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!
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="209" data-end="232">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle a wide range of thought-provoking questions from callers seeking clarity on Catholic teaching and practice. The highlight question: <em data-start="376" data-end="475">Can a Catholic date a non-denominational Christian—and make it work spiritually and relationally?</em> Steve Ray offers pastoral wisdom and theological insight into navigating interdenominational dating with truth and charity.</p>
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<li>14:02 – How do I defend our claim that the woman in Revelation 12 is Mary?</li>
<li>18:21 – Can the saints return to earth in spirit, and can they audibly communicate with us?</li>
<li>29:51 – How do I get over past hurts and addictions?</li>
<li>33:27 – What advice can you offer me? I’m Catholic dating a non-denominational girl.</li>
<li>36:20 – Why are we not supposed to wear hats when praying? When did that tradition start?</li>
<li>41:21 – My grandmother has bought into the prosperity gospel. What advice do you have for approaching her?</li>
<li>48:16 – How do I help my Protestant friend trust in the Church’s authority to interpret scripture?</li>
<li>53:48 – You mentioned a great book on the geography of the holy land. What is the name of it?</li>
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<p>Did the Catholic Church ever teach reincarnation? Some claim early Christians believed in it, but what does history actually say? In this episode of <em data-start="228" data-end="251">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we examine the origins of this myth, what the Church Fathers believed, and how Catholic doctrine on the soul and resurrection firmly rejects reincarnation. Karlo Broussard sets the record straight with clarity and charity.</p>
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<li>02:32 – If Joseph had a home in Bethlehem, why would he need to find a place to stay?</li>
<li>11:17 – Is it true that at one point the Church taught reincarnation?</li>
<li>14:58 – What is the new Jerusalem and the new heaven in Rev. 21?</li>
<li>20:20 – What are your thoughts about pursuing a career in the Church? What jobs with a theology degree do you think are out there where one could raise a family?</li>
<li>23:34 – Was Mark 16:9-20 originally part of the canon?</li>
<li>35:57 – Since DNA is all different, will there be a point when DNA sequences will start repeating, if this happens will it be the end time?</li>
<li>39:15 – How does one self-verify visions that one experiences?</li>
<li>45:30 – What is the bottom line on demons?</li>
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<p>Can a Catholic be personally opposed to abortion but still believe it shouldn’t be criminalized? In this segment of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle the tough intersection of morality, law, and Church teaching. Karlo Broussard explores what it means to be a Catholic in good standing, how the Church views the legal protection of human life, and where the line is drawn when it comes to public policy. A must-watch for anyone navigating pro-life convictions in a political world.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:50 – Dr. Bergsma proposed that the events of Holy Week were originally different than we thought. He says the last supper might have been on Tuesday. What are your thoughts on this?</li>
<li>07:55 – Why is the conclave kept in secrecy?</li>
<li>15:40 – 1 Chronicles references other books like Chronicles of Nathan and Chronicles Gad the Seer. What do we know about them, and can we read them?</li>
<li>16:00 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory other than Maccabees?</li>
<li>29:15 – What constitutes grave matter?</li>
<li>33:35 – Is it possible for a protestant to bring communion to a person who is homebound?</li>
<li>40:56 – My mom is Protestant. What is the best way to evangelize Protestants?</li>
<li>45:33 – Where is the line between invincible ignorance and universalism?</li>
<li>50:39 – Can I be a Catholic in good standing if I personally oppose abortion but also don’t think the government should criminalize it?</li>
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<p>In this special Catholic Answers Live episode, Cy Kellett interviews Dr. Jacob Imam—convert from Islam, founder of New Polity and the College of St. Joseph the Worker. They discuss Catholic education, political renewal, and building institutions rooted in Catholic social teaching.</p>
<p>To watch the entire episode visit the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0WwundQWb8">Cy Kellett Show YouTube Channel</a></p>
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<p>In this inaugural episode of the Cy Kellett show, Cy sits down with Nick Madden of Sent Ventures and Red Door Escape Rooms to discuss how to direct ethical, Catholic companies in our world today.</p>
<p>To watch the entire episode visit the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0WwundQWb8">Cy Kellett Show YouTube Channel</a></p>
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<p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p>
<p>00:00 Intro<br />
01:50 Red Door Escape Rooms<br />
07:43 Thinking Creatively About Business<br />
11:00 Harvard Almost Broke My Faith<br />
23:50 Encountering the Person of Jesus<br />
29:50 Temptations in Running a Business<br />
38:40 The Workplace is The New Evangelization<br />
43:50 Connecting Catholic Businesses with Sent Ventures<br />
52:50 Being a Witness to the Faith in Your Workplace</p>
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