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>“Can Catholics celebrate Halloween?” This episode explores this timely question along with intriguing topics such as George Washington’s potential deathbed conversion to Catholicism and the marital status of Pharisees.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:15 – Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?</li>
<li>21:19 – Do we know if George Washington had a deathbed conversion to Catholicism?</li>
<li>34:04 – Were Pharisees required to be married? If so, does that mean Paul was married?</li>
<li>38:09 – Why does the bible say that all of our sins will be forgiven but it also says we will stand in judgement for all of our sins? Which is it?</li>
<li>47:33 – Is The Great Warning real? If so, what is it? I’ve seen Catholic organizations pushing this.</li>
<li>52:01 – Which Church Father do you recommend I start studying first?</li>
<li>05:54 – Why did Jesus say he wouldn’t go to the feast in John 7 but he ended up going in private?</li>
<li>18:37 – What is acceptable and not acceptable when praying to the saints?</li>
<li>34:00 – I’m Protestant looking into the faith. I can’t get over the idea of Mary being sinless? A Daily Defense</li>
<li>46:20 – I heard a protestant interpretation of John 6 saying it can’t mean the eucharist because John didn’t pay attention to the sacraments of the last supper. What is the Catholic response to this?</li>
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<p>“What if someone doesn’t think they need to be saved?” In this episode, we explore this question alongside discussions about how one can navigate the teachings of Christianity while seeking a relationship with God, and the struggles of an agnostic who is drawn to Christianity yet grapples with free will and the Resurrection. We also touch on the significance of the Rosary in the Catholic faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:45 – What if someone doesn’t think they need to be saved?</li>
<li>21:08 – He is looking into religions, keeps hearing things that point to relationship, but how does one adhere to relationship when they first must come to understanding the teachings of Christianity?</li>
<li>36:55 – Agnostic would like to be a Christian, is searching, still struggling with voice in his head that tells him he is not buying it. Struggles with question of “Free will” and the historicity of the Resurrection story.</li>
<li>50:11 – Has trouble grasping why God would care about each individual person, and also she was gifted a Rosary but has no idea what to do with it and its significance in the Catholic faith.</li>
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<p>“How can a man discern his call to the priesthood?” This episode explores this vital question while also addressing how parents can discuss the priesthood with their children. Additionally, we touch on helping kids identify their gifts and supporting a child’s discernment between motherhood and religious life.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – How Can a Man Learn If He is Called to the Priesthood?</li>
<li>24:18 – Parent of 5 kids, how does he speak to his kids about the priesthood, he is concerned about stories of Priests that have gotten in trouble and put the priesthood in a bad light.</li>
<li>32:30 – He is 41, had been in seminary early in life, he stepped out, but is now feeling the calling again, how can he discern significantly if he should reenter. He feels too old and broken to answer the call?</li>
<li>37:02 – She is middleschool teacher and is wondering if there is good “gifts” assessment she can give to her kids to help them discern their gifts?</li>
<li>42:59 – His son is in first year at seminary, he would like to share their story of his upbringing and their experience as parents watching him discern.</li>
<li>48:13 – As a parent how does one help their child discern especially if they are feeling strong call to motherhood but now feeling a slight tug toward being a nun?</li>
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<p>“Can you explain Holy Water?” In this episode, we delve into its purpose, history, and use, while also addressing a variety of intriguing questions, such as the significance of a shrine housing a piece of the manger and the early Church’s beliefs regarding the Assumption. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:57 – Ava reporting back from meeting Wes Huff</li>
<li>18:54 – Can you explain Holy Water — what it’s for, how did it develop? And can I invite Joe Heschmeyer to come to my upcoming confirmation (I’m a candidate at the Cathedral)?</li>
<li>31:02 – I work at a shrine that has a piece of the manger. Joe are you familiar with this story?</li>
<li>39:45 – On Pentecost when Peter gave his sermon, the Assumption hadn’t occurred so the early disciples did not have to believe in it so why do we have to believe in it?</li>
<li>47:56 – When host is consecrated does any thing it touch become a relic?</li>
<li>51:39 – How can he explain to protestant family and friends the Catholic teaching justification?</li>
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<p>“How do you prove God exists without science?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and reason, addressing questions like how to engage with skeptics who demand scientific proof, the challenges faced by those seeking answers about Catholicism, and the complexities surrounding priest celibacy in the early Church. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>13:25 – How do you respond to someone who doesn’t believe in God because you can’t prove it with math or science?</li>
<li>18:12 – I’m not Catholic because I have so many questions and can’t find people to talk to in good faith.</li>
<li>39:24 – I was raised Catholic, but I don’t believe in the real presence.</li>
<li>52:05 – I don’t fully understand priest celibacy since in the early Church they were allowed to marry?</li>
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