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>“What is the significance of the 24 elders in Revelation?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question along with discussions on why the Protestant perspective often downplays Revelation, the authorship of the book, and the Catholic understanding of being lukewarm in faith. Join us for a deep dive into these essential topics of Catholic apologetics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>13:34 – What is the significance of the 24 elders in Rev. 4?</li>
<li>16:30 – Why does the protestant perspective downplay Revelation?</li>
<li>24:05 – Warren Cage said that the book of Revelation is a copy and paste version of the fall of Jericho, is this true?</li>
<li>30:37 – Who exactly wrote Revelation, who is John the Evangelist in relation to John the apostle?</li>
<li>35:10 – Regarding Rev 3:16, what is the Catholic understanding of being lukewarm?</li>
<li>45:07 – What do we make of the woman in Rev. 12 and the crown of 12 stars?</li>
<li>50:44 – I’ve heard it said that the second coming isn’t going to happen until the gospel is preached to the ends of the world. Is that from Revelation?</li>
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<p>“What is the Book of Revelation really about?” In this episode, Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo tackles this question and explores the significance of the Seven Churches, the identity of the author, and the meaning behind the number 666. Tune in for a deep dive into these intriguing topics and more!</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:25 – If you had to explain the Book of Revelation in just one sentence, what would you say it’s really about?</li>
<li>13:10 – What is the significance of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelation?</li>
<li>29:45 – Who was the author</li>
<li>36:47 – What is the significance of the number 666 in Revelation?</li>
<li>50:56 – What is the meaning of the term “the Mark of the Beast”?</li>
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<p>“Can Mary perform miracles?” This episode explores this question alongside a variety of topics, including the morality of adult content, the validity of apostolic succession amidst multiple patriarchs, and the reasons behind the Assumption of Mary.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:28 – Why is adult content immoral?</li>
<li>17:48 – Why don’t Catholics believe that Mary can do miracles on her own power since she probably had more faith than the rest of us; more than a mustard seed?</li>
<li>22:03 – How do we know that apostolic succession is valid considering there are places where there are multiple patriarchs and others where governments have to approve of successors?</li>
<li>28:45 – Why is the Assumption of Mary held to be if I think the evidence leads to an opposing conclusion?</li>
<li>40:49 – Why were there innovations of papal supremacy at the First Vatican Council?</li>
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<p>“Do Catholics change their beliefs over time?” This episode explores the evolution of Catholic doctrine, addressing why the Church accepts changes and how these shifts have occurred. Additionally, we delve into why not everyone embraces the truth of God’s covenant, the significance of transubstantiation, and the celibacy requirements for priests.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:18 – Why does the Church accept that doctrine changes over time? How has the Catholic Church’s doctrine changed over time?</li>
<li>20:39 – Why isn’t everybody assenting to the truth especially since there is one God who has been public about his covenant?</li>
<li>28:45 – Why does it matter that we believe in transubstantiation rather than consubstantiation?</li>
<li>36:59 – Why are Catholic priests required to be celibate but Anglican priests who convert and are married don’t have to be?</li>
<li>49:55 – Where did the Catholic Church arrive at the idea of a soul?</li>
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<p>“How do we defend papal primacy and infant baptism?” In this episode, we explore the scriptural basis for papal authority and the early Church’s connection to Rome, while also addressing concerns about infant baptism and the implications of belief for salvation. Joe Heschmeyer explores this question and more from the audience at SEEK 2025, including Sheol’s transformation after Christ, infant baptism, and the Real Presence in Anglican and Orthodox churches.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:46 – What did it actually mean to go to Sheol and how did that change with Christ?</li>
<li>07:42 – How do I defend papal primacy using scripture? How do we defend how the early Church was based out of Rome?</li>
<li>17:08 – I’m Protestant and struggle with infant baptism. How can A child be saved if they have no belief?</li>
<li>23:44 – Hypothetical from an atheist? If I tell my wife: love me or i will set you on fire?” Does she have a choice, and do I actually love my wife?</li>
<li>29:29 – What’s wrong with the following argument: Protestants are more catholic than Catholics because they have fewer factors that need to unify them?</li>
<li>32:30 – How does one discern who has the fullness of the faith between Catholics and Orthodox?</li>
<li>37:50 – Is it ok to refer to Scripture as Jesus since he is he is the word of God?</li>
<li>41:30 – How do we encounter the world, take criticism, and spread the gospel without being obnoxious?</li>
<li>42:12 – If Mary is the Mother of God and she is not the source of his divinity, why does she need to be sinless?</li>
<li>51:13 – Do the Anglican Church and Orthodox have the Real presence? Am I supposed to bow if they do?</li>
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