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>“Can I pray to my family members who have died” The conversation touches on whether it’s appropriate to pray to deceased family members and explores the order of Marian Dogmas, providing a well-rounded look at these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>20:20 – Can I pray to my family members who have died?</li>
<li>34:01 – Is there an order among Marian Dogmas?</li>
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<p>“Did the Exodus really happen?” This question invites a closer look at the historical and theological implications of the Exodus narrative. Additionally, the discussion touches on why Matthew 24:36 states that not even the Son knows the time of God’s return, and how the Rosary played a role in defeating the Cathars, highlighting the rich tapestry of faith and history in Catholicism.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>08:24 – Did the Exodus really happen, or is it symbolic?</li>
<li>37:08 – How exactly did the Rosary defeat the Cathars?</li>
<li>48:35 – Why do the Gospels share the same story with different details?</li>
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<p>“How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?” This question opens a discussion on navigating the complexities of Church doctrine. Additionally, the episode addresses intriguing topics such as why St. Michael is recognized as a saint despite being an angel, and whether a Protestant can participate in Confession, providing a well-rounded exploration of faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:58 – How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?</li>
<li>13:20 – How come St. Michael is a saint if he is an angel?</li>
<li>20:28 – What’s the response to the claim that Mary and Joseph did not have very much faith because they were afraid and didn’t know where to look when they lost Jesus?</li>
<li>33:10 – Can a Protestant go to Confession?</li>
<li>42:50 – How is the Eucharist a propitiatory sacrifice and how is it applied?</li>
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<p>“What’s the best argument against Mormonism?” This question opens a discussion on the key points of contention between Catholicism and Mormon beliefs. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evidence of divine protection for the magisterium and offers guidance for an ex-Mormon navigating discussions about biblical reinterpretations, such as baptism for the dead.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:20 – What’s the best argument against Mormonism?</li>
<li>18:15 – What is evidence of divine protection for the magisterium and the Catholic Church as a whole?</li>
<li>35:41 – I’m an ex-Mormon in OCIA. How do I talk to my family about the bible verses that Joseph Smith and reinterpreted such as baptism for the dead.</li>
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<p>“Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope, or love in order to move us to baptism?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of grace and its role in our spiritual journey. Other topics include the unique benefits of Eucharistic adoration compared to communal prayer, the lesser-known significance of St. Joseph, and the reasons why the symbolic view of baptism is not accurate.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>06:36 – Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope or love in order to move us to baptism?</li>
<li>16:21 – What do I get out of adoring the Eucharist that I wouldn’t get from gathering 2 or 3 in Jesus name?</li>
<li>31:54 – Why don’t we hear much about St. Joseph?</li>
<li>43:50 – Why is the view of baptism being symbolic not correct?</li>
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