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
Engaging in debates can be challenging, especially when opponents use unfair tactics. Joe Heschmeyer shares his approach to ethical debate and more!…
Questions Covered:
14:00 – Where can I find the original source of the phrase “Source and summit of the Christian life”? It seems that Catechism is quoting something.
16:39 – What can be said of the Baby Boomer Catholics that is good? It seems there’s a lot of dislike of them due to circumstances.
22:25 – Considering your recent debate, how do you prepare to engage with someone who may use “unethical debate tactics”?
29:42 – I have ashes of a loved one (Catholic, family non-practicing) given to me. Is it okay to have these ashes?
41:59 – Are people in Purgatory conscious of the fact that they are in Purgatory?
44:20 – Were the Apostles saved at Pentecost? If not, is there a Catholic position on when the Apostles were saved?
49:22 – Can a member of a 1% Motorcycle Club join the Catholic Church?
51:48 – In response to a previous caller, I want to note that the Baby Boomers are the ones who show up to Mass and are offering Masses up for the younger generation.
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Does Matthew 1:25 contradict the belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity? Karlo Broussard unpacks this theological question and answers more "why" questions.…
Why does the Church take fasting so seriously, and how do we know if something is a grave matter? Dr. Karlo Broussard answers this and more questions.…
Questions Covered:
03:55 – Why is breaking the fast on a Friday considered a grave matter? How do we know if something is a grave matter?
12:42 – Why do I have to be in second grade to receive my First Communion (I’m currently in first grade)?
17:30 – Why does the Church dogmatize beliefs that are not pertinent to salvation (Immaculate Conception)?
32:24 – Why is missing Church (Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation) considered a mortal sin?
40:52 – Why do we believe that Jesus had one criminal crucified on his right and one on his left versus more criminals?
45:15 – Why is Catholicism the true faith (quick response to someone who doesn’t know anything about Catholicism)?
49:59 – Why does the Church say people outside the church can be saved?
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