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
Questions Covered:
02:48 – What is the difference between a Church and a temple?
08:19 – Why do baptism and confirmation happen at the same time in Maronite rite?
14:45 What’s the best answer for why Jesus died for our sins?
17:01 – Will a 3-month-old who passed away remain a baby in heaven?
20:22 – Did the apostles who were illiterate use scribes? Why would Jesus wait till 30 to start his ministry?
25:45 – Was Christ silent for 500 years before Christ’s birth?
32:38 – Why does Genesis genealogy not include mothers?
35:10 – What does it mean to be in communion with the Pope of Rome? How would an Orthodox want to be in communion, what must they do?
37:20 – What is the morality in engaging in sexual acts with a spouse who is incapable due to loss of organs, cripple, etc. What would be permissible? Which sexual actions would one be able to perform?
43:25 – What is the rule on the elevation of the host during the “Behold the Lamb of God?” Why do some only elevate a fragment and others, the entire host?
45:56 – If you could choose 1 non-Catholic apologist to debate or convert, who would it be?
47:45 – How do Catholics compete with the people who say that they get more from a protestant preacher over a priest’s homily
51:02 – referencing a previous question on genealogy, how do you respond to the Jewish claim that one’s Jewishness comes from the mother, and why is it only men referenced in the genealogy?
52:07 – I light on John 14:12, why aren’t there a lot more miracles?
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Questions Covered:
09:42 – I have an adult family member who is developing mental health issues and I’m noticing a lot of overlap with addiction and compulsion. How would CIR be able to help?
14:43 – I have an addiction to hoarding and still struggle. What advice do you have for me?
19:06 – How do I find a good Catholic sponsor?
24:17 – I’ve been addicted to heroin for many years and have been praying for Jesus to take this addiction away. Have you heard of any stories where people are healed from it?
32:27 – Through God, Mass and prayer I am 11 months sober from pornography.
41:45 – How does mental health and recovery relate to mortal sin? How much is in and out of our control?
46:09 – Do you have resources for families of adult children who struggle from addiction?
51:05 – Can someone have a drink and still say that they have been sober for 5 years?
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Questions Covered:
04:45 – How could one in the Church still believe in the claim of authority in light of all the controversy?
15:13 – My co-worker says he is spiritual and believes in the pineal gland and its supernatural effect. Do you know anything about this?
18:29 – How should Catholics navigate modern dating?
25:12 – Would you be willing to do a dialogue with Gavin Ortlund especially after all your videos?
36:55 – Was Paul an apostle?
43:12 – How do we reconcile No Salvation outside the Church and those ignorant of Christ possibly having salvation?
49:52 – My protestant admits the Early Church was Catholic but how do I convince her of apostolic succession and why it still matters today?
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Questions Covered:
04:45 – How could one in the Church still believe in the claim of authority in light of all the controversy?
15:13 – My co-worker says he is spiritual and believes in the pineal gland and its supernatural effect. Do you know anything about this?
18:29 – How should Catholics navigate modern dating?
25:12 – Would you be willing to do a dialogue with Gavin Ortlund especially after all your videos?
36:55 – Was Paul an apostle?
43:12 – How do we reconcile No Salvation outside the Church and those ignorant of Christ possibly having salvation?
49:52 – My protestant admits the Early Church was Catholic but how do I convince her of apostolic succession and why it still matters today?
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Questions Covered:
01:48 – How can I trust that the whole of tradition is divine revelation rather than a false doctrine of human beings?
12:00 – What about people who feel so close to God, what about their authority?
18:51 – What’s the relationship between James and Peter and the authority of the two?
24:20 – If I didn’t go to Church on Sunday and wanted to watch football, then if I die, would I go to hell?
33:57 – I’m a catechist. What are the dogmas of the Church? Is there a definitive list?
40:07 – I don’t know what kind of Christian I am. Can you help me to clarify where I stand?
47:15 – In Matthew Jesus rebukes the Pharisees and tells his people to listen to them. Why did you use that story as evidence to follow authority?
52:42 – What would be the main way to bring a friend to Catholicism who is interested in Orthodoxy?
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