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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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#12414 The Future of Catholic Education w/ Dr. Darin Lovelace - Darin Lovelace

“The Future of Catholic Education” This episode explores the vital role of parents in their children’s education, especially in Catholic schools. We also tackle concerns about the fairness of classical education in Catholic versus public schools, and how to advocate for a strong Catholic curriculum amidst changing educational standards.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>19:01 – I’m in my second year of teaching at a Catholic school. What does it mean that parents are the primary educators of their children when they outsource their education to us, especially as the kids get older?</li>
<li>25:00 – Isn’t it unfair for only Catholic schools to have classical education while public schools suffer with literacy rate plummet?</li>
<li>30:44 – My kids go to Catholic school. The new curriculum is bad. How do I advocate for a good Catholic curriculum?</li>
<li>35:56 – Why do Catholic schools allow people who oppose Church teaching to speak at their schools?</li>
<li>43:06 – Are there checks and balances in making sure that what’s being taught in the classroom is in line with Church teaching?</li>
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#12413 How Did We Come to a Crisis of Identity? - Angela Franks

“What led to our current crisis of identity?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of identity in today’s society, touching on topics such as the experiences of LGBTQ individuals and the political landscape surrounding these issues. We also discuss how religious orders are addressing the needs of those facing identity crises, providing a comprehensive look at this pressing topic.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>04:06 – How did we come to a crisis of Identity?</li>
<li>30:34 – I’m a gay person, thank you for focusing on who not what.</li>
<li>36:30 – How do you make sense of all of this and the politics behind it?</li>
<li>50:25 – Is there any religious order talking about how to minister to people suffering through an identity crisis?</li>
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#12412 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 2 - Joe Heschmeyer

“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode dives into the role of Peter and the significance of Rome in the context of papal authority. Explore questions like whether the Bible indicates Peter’s presence in Rome and how 1 Peter 5:13 supports this claim, along with discussions on the implications of Paul rebuking Peter and the nature of papal fallibility.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?</li>
<li>07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?</li>
<li>11:30 – How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome?</li>
<li>14:30 – Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together?</li>
<li>16:30 – Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority?</li>
<li>19:30 – Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions?</li>
<li>23:00 – Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hierarchy?</li>
<li>25:30 – What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship?</li>
<li>29:00 – If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes?</li>
<li>32:30 – Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid?</li>
<li>36:00 – What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy?</li>
<li>39:30 – Is the Pope really just “first among equals”?</li>
<li>42:00 – What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession?</li>
<li>45:00 – Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future?</li>
<li>47:30 – Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth?</li>
<li>50:00 – Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example?</li>
<li>53:00 – Was Peter actually married during his apostleship?</li>
<li>55:00 – Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?</li>
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#12411 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 1 - Joe Heschmeyer

“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was ever in Rome. Tune in as we also delve into the implications of Paul’s relationship with Peter and the significance of “Babylon” in 1 Peter 5:13.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church?</li>
<li>06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter?</li>
<li>10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome?</li>
<li>14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome?</li>
<li>17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter?</li>
<li>20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority?</li>
<li>25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous?</li>
<li>30:40 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader?</li>
<li>34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil?</li>
<li>39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests?</li>
<li>43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil?</li>
<li>47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament?</li>
<li>50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests?</li>
<li>54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy?</li>
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#12410 Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People? - Jimmy Akin

“Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?” In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers biblical questions from callers.
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Questions Covered:
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<li>02:35 – I heard a claim that writing goes back 20 or 30 thousand years, and that Jesus was taking things from these texts, and also that Noah’s flood was copied from one of these ancient texts. Is this true?</li>
<li>17:17 – It seems like liberal Catholic theology is focused on advancing political initiatives. But are there “liberal” Catholic theologies that are still within the bounds of orthodoxy?</li>
<li>24:33 – After the death of Jesus, did the Jewish people stop being the chosen people?</li>
<li>40:50 – Can you explain Marcianism to me? Did they believe in two separate gods? How did that come about?</li>
<li>45:05 – If Jesus gave the Church the power to bind, then why are married people no longer married in heaven?</li>
<li>48:29 – Could Protestants get married at my home?</li>
<li>49:42 – What is the Catholic understanding of Jesus’ statement that the gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church?</li>
<li>52:40 – What is the Church teaching on head coverings and women wearing makeup to Mass?</li>
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