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>“Do Catholics treat Mary like a God?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholicism, addressing misconceptions about worship. The conversation also touches on whether Mary guided the writing of the Gospel of John and clarifies how Catholics view her as the New Eve, alongside the significance of Marian apparitions and the practice of praying to her.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>06:00 – Do Catholics treat Mary like a God?</li>
<li>10:35 – Was Mary the guide for the writing of the Gospel of John?</li>
<li>14:00 – How do I get across that Catholics don’t worship Mary, and that this is not a threat?</li>
<li>18:47 – Can you explain Mary as the new Eve?</li>
<li>36:19 – Why does William believe there has been so many Marian apparitions and not others?</li>
<li>43:13 – There is not one example in the Bible to pray to Mary, so why do we pray to Mary? Abraham is called the father of faith and not even he has an example of people praying to him.</li>
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<p>“What convinced Tim to leave Evangelicalism?” Tim shares his personal journey and the theological insights that shaped his faith transition. The discussion also touches on the significance of penance in Catholic practice and addresses the nature of the Eucharist, including how it retains its breadlike form while being the body and blood of Christ.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>01:30 – What Convinced Tim to Leave Evangelicalism?</li>
<li>12:54 – Why do Catholics practice of penance?</li>
<li>28:50 – How can we call the Eucharist the body and blood when it keeps the breadlike form?</li>
<li>32:42 – How do you approach the question, “what is the church” with scripture?</li>
<li>39:28 – How can I respond to Hebrew 4 verse 16, “We can boldly approach the throne of God” as a refute against intercessory prayers?</li>
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<p>“Is being unmarried a call to priesthood?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between personal vocation and divine calling, while also addressing how to explain the Rosary to Protestants and the nature of purgatory. Other topics include principles for giving to the poor and the implications of Vatican II’s teachings on interfaith worship.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:27 – I’m 32 and unmarried. Is this a sign I’m called to priesthood? Married life is still preferable, but I believe whether I’m a priest or married is up to God, not me.</li>
<li>08:35 – How do I explain and defend the Rosary to Protestants?</li>
<li>18:50 – Why isn’t purgatory instant? Why does it need to exist in general?</li>
<li>23:35 – Should we give money to people living on the streets? What’s a good general principle for giving to the poor?</li>
<li>37:32 – Can you explain Vatican II’s teaching that we worship the same God as Jews and Muslims? It seems anti-trinitarian to me.</li>
<li>49:15 – How do you balance calling out heresy with being kind to your opponent in debate? When are you more direct vs. more charitable?</li>
<li>53:30 – Responding to an atheist dilemma. Is Jesus’ sacrifice really a “Sacrifice” at all if he knew he was coming back? How do I respond to this?</li>
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<p>“Are Catholics modern-day Pharisees?” This question opens a discussion on the role of tradition and faith in Catholicism. The conversation also touches on reasonable expectations for children at Mass, responses to LDS beliefs about marriage in heaven, and the significance of the Eucharist in receiving grace.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:55 – Are Catholics modern-day pharisees?</li>
<li>18:13 – What are reasonable expectations for children at Mass?</li>
<li>23:51 – How to respond to LDS members who believe they are still married in heaven?</li>
<li>29:30 – Do Protestants worship God even though they do not have the Eucharist?</li>
<li>34:45 – How exactly does the Eucharist give us Grace?</li>
<li>47:21 – Can Catholics and Mormons pray together? And how do I explain the intercession of Mary and the Saints?</li>
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<p>“What are the Parameters for Papal Infallibility?” This question opens a discussion on the true nature of the Eucharist, while also addressing Mary’s age at the Annunciation, the parameters of Papal Infallibility, and the role of saints in intercession. These topics highlight the rich tapestry of Catholic belief and practice.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>04:56 – What if the Eucharist is just a symbol?</li>
<li>14:12 – What age was Mary at the Annunciation?</li>
<li>18:01 – What are the parameters for Papal Infallibility?</li>
<li>29:08 – How do I navigate the relationship with my daughter to teach my granddaughter the Faith?</li>
<li>37:48 – Why would I have a saint or Mary intercede for me when I can go directly to God with my prayers?</li>
<li>47:42 – Why does the church not label Jews, Muslims, and Protestants heretics?</li>
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