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>Debunking Lies About “Hitler’s Pope” In this episode, Cy Kellett discusses the legacy and myths around Pope Pius XII with Michael Knowles.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>17:33 – What should we think of Pope Pius’ legacy?</li>
<li>21:50 – How does a conservative Catholic view Gaza?</li>
<li>30:51 – Can you help me meditate on the fourth and fifth glorious mysteries?</li>
<li>35:42 – Did Sedevacantism start after Pope Pius XII?</li>
<li>41:56 – Where is Pope Pius in the canonization process?</li>
<li>49:24 – How do we make the United States Catholic?</li>
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<p>“What is the significance of the Immaculate Conception?” This episode delves into this controversial belief, while also addressing how to explain purgatory to non-Catholics and the Catholic understanding of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Join us as we explore these essential topics and more in Catholic apologetics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:00 – What is the significance of the Immaculate Conception?</li>
<li>12:45 – How can we explain the concept of purgatory to non-Catholics?</li>
<li>25:10 – Why do Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist?</li>
<li>37:22 – What is the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>49:15 – How should Catholics approach the topic of abortion in discussions with others?</li>
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<p>“Can Catholics celebrate Halloween?” This episode explores this timely question along with intriguing topics such as George Washington’s potential deathbed conversion to Catholicism and the marital status of Pharisees.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:15 – Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?</li>
<li>21:19 – Do we know if George Washington had a deathbed conversion to Catholicism?</li>
<li>34:04 – Were Pharisees required to be married? If so, does that mean Paul was married?</li>
<li>38:09 – Why does the bible say that all of our sins will be forgiven but it also says we will stand in judgement for all of our sins? Which is it?</li>
<li>47:33 – Is The Great Warning real? If so, what is it? I’ve seen Catholic organizations pushing this.</li>
<li>52:01 – Which Church Father do you recommend I start studying first?</li>
<li>05:54 – Why did Jesus say he wouldn’t go to the feast in John 7 but he ended up going in private?</li>
<li>18:37 – What is acceptable and not acceptable when praying to the saints?</li>
<li>34:00 – I’m Protestant looking into the faith. I can’t get over the idea of Mary being sinless? A Daily Defense</li>
<li>46:20 – I heard a protestant interpretation of John 6 saying it can’t mean the eucharist because John didn’t pay attention to the sacraments of the last supper. What is the Catholic response to this?</li>
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<p>“What if someone doesn’t think they need to be saved?” In this episode, we explore this question alongside discussions about how one can navigate the teachings of Christianity while seeking a relationship with God, and the struggles of an agnostic who is drawn to Christianity yet grapples with free will and the Resurrection. We also touch on the significance of the Rosary in the Catholic faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:45 – What if someone doesn’t think they need to be saved?</li>
<li>21:08 – He is looking into religions, keeps hearing things that point to relationship, but how does one adhere to relationship when they first must come to understanding the teachings of Christianity?</li>
<li>36:55 – Agnostic would like to be a Christian, is searching, still struggling with voice in his head that tells him he is not buying it. Struggles with question of “Free will” and the historicity of the Resurrection story.</li>
<li>50:11 – Has trouble grasping why God would care about each individual person, and also she was gifted a Rosary but has no idea what to do with it and its significance in the Catholic faith.</li>
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<p>“How can a man discern his call to the priesthood?” This episode explores this vital question while also addressing how parents can discuss the priesthood with their children. Additionally, we touch on helping kids identify their gifts and supporting a child’s discernment between motherhood and religious life.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – How Can a Man Learn If He is Called to the Priesthood?</li>
<li>24:18 – Parent of 5 kids, how does he speak to his kids about the priesthood, he is concerned about stories of Priests that have gotten in trouble and put the priesthood in a bad light.</li>
<li>32:30 – He is 41, had been in seminary early in life, he stepped out, but is now feeling the calling again, how can he discern significantly if he should reenter. He feels too old and broken to answer the call?</li>
<li>37:02 – She is middleschool teacher and is wondering if there is good “gifts” assessment she can give to her kids to help them discern their gifts?</li>
<li>42:59 – His son is in first year at seminary, he would like to share their story of his upbringing and their experience as parents watching him discern.</li>
<li>48:13 – As a parent how does one help their child discern especially if they are feeling strong call to motherhood but now feeling a slight tug toward being a nun?</li>
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