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>“What did Tim learn in India?” Tim shares his experiences and insights from his time in India, reflecting on the cultural and spiritual lessons he encountered. The discussion also touches on Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert’s work under Tim, and a memorable story shared by John Martignoni, showcasing a variety of engaging topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>00:30 – Tim’s time in India</li>
<li>13:00 – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers</li>
<li>28:30 – Jason Evert and working under Tim</li>
<li>31:30 – Marcus Peters</li>
<li>37:00 – John Martignoni shares a Tim story</li>
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<p>“Farewell Tim Staples” reflects on his significant impact and faith journey. The discussion touches on his time in radio, his contributions to the post-conciliar Church, and the growth of faith in Australia, alongside personal anecdotes about traveling with Steve Ray. This episode honors a remarkable apologist and his legacy.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:00 – Farewell Tim</li>
<li>09:00 – Tim’s time on the radio</li>
<li>17:30 – Tim’s contribution to the post-conciliar Church</li>
<li>30:00 – The growth of the faith in Australia</li>
<li>45:00 – The necessity of relationship</li>
<li>50:00 – Traveling with Steve Ray</li>
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<p>“Why reject Sola Fide?” This question opens a discussion on the key reasons against the doctrine of justification by faith alone, including insights into Luther’s self-justification for his rebellion. The conversation also addresses the apparent contradictions between Romans 4 and James 2 regarding justification, as well as challenges about the Eucharist practices in different parishes.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:33 – What are the top three reasons to reject Sola Fide?</li>
<li>17:17 – How did Luther justify the rebellion to himself?</li>
<li>24:18 – Why should I believe the Romans 4 says the exact opposite of James 2. Romans 4 is about justification before GOD, James 2 is justification before MEN.</li>
<li>47:35 – Protestant friend challenges me with the following. He claims the church is inconsistent cause parishes give just the bread, and others give the bread and wine.</li>
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<p>“Why Reject Sola Scriptura?” This episode addresses key concerns about the authority of Scripture versus Tradition, including the top reasons to reject sola scriptura and the implications of Mary’s sinlessness for those exploring Catholicism. Additional questions tackle the interpretation of Acts 17:11 and whether Jesus criticized Tradition, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:20 – Top 3 reasons to Reject Sola Scriptura</li>
<li>16:20 – I’ve heard Protestants cite Acts 17:11 in support of sola scriptura: “they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” Is that a good translation?</li>
<li>22:30 – My friend believes in sola scripture, and is interested in Catholicism, but can’t get over our belief in the sinlessness of Mary. How can I help him?</li>
<li>29:15 – Does Jesus speak badly of Tradition?</li>
<li>33:30 – Would John 21 verse 25 (that not everything Jesus did could not be contained in books) be a good citation in refuting sola scriptura?</li>
<li>36:18 – Which of the Bible writers were Protestant? If none, why are the Protestants trying to claim it is their bible?</li>
<li>45:35 – In my Church there are some “traditions” that are not part of the Mass but are done during Mass anyway.</li>
<li>48:29 – My evangelical friend told me there are books in the Catholic Bible that were written 400 years before Jesus was born, and that’s where Catholics get all their crazy teachings. He says they are not divinely inspired but Catholics put them in there.</li>
<li>51:55 – My niece told me she left the Church because it was founded by the Romans, and that her priest didn’t know scripture.</li>
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<p>Why do people in the Bible appear to live for hundreds of years, and how should Catholics understand those extraordinary ages? In this episode of <em data-start="302" data-end="325" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Jimmy Akin explores possible ways of interpreting the long lifespans found in biblical genealogies before turning to several unusual questions involving history, science, and theology. He discusses the mysterious Michigan Melon-head legends and their possible Catholic connection, the evidence for extraordinary charismatic gifts today, and whether elective cosmetic surgery can amount to mutilation. The episode also tackles a fascinating time-travel scenario involving a priest celebrating Mass before the institution of the Eucharist, along with the ethics of using living human neurons and brain cells to power computers and robots.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">01:36 – Could the extreme ages of people in the genealogies of the Bible refer to the length years of one man’s successive generations in real time, rather than the single person’s actual age at death? How are these extreme ages of people in the Bible to be understood?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">16:50 – I would like to know more about the Catholicism of the Michigan Melon-heads. I heard they may be Catholic since they likely originated from a Catholic orphanage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">22:01 – How much evidence is there for extraordinary charismatic gifts nowadays and which is the strangest?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">29:00 – Is surgery for non-medical reasons on the human body considered mutilation. If done just for cosmetic reasons for example breast implants</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">45:28 – What would happen if a validly ordained Catholic priest went back in time to before the Birth of Jesus and said a mass and transubstantiated the Eucharist before Jesus instituted that sacrament? What if he went back in time to when Jesus was alive, but before He instituted the Eucharist? Would Jesus know that this time traveling priest was turning bread and wine into His body and blood?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">52:33 – I’ve seen some robotics and computing developments online where scientists are already using human brain neurons and cells to run computers and robots. I’ve discovered a similar, already existing idea in science fiction called headcheese if you’re familiar with that. I’m wondering about the ethics of this and what a Catholic should make of it. I also wonder if creating new human neurons or keeping an existing person’s brain cells alive to run a computer would impede them from crossing over to the afterlife or not. Thank you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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