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>Trent Horn shares the story of meeting Pope Francis and reflects on what it meant for Francis to “lead with his heart.” JD Flynn explores Francis’ reforms—what was completed, what remains unfinished, and the role of mercy at the heart of his papacy. What’s next for the conclave? Could Africa rise? Jimmy Akin weighs in on the papal name and even touches on the Malachi prophecy.</p>
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<p>Topic Covered:</p>
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<li>03:10 – Trent shares a story of him and Laura meeting Pope Francis.</li>
<li>17:10 – JD Flynn talks about the conclave, what is likely to happen next</li>
<li>31:25 – What name the future pope may choose and the Malachi prophesy</li>
<li>43:50 – The Heart of Pope Francis’ papacy was that of mercy</li>
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<p>Why did Jesus have to suffer and die on the cross? On this Good Friday episode of <em data-start="335" data-end="358">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Cy Kellett speaks with Joe Heschmeyer, author of <em data-start="409" data-end="451">The Early Church Was the Catholic Church</em>, to unpack the meaning behind Christ’s crucifixion.</p>
<p class="" data-start="505" data-end="732">Joe explains how the cross is not divine punishment but the ultimate act of love—God offering Himself for our salvation. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, this episode explores:</p>
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<p class="" data-start="736" data-end="772">Why there’s no Mass on Good Friday</p>
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<p class="" data-start="775" data-end="810">The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice</p>
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<p class="" data-start="813" data-end="860">How the cross heals our relationship with God</p>
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<p class="" data-start="863" data-end="915">The spiritual power of praying before the crucifix</p>
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<p class="" data-start="918" data-end="979">Why Good Friday is both history’s darkest and brightest day</p>
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<p class="" data-start="418" data-end="791">On this encore special Holy Thursday episode of <em data-start="459" data-end="482">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Cy Kellett sits down with apologist Joe Heschmeyer to explore the profound meaning of the Last Supper. Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist and the priesthood on this night? How does the Gospel of John’s account—focused on the washing of the feet—fit with the synoptic Gospels’ focus on the bread and wine?</p>
<p class="" data-start="793" data-end="1095">Joe connects the dots between the Passover sacrifice, Christ’s role as the Paschal Lamb, and the liturgical richness of the early Church. You’ll also learn why Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Church’s most sacred three-day liturgy—and how Catholics today are called to enter into this mystery.</p>
<p data-start="793" data-end="1095">Join The <em>CA Live Club</em> Newsletter: <a href="https://wvw.catholic.com/radioclub?email">Click Here</a></p>
<p>Many exploring Orthodoxy question whether the pope’s authority was recognized in the early centuries. We look at the history behind papal infallibility, plus Catholic answers on the devil, 1 Timothy 2:12, and the Bread of Life discourse.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">00:20 – Content Creator Spotlight: Desirea Sifuentes, the Uncatechized Catholic</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">15:98 – Why does God let the devil run around to cause problems?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">28:45 – I’m Catholic, considering Orthodoxy. Was papal infallibility practiced in the early Church?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">38:30 – What’s the context 1 Tim 2:12 and what was going on for him to write it?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">44:28 – What supporting verses do you have for your understanding of the Bread of Life discourse?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>The apostolic pardon offers a powerful grace at the moment of death—but what exactly is it? We explain its purpose, how it works, and also discuss the Church’s authority in science, the reality of hell, and why confession is an underrated tool in apologetics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">05:16 – What authority does the Church have on scientific matters when it comes to faith and morals?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">12:32 – What is an apostolic pardon and how does it work?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">20:08 – How can people go to hell if God knows what would be good for them?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">37:59 – Why don’t we use the availability of confession as an apologetics selling point?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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