
<li>25:05 – Are Catholics required to support the modern state of Israel?</li>
<li>30:11 – Why does the Catholic church typically only have communion with the bread and not wine?</li>
<li>40:52 – What is the main difference between the Catholic church and Eastern Orthodox?</li>
<li>44:30 – I don’t believe in God or the supernatural? What might help me believe in a God?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Am I Catholic Without Catechesis?” This episode explores the nuances of faith and practice, addressing questions like the implications of baptism and confirmation without catechesis, responses to Seventh Day Adventist beliefs about death, and the role of Catholic schools in adhering to Church teachings. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>11:54 – Am I catholic if I was Baptized and confirmed, but I wasn’t Catechized or practice?</li>
<li>20:59 – What is a good response to the Seventh Day Adventist idea of a sleep death?</li>
<li>29:04 – At the time of Judgement, do we bypass heaven if we receive the apostolic pardon?</li>
<li>33:49 – Do Catholic schools need to abide by the Catholic church for curriculum?</li>
<li>45:05 – Why did you discount the Second Judgement in your answers for Seventh Day Adventist?</li>
<li>49:55 – How can I navigate converting to Catholicism when family isn’t supportive?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can saints intercede for us?” This episode explores the biblical basis for intercession, addressing questions like the reconciliation of Revelation 22:9 with the practice of honoring saints and the significance of the Eucharist in relation to salvation. Tune in as we also delve into the complexities of annulments and the nature of Mary’s sinlessness.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:55 – The saints’ attempt to intercede for us in Rev. 6:9 seems to have failed. What other biblical evidence is there for intercession?</li>
<li>14:16 – How can you reconcile Rev. 22:9 with the practice of offering dulia to the saints?</li>
<li>23:28 – If the Eucharist is required for salvation, then why did Jesus tell the good thief he would be in paradise that day. Why was it good enough for him but not the rest of us?</li>
<li>31:13 – It doesn’t make sense because we don’t know which saints are in heaven and if we pray to one that isn’t there, does that mean we are praying to a demon? The saints pray for you.</li>
<li>36:56 – Religions are man made and are all imperfect in particular the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>46:33 – I don’t understand where annulments fit into scripture?</li>
<li>51:31 – What sin did Mary not have? What is a dark intellect?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Is eternal security promised in John 5:24?” This episode explores the implications of Jesus’ words on eternal life and judgment. Additionally, we delve into questions about the Church’s changes in the Mass, the nature of angels and their vulnerabilities, and the role of priests in forgiving sins.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:30 – “Jesus says in John 5:24 whoever believes in him has ‘eternal life.’ He states, “24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Isn’t that a promise of eternal security?”</li>
<li>16:55 – Mt. 12:38 seems to contradict what Catholicism teaches on how much time Jesus spent in hell.</li>
<li>20:16 – Why did the Church change so much in mass?</li>
<li>28:50 – Can angels get hurt?</li>
<li>32:27 – I think there is a contradiction between priests forgiving in persona Christi since they contribute nothing vs forgiving mortal sin.</li>
<li>46:04 – It seems as though we worship an arrogant God.</li>
</ul>
<p>“How does mental illness connect to spirituality and healing?” In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between mental health and faith, addressing questions like the role of inherited genes in mental illness and spirituality, the Church’s stance on electric shock treatment for depression, and the spiritual aspects of OCD. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>20:25 – How do we look at inherited genes when it comes to mental illness and spirituality?</li>
<li>31:38 – How does the Church feel about electric shock treatment? Is it helpful for people with depression?</li>
<li>35:40 – I have a son with schizophrenia, and I’ve been looking for someone to help connect the spiritual and physical.</li>
<li>42:25 – Is there a spiritual component to OCD, if so can someone heal from it?</li>
<li>47:03 – I’ve had mental problems that the doctors have said there is no solution for. What do you recommend?</li>
<li>50:58 – How does generational trauma end?</li>
</ul>
