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>“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses the question of infallible authority in the Church, particularly in light of claims from some Christians. The discussion also touches on whether confession is necessary if baptism forgives sins, the marital status of Peter, and the implications of Mary’s immaculate conception.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:48 – “Some Christians say they’re not Catholic because they don’t see any evidence for any sort of infallible authority continuing after the apostles.”</li>
<li>13:10 – In the Nicene Creed when we pray “One Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” does this mean we do not need confession?</li>
<li>23:34 – Was Peter married?</li>
<li>32:48 – If Mary was immaculately conceived, why did she have to die?</li>
<li>41:32 – The Church does not seem divinely inspired, so how can it claim to teach infallibility?</li>
<li>48:09 – Will sins confessed an absolved by a priest be read in our final judgement?</li>
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<p>Who are the “sheep and the goats” in Matthew 25, and are we judged by works or saved by grace? In this episode of <em data-start="257" data-end="280" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Catholic Answers apologists unpack this key passage before addressing other challenging questions from Scripture. They explain what Revelation means about reigning with Christ, how Jesus could offer Himself at the Last Supper before the crucifixion, and what the Church teaches about the mysterious Nephilim in Genesis 6. Additional topics include why Jesus allowed Himself to be tempted, what happened to the cross after the crucifixion, and why Catholics are cautious about numerology in biblical interpretation. A thoughtful discussion on salvation, Scripture, and Catholic theology.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">04:00 – What does Revelation mean when it says that those who overcome will be the ones to rule in the new heaven and earth with Christ?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">10:06 – How is it possible for Jesus to offer himself up if he offered himself up first at the last supper but did not die till the next day?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">16:30 – Mat. 25 talking about the sheep and the goats. How are they saved by grace if it feels like they were separated and judged based on works?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">23:40 – Gen.6:1-2 What are the nephilim? What interpretation does the Catholic Church take?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">33:38 – Why would Jesus so pure be tempted by the devil?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">37:42 – Who are the sheep and the goats?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">43:00 – Do we know what happened to the cross immediately after the crucifixion and where it is today?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">46:59 – It feels like the Church has moved away from numerology in the bible? Why should Catholics avoid it?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>Did Jonah really get swallowed by a whale, or is the story symbolic? In this episode of <em data-start="233" data-end="256" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Catholic Answers apologists tackle this question along with several others about Scripture and theology. They discuss how to prepare for conversations with Muslims using the Bible, why giants appear after the flood, and whether Catholics can accept the Orthodox canon as inspired. The conversation also explores what St. Paul means by being “slaves to sin” and what Christ truly accomplished through redemption. Additional questions address modern concerns about alcohol in light of the wedding at Cana and clarify how the Bible uses terms like mind, heart, soul, and spirit. A wide-ranging discussion on biblical interpretation and Catholic teaching.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">01:22 – Did Jonah actually get swallowed by a whale?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">11:27 – Is there some part of the bible I should study to prepare to speak to Muslims?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">17:16 – When the Israelites entered the holy land they fought giants. Why are there giants after the flood?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">21:03 – Can we as Catholics personally hold the belief that the Orthodox canon is divinely inspired?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">23:54 – Romans talk about being a slave to sin. What did Jesus actually accomplish if we are slaves to sin?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">34:39 – New research suggests that no human should consume alcohol because of how bad it is for humans. How could God create and make water into wine at the wedding of Cana knowing how harmful it is for humans?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">45:50 – Does the bible mean the same thing when it refers to the mind, heart, soul and spirit?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>“Why isn’t fish considered meat?” This question opens a discussion on dietary laws and traditions within the Church. Other topics include the role of extraordinary ministers of holy communion, the appropriateness of taking a female saint’s name for confirmation, and the Church’s stance on organ donation, showcasing a variety of inquiries related to faith and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:55 – There are things I cannot accept about Catholicism. Marriage equality and women priests are the two things that I just cannot get past.</li>
<li>16:25 – Mark 7:31-37 Where did Jesus spit?</li>
<li>20:03 – In the US we see a lot of extraordinary ministers of holy communion being used ordinarily. Is that an abuse?</li>
<li>31:44 – Why isn’t fish considered meat?</li>
<li>41:22 – Is there any issue for a man taking a female saint name for confirmation?</li>
<li>42:45 – In what state in the body of the damned?</li>
<li>44:32 – What is the Church position on organ donation?</li>
<li>48:35 – Could you clarify when it meant when God said he regretted the creation of Man when speaking to Noah?</li>
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<p>“Is Lent biblical?” This question opens a discussion on the origins and significance of Lent, addressing whether it is a divine command or a human tradition. Additional topics include the nature of God’s sacrifice, the fate of Protestants, and the practice of refraining from saying Hallelujah during Lent, providing a rich exploration of faith and tradition.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>01:46 – Is Lent biblical or is it a man made tradition?</li>
<li>12:30 – Did God want to die for us? Why did he put the tree of the knowledge of God and evil in the Garden in the first place?</li>
<li>20:15 – Do all protestants go to hell?</li>
<li>28:30 – Are there any recognized Catholic saints from Scotland?</li>
<li>36:12 – Why do we not say Hallelujah during lent and when did that practice start?</li>
<li>41:00 – Am I sinning by how I think about other people? I’m not judging others but I can’t help but see their sin. How can we be witnesses to others without being forceful?</li>
<li>43:45 – Am I sinning by how I think about other people? I’m not judging others but I can’t help but see their sin. How can we be witnesses to others without being forceful?</li>
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