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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!
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Most Recent Episodes
Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.
Questions Covered:
01:11 – Why was it sinful for David to number the people of Israel?
04:47 – Who canonized St. Peter?
08:05 – What does it mean for God to be outside time?
14:16 – I work in home health and one of my patients has depression. Is it a sin for a Catholic to encourage a Hindu to pray to the being he believes is God?
19:25 – In Ezekiel, it says that God purified the Israelites hearts with rain coming down. Why doesn’t God do that today?
21:07 – Has there ever been a pope from the Eastern rites of the Church?
24:58 – How can best explain baptism of desire to sedevacantists?
35:54 – If a Catholic explorer was on a journey and required the help of indigneous people in a remote place, but they required a ceremonial washing and amulet gift to him in order for them to help the explorer, could the Catholic accept the washing and amulet?
42:07 – I am infertile. Why would God make me this way? Can I still marry?
47:31 – In the genealogy of Adam, where did the women come from to marry Cain and Abel?
51:07 – Is it true that the saints are constantly interceding for us?
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Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.
Questions Covered:
02:10 – Can a person receive the indulgence tomorrow if they are not in a state of grace? It is difficult to receive Reconciliation right now.
08:05 – Can you tell me about the Douay Rheims translation of the Bible?
12:51 – How can we consider Jesus a valid prophet, considering that he spoke wrongly in Luke 21?
19:32 – Is it true that hell is the default destiny for mankind?
23:03 – Why are there so many philosophers who are secular and atheist when philosophy is a search for truth?
28:42 – Does Revelation 13 refer to Emperor Nero?
33:43 – When watching a televised Mass, should you go through the motions of kneeling while watching?
39:30 – What is the best method for talking to Jehovah’s Witnesses?
47:59 – Why is John’s reference to the Eucharist disregarded by most Protestants?
50:46 – What can you tell me about the Chapel Stairs in Our Lady of Loreto in New Mexico that are believed to be from biblical times?
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The Bible Is A Catholic Book
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A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist
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Why do Catholics believe and practice the faith in the way that they do?
Questions Covered:
02:07 – Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Why do they worship the Pope? And why do you have to tell your sins to a priest?
11:10 – How does one fast? Why do we fast?
19:27 – Where do the titles for priests, bishops, cardinals, and popes come from and why do we use them? (Father, Your excellency, his holiness, etc.)
28:30 – What gives Catholic priests the right to turn the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?
35:21 – How can Catholics believe that Mary is all holy and without sin when the Old Testament shows that people can sin by mistake?
35:21 – How can Catholics believe that Mary is all holy and without sin when the Old Testament shows that people can sin by mistake?
43:40 – If I go through a divorce, would I still be able to receive Communion or get remarried?
49:55 – Why do Catholics use icons and holy relics?
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Why do Catholics believe and practice the faith in the way that they do?
Questions Covered:
14:18 – What is the Catholic teaching of the sacredness of the Eucharist? Can you get sick by receiving it?
18:32 – How do I explain to a Protestant the evidence that Catholics have for Mary’s perpetual virginity?
20:20 – Why did Jesus have to die for God if he is God?
36:21 – What does the Church teach about consuming pork? In the Bible, it was not allowed.
45:25 – What is the Catholic interpretation of Psalm 110, especially the part which says, “The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?
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Do Catholics favor traditions of men over the word of God? Jimmy Akin next on Catholic Answers Focus.
Cy Kellett:
Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus I’m Cy Kellett, your host, joined by Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist here at Catholic Answers. Hello Jimmy.
Jimmy Akin:
Howdy.
Cy Kellett:
I want to ask you today about some passages in the gospels that say not to replace God’s word with the traditions of men-
Jimmy Akin:
Okay.
Cy Kellett:
… particularly in Matthew and Mark’s gospel.
Jimmy Akin:
Mm-hmm (affirmative).
Cy Kellett:
So, and this is covered by the w…
