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 catechumens who died before receiving baptism saved?” This episode explores the nuances of baptism and salvation, addressing questions such as the implications of a parent’s desire for their children’s baptism, the validity of baptisms outside traditional norms, and the differences between baptism and christening.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:27 – Are catechumens who died before receiving baptism saved? If my wife doesn’t want our children baptized but I do, does my desire for their baptism save them?</li>
<li>12:00 – How do you answer Baptism and protestants pointing to Acts 10:47 as evidence for receiving the Holy Spirit before baptism?</li>
<li>19:00 – How would you determine whether a baptism is valid outside form, matter and intention? Would the priest contact that particular protestant church?</li>
<li>24:45 – What’s the difference between baptism and christening?</li>
<li>30:00 – If baptism is valid even if it’s illicit, why would that not apply to marriage?</li>
<li>41:07 – Is immersion baptism the correct way of doing it and not sprinkling?</li>
<li>45:55 – Council of Florence Session 11 did pronounce that the only remedy for the salvation of children is baptism.</li>
<li>50:20 – What’s the difference in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit in baptism and confirmation?</li>
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<p>“Is infant baptism necessary and what does the Bible say?” This episode explores the significance of baptism, addressing questions like where infant baptism is found in Scripture and what it means for babies in terms of salvation. Additionally, we delve into the Protestant perspective on baptism as a saving sacrament and the role of emergency baptisms.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:50 – What made you think we needed a book on baptism?</li>
<li>06:30 – Where is infant baptism in the bible?</li>
<li>18:02 – If babies need to be baptized, what are they being saved from?</li>
<li>24:26 – Do Protestants agree baptism is a saving sacrament?</li>
<li>32:10 – Can any person baptize in an emergency situation?</li>
<li>36:42 – Can you clarify the presbyterian position on baptismal regeneration?</li>
<li>44:40 – Does the book of Revelation say anything about baptism?</li>
<li>50:45 – My wife and I are fostering a child. Can we baptize this child in the Church? The biological father is Catholic, and we are not sure if we are going to adopt them or if reunification will happen.</li>
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<p>“Did Vatican II ruin the Church?” This episode tackles this pivotal question while also addressing the concerns of non-practicing Catholics about salvation, the implications of using Latin in worship, and the rules surrounding cremation and the scattering of ashes. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics in Catholicism.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:25 – Did Vatican II ruin the Church?</li>
<li>12:02 – I’m a non-practicing Catholic. Am I saved?</li>
<li>31:11 – Why isn’t it a good thing to continue using Latin in the Church?</li>
<li>41:49 – What are the rules on cremation and scattering ashes? How do you tell someone to not spread ashes?</li>
<li>46:03 – Were the prayers changed when they translated to the vernacular? If so, how?</li>
<li>52:24 – Is it okay to donate blood to an organization that would use the blood for stem cell research?</li>
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<p>“What Biblical Texts Support the Mass and Transubstantiation?” In this episode, we explore key scriptural references that underpin the Mass, while also addressing questions about the differences between transubstantiation and consubstantiation, the changes made during Vatican II, and how the early Christians might perceive today’s Catholic Mass. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:00 – What biblical texts support the practice of the Mass?</li>
<li>18:02 – What’s the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation?</li>
<li>30:53 – Why during Vatican 2 did they decide to take out so much to form this new liturgy?</li>
<li>36:50 – How do you respond to the claim that if the Early Christians were to see the Catholic mass, they wouldn’t recognize it as their form of worship?</li>
<li>44:45 – Where do you even see the Mass in the Bible?</li>
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<p>“Can demons present themselves as ghosts?” This episode explores the intriguing connections between demons, exorcism, and the Nephilim. Join us as we delve into questions about the exorcist qualities of the medal of St. Benedict, the nature of pagan gods, and the impact of past involvement in satanic cults.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:30 – Are you familiar with Dr. Michael S Heiser’s work on the Nephilim and their demonic nature and how that connects to Mount Hermon and the Transfiguration?</li>
<li>09:16 – How does the medal of St. Benedict have exorcist qualities?</li>
<li>13:22 – What would be a good way to determine whether the pagan gods of a foreign country are demons or are simply not real?</li>
<li>20:50 – Can the devil use the world and the flesh to tempt us or are they separate with no overlap?</li>
<li>23:15 – My son’s father got involved in a satanic cult when he was in high school. Could he still be affected by the demonic to this day?</li>
<li>37:00 – Why was Padre Pio oppressed by demons if he had such closeness to God?</li>
<li>41:19 – Does the evidence that Timothy Alberino provides for the literal existence of the Nephilim hold any ground?</li>
<li>46:15 – Elon Musk is currently working on uploading human consciousness onto a computer, if this were to be successful could this person still be subjected to demonic activity even without a body?</li>
<li>50:19 – Does the Church have a position on the existence of ghosts? Can demons present themselves as ghosts?</li>
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