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>“What Makes a Great Exorcist?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question along with topics such as the validity of second marriages for divorced individuals, the reasons behind Michael the Archangel’s sainthood, and how to protect ourselves from spiritual forces in our daily lives. Tune in for a diverse range of insights on Catholic faith and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:09 – Who is the greatest exorcist?</li>
<li>14:14 – Would a married and divorced person who gets remarried have a valid second marriage?</li>
<li>18:08 – Why did God choose to give Michael the Archangel sainthood?</li>
<li>20:10 – The bible says we make up for what’s lacking in Christ. How can there be anything lacking in Christ?</li>
<li>23:30 – What are the qualifications one needs to be a godparent?</li>
<li>29:05 – How do we protect ourselves from the principalities and powers in our daily lives?</li>
<li>33:48 – What book do you recommend on Christian History?</li>
<li>41:26 – How do a person know when they need an exorcism?</li>
<li>45:12 – Do all children born have a guardian angel, or only those who were baptized and are believers?</li>
<li>51:10 – I’m considering converting. I was baptized in Jesus’ name. Does it count? Why do Catholics rush to baptize babies but take their time in OCIA?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can non-Catholics be saved?” This episode explores this crucial question while also touching on the Catholic Answers Cruise and the implications of a shrinking population. Additionally, we delve into intriguing topics like the Louvre heist and Jud Apatow’s experience with ahawaska and his vision of Jesus, offering a diverse range of insights.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – Shrinking population (continued)</li>
<li>07:30 – Catholic Answers Cruise</li>
<li>08:46 – Shrinking population (continued)</li>
<li>29:00 – Louvre heist</li>
<li>41:15 – Jud Apatow says he took ahawaska and saw Jesus</li>
</ul>
<p>“What happened when the Louvre was robbed?” In this episode of Flannel Panel, we explore intriguing topics including a man’s encounter with God and the recent decision by a mayor to place Catholic statues in a public building. We also touch on the implications of a shrinking population, offering a diverse range of discussions for listeners.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:00 – Two Unrelated Facts</li>
<li>14:10 – Mayor puts Catholic statues in public building</li>
<li>43:00 – Shrinking population</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can you explain the concept of the Trinity in simple terms?” This episode delves into the foundational beliefs of Catholicism, addressing questions such as why Catholics pray to saints instead of going directly to God, and the significance of the Eucharist in the faith. Join us as we explore these essential topics and more.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 – Can you explain the concept of the Trinity in simple terms?</li>
<li>12:45 – Why do Catholics pray to saints instead of going directly to God?</li>
<li>20:15 – What is the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith?</li>
<li>30:10 – How do Catholics interpret the Book of Revelation?</li>
<li>45:22 – Why is confession necessary if we can pray directly to God for forgiveness?</li>
<li>59:59 – What role does faith play in salvation according to Catholic teaching?</li>
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<p>“How can the Mass be Jesus’ single offering and Purgatory?” This episode explores the relationship between the Mass and sanctification, addressing why Catholics may still feel imperfect after attending. Additionally, we delve into the doctrine of purgatory, the meaning of ‘the heaven and the new earth,’ and the role of laypeople in distributing communion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>04:05 – Hebrews 10:14 says that Jesus’s single offering on the cross perfects those for all time who are being sanctified. Yet, Catholics go to Mass and leave still imperfect. So, how can the Mass be Jesus’ single offering if Catholics aren’t perfected when they leave it?</li>
<li>13:52 – Can you help me better understand the doctrine of purgatory?</li>
<li>21:26 – What does ‘the heaven and the new earth’ mean?</li>
<li>29:04 – What are some practical applications of the teaching on contraception and the exceptions?</li>
<li>40:16 – Why do Catholics allow lay people to give out communion? Wouldn’t touching it make the host unholy?</li>
<li>51:25 – Are there other types of the mass other than the ordinary and the extraordinary?</li>
<li>03:30 – Is God three separate spirits or one spirit?</li>
<li>15:10 – How do you make the distinction of venial and mortal sin?</li>
<li>22:32 – How can Jesus have two wills?</li>
<li>39:59 – I have difficulty accepting that missing mass is a mortal sin. How do I better understand this?</li>
<li>50:44 – Act 22 says you don’t have to die to be a saint. Why do you Catholics only call dead people saints? How can the Catholic Church be the original Church?</li>
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