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>“How can lay people support vocations, prayer, and service?” This episode explores the vital role of the laity in fostering vocations, alongside Fr. Marc Gandolfo’s personal journey to the priesthood. Tune in as we discuss the meaning of “pray without ceasing,” the experience of a life dedicated to service, and practical steps for laypeople to assist in promoting vocations.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:24 – How did you end up being a Catholic priest?</li>
<li>16:30 – On “Pray without ceasing.”</li>
<li>17:30 – What is it like to live a life dedicated to serving others?</li>
<li>29:18 – Could you give examples of listening to God and listening outside structured prayer?</li>
<li>22:24 – What can a lay person do to help vocations?</li>
<li>29:18 – Could you give examples of listening to God and listening outside structured prayer?</li>
<li>41:48 – What degree of certainty does a young man need in order to apply to seminary?</li>
<li>46:04 – Do you normally work with local Catholic high schools to promote vocations?</li>
</ul>
<p>“How does the Catholic Mass compare to other Christian worship services?” In this episode, we explore the unique aspects of the Catholic Mass, including the significance of language in worship and the origins of the term “Mass.” We also discuss the varying practices among parishes and the spiritual benefits of attending Mass, whether in person or via television.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:20 – How does the Catholic Mass compare to other Christian worship services?</li>
<li>15:54 – Why do some people think it matters which language the Mass is in?</li>
<li>21:35 – Where does the word Mass come from? Why don’t we call it something else?</li>
<li>23:40 – Why is there no uniformity amongst parishes on how they celebrate the mass?</li>
<li>30:15 – How does the Mass relate to the real presence in adoration? What is the mode of presence in the host during adoration?</li>
<li>44:17 – I have a friend who travels 3 hours to the Latin mass and says they wont go to mass if they don’t go there. How do I respond to this?</li>
<li>50:42 – What is the spiritual benefit of mass on TV compared to a protestant service down the street? What are additional benefits other than the Eucharist when attending mass?</li>
</ul>
<p>In this episode, we explore “How did the Church councils get their names?” along with a variety of other intriguing topics, including recommendations for studying Early Church Fathers and the concept of monophysitism. We also delve into whether Purgatory was discussed in the Early Church and the criteria used by the Council of Rome to determine the Canon.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>00:55 – How did the Church councils get their names?</li>
<li>06:02 – If I only had one Early Church Father to study what would be your recommendation and why?</li>
<li>10:50 – What in the world is monophysitism?</li>
<li>29:16 – Was Purgatory mentioned in the Early church or discussed at council?</li>
<li>34:02 – What criteria did the Council of Rome use to determine the Canon?</li>
<li>48:04 – Is there a similarity and difference the Catholic Churches and the Eastern Orthodox councils?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Did the Early Church Have Deaconesses?” This episode explores the role of women in the early Church, including discussions on the Council of Constantinople and whether the Council of Jerusalem should be counted among the ecumenical councils. We also delve into Arianism’s connections to modern groups and the significance of the Council of Ephesus.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>18:30 – The Council of Constantinople</li>
<li>24:40 – Do we count the Council of Jerusalem among the first councils?</li>
<li>29:07 – Pope Leo announced reintroducing Deaconess based on Church History? Were there Deaconess in the Early Church?</li>
<li>31:59 – What the basic stuff to know about the Council of Nicea?</li>
<li>33:19 – Arianism sounds like Jehovah’s Witnesses?</li>
<li>35:20 – Why did the council of Ephesus do?</li>
<li>40:10 – I feel like there is a popular opinion that the church was united up until 1054. But at the Council of Ephesus and Council of Calcedon there was a split by assyrian church of the East and oriental orthodox Church. Is this an argument that the church wasn’t always Catholic?</li>
<li>45:00 – What is Nestorianism?</li>
<li>47:35 – Who are the heroes of the Council of Ephesus?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of faith and doubt, addressing questions like the nature of honest atheism and the implications of God’s love for humanity. We also delve into challenging topics such as the reasons behind the existence of hell and the nature of divine justice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:35 – Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?</li>
<li>42:11 – Why Would a Loving God Send People to Hell?</li>
</ul>
