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
Questions Covered:
06:12 – CCC 841 says we worship the same God as Islam. Does that contradict Christian teaching?
13:58 – If we are all part of the universal priesthood, why are there no priestesses?
20:16 – In the old testament when they had the manna, they were told not to gather it, that it would be given day to day. I have concerns that we’re doing that with the Eucharist, that maybe we shouldn’t be saving it after Mass. Also, when the host is in the monstrance, when does it become the body and blood of Christ?
29:48 – How can I explain the saints to my Protestant friend who doesn’t believe in saints?
36:07 – My husband and I are in the process of adoption. What is the Church’s stance on embryo adoption?
43:35 – It says clearly in scripture when Jesus consecrates the wine that they should receive it. So isn’t it contrary to scripture that my diocese doesn’t offer the cup during Mass?
49:01 – I struggle with the granularity of the terms surrounding indulgences. I embrace wholeheartedly the concept of indulgences, but when things say “do x amount and you’ll get y days off purgatory” it just seems so transactional and rings untrue to me.
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Questions Covered:
08:25 – Why was Christ’ sacrifice necessary for salvation in light of the Old Testament and the law?
18:57 – Why is baptism the only sacrament that can be given by a non-clergy, or non-believer?
33:09 – How do I make sense of Pope Paul VI’s change of indulgences? Are all partial indulgences equal in value?
49:04 – I’m talking to a protestant and having a hard time arguing penal substitutionary atonement. Can you help clarify?
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Questions Covered:
05:26 – How often should I go to confession when I’m in the state of mortal sin as an underage person who doesn’t have a license?
23:00 – Why do Catholics believe in the seven sacraments for salvation, when us Christian believe in faith alone?
39:47 – How can Mary exercise power of God as St. Louis de Montfort claims?
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Questions Covered:
04:50 – Can you explain why Christ wasn’t baptized until he was 30?
08:44 – Psalm 110 and other places mention Melchizedek. Who is he?
15:32 – Can you talk about the Anglican notion of Two Swords Theology?
22:14 – Can you receive other sacraments apart from baptism, by desire?
31:46 – Are the saints in heaven now or are they in paradise awaiting heaven?
36:18 – The Oracle Balam in Numbers refuses to curse Israel and is eventually killed but he is condemned by Israel. What do we make of him seemingly being a friend of God but being condemned for practicing witchcraft?
43:46 – How do I explain to my non-Catholic friends the real presence?
48:23 – In John 16:8-11 Jesus is going to the father. How do we receive righteousness from that?
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Questions Covered:
05:25 – What is a Eucharistic procession? Who would I need to talk to to organize one in my town?
14:00 – How does the Church look upon Aquamation as an option for burial?
18:41 – What is the appropriate pronunciation of Elisha?
22:20 – Why do we not believe in reincarnation? Where in the bible would we find evidence for this lack of belief?
35:15 – How do I talk to an ex-Catholic Protestant about Mary?
43:10 – My priest denied the necessity of baptism for salvation. How do I deal with this?
48:45 – 2 Tim 3:16 I’ve heard it argued that when Catholics are confirmed they receive the HS and are “God breathed.” Is this true?
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