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>“Can saints intercede for us?” This episode delves into the role of saints in prayer and tradition, addressing common concerns such as explaining intercession to Protestant family members and understanding why only the priest consumes from the chalice. We also explore the line between intercessory prayer and superstition, along with tips for inviting fallen-away Catholics back to the Church.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>12:26 – I come from a protestant family and am about to start OCIA. The obstacle I find is explaining the intercession of saints to my family.</li>
<li>19:56 – I struggle with not being able to consume from the chalice. Why does only the priest consume from the chalice?</li>
<li>24:36 – When does Intercessory prayer become a superstitious tradition?</li>
<li>39:48 – How do I approach my fallen away Catholic friend about returning to the Church?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can non-Catholics be saved?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and the Catholic faith, addressing questions like the role of Mariology, the fear of the Lord, and the implications of Vatican II. Tune in as we also discuss concerns about worship practices and the challenges of unity among different Christian denominations.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:08 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe in Mariology and I don’t worship her.</li>
<li>18:33 – Are you supposed to be afraid of the Lord?</li>
<li>22:23 – I want to convert but my wife won’t. Would I be able to receive communion if she doesn’t convert?</li>
<li>30:01 – I’m not Catholic because the bible tells us to worship Saturday not Sunday.</li>
<li>33:34 – I’m Orthodox. I have issues with the changes of Vatican 2 and the claim that Muslims are saved.</li>
<li>48:29 – I’m not Catholic because of the divisions I see. It’s difficult to figure out which Church is true.</li>
</ul>
<p>“Why doesn’t the Church embrace the Spirit like Pentecostals?” This episode explores the differences in spiritual expression between traditions, while also addressing questions about the necessity of dogmas in Catholicism, the misconceptions surrounding the Roman curia, and the significance of icons in the faith. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>05:36 – Why doesn’t the Church field the Spirit the way Pentecostals do?</li>
<li>12:17 – I’m not Catholic because the Church requires you to believe in all its dogmas.</li>
<li>23:00 – How do I debunk the claim that the Roman curia is run like the mafia?</li>
<li>37:30 – Could you explain Icons to me and the history of their veneration?</li>
<li>47:26 – My family’s obstacle to the faith is that God preserved the true Church as a remnant and not a big visible church.</li>
</ul>
<p>“How is original sin passed down through evolution?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and science, addressing questions like how to respond to claims about Mary and Jesus in Revelation 12, and whether enjoying earthly pleasures contradicts the call to be a saint. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:54 – How is the original sin passed down within the framework of evolution?</li>
<li>11:12 – My husband is not Catholic. He took issue with Rev. 12 and claimed that it cannot be Mary and Jesus. He said that it was all false. How can I respond?</li>
<li>14:35 – Is there any contradiction in enjoying earthly pleasures like watching football and playing cards and fulfilling the call of being a saint?</li>
<li>24:28 – Can the devil have power over people after death? Is there any benefit for having masses said for people we can assume are already in heaven?</li>
<li>31:50 – Siying’s conversion story</li>
<li>35:51 – I just joined the Church. I know there is a 1 hour fast before communion. Can we drink coffee?</li>
<li>37:40 – If my friends don’t know Church teaching or misconceptions, but love God, what are they responsible for?</li>
<li>45:01 – Why did Mary have to be sinless and why do we have to follow that line of thinking?</li>
<li>52:06 – What’s the historical doctrinal development of transubstantiation and what does substance actually mean?</li>
</ul>
<p>“How is original sin passed down through evolution?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and science, addressing questions like how to respond to claims about Mary and Jesus in Revelation 12, and whether enjoying earthly pleasures contradicts the call to be a saint. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join The </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">CA Live Club</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Newsletter: </span><a href="https://www.catholic.com/radioclub?email"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click Here</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit </span><a href="https://www.catholic.com/speakers"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catholicanswersspeakers.com</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:54 – How is the original sin passed down within the framework of evolution?</li>
<li>11:12 – My husband is not Catholic. He took issue with Rev. 12 and claimed that it cannot be Mary and Jesus. He said that it was all false. How can I respond?</li>
<li>14:35 – Is there any contradiction in enjoying earthly pleasures like watching football and playing cards and fulfilling the call of being a saint?</li>
<li>24:28 – Can the devil have power over people after death? Is there any benefit for having masses said for people we can assume are already in heaven?</li>
<li>31:50 – Siying’s conversion story</li>
<li>35:51 – I just joined the Church. I know there is a 1 hour fast before communion. Can we drink coffee?</li>
<li>37:40 – If my friends don’t know Church teaching or misconceptions, but love God, what are they responsible for?</li>
<li>45:01 – Why did Mary have to be sinless and why do we have to follow that line of thinking?</li>
<li>52:06 – What’s the historical doctrinal development of transubstantiation and what does substance actually mean?</li>
</ul>
