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.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“What’s the point of confession?” This episode delves into the significance of this sacrament with Tom Nash. Additionally, we explore whether you can confess to a different priest and the nuances of confessing in a Greek Orthodox church.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:22 – What’s the point of confession?</li>
<li>16:58 – Can I confess to a different priest than usual?</li>
<li>20:04 – How to explain confession to Calvinists?</li>
<li>29:31 – Protestant youth minister converting—how to leave well?</li>
<li>45:49 – Can a Roman Catholic confess in a Greek Orthodox church?</li>
<li>51:14 – Why do some go to confession weekly?</li>
</ul>
<p>“What does ‘faith that moves mountains’ mean?” This episode explores the depth of faith and its implications, while also addressing intriguing questions such as the nature of early heresies and their relation to Protestantism, and how Catholics can reconcile Church teachings with historical canon law penalties. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>03:01</strong> – What does “faith that moves mountains” vs. “conviction of things not seen” mean?</li>
<li><strong>11:43</strong> – Were early heresies forms of Protestantism, and why date it only from 1525?</li>
<li><strong>14:55</strong> – How can Catholics reconcile Church teaching with canon law penalties of enslavement?</li>
<li><strong>20:52</strong> – If I live in one diocese but attend Mass in another, which is my official diocese?</li>
<li><strong>28:25</strong> – Do vampires exist? Any plans for Mysterious World episode on them?</li>
<li><strong>37:04</strong> – Is it ethical to host a symbiote (like Venom) to save a life or for benefits?</li>
<li><strong>45:25</strong> – How to answer atheists who ask if God might demand child sacrifice like Abraham?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can the Pope receive new revelations?” This episode explores the implications of potential papal revelations, including whether such insights could become dogma. Additionally, we tackle questions about responding to Protestant views on exorcism, the moral dilemmas faced by Catholics in corporate settings, and discerning spiritual guidance. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>15:45 – Could the Pope or Magisterium receive a revelation (e.g., about aliens having souls) and would that become dogma?</li>
<li>20:50 – How to respond when Protestants cite the exorcist Jesus told the disciples not to stop?</li>
<li>28:15 – Is it material cooperation with evil for a Catholic executive to enforce company abortion policies?</li>
<li>34:13 – Does God know all possible futures (Many Worlds idea)?</li>
<li>36:55 – How to tell if guidance is from the Holy Spirit vs. a Guardian Angel?</li>
<li>42:56 – Is experimenting with manifestation sinful?</li>
<li>52:17 – Do Daleks have souls?</li>
</ul>
#12328 Proving Mary Was Raised to Heaven – The Assumption of Mary w/ Tim Staples - Tim Staples
<p>In this episode, we Tim Staples and Cy Kellett tackle every major objection to the assumption of Mary. In this discussion, they also address objections regarding the early Church’s mention of Mary’s Assumption, providing a comprehensive look at this significant topic.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:20 – Is the Assumption of Mary a dogma?</li>
<li>07:55 – Why do we believe in the Assumption?</li>
<li>21:00 – Scriptural evidence for the Assumption</li>
<li>45:25 – Objection: the early Church does not mention Mary’s Assumption.</li>
</ul>
<p>Join Cy Kellett and Director Anthony D’Ambrosio as they discuss the upcoming St. Maximilian Kolbe movie, Triumph of the Heart.</p>
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