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.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“Why do Catholics believe in Sacred Tradition?” In this episode, we explore the significance of Sacred Tradition, along with questions about the meaning behind the peace greeting during Mass, the role of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the origins of holy days of obligation. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these essential aspects of Catholic faith.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:42 – Why do Catholics believe in Sacred Tradition?</li>
<li>05:51 – But those traditions aren’t some unwritten teachings that Christians are bound to believe. They’re simply the same stuff that Paul wrote down.</li>
<li>13:57 – Why do Catholics say the peace be with you during the mass?</li>
<li>19:39 – What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and why do we follow it?</li>
<li>29:48 – why do we have holy days of obligation and when did they start?</li>
<li>37:20 – Why would God institute animal sacrifice in the old testament if it ultimately wouldn’t suffice?</li>
<li>46:59 – Is there an exhaustive list of infallible teaching? Why isn’t it written into a creed?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Is confession Catholic therapy?” This episode explores the role of confession in spiritual healing, alongside discussions on the Catholic understanding of salvation, the challenges of prayer devoted to Mary, and navigating marriage in the Church when one partner is hesitant. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:00 – Is confession Catholic therapy?</li>
<li>09:45 – What is the Catholic view of Salvation as it relates to faith?</li>
<li>14:22 – I struggle with the time prayer devoted to Mary?</li>
<li>20:13 – Can you explain the foundation of the Catholic church?</li>
<li>29:05 – How can I get married in the Church, but my spouse doesn’t want to?</li>
<li>34:24 – I am struggling with accepting and understanding Confession. After a general confession, I find myself thinking of new sins or doubt of making a good confession</li>
<li>42:45 – Are sins committed in dreams sinful, and how can one deal with minimizing “sins” in dreams?</li>
<li>46:50 – Going through OCIA, what tips and pointers can Fr. offer as he goes through the process?</li>
<li>52:28 – What to do when she attends Mass and witnesses folks doing odd things…I.e. Drinking coffee, brings dog etc….?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can Catholics be saved by works?” This episode explores the relationship between faith and works in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the New Testament’s reliability and the emphasis on works over faith. Additionally, we delve into questions about the Catholic view on Mary and the reasons behind the Church’s baptism practices. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:25 – I am not Catholic or Christian because there is too much fiction in the New Testament for it to be reliable.</li>
<li>11:59 – I am religious, but I am not Catholic because of the issues with organized religion.</li>
<li>18:00 – Catholics seem to put too much emphasis on works not faith. Why do Catholics put emphasis on Works?</li>
<li>30:07 – I am struggling with the Catholic view on Mary?</li>
<li>46:30 – Where in scripture does it layout the current financial hierarchy of the Catholic Church? Second: Why do Catholic not do full immersion Baptisms?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Who Was Peter’s Wife?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and morality, alongside intriguing questions like whether psychic healing undermines miracles as proof for God and what happened to the saints who rose at Christ’s resurrection. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith and understanding.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>02:20 – Does psychic healing undermine miracles as proof for God?</li>
<li>14:56 – Does Genesis 1:26 show the Father speaking to the Son?</li>
<li>21:40 – Can psychopaths who feel no remorse be saved?</li>
<li>28:48 – What happened to the saints who rose at Christ’s resurrection?</li>
<li>34:00 – Why does the Bible describe parents eating their own children?</li>
<li>37:58 – Who was Peter’s wife, and did he get along with his mother-in-law?</li>
<li>43:14 – If aliens needed saving, would Jesus have two mothers?</li>
<li>48:16 – Can someone be a Buddhist Catholic?</li>
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<p>“Can damned souls ever repent?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and the afterlife, addressing questions such as the nature of excommunication and whether a parent’s desire can lead to the baptism of an unbaptized child. Tune in as we also consider the implications of Luther’s potential reforms and the intriguing topic of spirit possession.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>07:07 – How many souls did my twins have before the egg split?</li>
<li>13:27 – If I’m born at 7 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, does fasting start then?</li>
<li>17:50 – What if Luther had reformed from within the Church?</li>
<li>20:36 – Can a living person’s spirit possess someone else?</li>
<li>30:49 – Can a parent’s desire baptize a child who dies unbaptized?</li>
<li>34:17 – If someone was excommunicated unfairly, can they still go to heaven?</li>
<li>41:32 – Can damned souls or demons ever repent?</li>
<li>46:40 – If science shows we’re small and ordinary, how are humans still special?</li>
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