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>“Is eternal security promised in John 5:24?” This episode explores the implications of Jesus’ words on eternal life and judgment. Additionally, we delve into questions about the Church’s changes in the Mass, the nature of angels and their vulnerabilities, and the role of priests in forgiving sins.</p>
<p>[Encore episode, original air date July 22, 2025]</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:30 – “Jesus says in John 5:24 whoever believes in him has ‘eternal life.’ He states, “24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Isn’t that a promise of eternal security?”</li>
<li>16:55 – Mt. 12:38 seems to contradict what Catholicism teaches on how much time Jesus spent in hell.</li>
<li>20:16 – Why did the Church change so much in mass?</li>
<li>28:50 – Can angels get hurt?</li>
<li>32:27 – I think there is a contradiction between priests forgiving in persona Christi since they contribute nothing vs forgiving mortal sin.</li>
<li>46:04 – It seems as though we worship an arrogant God.</li>
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<p>“Why is the Catholic Church the One True Church?” This episode dives into the unique claims of the Catholic faith, while also addressing pressing questions like the existence of Hell and the fate of souls, the significance of John 6, and effective ways to share faith with nonbelievers.</p>
<p>[Encore from August 8, 2025]</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:17 – Oneness Pentecostal: Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?</li>
<li>11:11 – Is There a Hell, and Do Most People Go There?</li>
<li>20:54 – Recommended Videos on John 6</li>
<li>24:38 – Why “Bind and Loose” Doesn’t Apply to Everyone</li>
<li>35:41 – Best Way to Bring Faith to Nonbelievers</li>
<li>43:00 – Why Jesus Didn’t Let Mary Magdalene Touch Him</li>
<li>51:20 – Who Was in Heaven When Enoch & Elijah Arrived?</li>
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<p>“Which Marian apparition has the best evidence?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question alongside a variety of topics, including whether Pope Leo might change Church teaching and the implications of obeying dogmas given from the future. We also discuss the nature of sedevacantism and how God protects the Church from error.</p>
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<p>[Encore from August 8, 2025]</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>06:00 – Best-Evidence Marian Apparition</li>
<li>15:25 – Will Pope Leo Change Church Teaching?</li>
<li>22:48 – Must I Obey “Future” Dogmas?</li>
<li>29:55 – Is Sedevacantism Heresy?</li>
<li>36:30 – Accepting Jesus Without the Sacraments? (Rev 3:20)</li>
<li>41:15 – How Does God Protect the Church From Error?</li>
<li>47:47 – Protestant Mom Received Eucharist—What Should I Do?</li>
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<p>“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:28 – What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?”</li>
<li>13:45 – What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory?</li>
<li>21:08 – Why are Anglican sacraments not valid?</li>
<li>28:55 – Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple?</li>
<li>31:48 – Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass?</li>
<li>35:35 – What is Joe’s preferred Bible?</li>
<li>37:41 – If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites?</li>
<li>46:30 – Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?</li>
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<p>“Why do Catholics make religion so complicated?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of Catholic beliefs and practices. The episode also addresses the significance of the number 37 in scripture, the relationship between the Gospels of Mark and John, and whether one can wear a scapular without being baptized.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:05 – Why do Catholics Make Religion so Complicated?</li>
<li>09:58 – The number 37 seems to show up a number of times in scripture is there some significance to this?</li>
<li>13:35 – If Mark was written before John, why doesn’t Mark’s Gospel include the “I AM” statements?</li>
<li>22:31 – Can I wear a Scapular if I am not Baptized?</li>
<li>23:16 – If I attended Sunday evening Mass but they did different readings than the Sunday morning Mass, does it still fulfill the Sunday obligation?</li>
<li>29:30 – What is the SSPX and sedevacantist relationship to the Church?</li>
<li>40:12 – How can I defend the Faith when I am not sophisticated in my arguments at the moment?</li>
<li>50:15 – If the Kingdom of David ended when God said it wouldn’t why does God not apply the same standard to the Great Apostasy?</li>
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