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>How can Catholics respond to Sedevacantist claims and Jehovah’s Witness interpretations of Scripture? Why does the Bishop of Rome hold primacy over the Bishop of Antioch? In this episode of <em data-start="280" data-end="303">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we tackle these challenging apologetics questions, explore how to clearly defend the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity, and offer strategies for helping LGBT youth remain connected to the Church. We also discuss the spiritual significance of choosing a saint’s name at Confirmation and how to distinguish authentic Magisterial teaching from personal theological opinion.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>02:21 – How should one approach an apologetic conversation with someone who holds a Sedevacantist position?</li>
<li>08:24 – Why doesn’t the Bishop of Antioch hold the same authority as the Bishop of Rome?</li>
<li>15:39 – How can the Catholic interpretation of Ecclesiastes 9:5 be explained in response to Jehovah’s Witnesses?</li>
<li>24:19 – How can the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity be clearly defended?</li>
<li>42:53 – What can be done to help prevent LGBT youth from leaving the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>48:37 – What is the significance of taking a saint’s name at Confirmation, and how does it relate to the saint?</li>
<li>51:26 – How can Catholics distinguish between teachings of the Magisterium and personal theological opinions?</li>
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<p>What does Scripture say about Mary’s perpetual virginity and sinlessness? Is an annulment needed if a spouse dies after a civil divorce? In this episode of <em data-start="255" data-end="278">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we explore these and other challenging questions about Catholic teaching and Scripture. Discover the meaning behind Jesus’ command to “take up your cross,” learn how to recognize mortal sin before receiving Communion, and understand the Church’s view on praying for those who die by suicide. We also discuss key Church Fathers to reference in conversations with Calvinists and explore the importance of forgiveness in light of Matthew 5:21–26.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
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<li>07:05 – Where in Scripture can the doctrines of Mary’s perpetual virginity and sinlessness be found or supported?</li>
<li>20:26 – If a person’s spouse dies after a civil divorce, is an annulment still required for the surviving party?</li>
<li>22:24 – When Jesus says, “Take up your cross and follow me,” was this a known expression at the time, or only understood after the Crucifixion?</li>
<li>29:20 – Which Church Fathers are most effective to reference in discussions with Calvinists?</li>
<li>42:24 – Is it worthwhile to pray for someone who died by suicide?</li>
<li>47:11 – How can someone know they are free of mortal sin before receiving Holy Communion?</li>
<li>50:16 – What does the Catholic Church teach about the need to forgive as emphasized in Matthew 5:21–26?</li>
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<p data-start="103" data-end="244">What do the sermons in Acts reveal about the early Church’s belief in the Resurrection? Where was Tabitha before her resurrection in Acts 9:40? In this episode of <em data-start="258" data-end="281">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we explore deep theological questions about Christ’s human nature during His death, how to explain Original Sin to students, and what good—if any—can come from eternal suffering in Hell. We also address how to explain the mystery of the Trinity to someone from a Latter-day Saints background.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions Covered:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>04:06 – Do the sermons in the Book of Acts offer early references to the Resurrection similar to the creedal formulations in Corinthians?</li>
<li>12:26 – In Acts 9:40, where was Tabitha before her resurrection? Could it have been Limbo, Purgatory, or another state?</li>
<li>17:12 – During the time Christ was dead, was His human nature still united to the Second Person of the Trinity? If so, how is that explained?</li>
<li>22:59 – What are effective ways to explain Original Sin to students who struggle to understand the concept?</li>
<li>37:12 – If God allows suffering to bring about some good, what possible good can come from the eternal suffering of souls in Hell?</li>
<li>45:55 – How can the doctrine of the Trinity be explained to someone from the Latter-day Saints tradition who wants to understand it?</li>
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<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>
<ul>
<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>
<ul>
<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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