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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April 27
#12691 How Do You Reach Young People Online and Teach Faith?
“How do you reach young people online and teach faith?” This question opens a discussion on effective strategies for engaging youth in their faith journey. Additional topics include addressing concerns about pre-marital sex with college students and the challenges faced by religious educators in reaching teens. The conversation also touches on teaching methods for confirmation classes and engaging late teens exploring Catholicism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite
April 25
#12690 Aborted Babies Are Not Doomed to Hell – Scripture and Authority - Jimmy Akin
“Are aborted babies doomed to hell?” This question leads to a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding the fate of aborted infants. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether the magisterium can override scripture and how to engage with a Protestant partner about differing interpretations of faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:38 – Does the
April 24
#12689 How Can I Help My Friend Consider Catholicism? Women and the Church - Jimmy Akin
“How can I help my friend consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on various approaches to sharing faith, including how to engage with family members who oppose conversion. Other topics include the Church’s evolving stance on women and birth control, the moral implications of supporting war, and addressing doubts about salvation among non-Catholic friends. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholi
April 24
#12688 How Do I Witness to Others? No Marriage in Heaven - Karlo Broussard
“How Do I Witness to Others?” This question leads to a discussion about the importance of faith in the family when considering baptism. Other topics include effective ways for new Catholics to witness to non-Catholics and a hopeful interpretation of Jesus’ teaching on marriage in heaven. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:05 – I always believed baptizing a ba
April 23
#12687 Is Infant Baptism Necessary? Meat, Judas, and Sin Explained - Karlo Broussard
“Is infant baptism necessary?” This question leads to a concise defense of the practice, addressing its theological significance. Additionally, the discussion covers the morality of eating meat and examines whether Judas’s actions challenge the concept of eternal security. The episode also delves into the fate of souls grappling with the distinction between venial and mortal sins. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visi
April 23
#12686 What Is the Gift of Tongues? Polygamy and Zechariahs - Joe Heschmeyer
“What is the gift of tongues?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of this spiritual phenomenon. Additionally, the conversation touches on why polygamy may not serve as a strong apologetical argument for Mormons, and clarifies the mention of two Zechariahs in the Old Testament during a debate. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:00 – What
April 22
#12685 What’s a One-Minute Defense for the Papacy? - Joe Heschmeyer
“What’s the one-minute defense for the papacy?” This question sets the stage for a discussion that also addresses the strongest arguments for infant baptism, the reasons behind the anti-Catholic stance of Seventh Day Adventists, and how to discern the presence of the Holy Spirit in someone’s life. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:44 – What’s the
April 22
#12684 Are There Doctrinal Differences on the Septuagint? AI, Visions - Jimmy Akin
“Are there doctrinal differences on the Septuagint?” This question leads to a discussion on the major distinctions between Protestant and Catholic views, particularly regarding the seven additional books. The conversation also touches on the moral implications of generative AI, the Church’s response to potential ex-cathedra proclamations, and the interpretation of visions experienced during psychedelic ceremonies. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apolog
April 21
#12683 Do Dinosaurs Create Issues for Catholic Beliefs and Faith? - Jimmy Akin
“Do dinosaurs create a problem for Catholic beliefs?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and science, while also addressing the Catholic position on Revelation and the end times. Additionally, the conversation touches on how to respond to those who dismiss the importance of detailed faith discussions and the claims of personal apostolic authority. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicans
April 21
#12682 What Verses Prove Peter Was the Pope? Authority and Tradition - Ben Bollinger
“What verses prove Peter was the Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of papal authority, including key verses that support this claim. Other topics addressed include the significance of Jesus changing Peter’s name, the perpetual nature of the Petrine office, and how to approach conversations about Catholicism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions
April 20
#12681 Does Anxiety Mean Im a Bad Christian? Trust and Healing - Gregory Popcak
“Does anxiety mean I’m a bad Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the true causes of anxiety, challenging common misconceptions. Other topics include the struggle of trusting God amidst worry, the appropriateness of seeking help for anxiety, and effective therapeutic approaches for childhood wounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:55 – Most peop
April 18
#12680 Did God Harden Pharaohs Heart? Cattle, Myrrh, and Heaven - Jimmy Akin
“Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?” This question opens a discussion on divine sovereignty and free will, alongside inquiries about the ownership of cattle by Israelites during the plagues, the significance of myrrh given to Jesus, and the meaning behind God’s rest on the Sabbath. Each topic invites a deeper understanding of faith and scripture. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Qu
April 17
#12679 Why Did God Call the Hebrews to Slaughter Canaanites? Judgment and Love - Jimmy Akin
“Why did God call the Hebrews to slaughter the Canaanites?” This question opens a discussion on divine judgment and love, addressing complex themes in Scripture. Other topics include God’s love for all people, the Israelites’ understanding of judgment and purgatory, and the significance of wave offerings in Exodus and Leviticus. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered
April 17
#12678 Do Catholics Treat Mary Like a God? Gospel of John, New Eve - Trent Horn
“Do Catholics treat Mary like a God?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholicism, addressing misconceptions about worship. The conversation also touches on whether Mary guided the writing of the Gospel of John and clarifies how Catholics view her as the New Eve, alongside the significance of Marian apparitions and the practice of praying to her. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswers
April 16
#12677 What Convinced Tim to Leave Evangelicalism? Penance, Eucharist - Tim Staples
“What convinced Tim to leave Evangelicalism?” Tim shares his personal journey and the theological insights that shaped his faith transition. The discussion also touches on the significance of penance in Catholic practice and addresses the nature of the Eucharist, including how it retains its breadlike form while being the body and blood of Christ. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions
April 16
#12676 Is Being Unmarried a Call to Priesthood? Rosary, Purgatory - Joe Heschmeyer
“Is being unmarried a call to priesthood?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between personal vocation and divine calling, while also addressing how to explain the Rosary to Protestants and the nature of purgatory. Other topics include principles for giving to the poor and the implications of Vatican II’s teachings on interfaith worship. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers
April 15
#12675 Are Catholics Modern-Day Pharisees? Eucharist and Grace - Joe Heschmeyer
“Are Catholics modern-day Pharisees?” This question opens a discussion on the role of tradition and faith in Catholicism. The conversation also touches on reasonable expectations for children at Mass, responses to LDS beliefs about marriage in heaven, and the significance of the Eucharist in receiving grace. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:55 – Are Catholics mod
April 15
#12674 What are the Parameters for Papal Infallibility? Mary and Saints - Karlo Broussard
“What are the Parameters for Papal Infallibility?” This question opens a discussion on the true nature of the Eucharist, while also addressing Mary’s age at the Annunciation, the parameters of Papal Infallibility, and the role of saints in intercession. These topics highlight the rich tapestry of Catholic belief and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:56 –
April 14
#12673 Is the Assumption of Mary in Scripture? Eucharist, Priests - Karlo Broussard
“Is the Assumption of Mary in Scripture?” This question leads to a discussion on the biblical basis for Mary’s Assumption, alongside other topics such as the differing beliefs about the Eucharist between Catholics and Protestants, and the role of priests in forgiving sins. The conversation also touches on the implications of being baptized Catholic and raised in a different faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visi
April 14
#12672 Do Catholics Really Eat God? Vatican II and Mass Changes - Tom Nash
“Do Catholics really eat God?” This question delves into the belief in the Eucharist and its significance in Catholic faith. The discussion also touches on the changes brought by Vatican II, the appropriateness of addressing minor issues with a visiting priest, and the role of personal expressions during Mass for those from different backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions C