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="153" data-end="176">Catholic Answers Live</em>, guest Alex Jurado from “Voice of Reason” tackles thoughtful and challenging questions from callers exploring Catholic teaching and doctrine. Topics include the true meaning of the word <em data-start="340" data-end="350">anathema</em>, biblical support for confession to a priest, and how to explain the seal of confession in difficult moral situations. Alex also addresses concerns about biblical contradictions, the authority of the Magisterium, and how to interpret Matthew 16:18 in Protestant-Catholic dialogue. Listeners ask about papal authority in light of the Pope Vigilius controversy, proper church etiquette for seekers, and what the Church means by salvation through “faith working through love.”</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>05:41 – What is the correct meaning of the term anathema, and how can misunderstandings about it be addressed in conversation?</li>
<li>11:55 – Where does the Bible support the practice of confessing sins to a priest?</li>
<li>17:10 – How can the Catholic teaching on the seal of confession be explained to those who find it troubling, especially in serious moral cases?</li>
<li>23:39 – In John 7:8–10, does Jesus contradict Himself? How should this passage be understood?</li>
<li>28:50 – How can someone considering Catholicism come to trust the authority of the Magisterium?</li>
<li>31:51 – How can Catholics respond when Protestants interpret Matthew 16:18 as referring only to the invisible Church?</li>
<li>35:54 – How does the controversy surrounding Pope Vigilius and the Three Chapters not contradict the doctrine of Papal Supremacy?</li>
<li>44:40 – For someone exploring Christianity, what is appropriate attire for attending Church, and when is it acceptable to enter a church to pray?</li>
<li>49:42 – What does the Catholic Church mean by salvation through “faith working through love,” especially for someone transitioning from Islam to Christianity?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="187" data-end="210">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Cy Kellett is joined by Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer and Catholic Answers President Chris Check to unpack what’s fueling a renewed interest in Catholicism today. From cultural instability and gender confusion to the peace and stability found in the sacramental life, they explore why more people—especially young men—are finding their way to the Catholic Church. They discuss the popular <em data-start="605" data-end="623">Shameless Popery</em> podcast, a surprising CNN episode titled <em data-start="665" data-end="701">“Catholicism Is So Hot Right Now,”</em> and how truth, tradition, and meaning are attracting a new generation of seekers.</p>
<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, join Cy Kellett, Chris Check, and Joe Heschmeyer for the always-entertaining “Flannel Panel,” where they dive into world events and moral issues through a Catholic lens. Topics include the ethics of war, the phrase “unconditional surrender,” nuclear weapons, and how Catholic just war teaching applies to modern conflicts. They also discuss the sonic boom from a recent SpaceX rocket launch, the moral challenges of technology, and reflections on recent Supreme Court decisions.</p>
<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Karlo Broussard answers a range of insightful questions about Scripture, Church teaching, and Catholic doctrine. He explains how Matthew 25 supports the Catholic view that good works are essential for salvation, addresses why the Church typically welcomes converts at the Easter Vigil, and points to biblical evidence for purgatory. Karlo also clarifies how annulments work, discusses the value of formal theological study versus self-education, and offers guidance on teaching the origins of Adam and Eve alongside Church teaching on evolution. Finally, he shares the Catholic perspective on the teachings of John MacArthur.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
<p data-start="133" data-end="283">01:49 – How does Matthew 25 support the Catholic view that good works play a role in salvation, in contrast to the Protestant view of faith alone?</p>
<p data-start="285" data-end="419">12:30 – Why does the Catholic Church typically receive converts during one specific time of the year, such as at the Easter Vigil?</p>
<p data-start="421" data-end="491">17:54 – Where can the doctrine of purgatory be found in Scripture?</p>
<p data-start="493" data-end="638">31:02 – When an annulment is granted by the Church, is it effective immediately or does it apply retroactively to the original marriage date?</p>
<p data-start="640" data-end="788">37:03 – For someone deepening their faith later in life, is it better to pursue formal theological education or engage in structured self-study?</p>
<p data-start="790" data-end="934">44:10 – What is the Church’s teaching on the origins of Adam and Eve and how can it be effectively taught alongside the theory of evolution?</p>
<p data-start="936" data-end="1043">52:07 – What is the Catholic Church’s perspective on the teachings of Protestant pastor John MacArthur?</p>
<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>
