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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program that airs live from 6-8 pm ET.
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- #12970 Are We Less Ourselves Before Final Judgment? Lust and Fatima - Jimmy Akin“Are we less ourselves before final judgment?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of our body-soul composite and what it means for our identity after death. The…
- #12969 Why Do We Need Indulgences If Christ Died for Us? Bishops, Voting - Jimmy Akin“Why do we need indulgences if Christ died for us?” This question opens a discussion on the role of the Church in distributing Christ’s merits, especially during November when we…
- #12968 Should We Stop Evangelizing to Other Religions? Secularism and the Gospel - Tim Staples“Should we stop evangelizing to other religions?” This question arises amid discussions on secularism and the Gospel. The episode also addresses Bishop Barron’s critique of…
- #12967 What Are the Five Solas? Salvation, Baptism, and Mary - Brayden Cook“What are the five solas of Protestantism, and how does a Catholic respond to them?” This question opens a discussion on key theological differences, while also addressing the…
- #12964 How to Convince Joyce Carol Oates on Real Presence? Eucharist, Mass - Tom Nash“How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that we truly believe in the real presence?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith…
- #12963 What’s the Earliest Evidence for Transubstantiation? Eucharist, Mass - William Albrecht“What’s the earliest evidence for transubstantiation?” This question opens a discussion on the historical foundations of the Eucharist, including insights into the evidence for…
- #12962 How Do Protestants Justify the 5 Solas? Catholic Differences - Stephen Boyce“How do Protestants justify the 5 Solas?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs that shape Protestant theology, while also addressing the implications of…
- #12961 Did the Protestant Reformation Fail? Luther and Atonement - Stephen Boyce“Did the Protestant Reformation fail?” This question opens a discussion on the Reformation’s goals and outcomes, including insights on whether it succeeded. The conversation also…
- #12958 What Did the Church Fathers Teach About the Eucharist? - Mike Aquilina“How did the Church Fathers teach about the Eucharist?” The early Church Fathers provided profound insights into Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, even during His earthly…
- #12957 Does Jesus Allow Divorce for Adultery? Hope for Marriage - Rose Sweet“Does Jesus allow divorce for adultery?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of marriage and fidelity in the light of faith. Other topics include the…
- #12956 What Do Oriental Orthodox Believe? Saints and Purgation - William Albrecht“What do Oriental Orthodox believe?” This episode delves into their views on Christ’s nature and the significance of saints, while also addressing the misunderstandings…
- #12955 Who Are the Oriental Orthodox? History and Key Differences - William Albrecht“Who are the Oriental Orthodox?” This question opens a discussion on the distinct churches within this family and their differences from Eastern Orthodox churches. The…
- #12954 Is There Salvation Outside the Church? Mary and Mormonism - Karlo Broussard“Is there salvation outside the Church?” This question leads to a discussion on the Church’s teachings, including why the understanding shifted after Vatican II. Other topics…
- #12953 How Should Catholics Respond to Non-Catholics? Indulgences, Faith - Karlo Broussard“How should Catholics respond to non-Catholics?” This episode addresses the essential question every Catholic should be prepared to answer, while also tackling how to engage with…
- #12952 Can Salvation Be Conditional? Mortal Sin and Good Works - Tom Nash“Can salvation be conditional?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of salvation in relation to mortal sin and good works, contrasting it with…
- #12951 Is Catholicism Just Extra Steps for Christianity? Faith, Grace, and Morality - Brayden Cook“Is Catholicism just extra steps?” This question opens a discussion on the unique aspects of Catholic faith, grace, and morality. Other topics include the interpretation of the…
- #12950 Akita, Fatima and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions (Encore) - Jimmy AkinCatholic Answers Live continues its ranking of Marian apparitions by examining some of the most significant and widely discussed cases, including Kibeho, Akita, Fatima, and…
- #12949 La Salette, Mejugorje and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions (Encore) - Jimmy AkinThis Catholic Answers Live episode explores how the Church evaluates and ranks Marian apparitions, explaining the official categories used to judge reported visions and whether…
- #12948 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 2 (Encore) - Joe Heschmeyer“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode dives into the role of Peter and the significance of Rome in the context of papal authority. Explore questions like whether…
- #12947 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 1 (Encore) - Joe Heschmeyer“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was…
- #12946 Proving Every Catholic Sacrament from the Bible – Part 2 (Encore) - Karlo Broussard“What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?” This episode explores the vital connection between the Holy Spirit and the sacraments, while also addressing how to…
- #12945 Proving Every Catholic Sacrament from the Bible – Part 1 (Encore) - Karlo Broussard“Are Sacraments Biblical?” This episode tackles the claim that the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments lack biblical support, addressing foundational questions about God’s grace…
- #12944 What Does God Mean by Tragedy? The Trinity and Grace - Karlo Broussard“What does God mean by tragedy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of suffering and divine purpose, especially in light of recent events like the tragic death of…
- #12943 What Is Needed for Salvation? - Karlo Broussard“What is needed for salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith, works, and grace in the Catholic understanding of salvation. The conversation…
- #12942 Why Do We Reject “Gay Marriage?” Morality, Scandals, and Love - Tom Nash“Why do we reject ‘Gay Marriage’?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding marriage and sexuality, addressing the distinction between sin and…
- #12941 Response to Joe Rogan Guest Slandering Mother Teresa – JPII and More! - Patrick NovecoskyThis show including a response to criticisms from a Joe Rogan guest and the complexities surrounding John Paul II’s teachings, such as the luminous mysteries and his interactions…
- #12940 Who Should Read About Catholic Marriage and Prayer? - Jimmy Akin“Who should read about Catholic marriage and prayer?” Understanding the resources available for modern Catholic marriage can be crucial, especially when navigating disputes and…
- #12939 How Do I Heal from Trauma? Spiritual Direction and More - Jimmy Akin“How do I heal from trauma?” Healing from psychological wounds can be challenging, especially when support is limited. This episode addresses how to navigate this journey with…
- #12938 Why Does the Church Reject Penal Substitution? Indulgences, Demons - Karlo Broussard“Why does the Church reject penal substitution?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of atonement, alongside inquiries about indulgences and their…
- #12937 Pastor Makes Kids Destroy Statues of Mary – Response & AMA - Karlo BroussardDr. Karlo responds to a recent incident, where a pastor has kids destroy statues of Mary. The discussion also touches on how to pray to saints without crossing into idolatry, the…
- #12936 How Do You Justify Replacing Holy Days? Apostles and Mary - Joe Heschmeyer“How do you justify replacing Holy Days?” This question leads to a discussion on the evolution of celebrations and supposed connections to pagan roots. Additionally, the…
- #12935 What Is the Earliest Christian Document? Church Fathers, Saints - Joe Heschmeyer“What is the earliest Christian document outside of the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational texts of Christianity, including insights into early Church…
- #12934 Why Do Catholics Believe in the Real Presence and Saints? - Karlo Broussard“Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?” This question opens a discussion on the literal interpretation of the Eucharist, contrasting with symbolic views held by others…
- #12933 Do Saints Go to Purgatory? Infallibility and Ministry - Karlo Broussard“Do saints go to purgatory?” This question is addressed alongside discussions about the implications of becoming Catholic for one’s ministry and the definition of saints in…
- #12932 Doesn’t the Thief on the Cross Prove Sacraments Are Optional? - Karlo Broussard“Doesn’t the thief on the cross prove sacraments are optional?” This question raises important considerations about the necessity of sacraments in the Catholic faith. Other…
- #12931 Why Confess to a Priest? The Priesthood and Forgiveness - Karlo Broussard“Why confess to a priest?” This question addresses the role of the priesthood in the sacrament of reconciliation. Other topics include the concept of the priesthood of all…
- #12930 Is There a Connection Between Prophets and Modern Seers? Judith and Inerrancy - Jimmy Akin“Is there a connection between prophets and modern seers?” This question opens a discussion on the links between Old Testament prophets and contemporary figures like those at…
- #12929 Did Paul Say Women Cant Teach? Bible Translations and More - Jimmy Akin“Did Paul say women can’t teach?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about the Vulgate’s Old Testament books recognized by…
- #12928 How Do You Prove God Exists? Atheism, Black Mass, and Demons - Tim Staples“How do you prove God exists?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of faith and evidence, addressing concerns about absolute proof for God’s existence. The…
- #12927 What Was Mass Like in 100 AD? Homilies and Indulgences - Tom Nash“What would it look like if I went to Mass in the year 100 AD?” This question opens a fascinating exploration of early Christian worship. The discussion also touches on the…
- #12926 What Is the Best Catholic Bible Translation? Luke and Irenaeus - Stephen Boyce“What is the best Catholic Bible translation?” This question opens a discussion on the most suitable versions for Catholic readers, while also addressing how the book of Luke was…
- #12925 If the NT Is Apostolic, Why Include Hebrews? Canon and Enoch - Stephen Boyce“If the NT has an apostolic origin, why is Hebrews included since we don’t know the author?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of biblical authorship…
- #12924 What Are the Keys of the Kingdom? Mass Damnation and Prayer - Karlo Broussard“What are the keys of the kingdom?” This question opens a discussion on the powers associated with this concept, alongside inquiries about the Church’s teachings on mass…
- #12923 Can Baptism Save Us? Causality and Guardian Angels Explained - Karlo Broussard“Can Baptism save us?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between causality and salvation through Baptism. Additionally, the conversation touches on doctrines…
- #12922 How Can I Help a Grieving Friend? Forgiveness and Suffering - Gregory Popcak“How can I help a grieving friend?” Supporting someone in their time of loss can be challenging, especially when they feel upset with God. This episode also addresses the stages…
- #12921 Discussing Gender Roles - Desirae Sifuentes“When women wear the pants, do men become submissive?” This question opens a discussion on family dynamics and gender roles, while also touching on topics like the limits of…
- #12920 What Is Clerical Celibacy? Conscientious Objectors and War - Jimmy Akin“What is clerical celibacy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of this discipline within the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses the concerns of a new…
- #12919 Can We Pray to Saints? Sola Scriptura and the Incarnation - Jimmy Akin“Can we pray to saints?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical basis for intercessory prayer, particularly in light of sola scriptura. The episode also addresses the…
- #12918 Why God is Against Abortion. Suffering and State Votes - Emily Dinneny“Is God okay with abortion?” This question leads to a discussion on the moral implications of suffering, including a case of a child born with severe neurological disorders and…
- #12917 Eucharistic Adoration w/Don Johnson - Don JohnsonThis episode delves into the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith, addressing questions about its role in adoration and the nature of belief. Additional topics include…
