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.... more

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April 18, 2025#12159 Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? The Love and Logic of Good Friday - null
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Why did Jesus have to suffer and die on the cross? On this Good Friday episode of Catholic Answers Live, Cy Kellett speaks with Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, to unpack the meaning behind Christ’s crucifixion.
Joe explains how the cross is not divine punishment but the ultimate act of love—God offering Himself for our salvation. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, this episode explores:
Why there’s no Mass on Good Friday
The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice
How the cross heals our relationship with God
The spiritual power of praying before the crucifix
Why Good Friday is both history’s darkest and brightest day
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18min
April 17, 2025 #12157 What Happened on Holy Thursday? The Last Supper and the Priesthood - null
On this encore special Holy Thursday episode of Catholic Answers Live, Cy Kellett sits down with apologist Joe Heschmeyer to explore the profound meaning of the Last Supper. Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist and the priesthood on this night? How does the Gospel of John’s account—focused on the washing of the feet—fit with the synoptic Gospels’ focus on the bread and wine?
Joe connects the dots between the Passover sacrifice, Christ’s role as the Paschal Lamb, and the liturgical richness of the early Church. You’ll also learn why Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Church’s most sacred three-day liturgy—and how Catholics today are called to enter into this mystery.
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22min
April 17, 2025 #12156 Was Papal Infallibility Practiced in the Early Church? - Joe Heschmeyer
Many exploring Orthodoxy question whether the pope’s authority was recognized in the early centuries. We look at the history behind papal infallibility, plus Catholic answers on the devil, 1 Timothy 2:12, and the Bread of Life discourse.
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Questions Covered:
00:20 – Content Creator Spotlight: Desirea Sifuentes, the Uncatechized Catholic
15:98 – Why does God let the devil run around to cause problems?
28:45 – I’m Catholic, considering Orthodoxy. Was papal infallibility practiced in the early Church?
38:30 – What’s the context 1 Tim 2:12 and what was going on for him to write it?
44:28 – What supporting verses do you have for your understanding of the Bread of Life discourse?
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56min
April 16, 2025#12155 What Is an Apostolic Pardon and How Does It Work? - Joe Heschmeyer
The apostolic pardon offers a powerful grace at the moment of death—but what exactly is it? We explain its purpose, how it works, and also discuss the Church’s authority in science, the reality of hell, and why confession is an underrated tool in apologetics.
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Questions Covered:
05:16 – What authority does the Church have on scientific matters when it comes to faith and morals?
12:32 – What is an apostolic pardon and how does it work?
20:08 – How can people go to hell if God knows what would be good for them?
37:59 – Why don’t we use the availability of confession as an apologetics selling point?
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56min
April 16, 2025#12154 What’s the Biblical Basis for Temporal Punishment for Sin? - Karlo Broussard
If sin is forgiven, why does temporal punishment still exist? We explore scriptural and early Church support for this Catholic teaching and also touch on the rapture, eternal punishment, and how Protestants can begin attending a faithful Catholic parish.
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Questions Covered:
04:55 – What’s the basis for temporal punishment for sin? Where is it in the New Testament or Church Fathers?
14:04 – I’m getting confirmed this Saturday. Is the rapture a protestant invention?
19:15 – Why on the 2nd day of creation does God not say, “it was good”?
29:16 – I’m Protestant and I’m ready to start going to a Catholic Church. How do I go about finding a good faithful church?
41:44 – How can we have such confidence in faith as the Church defines it?
49:42 – Eternal punishment troubles me. How do we harmonize God being all good and loving when he created people knowing they will suffer forever?
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56min
April 15, 2025#12153 Where Does the Bible Say Jesus Descended Into Hell? - Karlo Broussard
The Apostles’ Creed says Jesus “descended into hell,” but where is that in Scripture? We explore the biblical foundation for this teaching and also cover Marian dogmas, priestly celibacy, and how to explain Catholic beliefs to Protestant friends.
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Questions Covered:
11:11 – My protestant friend is going through OCIA and has been struggling with the concept of praying to the dead. How can I help?
17:44 – Where in the bible does it say that Jesus descended into hell?
22:25 – I have an issue with Marian dogmas and the idea of her co-redemptrix.
29:21 – I would like to get a better understanding of Mary’s place. Perpetual virginity and the assumption.
40:36 – Why did Jesus say that nothing can be revealed to Peter in Matthew 16 but Nathaniel does know who Jesus is Jn 1:49?
46:10 – What’s the teaching on priestly celibacy?
51:37 – Can you clarify Vatican 2’s statement that the Old Testament is not defunct. What does that mean?
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56min
April 15, 2025#12152 “How Do You Refute Muslim Claims That the Bible Is Corrupted? - William Albrecht
Many Muslims argue that the Bible can’t be trusted because it was corrupted. We explore effective Catholic responses to this common objection, along with tips for respectful dialogue, Islam’s historical roots, and Muslim views on divine inspiration.
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Questions Covered:
22:34 – Muslims tend to be aggressive when debating or discussing faith. Should we match their approach?
24:05 – How does the general Muslim take it when you start to question Mohammed or Allah?
35:07 – Is Islam basically an amalgamation of Arianism, selective Jewish theology and Arab pagan religion?
44:39 – What religion did Arabs believe before Islam?
46:35 – How do you refute Muslims when they claim that our bible can’t be trusted because it was corrupted?
52:22 – How do we respond when they claim that Mohammed was inspired to write the Quran by the Angel Gabriel?
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56min
April 14, 2025#12151 Where Were the People Jesus Miraculously Healed During His Passion? - Steve Ray
Jesus performed countless miracles and changed lives—but where were those people when He was suffering? We explore this thought-provoking question and what it reveals about human nature, gratitude, and the loneliness of the Cross.
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Questions Covered:
42:42 – Where were the followers, especially those who received the miracles?
44:37 – If Jesus knew he was God and was going to heaven, why was he so distressed in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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56min
April 12, 2025#12150 How Do Catholics Justify Repetitious Prayer Like the Our Father? - Jimmy Akin
Protestants often point to Matthew 6:7-11 to argue against repeated prayers—so how can Catholics reconcile this with prayers like the Rosary or the Our Father? Jimmy Akin explores this concern along with Catholic teaching on saints, Mary’s spiritual motherhood, and mixed-faith marriages.
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Questions Covered:
02:18 – How can we reconcile Jesus saying that the Sabbath was made for man and the punishment of death for not recognizing the sabbath in the Old Testament?
10:21 – How can I defend the Church that was Instituted by Jesus Christ, especially on the topic of saints and Mary?
13:47 – Is St. Boniface VIII Unam Sanctam Papal bull statement infallible? If not, is there any dispute?
18:05 – How do we know that Mary’s motherhood expands to the rest of us in the wake of Mary being given over to John at the foot of the cross?
28:45 – I’m Protestant. How do Catholics reconcile Mt 6:7-11 and the repetitious prayers specifically the Our Father?
35:01 – How do we respond to Orthodox rejection of the Filioque?
39:45 – Would it be scandalous for me to attend the ordination of a married couple as priests in the Episcopalian church?
49:35 – What advice would you offer me as someone who is in a mixed faith marriage?
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56min
April 11, 2025#12149 Why Is Being Re-Baptized Spiritually Problematic? And More Questions - Jimmy Akin
The Church teaches that baptism is a once-in-a-lifetime sacrament—but what are the consequences of being re-baptized? We break down the theological and spiritual implications, and also explore topics like Peter’s crucifixion, the authority of the Church Fathers, and what makes a sin truly mortal.
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Questions Covered:
04:25 – How is Onan responsible for a sin that wasn’t given until Deuteronomy?
11:53 – How could have Mary said no if God had the plan since the beginning of time?
16:23 – Which Gospel passages on John are indicative of him filling in the gaps on Luke?
20:50 – Where does the Church get the belief that Peter was crucified upside down?
23:16 – How do you get Protestants to stop dismissing the Church Fathers?
28:45 – How do we know that Ignatius of Antioch and Polycarp were disciples of John the Apostle?
32:50 – Why are Ed and Lorraine Warren problematic since they were Catholic?
39:44 – What are the consequences of being re-baptized?
43:40 – If Jews get a new temple they would begin animal sacrifices, but Christ was the final sacrifice. Is this why God has allowed enemies to control the temple mount?
48:05 – What exactly constitutes full consent of the will in regard to mortal sin?
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56min

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