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:
4:51 – Do any New Testament manuscripts exist that have the gospels in a different order? Follow up: If the orthodox were united with us, would we have to accept the extra books of the Bible that they accept?
9:26 – Do you have any advice for Christians battling mental illness?
16:29 – What pastoral advice would you give to a committed Catholic couple who are cohabiting?
21:44 – I’m coming back to the church after 40 years. I’m concerned about not remembering how to go to confession. What do I say? Should I bring a list of my sins?
30:57 – What ways can we help out our community that is not part of our local parish, but still do it for Jesus?
34:52 – How do we handle near death experiences where someone said they were going to end up in Hell?
41:41- My son is dating someone who is not religious. Any advice for when I see her this New Year’s Eve?
45:47- Our priest used to allow us to receive at the altar rail. But it seems he was told to no longer have the altar rail. Is that something he can be told to do?
49:44 – Our priest sings songs when he’s preparing the gifts. Does that invalidate the Mass? Also what if a priest only washed one hand instead of both — would that cause the Mass to be invalid?
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Questions Covered:
02:21 – Why don’t the Church Fathers use the same passages when defending Church Doctrine?
07:16 – How do you know when the pope is making a statement ex cathedra?
14:33 – Are Catholics allowed to consume or watch combat sports?
19:05 – Why was Zechariah punished and Mary wasn’t for asking a similar question?
23:22 – When did the practice of praying the rosary as call and response begin?
29:43 – My protestant friend is close to becoming Catholic. He doesn’t understand penance. What would penance look like for people Hitler etc?
40:45 – What conditions could I give to a protestant for either of us to convert if those conditions are met?
44:49 – When does the bread become the body of Christ during Mass?
52:26 – If God knows what we’re going to do, do we really have free will?
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Questions Covered:
20:14 – I wanted to ask Trent specifically, are combat sports moral?
35:48 – I agree God allows us to pray for others & to ask others to pray for us. But my question is: how does Mary hear all those prayers? Is she omnipotent?
41:47 – What are your thoughts on Gavin Ortlund? Do you think he is a good faith actor?
46:33 – Is the stain of original exclusive to one individual, Adam?
52:28 – My agnostic friend is engaging with a married woman who is in an open marriage. Should I stop being friends with him?
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Questions Covered:
18:11 – I need advice on how to practice leisure and balance as a Catholic.
23:10 – I think the basis of our work ethic in the US and lack of leisure is because of its Puritan roots.
32:45 – What tips do you have to work less and embrace leisure?
36:42 – Leisure is savoring the moment and acedia is not.
44:08 – What’s the connection between work and leisure?
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Questions Covered:
15:45 – Why do we refer to Mary as ‘our life’ in the Hail Holy Queen?
19:03 – Have you done research on the books about Mary by Sister Mary of Agreda?
22:44 – I’m Protestants. What do we make of the response that Jesus gives that almost sounds like he’s degrading his mother in Lk.11:27?
29:58 – Did Mary have other children?
37:43 – Heart of Jesus Radio… Can you clarify the interpretation of ‘Our Life’ in the Salve Regina? I thought it was a reference to Jesus.
42:08 – My Baptist friend claimed that Mary was a sinner. What’s the response to this?
45:07 – Isn’t it logical that there would be a large emphasis on Mary since half the population is women?
46:53 – Is it possible for Mary to have said no since she was already sinless?
48:34 – Do Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14 refer to Mary
51:38 – I’m protestant and am making my way to the Church. Father, your way of talking about Mary is contributing to me getting closer.
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