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
Questions Covered;
05:04 – My employer wants me to be a notary. One thing they do is to perform marriages, including gay marriages. Can I do this as a Catholic?
14:55 – Is God the Father our grandfather?
28:37 – I would see motorhomes parked outside Catholic churches and schools and I was wondering why they are no longer allowed. What were they used for?
30:20 – Are you exempt from the postures that the congregation are to do if you are an altar server? Will it be considered liturgical abuse?
34:55 – What is your favorite title for Mary?
37:00 – I was diagnosed with a condition that prevents me from taking the Eucharist. What are my options?
42:35 – Pope Pius XII encyclical Fulgens Corona P.33-34 He says that we worship Mary. How do I respond to someone who claims that we worship Mary and uses this as evidence?
48:58 – I have friends who are getting married outside of the Church and they asked us to participate. Is this allowed?
52:00 – Are the elements of the Trinity co-eternal and co-equal?
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Questions Covered:
03:25 – I’m a biology student. What’s the effect of the soul on the body? If the soul is the animating factor, then why does it appear that bodies can function on their own through natural processes?
13:43 – In 1 Tim. 3 and Titus, Paul talks about bishops having 1 wife. How do you reconcile this with the Church’s current teaching on celibacy?
19:05 – My son doesn’t feel comfortable bringing his children to church because of the violence of the crucifix. How do you explain that to children?
29:08 – Is Luke 12:47- 48 a reference to purgatory?
35:34 – Why hasn’t the Church approved the Marian apparition of Garabandal?
39:00 – When Jesus is asked about a person not associated with the apostles, he responded by saying to leave him alone. How does this fit in with the understanding of schism?
44:10 – My father passed away on Friday and had a deathbed conversion. The priest gave him a conditional baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick and the Eucharist. How is it possible for him to receive communion without receiving confession?
48:07 – Can demons perform miracles? How do we discern if miracles come from good angels or bad angels?
50:39 – What is the origin of universalism?
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Questions Covered:
06:32 – Luke 22:15 Jesus is at the last supper, and he references a cup before he offers his body. What does that signify?
11:49 – Speaking to my non-Catholic family, how do I speak to them when they vocally speak out against the Church?
17:19 – Should I skip on confession since I am still working on being contrite?
29:58 – Does the Church teach infallibly that the soul who dies in mortal sin is condemned to hell? What is necessary for something to be considered mortal?
36:38 – If Jesus was crucified and raised after 3 days, then how come we only celebrate it after 2 days? Friday to Sunday are only 2 days.
40:22 – Is there salvation for people outside the church according to the Catholic Church?
46:02 – I’m not Catholic. Why are the 10 commandments of the Catholic bible different from the Protestant bible?
50:59 – Why is Biden not being excommunicated if he is not inclined to repent?
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Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson share a few thoughts on what makes a good “faith” movie as we discuss their excellent new film Father Stu. After that we get the lowdown on the real Father Stu from his friend and fellow priest Father Bart Tolleson.
Cy Kellett:
Finally a great movie about the priesthood. Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and Father Bart Tolleson, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host. Maybe you heard about the new movie opening this week, Father Stu. It’s a movie ab…
Questions Covered:
04:07 – How would you respond to those who shout people down when they don’t want to debate anymore?
07:21 – Mk. 2:1-5 the paralyzed lowered him through the roof to be healed. Was the paralyzed man forgiven because of his friend’s faith?
13:26 – What does a transgender person do that is inherently sinful since changing the way they dress and undergoing surgery isn’t necessarily sinful?
15:54 – I know someone who is afraid of going to confession because of the abuse they suffered in the past. How can I help her?
19:22 – Is it ok to think when Jesus sweated blood that that was because he knew what was coming and that’s why he said, “to let this cup pass from me.”
28:30 – What is the environment of purgatory like?
32:35 – Regarding Fatima: Mary told Francisco that he will be in purgatory till the end of time. Is this true and how is that possible?
36:00 – Was reading a book that was not approved by the bishop heretical?
38:59 – I’m struggling with liking people. Is that a sin?
41:49 – I have to go to jury duty. Could you recommend a prayer because I felt manipulated last time I was there?
44:34 – Did the Church adopt penances after the year 1000? Does the eucharist keep us out of sin or bring us closer to the Lord?
48:13 – If Jesus died for our sins, then why do we have to pay for them through penance?
51:34 – Could you explain when Jesus says you can’t serve God and Mammon?
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