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Catholic Answers Live

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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.

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“What makes a baptism valid?” This question opens a discussion on the essential elements of baptism, particularly for those unsure about their own baptism’s validity. Other topics include the biblical basis for Latin priestly celibacy and the suffici... more

“How can Catholics win Bible disputes?” This episode addresses strategies for Catholics engaging in discussions with Protestants about Scripture. The conversation also touches on the historical timing of the Exodus and the complexities of justificati... more

“Is salvation a one-time thing that cannot be lost?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of salvation and assurance across different denominations. Other topics include navigating family dynamics with parents of differing faiths, the relia... more

“Why does the Church reject contraception?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding family planning and the sanctity of life. Other topics include the morality of kissing before marriage, the distinction between chastity ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Nash
Catholic apologist and author
Episode: #12964 How to Convince Joyce Carol Oates on Real Presence? Eucharist, Mass - Tom Nash
William Albrecht
Catholic apologist, author, and convert from Protestantism
Episode: #12963 What’s the Earliest Evidence for Transubstantiation? Eucharist, Mass - William Albrecht
Stephen Boyce
Historian, Catholic apologist, and host of the Facts Podcast
Facts Podcast
Episode: #12962 How Do Protestants Justify the 5 Solas? Catholic Differences - Stephen Boyce
Mike Aquilina
Author of more than 70 books and co-founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Episode: #12958 What Did the Church Fathers Teach About the Eucharist? - Mike Aquilina
Rose Sweet
Author and speaker who works on divorce, remarriage, annulments, and marriage healing
Episode: #12957 Does Jesus Allow Divorce for Adultery? Hope for Marriage - Rose Sweet
Karlo Broussard
Director of Apologetics at Catholic Answers and author of Catholic apologetics books
Catholic Answers
Episode: #12954 Is There Salvation Outside the Church? Mary and Mormonism - Karlo Broussard
Brayden Cook
Catholic Answers staff apologist and creator of the Catacuman YouTube channel
Catholic Answers
Episode: #12951 Is Catholicism Just Extra Steps for Christianity? Faith, Grace, and Morality - Brayden Cook
Joe Heschmeyer
Catholic apologist and author
Catholic Answers
Episode: #12950 Akita, Fatima and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions (Encore) - Jimmy Akin
Patrick Novecosky
Catholic speaker, author and Executive Director of the Warrenton Pregnancy Center
Warrenton Pregnancy Center
Episode: #12941 Response to Joe Rogan Guest Slandering Mother Teresa – JPII and More! - Patrick Novecosky

Host

Cy Kellett
Catholic radio host and interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Being Catholic

    Every non catholic should read Peter kreeft “40 reasons I’m catholic “

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    Peter Ahl
    United States2 months ago
  • AD blocks

    I understand radio formatting and ad slots but there is no reason these should carry over to podcasts. I would pay for a subscription and listen if the slots were cut out. Now I do neither.

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    KongKarls
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    They love truth. They love god. They love Catholicism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webois
    United States5 months ago
  • A Must shave for any Podcast Library

    Catholic Answers Live is a fantastic program. The moderators are very good. The guest experts are extraordinarily knowledgeable yet humble. They treat every caller, Catholic, Protestant or atheist, with tremendous respect. For anyone interested in Christianity, I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough. It is a must have. Must listen.

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great podcast answering lots of questions about Catholicism. Great work folks

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    Soccer fan Matt
    Canada6 months ago

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Many describe the explanations as clear, informative, and useful for deepening or exploring Catholic faith.
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Some listeners object to frequent advertisements and would prefer fewer interruptions in the audio.

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#12961 Did the Protestant Reformation Fail? Luther and Atonement - Stephen Boyce
Q: Can you explain Penal substitutionary atonement compared to St. Anselm's model?
Boyce describes penal substitution as Christ bearing God's judgment in humanity's place. Anselm's satisfaction model focuses on making amends for humanity's failure to honor God, with the incarnate Son offering what humanity could not.
#12961 Did the Protestant Reformation Fail? Luther and Atonement - Stephen Boyce
Q: Did the Protestant Reformation succeed in its goal?
Boyce says the Reformation failed in important ways because Protestantism became increasingly individualistic and many modern churches departed from the institutional beliefs and teachings of the Magisterial Reformers.
#12964 How to Convince Joyce Carol Oates on Real Presence? Eucharist, Mass - Tom Nash
Q: I'm not Catholic yet and want to convert, but I'm a leader in my church community. At Mass, should I go forward for a blessing or stay in the pew, and why might OCIA participants leave during the consecration?
Nash says the caller may go forward for a blessing and need not wait for his wife to convert before entering the Church. He explains that OCIA participants may be dismissed for instruction and can receive a blessing after Mass.
#12964 How to Convince Joyce Carol Oates on Real Presence? Eucharist, Mass - Tom Nash
Q: How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that Catholics truly believe in the Real Presence?
Nash cites Catholic teaching, Scripture, the Passover and Day of Atonement, early Church writings, and Eucharistic miracles to explain the belief that Christ is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine.
#12962 How Do Protestants Justify the 5 Solas? Catholic Differences - Stephen Boyce
Q: Are the differences between nominalism and realism a way to explain theological differences between Catholics and Protestants?
Boyce says these philosophical approaches influenced Luther's questions and theological development. He links realism with the view that human nature is real in individuals, while nominalism treats universals more as concepts applied to individuals, and says the influence on Luther's theology is plausible but difficult to prove.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catholic Answers Live

What is Catholic Answers Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Live, call-in conversations explain Catholic beliefs and respond to questions about Scripture, Church history, sacraments, salvation, marriage, and relations with other Christian traditions. Regular host Cy Kellett guides discussions with Catholic apologists and subject-matter experts, who use biblical passages, early Christian writings, and Church teaching to address callers' objections and practical concerns. The format pairs detailed theological explanations with direct questions from Catholics, converts, Protestants, and people exploring the faith. Recurring themes include how Catholic doctrine is grounded in Scripture and tradition, how it differs from other Christian perspectives, and how to discuss those differences respectfully. The... more

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