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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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#12818 Why Follow Church Sexual Ethics? Authority and Birth Control - Tim Staples
4w agoTap to summarize“Why is it necessary to follow the Church’s sexual ethics?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s role in personal morality, addressing concerns about authority and its relevance in private life. Other topics include the differing views on birth control among Protestants and the canonical processes for those engaged in SSPX chapels. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:44 – Why is it necessary to follow the Church Sexual ethics? Why is the Church in my bedroom? 13:47 – Why don’t protestants think birth control is immoral? 29:16 – I got engaged in February and I am a parishioner of an SSPX chapel. I do not have schismatic intent and wondering if there is a canonical process for a situation like mine? 36:40 – To get conversation going I play trivia with people. I ask them about the last supper, then proceed to ask about the last breakfast and last lunch. Do you think this is a good approach to evangelize? 43:50 – How do we know the apostles gave their authority to their successors?
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#12817 Why Trust God When He Doesn’t Answer Prayers? Faith and Hope - Marcus Peter
4w agoTap to summarize“Why trust God when He doesn’t answer prayers?” This question opens a discussion on faith and hope amidst silence. Other topics include guidance for those entering Catholicism and the challenges of parenting after separation, as well as navigating personal barriers in pursuing God’s work. Each question reflects the complexities of faith in everyday life. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Why should we have faith in God’s promises when he often doesn’t answer our prayers? 16:12 – I’m on my way to becoming Catholic. I have a desire to get into apologetics. Not sure how I listen to God through this. Advice? 30:03 – My wife has left me and 3 kids. Am I leading astray by guiding them to pray and hope that mom will return? 36:23 – I want to continue the work God started in me but every time I start working towards it, barriers always come up. What do you recommend I do? 39:54 – What do you think of Phil. 1:6 in light of our journey from start to finish?
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#12816 Why Young People Should Still Aspire to Parenthood and Partnership - Joe Heschmeyer
4w agoTap to summarizeDespite declining fertility rates, many young individuals still hold onto these aspirations of parenthood. Some find this shocking. Additionally, the discussion touches on what Pope Leo might consider for his next encyclical, highlighting the evolving nature of family and faith in contemporary society. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:45 – Even as Fertility Rates Drop, Young Still Aspire to Partnership and Parenthood, UN Report Shows 28:35 – What Should Pope Leo Do for His Next Encyclical?
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#12815 Does the World Really Need More Silence? Rudeness and AI - Joe Heschmeyer
4w agoTap to summarize“Does the world really need more silence?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of quiet in our lives, alongside insights on navigating rudeness in an increasingly digital age. The conversation also touches on the surprising stance of Catholic Answers regarding piano and the implications of Norway’s near ban on AI in elementary schools. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:15 – Does the world really need more silence? 16:00 – How Not to Be Rude in 2026 34:55 – Catholic Answers Comes Out Against Piano 49:00 – Norway Imposes Near Ban on AI in Elementary School
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#12814 What Did the Early Church Believe About the Eucharist and Sin? - Jimmy Akin
4w agoTap to summarize“What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on foundational beliefs, while also addressing the serious implications of Church teaching on moral responsibilities, such as the obligation to care for those in need, and the perceived disparities in how the Church treats traditional versus liberal interpretations of faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:45 – What did the early church believe about the Eucharist? 16:23 – The Catechism says it’s a mortal sin to let a child die of starvation if you have the financial means to feed them. I don’t know anyone who does this. Is this really Church teaching? 32:40 – Why does it seem that the Church is coming down unfairly on those who hold a more orthodox/traditional stance of church teaching and allows those who take a more liberal take on the faith run freely?
Transcribe →#12813 Why Women Can’t Be Priests – LGBTQ Views and Apologetics - Emily Dinneny
4w agoTap to summarize“Why can’t women be priests?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about how transgender individuals can feel welcomed in Catholicism and the negative perceptions of the Church within the LGBTQ community. Additional topics include defending the Immaculate Conception and addressing marriage preparation with unmarried priests. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:13 – Why can’t women be priests? 12:25 – How does a transgender person feel welcomed in the Catholic Church? 20:35 – Why is there such a negative view of Catholicism among the LGBTQ community? 30:20 – What advice do you recommend to defend the Immaculate Conception? 41:12 – How do I explain to someone why we have to go to a priest, who will never be married, to take marriage preparation classes? 45:54 – How do I respond to fellow practicing Catholics who agree on all teaching except for the teachings on homosexuality because they have family with same-sex attractions?
Transcribe →#12812 Where Is Apostolic Succession in the Bible? Bishops and Clergy - Ben Bollinger
4w agoTap to summarize“Where is apostolic succession in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of church leadership, alongside inquiries about the celibacy of bishops and priests, the distinctions between ordination and consecration, and the roles of different levels of clergy. Each topic sheds light on the structure and traditions of the Catholic Church. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:09 – Where is apostolic Succession in the bible? 17:39 – Why did the Catholic Church decide to have bishops and priests be celibate, especially when that wasn’t the case with the first pope? 28:45 – What is the difference between ordination and consecration? I hear about priests being ordained and bishops being consecrated. Is there a difference? 36:30 – The Levels of clergy and what each of them do 43:25 – If any Catholic male can be a pope, but they first must be made a bishop, does that mean they skip being a priest?
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#12811 Can We Lose Our Salvation? Catholic Views on Faith and Grace - Brayden Cook
4w agoTap to summarize“Can we lose our salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of faith and grace, addressing concerns about the nature of salvation. Other topics include the idea of being saved and lost repeatedly, responses to claims about prophecy and salvation, and the implications of Matthew 7:21-23 for believers. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:00 – Can we lose our salvation? 06:15 – Are we just saved and lost over and over again? How do Catholics view this? How does it work in the day to day? 16:00 – My brother is talking to his protestant friend who claimed you lose your salvation if you don’t accept the prophecy from a current pastor. How does one respond to that? 22:00 – I’m a convert, what does salvation mean from the Catholic position? 31:22 – I’m protestant and believe you can not lose your salvation. Missing sunday service doesn’t cause you to lose salvation. 50:45 – Regarding Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says Lord, Lord… What does this quote mean for salvation?
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#12810 Why No Divorce in Catholicism? Mary, Baptism, and Tears - Jimmy Akin
Jul 18Tap to summarize“Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings about marriage, alongside inquiries about the idea of the gift of tears experienced during Mass, the implications of Bishop Gasser’s relatio on doctrinal decisions, and the validity of baptisms in diverse church contexts. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:01 – Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality? 14:48 – Is the gift of tears real? I had an experience of crying for no reason at Pentecost Mass this year? 28:40 – Does Bishop Gasser’s relatio necessitate many ex cathedra doctrinal decisions in the past? 40:58 – I grew up in a oneness church, where some believed in the Trinity; others did not. For baptism, if the two people in the church involved in the baptism believed in the Trinity and baptized in the trinitarian formula, would that baptism be valid? 45:25 – If we hold Mary to be the most exalted creature, how do we handle Matthew 11:11 that says no one born of woman is greater than John the Baptist?
Transcribe →#12809 What Is Schism and Heresy? Sin, Forgiveness, and Angels - Jimmy Akin
Jul 17Tap to summarize“What is schism and heresy?” These concepts are explored alongside questions about the nature of sin and forgiveness, including how a priest forgives sins. The discussion also touches on the implications of making a slasher movie, the fate of souls after death, and the role of guardian angels, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:15 – What is Schism and Heresy? 18:23 – Is it objective grave matter to make a slasher movie? 30:30 – How does it work for a priest to forgive sins? 32:35 – My atheist friend is asking where are people who have died? If Christ hasn’t come to judge yet then they couldn’t be in heaven or hell. 38:30 – Would it be a stretch to say that Saint Paul might have wrote the first few chapters of Hebrews, with one of his followers finishing it after he was executed? 46:15 – What happens to your guardian angel when you die? 49:13 – Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality?
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