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Catholic Answers Live
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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#12758 Why Do Different Some Priests Teach Differently? Eucharist, Sin - Tim Staples
“Why do some priests teach differently?” This question opens a discussion on the diversity of teachings within the Church, addressing concerns about c...
#12757 Which Church Did Jesus Start? Catholic vs. Orthodox Beliefs - Bryan Mercier
“Which Church Did Jesus Start?” This question opens a discussion on the distinctions between Catholic and Orthodox beliefs, including what defines the...
#12756 Can I Become Catholic Without Believing All Dogmas? - Joe Heschmeyer
“Can I become Catholic without believing all dogmas?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith and belief, addressing concerns ab...
#12755 Why Do You Reject the Papacy? Mary, Eucharist, and Authority - Joe Heschmeyer
“Why do you reject the papacy?” This question opens a discussion on authority within the Church, touching on the necessity of a papal figure and the i...
#12754 What Church Did Jesus Found? Original Sin and the Eucharist
“What Church did Jesus found?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs of Christianity, touching on the Church’s teachings about...
#12753 How Did You Become a Prophet? Bible, Salvation, Marriage - Tom Nash
“How did you become a prophet?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of prophecy in the Bible, alongside topics such as the differences in p...
#12752 How Does Islam and Christianity Differ on Jesus? Salvation and God - William Albrecht
“How Does Islam and Christianity Differ on Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the distinct perspectives each faith holds about Christ. Additi...
#12751 Should Sacrificial Love Be Exhausting? Balancing Family and God - Gregory Popcak
“Should Sacrificial Love Be Exhausting?” Many believe that constant giving and never saying no is the essence of love, but this perspective can lead t...
#12750 Why Are Esthers Chapters Not Sequential? Scripture Insights - Jimmy Akin
“Why are Esther’s chapters not sequential?” This question leads to a discussion about the structure of the Book of Esther, addressing why it begins wi...
#12749 Are Any Parts of the Bible From Other Cultures? Nicodemus, 2 Peter - Jimmy Akin
“Are any parts of the Bible taken from other cultures?” This question opens a discussion on the influences surrounding biblical texts, while also addr...
#12748 How Do We Deal With Suffering? Advice and Theology - Tim Staples
“How do we deal with suffering?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic perspective of suffering, contrasting it with Protestant views. The...
#12747 What Does Active Participation at Mass Mean? Kneeling and More - Tom Nash
“What does active participation at Mass mean?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of engagement during the liturgy, including the pr...
#12746 How Can the Catholic Church Be Infallible? Heresy and Worship - Joe Heschmeyer
“How can the Catholic Church be infallible?” This question addresses concerns about the Church’s historical positions, including its past endorsement...
#12745 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Prayer, Saints, and Idolatry - Joe Heschmeyer
“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses the reasons some individuals hesitate to embrace Catholicism, including concerns about unanswered prayers and the...
#12744 How Can We Achieve Perfection? Purgatory and the Rosary - Karlo Broussard
“How can we achieve perfection?” This question leads to a discussion on the steps we can take to avoid Purgatory, alongside insights on responding to...
#12743 How is the Mass Christ’s Sacrifice? Indulgences and Scripture - Karlo Broussard
“How is the Mass Christ’s sacrifice?” This question leads to a discussion on how Catholics view the Mass as the re-presentation of Christ’s single sac...
#12742 How Do I Deal With Being the Only Catholic? Community Tips - Cy Kellett
“How do I deal with being the only Catholic?” This question resonates with many, especially those navigating family dynamics. The discussion also touc...
#12741 Is Addictive Personality Real? Faith, Healing, and Recovery - Scott Weeman
“Is addictive personality real?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of addiction, including insights on how to recognize an addictiv...
#12740 Can You Help Me Understand the Catholic Focus on Mary? Salvation and Prayer - Jimmy Akin
“Can you help me understand the Catholic focus on Mary?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholicism, addressing why Catholics...
#12739 How Do I Get to Heaven? Ancestors and Presumption - Jimmy Akin
“How do I get to heaven?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of salvation, alongside intriguing inquiries about recognizin...
#12738 What Has Tim Learned After 25 Years of Apologetics? Faith and Authority - Tim Staples
“What has Tim learned after 25 years of apologetics?” In this episode, Tim reflects on his extensive experience in Catholic apologetics, addressing qu...
#12737 Why Did the Church End Weekly Fasting? Communion and Mary - Tom Nash
“Why did the Church end weekly fasting?” This question opens a discussion on the evolution of Church practices, alongside inquiries about the Church’s...
#12736 Why Don’t We See Charismatic Gifts? Original Sin and God - William Albrecht
“Why don’t we see more of the charismatic gifts in the Catholic Church?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on the nature of original...
#12735 How Do I Explain That Jesus Is God? Mary and Orthodox Views - William Albrecht
“How do I explain that Jesus is God?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of Christ and the Trinity, while also addressing related topic...
#12734 Can Salvation Happen Outside the Church? Peter and Paul - Karlo Broussard
“Can salvation happen outside the Church?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of salvation, addressing concerns from Prote...
#12733 How Could Mary Ascend to Heaven? Indulgences and the Saints - Karlo Broussard
“How Could Mary ascend to heaven?” This question leads to a discussion about the implications of Jesus’ words in John 3:13 regarding who has ascended...
#12728 What Is the Catholic Church? Homosexuality in Families - Tim Staples
“What is the Catholic Church?” This question opens a discussion about the Church’s identity and mission, while also addressing how to navigate family...
#12727 What Makes Music Sacred? Chant Sheets and Faith in Music
“What makes music sacred?” This question opens a discussion on the essence of sacred music, touching on its spiritual significance. The conversation a...
#12726 How Do I Explain Marys Sinlessness to My Protestant Wife? - Joe Heschmeyer
“How do I explain Mary’s sinlessness to my Protestant wife?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholic theology, addressing con...
#12725 Did the Early Church Teach That Mary Sinned? IVF and Evil - Joe Heschmeyer
“Did the Early Church teach that Mary sinned?” This question opens a discussion on Marian doctrine, while also addressing the moral implications of in...
#12724 Is God Punishing Me Through Suffering? AMA: Mailbag - Jimmy Akin
Can suffering or illness in our family be a punishment from God for our sins? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists ad...
#12722 Whats the Best Argument for Catholicism? Sacraments and Mary - William Albrecht
“What’s the best argument for Catholicism?” This episode addresses the top argument to convince an unbeliever, while also tackling questions about sub...
#12721 Where Do We See Marian Doctrines in Scripture and More? - Ben Bollinger
“Where do we see the Marian doctrines in Scripture?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of Marian beliefs, alongside inquiri...
#12720 What are Near Death Experiences? NDEs, Purgatory, and Souls - Jimmy Akin
“What are Near Death Experiences?” This question opens a discussion on near-death experiences and the nature of the soul. The conversation also addres...
#12719 Can Humans Possess One Another? Purgatory and Ghosts - Jimmy Akin
“Can humans possess one another?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of influence and control, including the implications of brainwashing...
#12718 More Protestant Objections to John 6—Answered - Karlo Broussard
Does John 6 really teach the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or are Catholics reading too much into the passage? In this episode of Catholic...