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  • April 13

    #12671 How Can I Heal a Strained Relationship? Forgiveness and Love - Rose Sweet

    “How can I heal a strained relationship?” This episode addresses practical steps for mending relationships, including four tips for healing and insights on reconciling childhood trauma. Additionally, the discussion touches on honoring parents as a Catholic and navigating complex family dynamics after forgiveness. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:18 – What are four tips for h

  • April 11

    #12670 AMA: Catholicism - Joe Heschmeyer

    Questions Covered: 05:35 – Why are the 10 Commandments different for Catholics and Protestants? 14:46 – Why does the Church take the transubstantiation view over the consubstantiation view? 20:52 – How does the Church balance orthodoxy and heterodoxy with everything going on? 25:26 – Is it possible for a laicized priest to ever be reinstated? 29:00 – Under what circumstances does a priest allow a non-Catholic to participate in the Eucharist? 36:03 – Is there any room in Catholicism for being a m

  • April 10

    #12669 AMA: Catholicism - Joe Heschmeyer

    Questions Covered: 03:18 – What is Ecumenism? 06:38 – Why did Mary have to be immaculately conceived? 14:45 – Does Galatians 1:8 talk about the apostles failing to pass on the gospel? 17:45 – Why is there a separation of church and state? 25:06 – Is sacramental marriage possible without a civil marriage? 29:07 – How do I discern the papacy claims on both the Catholic and Orthodox sides? 44:33 – What are the last two declared infallible doctrines of the Catholic Church? 46:06 – Would Christotokos

  • April 10

    #12668 Is the Road to Emmaus the First Mass? Communion and Doxology - Tom Nash

    “Is the Road to Emmaus the First Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Emmaus encounter, while also addressing when the first Mass after the resurrection occurred and the Catholic understanding of the order of Melchizedek. Additional topics include the appropriateness of receiving communion in the hand and the history of the doxology. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeaker

  • April 9

    #12667 Can God Force You to Be a Priest? Vocation and Discernment - Fr. Marc Gandolfo

    “Can God force you to be a priest?” This question opens a discussion on vocation and discernment, addressing the complexities of divine calling. Other topics include how individuals can establish their own religious orders, the challenges of pursuing a diaconate while managing military commitments, and the implications of missing one’s vocation. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questi

  • April 9

    #12666 Iceland Priest Faces Jail Threat for saying LGBT Identifying People Can Be Chaste – Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer

    “Iceland Priest Faces Jail Threat for saying LGBT Identifying People Can Be Chaste” This episode presents a discussion on the ongoing celebration of Easter and the implications of a priest in Iceland facing jail for his views on chastity. The episode also touches on the legacy of Paul Ehrlich, author of “The Population Bomb,” and the concept of just war, showcasing a range of important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak a

  • April 8

    #12665 Peter Thiel Talks About the Anti-Christ in Rome – Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer

    The conversation touches on Peter Thiel’s views regarding the Antichrist and examines recent New York Times reports on adult Catholic converts, highlighting the diverse experiences within the Church today. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:22 – Peter Thiel and the anti-Christ 40:48 – New York Times reports on adult Catholic converts

  • April 8

    #12664 Were the Gospel Authors Apostles? Confession and Eucharist - Tom Nash

    “Were the authors of the Gospels the apostles, specifically Matthew?” This question opens a discussion on the authorship of the Gospels, while also addressing varied topics such as overcoming objections to confession from family, the Church’s stance on the death penalty, and advice for presenting the case for the Eucharist to friends. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered

  • April 7

    #12663 What If Paul Said No to God? Revelation and Laitys Role - Tom Nash

    “What if Paul said no to God?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of free will in faith, while also addressing the respect the laity owes to Church hierarchy and the Church’s stance on private revelations after Jesus. Other topics include the teachings on the road to Emmaus and the sin of presumption, showcasing a variety of theological inquiries. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswer

  • April 7

    #12662 Jesus the Jewish Messiah - Gary Michuta

    How many messianic prophecies are found in Scripture, and how do they point to Jesus? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists explore the Old Testament foundations of the Messiah and how Jesus fulfills them. They discuss the most important messianic texts and passages, address whether people in Jesus’ time were sincerely seeking the Messiah, and examine common objections—such as why Jesus didn’t immediately bring universal peace. The conversation also explains why t

  • April 6

    #12661 What Happened After the Resurrection? - Steve Ray

    How many times did Jesus appear after His Resurrection—and where did these appearances take place? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists walk through the key post-Resurrection appearances of Christ, from the Upper Room to the road to Emmaus and beyond. They explain what happened during the 40 days leading up to the Ascension, the significance of Jesus appearing to the apostles, and how these encounters strengthen the case for the Resurrection. The discussion also

  • April 2

    #12657 The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ - Fr. Paul Check

    In this episode of Catholic Answers Live Classics, Fr. Paul Check breaks down the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com

  • April 2

    #12656 How Can I Believe in the Trinity? Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Joe Heschmeyer

    “How can I believe in the Trinity?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith, including concerns about conversion from Protestantism and the potential conflict with family beliefs. Other topics include the challenges of Catholic practices versus dogma and the significance of adoration in the conversion process. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:28 &

  • April 1

    #12655 Can Prayer to Saints Be Justified? Indulgences and Mediation - Joe Heschmeyer

    “Can prayer to saints be justified?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholicism, addressing concerns about mediation and the nature of prayer. Other topics include skepticism about the credibility of the Gospels and the application of indulgences, highlighting the diverse perspectives on these theological issues. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

  • April 1

    #12654 How Can I Respond to Protestant Objections About Scripture? - Karlo Broussard

    “How can I respond to Protestant objections about Scripture?” This episode addresses this question while also tackling varied topics such as how to engage with a friend’s doubts about the resurrection, responding to claims about dietary restrictions from non-Catholic Bible studies, and discussing the significance of the Deuterocanonical books. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Question

  • March 31

    #12653 Why Does God Call Sinners to Grace and Not the Damned? - Karlo Broussard

    “Why does God call sinners to grace and not the damned?” This question raises important theological discussions about divine mercy and justice. Other topics addressed include how Catholics believe they can attain heaven, the procession of the Holy Spirit, and the significance of choosing a saint’s name for baptism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:20 – Cath

  • March 31

    #12652 What Is Our Authority Structure? Tradition and Scripture - Cy Kellett

    “What is our authority structure?” This question leads to a discussion on the implications of Sola Scriptura and how Catholics understand authority through both Tradition and Scripture. Other topics include how Catholics respond to 2 Timothy’s assertion about Scripture’s profitability and the significance of 1 Timothy 3:15 regarding the Church as the pillar and foundation of truth. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your paris

  • March 30

    #12651 How Do You Talk About Chastity? Intimacy and Relationships - Jason Evert

    “How do you talk about chastity to an indifferent generation?” This question opens a discussion on the challenges of conveying the importance of chastity today. Other topics include seeking intimacy without lust in relationships, addressing concerns about the Church’s stance on sexism, and offering guidance to a daughter navigating attraction in dating. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.co

  • March 28

    #12650 Is It a Sin to Marry Outside Your Faith? Judgement and Grace - Jimmy Akin

    “Is it a sin to marry outside your faith?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of faith and relationships, including interpretations of 2 Corinthians and the concept of being unequally yoked. Other topics addressed include the implications of Matthew 7:6 on sharing scripture, the nature of particular judgment, and the meaning of being poor in spirit. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers