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 practices like the blessing of throats or cars just superstition, or do they have a deeper meaning in the Catholic faith? In this episode of <em data-start="280" data-end="303" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Jimmy Akin addresses this question before tackling several others about Scripture and theology. He explains how to understand God’s role in events like the plagues of Egypt, whether the Garden of Eden can be seen as the first tabernacle, and when Satan’s fall occurred in relation to Adam and Eve. The episode also explores the apparent tension between faith and works in the Bible and offers guidance on how to approach questions about the “extra” books in the Catholic canon, including resources for understanding their historical and theological basis. A thoughtful discussion on Scripture, tradition, and Catholic practice.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">01:02 – Opener: Is the blessing of throats and blessing of cars superstitious?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">11:25 – How did God allow the plague in Egypt to happen?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">17:22 – Was the Garden of Eden the first tabernacle?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">20:02 – Did Satan fall before Adam and Eve?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">29:23 – It seems like there is a contradiction in the Bible between Faith, and Faith + works. What resources can you offer about the 7 extra books in the bible? Something not from the Vatican to not be biased in favor of Catholics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church?</li>
<li>11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting</li>
<li>23:29 – I’m blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei?</li>
<li>34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible?</li>
<li>37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus?</li>
<li>46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4.</li>
<li>49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?</li>
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<p>“Can you interpret the Sower parable?” This question opens a discussion on the meaning of Mark 4’s parable, touching on themes of public teaching and predestination. Other topics include the claim by Islam regarding the corruption of the Bible, the church’s interpretation of Genesis, and whether Mary knew of Jesus’ resurrection after the Crucifixion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:11 – I’ve heard that a small group of Jews are the real church based on the Acts of the Apostle and the Jews who were called “the way”?</li>
<li>13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination?</li>
<li>13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination? – IF you Like the question</li>
<li>18:35 – Can you explain why Islam claims that our bible is corrupt, but they also use certain books?</li>
<li>29:01 – Can you explain the church’s doctrinal literal interpretation of Genesis? Is there any consideration of young Earth creationism?</li>
<li>38:58 – Can someone interpret Genesis trees as literal trees and places? It seems it could be based on Mose’s miracles? Varied</li>
<li>48:00 – Is there a reliable bible commentary for an average reader not scholar?</li>
<li>52:51 – After Jesus is Crucified did Mary know He was going to rise in 3 days?</li>
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<p>“Did the prophecies in Revelation happen?” This question opens a discussion on the interpretation of biblical prophecy, alongside inquiries about the connection between John 6 and the Last Supper, and the complexities surrounding salvation as discussed in Unam Sanctam. Additional topics include the Church’s historical actions regarding heretics and understanding love for God.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:28 – Did the prophecies in the book of Revelation already happen?</li>
<li>20:40 – Is there a way to establish that the John 6 discourse is related to the Last Supper? The Bible is a catholic book</li>
<li>28:50 – Alleged contradiction – Unam Sanctam has contradictory teachings about Salvation outside the church. I am confused about the explanation of martyrs in heaven?</li>
<li>36:24 – Why would the Church burn heretics when the bible says to let the wheat grow among the weeds</li>
<li>44:00 – How do you know if you love God?</li>
<li>49:39 – Can you give the Catholic explanation of these verses from Ephesians 2:8-10?</li>
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<p>“Are prayers to Mary problematic?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of prayers like the Hail Holy Queen and the Act of Consecration to Mary, especially in light of concerns about scandal. Other topics include reconciling free will with God’s prophets, the Catholic view of salvation, and the nature of miracles in relation to scientific laws.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:02 – There are two prayers to Mary that we get calls about, and wanted you to talk through them here, and also see if Catholics should stop saying these prayers if they cause too much scandal. Hail Holy Queen and the Act of Consecration to Mary</li>
<li>12:42 – How do you reconcile free will with the prophets sent by God?</li>
<li>21:05 – I’m in RCIA. The Catholic view of salvation seems fragile. Why would missing a holy day of obligation cause me to go to hell?</li>
<li>29:49 – Do miracles need to break the laws of science or can they break only the laws we don’t understand to be considered miracles?</li>
<li>42:00 – Did Mary have children?</li>
<li>51:27 – How do I distinguish between venial and mortal sin to a protestant?</li>
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