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October 24#12950 Akita, Fatima and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions (Encore) - Jimmy Akin
Catholic Answers Live continues its ranking of Marian apparitions by examining some of the most significant and widely discussed cases, including Kibeho, Akita, Fatima, and Zeitoun. The episode explains how the Church evaluates each apparition, what level of approval they have received, and what spiritual lessons Catholics can legitimately draw from them while remaining rooted in Church authority and doctrine.
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Questions Covered:
18:15 – Kibeho
29:00 – Akita
40:43 – Fatima
44:29 – Zeitoun
56 min
October 23#12949 La Salette, Mejugorje and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions (Encore) - Jimmy Akin
This Catholic Answers Live episode explores how the Church evaluates and ranks Marian apparitions, explaining the official categories used to judge reported visions and whether Catholics are required to believe them. The discussion also examines specific and controversial cases, including Fr. Michel Rodrigue, La Salette, and Medjugorje, helping listeners understand how the Church discerns authenticity, safeguards the faithful, and distinguishes approved devotion from private revelation.
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Questions Covered:
04:50 – What categories does the Church classify apparitions into?
11:25 – Are we required to believe them?
16:19 – Fr. Michel Rodrigue
38:31 – La Salette
49:05 – Mejugorje
56 min
October 23#12948 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 2 (Encore) - Joe Heschmeyer
“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode dives into the role of Peter and the significance of Rome in the context of papal authority. Explore questions like whether the Bible indicates Peter’s presence in Rome and how 1 Peter 5:13 supports this claim, along with discussions on the implications of Paul rebuking Peter and the nature of papal fallibility.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?
07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?
11:30 – How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome?
14:30 – Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together?
16:30 – Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority?
19:30 – Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions?
23:00 – Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hierarchy?
25:30 – What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship?
29:00 – If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes?
32:30 – Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid?
36:00 – What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy?
39:30 – Is the Pope really just “first among equals”?
42:00 – What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession?
45:00 – Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future?
47:30 – Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth?
50:00 – Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example?
53:00 – Was Peter actually married during his apostleship?
55:00 – Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?
56 min
October 22#12947 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 1 (Encore) - Joe Heschmeyer
“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was ever in Rome. Tune in as we also delve into the implications of Paul’s relationship with Peter and the significance of “Babylon” in 1 Peter 5:13.
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Questions Covered:
03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church?
06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter?
10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome?
14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome?
17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter?
20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority?
25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous?
30:40 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader?
34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil?
39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests?
43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil?
47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament?
50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests?
54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy?
56 min
October 22#12946 Proving Every Catholic Sacrament from the Bible – Part 2 (Encore) - Karlo Broussard
“What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?” This episode explores the vital connection between the Holy Spirit and the sacraments, while also addressing how to explain their significance to non-Catholics, the necessity of certain sacraments for salvation, and the relationship between sacraments and the Church’s authority.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments?
12:15 – How can we explain the importance of the sacraments to someone who is not Catholic?
22:45 – Are there any sacraments that are not necessary for salvation?
35:30 – How do the sacraments relate to the concept of faith and works?
47:00 – Can you discuss the relationship between the sacraments and the Church’s authority?
56 min
October 21#12945 Proving Every Catholic Sacrament from the Bible – Part 1 (Encore) - Karlo Broussard
“Are Sacraments Biblical?” This episode tackles the claim that the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments lack biblical support, addressing foundational questions about God’s grace through outward signs. Discover the scriptural basis for baptism’s saving power, the distinct nature of Confirmation, and the authority behind Confession, all rooted in Scripture.
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Questions Covered:
07:00 – Some Christians claim the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments aren’t in the Bible at all. How do you respond to that broad objection?
17:00 – Let’s start at the foundation — where in Scripture do we see the idea that God communicates grace through outward signs?
23:40 – Baptism is accepted by most Christians, but Catholics see it as more than a symbol. What’s the biblical evidence for baptism actually saving us?
42:28 – Many people say Confirmation is just a Catholic “add-on.” What are the scriptural roots for a sacrament distinct from baptism?
06:23 – When it comes to the Eucharist, the biblical debate can get intense. How do you show from Scripture that Jesus meant His words—“This is my body”—literally?
16:50 – But what about when Jesus says, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Doesn’t that prove that the Eucharist merely a meal in which we recollect on the tings that Jesus did?
29:20 – Confession to a priest is one of the hardest for non-Catholics to accept. Where does the Bible show that God gave men the authority to forgive sins?
32:50 – Anointing of the Sick is sometimes seen as “Last Rites” only. How do the Scriptures present this sacrament, and does it match Catholic practice?
41:42 – Marriage as a sacrament—some say the Bible just sees it as a natural institution. How do you show from Scripture that it’s a channel of grace?
48:10 – Holy Orders—where in the Bible do we see a distinct, ordained priesthood in the New Covenant?
56 min
October 21#12944 What Does God Mean by Tragedy? The Trinity and Grace - Karlo Broussard
“What does God mean by tragedy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of suffering and divine purpose, especially in light of recent events like the tragic death of Father Sánchez Molinari. The conversation also addresses the logical coherence of the Trinity and how to reconcile Old Testament references with New Testament revelations, alongside the requirements for receiving the Eucharist.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – I don’t know if you heard about Father Sánchez Molinari. He was a priest in Ecuador who unfortunately passed away this Sunday because a crucifix hanging from the church ceiling fell on top of him. My atheist friends are asking, what did God mean by this? What should I say to them?
17:20 – How can the trinity be logically coherent/consistent? How can the contradictions about the Trinity with the Old Testament be reconciled? Isaiah 45:5. In 10 commandments “I” Hebrew Singular in all these instances what is written is the Hebrew singular
33:48 – If there is no way to prove that the Apostles were in a state of Grace during the Last Supper how can the Catholic church require people to be in a state of Grace to receive the Eucharist?
56 min
October 20#12943 What Is Needed for Salvation? - Karlo Broussard
“What is needed for salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith, works, and grace in the Catholic understanding of salvation. The conversation also addresses the Protestant view on salvation by faith, the Catholic Church’s teachings on what it means to be saved, and the contrasting perspectives of Paul and Aquinas on human nature.
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Questions Covered:
03:08 – The protestants are correct in saying that salvation is received by faith.
19:15 – What is needed for salvation according to the Catholic Church? What do you think it means to be saved and is salvation Eternal?
36:05 – Paul in one Epistle says- man is evil from the start and man in eternity is evil. Aquinas is stating man in essence is good. How do both relate? If Aquinas claims man in essence is good, but Paul states no man is good, then is the only good one God?
51:51 – How are we saved by our works as stated by James- not just faith alone?
56 min
October 20#12942 Why Do We Reject “Gay Marriage?” Morality, Scandals, and Love - Tom Nash
“Why do we reject ‘Gay Marriage’?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding marriage and sexuality, addressing the distinction between sin and chastity for homosexuals. The conversation also touches on the Church’s moral authority amid scandals and seeks clarity on the definition of marriage, balancing compassion with doctrinal beliefs.
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Questions Covered:
02:45 – Why do we reject “Gay Marriage”?
13:54 – I understand that the physical act of homosexuality is a sin. Why is it okay to be a chaste homosexual?
22:40 – How can the Catholic church with all the scandals, dictate morality in marriage?
29:57 – Can you clarify what the definition of a marriage is?
37:03 – How does the moral aspects of sexuality integrate with the doctrines and dogmas that Catholics must agree to?
42:48 – How do we balance compassion with saying this is disorder?
48:18 – What can I do because in reality I can’t say anything? How can I respond when samesex couples share news of pregnancy?
56 min
October 19#12941 Response to Joe Rogan Guest Slandering Mother Teresa – JPII and More! - Patrick Novecosky
This show including a response to criticisms from a Joe Rogan guest and the complexities surrounding John Paul II’s teachings, such as the luminous mysteries and his interactions with minority groups. The conversation also touches on the impact of personalism on JPII’s papacy and the nuances of Mother Teresa’s legacy.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Response to Joe Rogan guest slandering Mother Teresa
15:23 – John Paul II instituted the luminous mysteries, but some traditional Catholics won’t pray them. Is refusing to pray them disobedient to him as a Pope?
22:21 – John Paul II met with every group except for homosexuals or those with AIDS. Am I correct on this?
32:38 – I heard a story that JPII sent a pope mobile to Mother Teresa. I heard she sold it, is this true?
43:04 – I wonder how the philosophy of personalism affected JPII’s teachings and papacy?
50:53 – Mother Teresa did care for the people, but she did nothing to change their suffering and situation. How do you reconcile this?
56 min