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>“Can The Brown Scapular Save You from Hell?” In this episode, we explore the significance of the brown scapular and its role in salvation. Additionally, we tackle questions about Galatians 3 and its implications for the chosen people, recommend resources for transitioning from atheism to theism, and discuss St. Ignatius of Antioch’s self-identification in his letters.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>01:08 – Will the brown scapular alone save you from hell? What is the brown scapular, and what does it actually do?</li>
<li>06:48 – Does Galatians 3 mean that we are all the chosen people?</li>
<li>21:14 – What book do you recommend making the jump from atheism to theism?</li>
<li>44:38 – What does St. Ignatius of Antioch mean when he introduces himself as God Inspired in his letters?</li>
<li>48:12 – What’s the Catholic response to people who use the bible to claim the earth is flat?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Did Vatican II make us too kind to other religions?” This episode explores the implications of Vatican II on interfaith relations, alongside questions about the historical treatment of Catholics by certain Jewish sects, the Vatican’s role during the Holocaust, and how to reconcile Jesus’ claims with the beliefs of Judaism and Islam. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:02 – Did Vatican II Make Us Too Kind to Other Religions?</li>
<li>31:29 – If Catholics and Jews are supposed to get along, why are Catholics mistreated by certain sects of Judaism?</li>
<li>35:21 – What was the Vatican’s role during the Holocaust?</li>
<li>43:37 – How can we accept Jesus saying I am the Way Truth and Life and embrace Judaism and Islam knowing they reject Jesus?</li>
<li>46:40 – Does the Incarnation of Jesus resolve the issue of the arbitrariness of the Jewish notion of being the chosen people?</li>
<li>49:31 – How does the Church’s stance today compare its previous stance of super secessionism?</li>
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<p>“Responding to Attacks on the Papacy” This episode explores the role of the pope in the Catholic Church, addressing questions like the implications of priest celibacy in light of 1 Timothy 3 and the reasoning behind Timothy’s circumcision by Paul. Additionally, we delve into the Church’s stance on alcohol and its interpretation of love in Romans.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:34 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe that the pope holds Peter’s office.</li>
<li>21:06 – What are your thoughts on priest celibacy in light of 1 Tim. 3?</li>
<li>30:24 – If Paul was sent to the Gentile, why did he have Timothy circumcised?</li>
<li>33:07 – Why is alcohol permitted in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>43:55 – How do Catholics understand Paul in Romans saying love is the fulfillment of the law? Is Paul solely referring to Jewish customs?</li>
</ul>
<p>“How To Respond to ‘Catholics Oppose Science'” This episode tackles the perception that the Catholic Church opposes progress, addressing historical issues like Galileo and monarchies.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:59 – What do you say to the person who says they are not Catholic because the Catholic Church has always opposed progress and they give you a smorgasbord of reasons? Galileo, Jews in Ghettos, siding with Kings and Queens in the age of democracy, not letting women be priests, etc…</li>
<li>11:00 – I’m going to a protestant apologetics conference this Friday. What questions should I ask Wes Huff while I’m there?</li>
<li>17:23 – I’m Protestant. If two Catholics fall away from the Church and get married outside the Catholic Church, are they considered fornicators?</li>
<li>41:13 – My husband is a Baptist. Would 2 Peter 2:4 help with helping explain losing one’s salvation?</li>
<li>51:55 – Doesn’t it seem like Protestants almost view baptism like confirmation?</li>
</ul>
<p>“The Future of Catholic Education” This episode explores the vital role of parents in their children’s education, especially in Catholic schools. We also tackle concerns about the fairness of classical education in Catholic versus public schools, and how to advocate for a strong Catholic curriculum amidst changing educational standards.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>19:01 – I’m in my second year of teaching at a Catholic school. What does it mean that parents are the primary educators of their children when they outsource their education to us, especially as the kids get older?</li>
<li>25:00 – Isn’t it unfair for only Catholic schools to have classical education while public schools suffer with literacy rate plummet?</li>
<li>30:44 – My kids go to Catholic school. The new curriculum is bad. How do I advocate for a good Catholic curriculum?</li>
<li>35:56 – Why do Catholic schools allow people who oppose Church teaching to speak at their schools?</li>
<li>43:06 – Are there checks and balances in making sure that what’s being taught in the classroom is in line with Church teaching?</li>
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