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><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:08 – What’s the connection between protestants view of John 3:16 and the sin of presumption</li>
<li>07:57 – What do you think the source of interest of the Catholic faith among young people is?</li>
<li>13:10 – Is it true that when we pray the Hail Mary, Mary Queen of Angels is present with all angels to assist in our prayers?</li>
<li>15:52 – So many Atheist claim God doesn’t exist by saying that matter is eternal how do I debunk it?</li>
<li>18:22 – Has the Church ever canonized a non-Catholic. Is this possible</li>
<li>21:29 – How do you get closer to God?</li>
<li>29:46 – The Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father and Son implies motion and change. If they are in eternity, how can there be movement and change?</li>
<li>34:43 – How does “begets” not mean “cause” when we say that the Father begets the son?</li>
<li>40:40 – What is the latest book you’ve written?</li>
<li>45:02 – Explain the difference between grace and mercy?</li>
<li>47:42 – How do we talk to our protestant brothers and sister about the topics where we disagree?</li>
<li>50:14 – Why do we pray the Apostles Creed when we pray rosary? What’s the difference between the Nicene and Apostles creed?</li>
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<p>“How Does the Pope Choose Cardinals?” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, including how the pope selects bishops and cardinals, and whether it’s reasonable to question his role amid current Church confusion. We also delve into the pope’s influence on Vatican appointments and the implications of Canon 285 for clergy in public office.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:35 – How does the pope choose who will be elevated to a bishop or cardinal?</li>
<li>15:12 – Can we disagree with the pope’s statements?</li>
<li>18:42 – Why hasn’t any pope successfully consecrated Russia?</li>
<li>21:26 – Isn’t it reasonable to ask whether the pope is the real pope with so much confusion within the Church right now?</li>
<li>37:45 – Canon 285 permits clergy to hold public office. Can the pope hypothetically serve in public in the U.S?</li>
<li>46:54 – How much input does the pope have on appointing people in the Vatican? Especially people who have a scandal background?</li>
<li>51:33 – What is the pope’s recourse with a disobedient cardinal?</li>
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<p>“What should you do if you disagree with the pope?” This episode tackles this important question while also exploring whether ex-cathedra statements are a recent development in the Church, the purpose behind papal interviews, and the implications of the pope’s humanity on his infallibility. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these pressing topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:45 – What should you do if you disagree with the pope?</li>
<li>15:29 – The ex-cathedra statements from the papacy seem to be a new addition and weren’t in the early Church. Are they a new addition?</li>
<li>23:11 – Why is the pope doing papal interviews if he has a seat where he can make announcements?</li>
<li>30:47 – If the pope is human, how can he not commit error?</li>
<li>36:30 – I’m in OCIA and I want to attend the latin mass but how do I know whether the latin mass church accepts or rejects the pope and Vatican II?</li>
<li>43:32 – To what extent does the pope have to make changes and reform the liturgy?</li>
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<p>“How can I help a friend return to faith?” This episode explores effective ways to engage with those who have drifted from belief, including a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist and its real presence. Additionally, we delve into early Christian practices and the role of a priest in consecration, offering a comprehensive look at faith and conversion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 – He also has a friend that grew up in the Catholic church but has fallen away and does not believe in God any longer, how can he talk to her to try and encourage her that there is a God?</li>
<li>14:01 – What does the real presence in the Eucharist mean and why is it important, does God not exist elsewhere in the world?</li>
<li>22:05 – Did the early Christians offer sacrifices at the Jewish temple?</li>
<li>29:11 – In OCIA, would like some advice on properly processing the mixed emotions he is experiencing through his conversion?</li>
<li>40:55 – If a protestant believes in the real presence how do I explain that it needs to be consecrated from a valid priest?</li>
<li>46:16 – Why does the Eucharist have to be consumed repeatedly in order to receive eternal life, “like our fathers who ate the manna in the desert?”</li>
<li>52:08 – Why does it have to be a priest to consecrate the Eucharist?</li>
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<p>“Is the Eucharist a sign of a Deceptive God?” This episode delves into the complexities of the Eucharist, addressing questions about its significance and the real presence of Christ. Tune in as we explore concerns about salvation, the nature of communion in different denominations, and the implications of consuming the Eucharist for eternal life.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1:00 – Is the Eucharist the sign of a Deceptive God?</li>
<li>16:10 – His friend says she is afraid of going to hell, she is not sure if she believes in God or is just afraid of Eternal Damnation. How can he minister to her?</li>
<li>21:31 – What is the Catholic response regarding the possibility of the true presence in Lutheran communion?</li>
<li>29:54 – If the wine is transformed into the blood of Christ how does that square with the God’s command not to drink blood ?</li>
<li>35:32 – Epiouis meaning higher bread. Why do we not call “our daily bread” in the Our Father the Epiouis bread?</li>
<li>45:45 – Can we make anything out of the direction of the identity statements: I am the vine, I am the door, vs the bread is me, the wine is me?</li>
<li>52:32 – If one receives communion in a non-Catholic church is that a sin?</li>
<li>04:58 – He also has a friend that grew up in the Catholic church but has fallen away and does not believe in God any longer, how can he talk to her to try and encourage her that there is a God?</li>
<li>14:01 – What does the real presence in the Eucharist mean and why is it important, does God not exist elsewhere in the world?</li>
<li>22:05 – Did the early Christians offer sacrifices at the Jewish temple?</li>
<li>29:11 – In OCIA, would like some advice on properly processing the mixed emotions he is experiencing through his conversion?</li>
<li>40:55 – If a protestant believes in the real presence how do I explain that it needs to be consecrated from a valid priest?</li>
<li>46:16 – Why does the Eucharist have to be consumed repeatedly in order to receive eternal life, “like our fathers who ate the manna in the desert?”</li>
<li>52:08 – Why does it have to be a priest to consecrate the Eucharist?</li>
</ul>
