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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<p>Orthodox vs. Anglican communion, pro-life ethics, voting dilemmas, spiritual encounters, and New Testament objections—Catholic answers to tough questions.</p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">00:15 – Content creator highlight: The Religious Hippie </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">19:54 – Why would we be able to receive communion in some circumstances at an Orthodox church but not at an Anglican Church?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">28:50 – If we are not allowed to choose between the life of the mother vs the baby in the pro-life debate, why do some Catholic circles say when you do have to decide, the life of the mother supersedes the life of the baby?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">33:41 – Hypothetical: If you were voting between 2 candidates, one was causing physical harm and the other spiritual harm, how should one vote?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">39:42 – How do we respond to the secular arguments against the New Testament?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">45:32 – What does the Church have to say if we sense a family member who has passed away is trying to reach out to us?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">49:24 – How do I help guide my Catholic aunt who goes to a Lutheran church and believes she’s receiving the real presence?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="225" data-end="248">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle one of the most intriguing questions about the Bible’s development: <em data-start="328" data-end="438">If the disciples and early Christians referenced the Book of Enoch, why isn’t it part of the biblical canon?</em> We explore the Church’s criteria for canonization, Enoch’s influence, and why it ultimately didn’t make the cut.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:51 – Why was Enoch not considered canon if the disciples referenced it?</li>
<li>14:25 – Why is confession to a priest necessary?</li>
<li>21:17 – Who is St. Mary Salome? Was she the Blessed Mother’s sister?</li>
<li>25:07 – Why is the penalty of sin, death? It seems so harsh.</li>
<li>33:55 – Rather than having a Catholic funeral Is having a mortuary service burial, okay?</li>
<li>35:32 – Is there any truth to the rumor that the baptism formula was in Jesus name early on?</li>
<li>40:30 – What would be the implications of a person without a soul?</li>
<li>44:45 – Could a Catholic accept Jesus as the new Isaac and Peter as the new Abraham as an explanation of Mt. 16:18-19?</li>
<li>49:17 – My husband is interested in Catholicism. He asked: 1 Peter 2:25 Why is the word bishop replaced to overseer in some versions?</li>
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<p>In this heartfelt episode of <em data-start="236" data-end="259">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we address one of the most difficult situations a Catholic can face: <em data-start="330" data-end="407">What if your spouse is resistant—or even hostile—to the idea of conversion?</em> We offer practical and pastoral advice on how to approach this conversation with patience, love, and truth, without pushing them away.</p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">07:17 – How does the soul know whether it’s in heaven, hell or purgatory?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">12:49 – How do I bring up the conversation about converting to a spouse who is not friendly to Catholicism?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">20:01 – Why don’t we hear about the intercession of the Old Testament saints?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">23:34 – Can a person be in good standing with the Church and be an annihilationist?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">33:41 – How can I have a more genuine relationship with Jesus?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">37:20 – Why are the eastern right patriarchs not named cardinals?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">41:34 – Why do Catholics do Eucharistic adoration but other churches like the Orthodox don’t?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">45:29 – What was the purpose of the dream of Pilot’s wife, Claudia?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">51:05 – I don’t think belief in annihilationism jeopardizes being in good standing with the Church. JRR Tolkien would agree with me. Can you clarify your thoughts?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="226" data-end="249">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle one of the most persistent Protestant arguments against the Catholic canon: <em data-start="337" data-end="397">Did St. Jerome actually reject the Deuterocanonical books?</em> Some claim he supported a 66-book Bible—so what’s the truth? We unpack what Jerome really believed, what he said about the Septuagint, and how his writings have been misused.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">14:05 – How do we respond to protestants that will use St. Jerome to support their 66 book canon?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">24:37 – What are the differences between the Greek, and Russian Orthodox churches and why do they disagree so much?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">31:13 – Who was the author that helped write Hebrews?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">34:22 – How does the Church judge when one is really inspired?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">43:34 – Was Mark plagiarized from Luke and Matthew?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="209" data-end="232">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle a wide range of thought-provoking questions from callers seeking clarity on Catholic teaching and practice. The highlight question: <em data-start="376" data-end="475">Can a Catholic date a non-denominational Christian—and make it work spiritually and relationally?</em> Steve Ray offers pastoral wisdom and theological insight into navigating interdenominational dating with truth and charity.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>14:02 – How do I defend our claim that the woman in Revelation 12 is Mary?</li>
<li>18:21 – Can the saints return to earth in spirit, and can they audibly communicate with us?</li>
<li>29:51 – How do I get over past hurts and addictions?</li>
<li>33:27 – What advice can you offer me? I’m Catholic dating a non-denominational girl.</li>
<li>36:20 – Why are we not supposed to wear hats when praying? When did that tradition start?</li>
<li>41:21 – My grandmother has bought into the prosperity gospel. What advice do you have for approaching her?</li>
<li>48:16 – How do I help my Protestant friend trust in the Church’s authority to interpret scripture?</li>
<li>53:48 – You mentioned a great book on the geography of the holy land. What is the name of it?</li>
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