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:
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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Questions Covered:
18:50 – I’m an Atheist. How do you go from an argument for God to an argument for the God of the Jews?
28:52 – I grew up atheist and have been in a lifelong philosophical pursuit for God. Thank you for having this conversation.
41:04 – Can we know the existence of God by knowing the precise dates of Jesus and his passion?
47:51 – Could you comment on this statement: It’s not possible to prove the existence of God.
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Questions Covered:
06:15 – Why did the Church change the Nicene creed?
15:12 – Why do Catholics make your priest be celibate?
21:54 – In Matthew, Jesus says to deny ourselves. What does that mean? Does that mean he doesn’t want us to have things?
35:42 – Did God create more people after he made Adam and Eve? He would have had to because Cain was afraid of other people after he killed Abel, right?
44:05 – There are many stories of Jesus being killed. Did God specifically establish Jesus to be killed during the Passover?
49:48 – What is the Catholic view on yoga and centering prayer?
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