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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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#12800 Does the Bible Teach the Invocation of Saints and Purgatory? - Jimmy Akin
Jul 11Tap to summarize“Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholic belief, alongside inquiries about the end of animal sacrifice in Scripture, the presence of archangels, and the interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:8 regarding Purgatory. The conversation also touches on the differences in Gospel accounts of Judas’s betrayal. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:05 – Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints? 13:30 – Where in the Bible is the end of animal sacrifice? And why was it ended? 20:15 – Where are the archangels in the Bible? 23:58 – Matthew, Mark, and Luke all have Judas kissing Jesus. John does not. Which one is true? 32:55 – 2 Cor.5:8 says to be absent with the body is to be present with Christ. Do protestants think that they all go to heaven? What about Purgatory? 41:35 – Is the Deuterocanon read in the same way the rest of the Old Testament is? 48:32 – Regarding Isaiah 37:36 records the siege of Jesusalem by the Assyrians. Was the Angel that was sent to save Jerusalem actually a pharaoh from Egypt? Is it possible that the bible recorded the pharaoh and his army as an angel from God?
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#12799 What Book in the Catholic Canon Had the Most Controversy? - Jimmy Akin
Jul 10Tap to summarize“What book had the most controversy?” This question leads to a discussion about the canon’s acceptance, alongside inquiries about the historical evidence for the papacy beyond key scripture, the appropriateness of having a menorah in a Catholic home, and the reasons behind variations in biblical translations. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:35 – What book in the canon had the most controversy about its acceptance? 16:21 – I’m considering Catholicism but am not convinced by the historical and scriptural evidence for the papacy. Beyond Matthew 16 and Luke 22, what is the strongest evidence that the early church recognized the papacy? 20:45 – The book of Exodus mentions a menorah. It’s not necessarily a Catholic symbol, but since it’s in the Bible is it okay to have a menorah in your house? 29:20 – Why is Matthew 17:20 (“But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting”) excluded from certain translations? The Douay Rheims has it and the RSV-CE does not. And how might that affect the nihil obstat? 36:33 – Why do people think Catholics worship Mary? 43:25 – Is there any truth to the claim that ancient Jews thought there were two powers in heaven? They cite Genesis referring to “us.” 51:00 – How do I answer when people say that Jesus didn’t judge, especially in regard to immoral behavior?
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#12798 What Makes Music Sacred? Chant Sheets and Faith in Worship - Paul Rose
Jul 10Tap to summarize“What makes music sacred?” This question opens a discussion on the role of music in worship, touching on the significance of chant sheets for altar servers at the Traditional Latin Mass and the relationship between sacred music and faith. Additional topics include recommendations for finding chant resources and the belief that sacred music must stem from a genuine faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – What makes music sacred? 30:15 – I altar serve at the TLM and have a hard time chant sheets. Where do you recommend I find them? 36:35 – Would you agree that sacred music has to be a product of faith?
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#12797 Why Some Masses Have Only Bread? Mortal Sin and Gods Plan - Tim Staples
Jul 9Tap to summarize“Why only the Eucharist?” addresses the Church’s practice of offering the Eucharist without the precious blood, providing clarity for those exploring Catholicism. The discussion also touches on why God allows conception outside of marriage and the implications of mortal sin on salvation, offering a range of perspectives on these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:20 – I was raised southern baptist and looking into Catholicism. Why does the Church only give the people only the eucharist but not the precious blood? 20:10 – I’m a fallen-away-Catholic. Why does God allow people to be conceived outside of marriage? 28:40 – If a Catholic commits a mortal sin and dies instantly, can they go to heaven. What are your thoughts on why?
Transcribe →#12796 Why Did God Choose the Jews? Catholic Natural Law Insights - Joe Heschmeyer
Jul 9Tap to summarize“Why did God choose the Jews?” This question opens a discussion on divine selection and purpose, while also addressing intriguing topics such as the nature of our eternal souls and the implications of finding Masonic symbols in a Catholic cemetery. Additionally, the conversation touches on the value of remaining Catholic amidst insights from Orthodoxy and the role of reproduction in Catholic natural law. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:00 – If our souls are eternal, were our souls in a waiting tank waiting for us to be born? 11:25 – Why did God choose the Jews out of all people and places in the world? 21:18 – I recently found a gravestone at a Catholic cemetery with the logo on the freemasons. I have been communicating with the people in charge and they refused to do anything about it because it’s considered private property. I don’t know what to do because I was looking into a plot there myself. What should my next step be? 28:32 – I feel like I’m getting more insights from Orthodoxy. Why should I remain Catholic? 35:35 – Someone argued that successful reproduction is the highest intrinsic good because it is humanity’s natural purpose. What does Catholic natural law think about this?
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#12795 How Do I Respond to Anti-Catholic Claims? Grace and Mass - Joe Heschmeyer
Jul 8Tap to summarize“How do I respond to anti-Catholic claims?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of physical church participation, addressing concerns raised by non-Catholic family members. Additional topics include the next steps for a young believer not ready for OCIA, and the qualifications for being in a state of grace, providing a well-rounded exploration of faith and doctrine. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:35 – My mom is not Catholic and said the Church is merely spiritual so being a part of a physical church is not needed. How do I respond to this? 15:32 – I’m 17 and have come to believe in the Catholic faith. I’m not in a position to join OCIA right now. What is my next step? 29:00 – Who qualifies us as being in the state of Grace? Who decides that? 40:50 – Why did God choose Jacob over Esau? 49:00 – Is the Mass a perpetual sacrifice? I see 2 teachings on this in the Church that contradict. When did the wrong teaching creep into the Church?
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#12794 What To Do When Your Faith Is Faltering? Prayer and Support
Jul 8Tap to summarize“What do you tell someone who says my faith is faltering?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of prayer and support during challenging times. Additional topics include how to help a family member who has left the Catholic faith, advice for someone drifting away from their practice, and addressing concerns about the Bible’s portrayal of women. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:37 – What do you tell someone who says my faith is faltering? 15:42 – Someone in my family lost their Catholic faith and went to a non-denominational church. What can I do to help bring them back? 19:13 – I recommend people keep praying even though they might not feel like it. 23:45 – I’ve drifted away from practicing my faith. How did you come back? Do you have any advice for me? 31:20 – My 16 year old daughter is leaving the faith because she sees the Bible as not respecting women. 43:45 – I’m starting to explore Catholicism, but I feel like I’m getting stuck on the intellectual aspect. How do I make room for the faith side of things? 48:58 – What would you say to someone sympathetic to the SSPX in their current situation?
Transcribe →#12793 Why Do We Lose Pro-Life Advocates? Abortion and Autonomy - Emily Dinneny
Jul 7Tap to summarize“Why do we lose people raised pro-life to the pro-choice side?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of belief and autonomy in the abortion debate. Other topics include the argument that bodily autonomy supersedes the right to life and the moral implications of abortion in cases of rape or incest. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:25 – Why do we lose people raised pro-life to the prochoice side? 11:10 – I think that bodily autonomy supersedes the right to life. 17:38 – I am pro-choice because we should be able to allow women to abort in the case of rape or incest. 29:15 – Obviously you think abortion is murder. Do you think women who have had abortions should be charged with the same crimes as murderers? 44:25 – This issue is what drove me away from the Catholic faith. Until the zygote is viable as a human being, it is not a human being.
Transcribe →#12790 The Catholic Sense of America: Faith, Freedom, and the Future - Marcus Peter
Jul 4Tap to summarizeWhat is the Catholic sense of America, and how should Catholics understand the nation’s history, heritage, and future? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, the conversation explores American identity through a Catholic lens, including the experience of encountering American heritage for the first time, whether God is finished with America, and how Catholics should evaluate classical liberalism. The episode also reflects on the American perspective of the world and what faith can contribute to a more truthful and hopeful vision of the country. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – The Catholic Sense of America. 11:00 – Experiencing American heritage for the first time. 20:38 – Is God finished with America? 29:00 – Classical liberalism is a good 47:55 – American perspective of the world
Transcribe →#12789 Catholicism, Patriotism, And America - Chad Pecknold
Jul 3Tap to summarizeHow has America done after 250 years, and what role has Christianity—especially Catholicism—played in shaping the nation’s ideals? In this special episode of Catholic Answers Live, Dr. Chad Pecknold reflects on the 250th anniversary of the United States, examining the country’s founding principles through a Catholic lens. The discussion explores whether July 4 is truly America’s birthday, how Catholic thought influenced the concept of inalienable rights, and whether America could reach its fullest potential by embracing the Catholic faith. The episode concludes with an intriguing look at the theory that the Cold War helped preserve American unity and what that might mean for the nation’s future. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – How are we doing as a country after 250 years? 14:50 – Is the 4th of July the actual birth date of the U.S.? 23:00 – How has Catholicism influenced the idea of inalienable rights? 30:00 – Does America becoming a Catholic country mean she has reached her fullest potential? 47:50 – The theory that the Cold War actually kept America together.
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