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>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Karlo Broussard answers questions on Catholic doctrine, Church history, and theological distinctions. Why does the Church teach the difference between mortal and venial sin? What is the Catholic response to the idea of ordaining women in the Eastern Orthodox Church? Karlo also clarifies the requirements for conditional baptism and confirmation, explores the similarities and differences between Catholic and Lutheran views on justification, and discusses the traditional order of the sacraments in the Latin Rite. Plus, learn how the early Church understood purgatory and when belief in it began to fade.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
<p data-start="134" data-end="227">00:59 – Why does the Catholic Church teach the distinction between mortal and venial sin?</p>
<p data-start="229" data-end="351">16:43 – If the Eastern Orthodox Church were to ordain women, would such ordinations be considered sacramentally valid?</p>
<p data-start="353" data-end="506">21:49 – What are the conditions under which conditional baptism or confirmation may be granted, and why might one be approved while the other is not?</p>
<p data-start="508" data-end="663">31:56 – What are the key differences and similarities between the Catholic and Lutheran views on justification? Are they closer than commonly believed?</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="827">46:45 – Is there any movement within the Latin Rite to restore the traditional sacramental order—Baptism, Confirmation, then Eucharist—especially for infants?</p>
<p data-start="829" data-end="942">51:43 – When and why did belief in purgatory begin to decline, and how was it understood in the early Church?</p>
<p>In this episode of <em data-start="252" data-end="275">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN joins us to discuss the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American Pope. Dr. Bunson shares behind-the-scenes insights from his front-row seat at the Vatican during the conclave, including the dramatic moment white smoke signaled a new pontiff. Learn how the voting process unfolded, why the election moved faster than expected, and how the Church and media reacted. Dr. Bunson also discusses his new book, <em data-start="720" data-end="771">Pope Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope</em>, published by EWTN Publishing. From spiritual significance to journalistic intensity, this episode captures a powerful moment in Church history as experienced by a leading Catholic voice.</p>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="111" data-end="134">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Fr. Paul Keller joins us to tackle a wide range of questions from Catholics seeking clarity and guidance. Can saints in Heaven and souls in purgatory communicate with us on earth? What can someone do to help a loved one return to the Catholic faith? For those new to the Church, Fr. Keller explains what to expect during Eucharistic adoration and how to participate with reverence. We also explore whether assurance of salvation is possible, especially during life’s trials. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit “proceeds from the Father and the Son”? How can one support a vocation to the priesthood?</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
<p data-start="134" data-end="285">09:19 – What are the spiritual capabilities of the saints in Heaven and the souls in purgatory when it comes to communicating with people on earth?</p>
<p data-start="287" data-end="429">20:31 – What guidance can be given to someone who wants to support a loved one in returning to active participation in the Catholic faith?</p>
<p data-start="431" data-end="587">28:55 – What should someone new to the Church know about Eucharistic adoration—what to do during it, and any particular postures or gestures to observe?</p>
<p data-start="589" data-end="705">34:13 – Can a person have any assurance of salvation, especially when facing life’s hardships and uncertainties?</p>
<p data-start="707" data-end="848">42:49 – What does the phrase “proceeds from the Father and the Son” mean in the context of the Holy Spirit as stated in the Nicene Creed?</p>
<p data-start="850" data-end="963">48:55 – How can someone support and encourage a family member who is discerning a vocation to the priesthood?</p>
<p data-start="965" data-end="1085">52:19 – What is meant by the term “Catholic guilt,” and how should it be understood within the context of the faith?</p>
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore key questions about Catholic doctrine and Scripture. Topics include the Church’s teaching on Purgatory, the meaning of “under the earth” in Scripture, and Pope St. John Paul II’s quote on free will and the greater good. Jimmy discusses who the Church Fathers are and how to read them, how doctrinal development fits with the end of public revelation, and biblical support for the resurrection of the dead and Christ’s second coming. He also addresses whether a priest can deny communion to someone kneeling and whether baptism removes both sin and attachment to sin.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – What is the Catholic teaching on Purgatory, and is there a “middle space” between Heaven and Hell for souls?
12:52 – In the verse “every knee shall bend… under the earth,” what does “under the earth” refer to—could it mean Hell?
20:49 – How should one understand Pope St. John Paul II’s quote: “The greater good is maintained when someone uses his freedom wrongly than when he is forced to do what is good”?
28:45 – Who are the Church Fathers, and how can someone begin reading them alongside Scripture for deeper understanding?
32:30 – How can the Church’s claim that public revelation has ceased be reconciled with the idea that doctrine continues to develop?
41:58 – What Bible verses support the Catholic teachings on the resurrection of the dead and the second coming of Christ?
49:26 – Is it within a priest’s authority to deny communion to someone who chooses to receive kneeling?
52:51 – Does the sacrament of baptism remove not only sin but also attachment to sin?
<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Jimmy Akin and Cy discuss what someone in the annulment process must do before entering the Church through OCIA, and examine how Sola Scriptura and a priori syllogisms relate to Anglican apologetics. They explore how to discern messages from angels, and whether Spock’s sacrifice in <em data-start="369" data-end="380">Star Trek</em> reflects John 15:13. Other questions include whether Martin Luther sought self-justification, and how to respond to criticisms of Catholic parish events like gambling nights.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
<p data-start="125" data-end="287">05:15 – What must someone do regarding their current marriage if they are in the annulment process, remarried, and preparing to enter the Church through OCIA?</p>
<p data-start="289" data-end="394">15:25 – How does Sola Scriptura relate to a priori syllogisms in the context of Anglican apologetics?</p>
<p data-start="396" data-end="504">23:07 – What is the proper way to discern signs and messages from angels according to Catholic teaching?</p>
<p data-start="506" data-end="619">35:10 – In Star Trek, Spock sacrifices his life for Captain Pike. Is this an example of John 15:13 in action?</p>
<p data-start="621" data-end="707">40:38 – Was Martin Luther ultimately motivated by a desire for self-justification?</p>
<p data-start="709" data-end="846">47:49 – How should Catholics respond to criticism about past parish events like gambling or casino nights being seen as hypocritical?</p>
