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>Why didn’t the Jewish people of Jesus’ time—and many today—accept Him as the Messiah? In this episode of <em data-start="259" data-end="282" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Catholic Answers apologists explore this foundational question before diving into others on the core of Christian belief. They explain the evidence for the resurrection, whether Pascal’s Wager could justify belief in the Eucharist, and if our prayers can override God’s will. The episode also unpacks St. Augustine’s famous reflection on the Trinity, clarifies what indulgences really are, and examines difficult biblical passages like 1 Corinthians 15:29. Finally, they address why the Catholic Church accepts Protestant baptisms but not confirmations, and how to respond to claims that infant baptism isn’t found in Scripture.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:21 – What is it about Jesus that the Jews of his time and today still don’t accept him as messiah and considered him sacrilegious?</li>
<li>12:14 – What are the reasons to believe in the resurrection? What convinced you?<i> </i></li>
<li>17:40 – If we did pascals wager with the eucharist, If we’re wrong, is it idolatry?</li>
<li>21:10 – Do our prayers override God’s will?</li>
<li>28:40 – Could you expound on the story of Augustine trying to understand the Trinity? (The story of Augustine seeing a boy trying to fill a hole with the ocean.)</li>
<li>36:15 – I don’t understand indulgences. Can you help clarify what they mean?</li>
<li>43:55 – What is the Catholic position on 1 Cor. 15:29?</li>
<li>49:49 – Why is baptism in a Christian denomination accepted to join the Catholic Faith, but confirmation is not?</li>
<li>51:16 – We have friends that say they can’t find infant Baptism in the bible. How do I respond?</li>
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<p>Is IVF ever morally acceptable for Catholics facing infertility? In this episode of <em data-start="206" data-end="229" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Catholic Answers apologists tackle challenging questions about Catholic teaching on human life, Scripture, and Mary. The discussion begins with how to respond when someone believes IVF is their only option, followed by questions about consent and pregnancy, whether Ezekiel 18 contradicts original sin, and how the Church responds to the claim of total depravity. The episode also explains what the Magisterium is, whether Revelation 12 refers to Mary or Israel, the evidence for Mary’s sinlessness, why Catholics honor Mary above John the Baptist, and how spiritual beings like angels can engage in battle. A thoughtful exploration of Catholic doctrine and biblical interpretation.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:55 – How can I answer someone who isn’t Catholic and the only solution is IVF?</li>
<li>08:15 – Do Catholics minimize consent? The example: Just because a person consents to sex does not mean they consent to impregnation.</li>
<li>15:14 – What’s the Catholic response to the claim that Ezekiel 18:20-21 argues against original sin?</li>
<li>20:31 – Since the bible describes original sin as impacting the whole person, it seems like it teaches the doctrine of total depravity, which the Catholic Church rejects.</li>
<li>28:51 – Could you explain what the magisterium is?</li>
<li>33:36 – Is Rev 12:1-18 about Mary or Israel</li>
<li>40:40 – I struggle with Mary being perfect? What proof do we have that she led a sinless life?</li>
<li>47:25 – Why do we believe that Mary was greater than John the Baptist when Jesus says he is the greatest?</li>
<li>50:30 – How can spirit creatures do battle, regarding the battle of angels?</li>
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<p>“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?</li>
<li>07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture?</li>
<li>12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do?</li>
<li>16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy’s book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop.</li>
<li>21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don’t believe it, why don’t they just leave us alone?</li>
<li>29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can’t get there (like if they can’t drive).</li>
<li>34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies?</li>
<li>41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other?</li>
<li>46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass?</li>
<li>49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals?</li>
<li>51:48 – I’ve heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I’m American, I’m a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.</li>
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<p>“Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the integration of personal devotion within communal worship. Other topics include why many Catholic parishes serve only bread during Communion, the historical context of the Holy Family’s journey to Egypt, and the process of seeking annulments while preparing for the sacraments.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:30 – Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?</li>
<li>17:03 – I’m not Catholic. Why do many Catholic churches only give the bread and not the wine? It seems like if we’re following scripture it should be both.</li>
<li>29:15 – I heard that when the Holy Family went to Egypt they were robbed by two thieves, and these same thieves were crucified with Jesus. Is this true?</li>
<li>33:33 – My wife and I are going through OCIA. Both of us are seeking annulments for our previous marriages. The annulments will likely not be done by Easter. Can we still receive the sacrament of reconciliation?</li>
<li>43:11 – Could the new Mass of Paul VI be considered a new rite? Especially considering the new Eucharistic prayers, and the fact that the Roman Canon is not required?</li>
<li>45:21 – What are your thoughts on making noise in the church before Mass begins? Should it be silent preparation, or should we greet and talk to people? Or somewhere in between?</li>
<li>50:07 – Is Aquinas’ belief that Jesus did not have the theological virtue of Faith a doctrine of the Church? Or is it just Aquinas’ opinion?</li>
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<p>“Is feminism compatible with Christianity?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and feminist ideals, addressing concerns about objectification and the complexities of modern feminism. Other topics include how to engage charitably with feminist viewpoints and the misconceptions surrounding women’s equality and the patriarchy.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:30 – Is Feminism compatible with Christianity?</li>
<li>23:28 – My sister claims to be a feminist and says she is in support of legal prostitution. At the same time she says she is against the objectification of women. Any advice on how to talk to her about this stuff?</li>
<li>32:46 – What’s your advice on how to best debate with a feminist in a charitable way?</li>
<li>43:50 – I think people are confused about what feminism is. People think women being equal is women being like men, and that’s wrong. I think the patriarchy still has a hold on us in some ways — women need education so they can escape abusive relationships if needed.</li>
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