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 a bishop ordain married men to the priesthood without the pope’s approval?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God, the appropriateness of performing marriages outside of church buildings, and the implications of changes in Mass prayers.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – Does a bishop have the authority to ordain married men to the priesthood without the popes approval?</li>
<li>11:20 – What do Catholics say about Muslims and Catholics worshipping the same God?</li>
<li>16:35 – Is a priest allowed to perform a marriage outside of a church building?</li>
<li>20:05 – Why did they drop the word “One” from the closing prayer at Mass?</li>
<li>24:05 – Our parish is adding an extra song after the consecration, and another one during the cleaning of the vessels. Is this proper?</li>
<li>33:15 – I’m an evangelical Protestant and I’m getting curious about Catholicism. How do I go about this without falling into error?</li>
<li>48:20 – What is the difference between the Anglican and Catholic views of the Eucharist? Is it efficacious to receive communion at a non-Catholic Church?</li>
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<p>“Is Catholicism a works-based salvation?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of salvation in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the apostolic Church’s teachings. Other topics include the journey of someone in OCIA seeking clarity on salvation and guidance for those raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses looking to convert to Catholicism.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>08:15 – I believe in the apostolic Church and don’t think Catholicism holds to the original form.</li>
<li>28:45 – I’m in OCIA. How is Catholicism not a works-based salvation?</li>
<li>45:42 – I was raised JW. How and where do I start if I want to become Catholic?</li>
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<p>“How do I introduce Jesus to Muslim and Jewish friends?” This question opens a discussion on effective ways to share faith across different beliefs. Additional topics include techniques for engaging with Muslims, addressing the question of God’s death, and explaining the rejection of the Quran. Each question offers valuable insights into interfaith dialogue and evangelization.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:40 – I’ve felt called to share my faith to non-Christians. How do I introduce Jesus to my Muslims and Jewish friends?</li>
<li>07:58 – What techniques do you employ when sharing the faith with Muslims?</li>
<li>14:25 – How do I answer the question, did God die?</li>
<li>19:41 – How can one lovingly explain why we reject the Quran and don’t accept Mohammed as a prophet?</li>
<li>29:15 – What’s the difference between the deity of Christ and Divinity of Christ?</li>
<li>33:16 – I have a Muslim best friend that I shared a lot with when I converted to Catholicism. What else can I do to evangelize her?</li>
<li>40:13 – Can Muslims who convert to Catholicism become priests, like when Anglican converts become priests? If so, what would you do with their wives?</li>
<li>44:37 – Why doesn’t Islam allow women to answer the call to prayer? Where do women get their religious training?</li>
<li>46:46 – I was told there was no evidence that Mohammed ever existed. Is this true?</li>
<li>47:56 – Why are the bishops quick to come to the defense of Muslims but Muslims are quick to be violent towards Christians?</li>
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<p>“Do Catholics Worship the Same God as Muslims?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between Catholicism and Islam, addressing key points such as the three essential things Catholics should know about Islam and how Muslims perceive salvation. The conversation also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God and how interfaith marriages can work, particularly regarding baptism for children.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – Three things Catholics should know about Islam.</li>
<li>12:23 – How does someone know they are saved in Islam? Why does Islam reject the Trinity if they claim to worship the same God as Christians?</li>
<li>16:24 – How do we answer the question from Muslims, if we actually believe Jesus rose from the dead?</li>
<li>21:06 – Do Catholics worship the same God as Muslims?</li>
<li>29:00 – If a Muslim man can marry a Catholic woman, how do they support each other? Can their kids be baptized Catholic?</li>
<li>34:48 – How do we argue for the Trinity to our Muslim son-in-law? He says the Quran is more true to the original than the bible because there are so many versions of the bible. How do I respond?</li>
<li>43:52 – What are your thoughts on Zealot by Reza Aslen? What’s a contrary book that would debunk it?</li>
<li>47:04 – How do we respond when Muslims dismiss Mohammed consummating his marriage with a 9 year old by claiming Mary was only 14 when she was pregnant?</li>
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<p>“How do I respond to once saved always saved?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of salvation, including the belief that being born again and receiving the Holy Spirit occurs only once. Other topics include the appropriateness of receiving the anointing of the sick before baptism, the interpretation of 2 Timothy 3:16, and the implications of Lent practices for recent converts.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:50 – My Baptist friend believes in once saved always saved. He said being born again only happens once, and you only receive the Holy Spirit once. How do I respond?</li>
<li>17:32 – I am going to be baptized in a couple weeks. My parish gives out anointing of the sick once a month, and I was told I could receive that before being baptized. But that seems off to me.</li>
<li>19:59 – 2 Tim 3:16 says all scriptures are Godly. Which scriptures are they talking about? The NIV?</li>
<li>24:00 – On the lying question, was it wrong for Catholic priests to issue baptismal certificates to Jews in WWII?</li>
<li>41:52 – Is it sinful to marry a Catholic man who has not been circumcised?</li>
<li>44:45 – My friend is a recent convert, but still questions a lot of things. He says he’s going to eat meat on Fridays of Lent. How can I help him understand this practice?</li>
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