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>“Why Aren’t You CAtholic?” This question opens a discussion on various concerns, including the perception that the Church allows abortion and lacks discipline. Other topics include the challenges faced by those seeking to enter OCIA classes and the complexities of choosing between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, particularly regarding the Council of Florence.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:00 – I’m not Catholic because the Catholic Church allows abortion and sexual perversion. The Church doesn’t discipline people.</li>
<li>10:40 – I’m not Catholic because I grew up in a very protestant area.</li>
<li>28:45 – My wife and I have been trying to get into OCIA classes but it’s been difficult. What other options are available?</li>
<li>36:28 – I’m in OCIA. Should I wait to become Catholic until my wife is ready?</li>
<li>45:41 – I’m considering either Catholicism or Eastern Orthodox. I’m told very different things about the Council of Florence. Was it a truly unifying council?</li>
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<p>“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses common concerns about Catholic beliefs, including the role of Mary and the saints. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Miraculous Medal, the challenges of baptism in the Catholic Church, and the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:56 – I’m Lutheran. What is the Miraculous Medal? How does it work?</li>
<li>12:12 – I’m not Catholic because of the idolization of Mary and the saints and the claim that Jesus founded Catholicism?</li>
<li>19:36 – How would you convince an LDS member why you think Mary is the Mother of God?</li>
<li>30:41 – Why is it so difficult to get baptized as a Catholic?</li>
<li>35:47 – My best friend is becoming Eastern Orthodox and I’m becoming Catholic. What are the reasons why I should become Catholic instead of EO?</li>
<li>44:03 – How would Mary and Jesus be different if they were both immaculately conceived?</li>
<li>50:28 – I’m not Catholic because I’ve been lied to about it all my life.</li>
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<p>“What Would Happen to the Bible in A Catholic and Orthodox Reunion?” This episode explores the impact of a Catholic-Orthodox union on the canon of scripture, the church’s official teaching on predestination, and more.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>06:05 – What would happen to the canon of scripture if the Catholic and Orthodox Churches unite since the Orthodox canon contains more books?</li>
<li>13:27 – Who will win the upcoming UFC fight? Who is the G.O.A.T? LeBron or Jordan?</li>
<li>19:43 – Does the title of “Mary , Queen of the Universe” preclude the possibility of alien life?</li>
<li>28:50 – What makes a good Christian game?</li>
<li> 39:30 – How do we reconcile Unam Sanctum which seems to sound like an infallible declaration of faith on salvation and current Catholicism which seem to contradict?</li>
<li>44:35 ·Hello Trent, Can you help me understand the church’s official teaching on Predestination? I understand that the church denies Calvinist’s view, thus everyone can be saved. However, is it true that the church also believes in the elect?</li>
<li>52:00 – Did Judas just follow God’s plan/will so why is he damned?</li>
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<p>“Can Cafeteria Christians be saved?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith and morality, addressing the challenges faced by those who pick and choose their beliefs. Other topics include the moral implications of conformist and nonconformist attitudes, as well as the distinctions between various types of Christians and their approaches to morality.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>05:00 – Understanding the grid of extremes</li>
<li>14:45 – Cafeteria Christian conformist and morally lax</li>
<li>18:23 – Prog Christian Conformist and morally rigorous</li>
<li>31:35 – Barbaric Nonconformist and morally lax</li>
<li>45:35 – Fundamentalists nonconformist and morally rigorous</li>
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<p>“Is there an obligation to kneel during the consecration?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, alongside inquiries about whether individuals should approach for a blessing if not receiving communion, and the role of the sign of peace in the Novus Ordo. The episode addresses various aspects of Mass participation and the significance of different rituals.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:18 – Is there an obligation to kneel during the consecration?</li>
<li>07:45 – Should people go up to receive a blessing or stay in their pew if they are not disposed to receive communion?</li>
<li>12:20 – I’m in OCIA. Should I be going to Mass?</li>
<li>17:53 – The sign of peace throws me off in the current place in the Novus Ordo. What should I be doing?</li>
<li>21:08 – Why is the penitential act missing in these last couple of Sunday masses?</li>
<li>29:08 – Is it better to think about the sacrifice of the cross or of Jesus as the high priest during the Mass?</li>
<li>35:33 – Are choir members required to kneel like the rest of the congregation?</li>
<li>42:35 – Why would 1st century Christians recognize more, the Latin Mass or the Novus Ordo?</li>
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