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>Can Catholics attend 12-step recovery programs? Are we less spiritually zealous today than the early Church? What’s the proper posture for laity during the Our Father at Mass? And how do ancient texts like the Book of Jubilees align with Catholic tradition on Adam’s burial? In this episode of <em data-start="416" data-end="439">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we dive into these thoughtful questions from listeners across the country. Discover what the Church teaches about appropriate behavior during Mass, explore how Catholic spirituality has changed over time, and examine intriguing connections between biblical traditions and apocryphal writings.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>07:08 – Is it appropriate for a Catholic to attend 12-step recovery programs?</li>
<li>20:57 – Compared to the early Church and the saints, have modern Catholics lost some of their spiritual fervor?</li>
<li>29:07 – Are laypeople supposed to raise their hands during the Our Father at Mass? Is there a resource that explains what’s appropriate for the laity?</li>
<li>46:30 – The Book of Jubilees says Adam was buried next to his son and had a proper funeral. How does this relate to the tradition that Adam’s skull is buried under Calvary?</li>
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<p>In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, listeners ask deep and thought-provoking questions about Scripture, the sacraments, and God’s love. Why is exact language so essential when administering the sacraments? How can we dispose ourselves to receive God’s love rather than trying to earn it? We also explore the powerful Old Testament moment when Jacob wrestles with the angel—what does it mean, and why is it significant? Join us for a rich conversation that blends theology, spiritual insight, and biblical understanding, helping Catholics and seekers alike grow in knowledge and faith.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>17:21 – Why is precise language necessary in the valid and effective administration of the sacraments?</li>
<li>29:39 – How can a person open themselves to receiving God’s love rather than trying to earn it?</li>
<li>50:20 – What is the theological and spiritual significance of Jacob wrestling with the angel in Scripture?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="153" data-end="176">Catholic Answers Live</em>, guest Alex Jurado from “Voice of Reason” tackles thoughtful and challenging questions from callers exploring Catholic teaching and doctrine. Topics include the true meaning of the word <em data-start="340" data-end="350">anathema</em>, biblical support for confession to a priest, and how to explain the seal of confession in difficult moral situations. Alex also addresses concerns about biblical contradictions, the authority of the Magisterium, and how to interpret Matthew 16:18 in Protestant-Catholic dialogue. Listeners ask about papal authority in light of the Pope Vigilius controversy, proper church etiquette for seekers, and what the Church means by salvation through “faith working through love.”</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>05:41 – What is the correct meaning of the term anathema, and how can misunderstandings about it be addressed in conversation?</li>
<li>11:55 – Where does the Bible support the practice of confessing sins to a priest?</li>
<li>17:10 – How can the Catholic teaching on the seal of confession be explained to those who find it troubling, especially in serious moral cases?</li>
<li>23:39 – In John 7:8–10, does Jesus contradict Himself? How should this passage be understood?</li>
<li>28:50 – How can someone considering Catholicism come to trust the authority of the Magisterium?</li>
<li>31:51 – How can Catholics respond when Protestants interpret Matthew 16:18 as referring only to the invisible Church?</li>
<li>35:54 – How does the controversy surrounding Pope Vigilius and the Three Chapters not contradict the doctrine of Papal Supremacy?</li>
<li>44:40 – For someone exploring Christianity, what is appropriate attire for attending Church, and when is it acceptable to enter a church to pray?</li>
<li>49:42 – What does the Catholic Church mean by salvation through “faith working through love,” especially for someone transitioning from Islam to Christianity?</li>
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<p>In this episode of <em data-start="187" data-end="210">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Cy Kellett is joined by Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer and Catholic Answers President Chris Check to unpack what’s fueling a renewed interest in Catholicism today. From cultural instability and gender confusion to the peace and stability found in the sacramental life, they explore why more people—especially young men—are finding their way to the Catholic Church. They discuss the popular <em data-start="605" data-end="623">Shameless Popery</em> podcast, a surprising CNN episode titled <em data-start="665" data-end="701">“Catholicism Is So Hot Right Now,”</em> and how truth, tradition, and meaning are attracting a new generation of seekers.</p>
<p>In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="42">Catholic Answers Live</em>, join Cy Kellett, Chris Check, and Joe Heschmeyer for the always-entertaining “Flannel Panel,” where they dive into world events and moral issues through a Catholic lens. Topics include the ethics of war, the phrase “unconditional surrender,” nuclear weapons, and how Catholic just war teaching applies to modern conflicts. They also discuss the sonic boom from a recent SpaceX rocket launch, the moral challenges of technology, and reflections on recent Supreme Court decisions.</p>
