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>“Is the Eucharist a Literal Sacrifice or a Symbolic Act?” This episode delves into the nature of the Eucharist, addressing questions like whether Jesus spoke symbolically when He said, “This is my body,” and how His command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ aligns with Jewish law. We also explore the implications of Jesus’ words, “Do this in remembrance of me,” and the teachings of the Book of Hebrews.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:36 – Wasn’t Jesus speaking symbolically when He said, “This is my body”?</li>
<li>15:15 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ violate Jewish law against consuming blood?</li>
<li>37:25 – Didn’t Jesus say, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Doesn’t that clearly indicate the Eucharist is a memorial, not a literal sacrifice?</li>
<li>40:20 – Doesn’t the Book of Hebrews teach that Christ’s sacrifice was ‘once for all’? How can the Catholic Mass be a true sacrifice without re-sacrificing Christ?</li>
<li>49:00 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh’ be cannibalism</li>
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<p>“Was the Holy Spirit on Earth before Jesus?” This episode explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Gospel order and apologetics. Additionally, we tackle intriguing questions such as whether Christians can be labeled as “psychopaths on a leash,” the nature of Christ’s cross, and the implications of critical scholarship on Church teaching.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>01:36 – Was the Holy Spirit on earth before Jesus?</li>
<li>05:20 – Are Christians “psychopaths on a leash”?</li>
<li>15:22 – Did Christ carry the whole cross or just the beam?</li>
<li>16:59 – What happened between Jesus’ death and Resurrection?</li>
<li>28:34 – Can critical scholarship undermine Church teaching?</li>
<li>34:45 – Is Luke 9:49–50 About Protestants Casting Out Demons?</li>
<li>41:47 – Why are the Gospels in this order?</li>
<li>47:24 – Dating/authorship of Job?</li>
<li>49:50 – What’s the deal with Malachi Martin?</li>
<li>52:40 – Do animals show rationality/personhood?</li>
</ul>
<p>“When was the Church born: At the Cross or at Pentecost?” This episode dives into this question while also exploring diverse topics such as whether Jesus knew the day and hour in Matthew 24:36, the evolution of the term “Christianity” since the Reformation, and the meaning of divine simplicity. Tune in for a rich discussion on these aspects of faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>07:33 – When was the Church born: Cross or Pentecost?</li>
<li>12:00 – Do you like fish tacos?</li>
<li>16:10 – Did Jesus know the day/hour in Matt 24:36?</li>
<li>21:51 – Has “Christianity” changed meaning post-Reformation?</li>
<li>31:15 – What does divine simplicity mean?</li>
<li>36:45 – Has the Roman Canon always been the same?</li>
<li>43:33 – Thoughts on <em>Futurama</em>?</li>
<li>48:24 – How can I return to the Church?</li>
<li>51:08 – Can ashes be mixed with a pet’s?</li>
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<p>“What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?” This episode explores the vital connection between the Holy Spirit and the sacraments, while also addressing how to explain their significance to non-Catholics, the necessity of certain sacraments for salvation, and the relationship between sacraments and the Church’s authority.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 – What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?</li>
<li>12:15 – How can we explain the importance of the sacraments to someone who is not Catholic?</li>
<li>22:45 – Are there any sacraments that are not necessary for salvation?</li>
<li>35:30 – How do the sacraments relate to the concept of faith and works?</li>
<li>47:00 – Can you discuss the relationship between the sacraments and the Church’s authority?</li>
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<p>“Are Sacraments Biblical?” This episode tackles the claim that the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments lack biblical support, addressing foundational questions about God’s grace through outward signs. Discover the scriptural basis for baptism’s saving power, the distinct nature of Confirmation, and the authority behind Confession, all rooted in Scripture.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>07:00 – Some Christians claim the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments aren’t in the Bible at all. How do you respond to that broad objection?</li>
<li>17:00 – Let’s start at the foundation — where in Scripture do we see the idea that God communicates grace through outward signs?</li>
<li>23:40 – Baptism is accepted by most Christians, but Catholics see it as more than a symbol. What’s the biblical evidence for baptism actually saving us?</li>
<li>42:28 – Many people say Confirmation is just a Catholic “add-on.” What are the scriptural roots for a sacrament distinct from baptism?</li>
<li>06:23 – When it comes to the Eucharist, the biblical debate can get intense. How do you show from Scripture that Jesus meant His words—“This is my body”—literally?</li>
<li>16:50 – But what about when Jesus says, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Doesn’t that prove that the Eucharist merely a meal in which we recollect on the tings that Jesus did?</li>
<li>29:20 – Confession to a priest is one of the hardest for non-Catholics to accept. Where does the Bible show that God gave men the authority to forgive sins?</li>
<li>32:50 – Anointing of the Sick is sometimes seen as “Last Rites” only. How do the Scriptures present this sacrament, and does it match Catholic practice?</li>
<li>41:42 – Marriage as a sacrament—some say the Bible just sees it as a natural institution. How do you show from Scripture that it’s a channel of grace?</li>
<li>48:10 – Holy Orders—where in the Bible do we see a distinct, ordained priesthood in the New Covenant?</li>
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