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.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“What can we do to comfort the suffering?” In this episode, we explore this vital question alongside topics such as the selection of the apostles and the reasons behind God’s allowance of suffering and evil.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:00 – How to discern between Catholic and Protestant apologetics?</li>
<li>21:24 – How were the apostles chosen?</li>
<li>23:47 – How can we comfort the suffering (2 Cor 1:3–5)?</li>
<li>28:41 – Why does God allow suffering and evil?</li>
<li>45:50 – Do we receive the full Eucharist with just the host?</li>
</ul>
#12307 Can the Church Claim to Be the One True Church? What Invalidates Annulments? - Joe Heschmeyer
<p>“Can the Church claim to be the one true Church?” This episode explores this fundamental question while also addressing whether false information on an annulment application invalidates it, how to respond to Protestant objections regarding the veneration of saints, and the obligation to correct someone misusing the Lord’s name.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:32 – Does false information on an annulment application invalidate it?</li>
<li>14:55 – How to respond to Protestant objections to veneration of saints?</li>
<li>20:00 – What’s the obligation to correct someone using the Lord’s name in vain?</li>
<li>30:53 – Why does the Catholic Church claim to be the one true Church?</li>
<li>37:53 – Did the First Lateran Council mandate divorce for married priests?</li>
<li>44:12 – Best way to argue for God’s existence to a secular thinker?</li>
<li>50:30 – If all can be saved through Christ, why become Catholic?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Is the Church drifting from the Truth?” This episode explores the implications of Vatican I on Church teachings, alongside discussions on the papacy, the rationale behind infant baptism, and how to approach friendships with those who are same-sex attracted.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>07:25 – Is the Church drifting from the Truth?</li>
<li>29:02 – What does Vatican I say about the papacy?</li>
<li>43:28 – Why baptize infants if they can’t consent?</li>
<li>48:42 – How to treat same-sex attracted friends?</li>
</ul>
<p>“What if bishops’ conferences teach error?” In this episode, we explore the implications of erroneous teachings and several other topics, including the differences between Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7, the Catholic perspective on Israel and Jews, and the process of annulments. Join us for a thoughtful examination of these important questions.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:30 – What if bishops’ conferences teach error?</li>
<li>07:17 – Why do Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7 differ?</li>
<li>13:42 – What’s the Catholic view on Israel and Jews?</li>
<li>22:25 – What if annulments aren’t done by Easter?</li>
<li>35:03 – What is the magisterium and how to access it?</li>
<li>48:00 – Can I convert if my spouse objects?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Why isn’t everyone Christian?” This episode explores the complexities of faith and belief, addressing questions such as why baptism in the spirit isn’t more prominent in Mass, the appropriateness of a Catholic music award show, and how to approach confession after a long absence. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>06:02 – Why don’t we hear more about baptism in the spirit in Mass?</li>
<li>15:46 – Is it appropriate to have a Catholic music award show?</li>
<li>22:11 – Did God create everything we see now at the moment he created the heavens and the earth?</li>
<li>28:46 – How do I approach confession after many years of not going?</li>
<li>32:27 – Is there a summary of laws from the Old Testament that no longer apply to Christians?</li>
<li>38:43 – What is clothing etiquette for mass?</li>
<li>45:47 – A family member fell away from the faith into the Orthodox Church? Why do the Orthodox re-baptize Catholics?</li>
<li>50:37 – Mt. 16:19, if the Church is infallible then how do you explain selling indulgence and other corruptions? I’m not repeating myself</li>
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