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January 08#12537 Why Do We Call Mary the New Eve? Apostles and La Salette - Tim Staples
“Why do we call Mary the New Eve?” This question opens a discussion on Mary’s unique role in salvation history, alongside intriguing inquiries about the connection between the 12 stars and the 12 Apostles, and the significance of Mary as the Mother of God. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette and the Church’s response to extreme ideologies.
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Questions Covered:
01:45 – Cy question “why do we refer to Mary as the New Eve?”
13:30 – Is there a correlation between the 12 stars associated with Mary and the 12 Apostles?
15:50 – How can we call Mary the mother of God?
28:44 – How can we be certain that the falling away mentioned in Hebrews 6:4 has to do with the Old Testament and not a general falling away from Faith?
44:12 – How does the Church address groups within the church that espouse extreme ideologies?
56 min
January 08#12536 How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus? Mary Questions - William Albrecht
“How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on her significance within the Catholic faith, addressing whether she holds a higher status than other saints. The conversation also touches on the nature of Marian prayers and how to respond to those who downplay her importance in Christianity.
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Questions Covered:
15:41 – Is Mary a saint and if so, is she higher than other saints?
23:29 – Is there any evidence that would suggest Mary’s parents were visited by an angel informing them that she would be born without sin and would be the mother of the savior?
31:42 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who says all she needs is God and Mary is not important to Christian Faith?
37:35 – How old was Mary when she conceived Jesus?
41:30 – At the annunciation it was just the Angel Gabriel and Mary, is there any witnesses or way to vouch for the event being true?
46:49 – Why does the Church teach that some things are symbolic about Mary?
56 min
January 07#12535 How Do We Respond to Pagan Holiday Claims? – Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Tom Nash
“How do we respond to people that accuse Catholics of celebrating pagan holidays?” This question opens a discussion on the misconceptions surrounding Catholic traditions. Additionally, the episode addresses the relationship between Christians and Muslims as brothers, the distinctions between Catholic doctrine and dogma, and the Catholic perspective on predestination.
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Questions Covered:
28:55 – Curious why the Catholic Faith does not teach dispensationalism?
36:08 – What is the difference between Catholic Doctrine and Catholic Dogma?
47:25 – If catholicism is true, then protestantism is false, but if protestantism is true, then catholicism is idolatry.
51:02 – What is the catholic view on predestination?
54:02 – My friend is protestant and is interested in church history where can he find the papacy in early Church history?
56 min
January 07#12534 Does St. Paul Really Teach Faith Without Works? | AMA: Dropped Calls - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo addresses a wide range of apologetic and theological questions, including how to explain faith and works to Protestants, how evil could exist before the Fall, and how Catholics should understand difficult passages like John 8:44 in conversations with Jewish seekers. He also explores the power of the Rosary for the salvation of others, the roles of Eve and Mary, and how the saints truly intercede for us in prayer. Listeners also hear answers on contraception and moral reasoning, the fate of those who die without knowing God, the authority to forgive sins, Christ’s fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, God’s justice, and whether annihilationism is compatible with Catholic teaching.
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Questions Covered:
01:45 – I’m an ex-protestant in conversation with protestants. How do you share the context of St. Paul’s words to a protestant who hangs their whole belief on Faith without works?
11:26 – How do we explain the existence of evil and violence before the fall?
15:15 – I’m Jewish looking into the Church. Jn 8:44 is used sometimes as an explainer as to why Jews should just stay away from Catholicism. Why is that?
18:17 – I’m a revert. How much faith can we put into the rosary in regards to praying for other people’s salvation?
21:38 – Is there a difference between Eve and Mary?
29:29 – Can you help me understand the intercession of the saint? In a lot of prayers we don’t ask for their intercession, we are asking them to grant us what we request. That doesn’t seem like intercession.
31:38 – Since the marital act has two purposes and contraception negates one purpose making it evil, why doesn’t this reasoning apply to diet soda?
37:05 – How does God feel about those who die not knowing anything about him? What happens to them in the afterlife?
41:03 – John 20:23 is only reiterating the Lord’s prayer—not that we actually forgive sins.
46:16 – If Jesus is the word who existed before time, is it wrong in the old testament to think of Jesus fulfilling his own prophecies?
47:29 – How do I tell a friend about God’s justice with bible verse?
50:57 – Is Annihilationism is an acceptable position for a Catholic to believe in?
56 min
January 06#12533 Making Sense of the Filioque | AMA: Dropped Calls - Karlo Broussard
In this Catholic Answers Live episode, Karlo Broussard tackles challenging theological and moral questions, including the biblical basis for the Filioque and how the Holy Spirit can proceed from the Father and the Son while remaining co-eternal. He also explains Catholic teaching on confession, whether venial sins should be confessed, and our responsibility to correct wrongdoing after reconciliation. The discussion continues with clarity on Mary’s sinlessness, how mortal sin is determined in debates over sexuality and moral issues, how to defend clerical celibacy, and how to reconcile the Creed’s statement that Christ “descended to hell” with Jesus’ promise to the good thief.
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Questions Covered:
03:04 – I don’t find enough evidence for the filioque.
14:43 – How can the HS proceed from either the Father or the Son and still be co-eternal?
19:06 – Do we have a burden to correct the wrong even after confession?
22:25 – Would like some clarification on the sinlessness of Mary?
19:35 – Is confessing a venial sin displaying a lack of confidence in God being able to forgive sins through other means, like attending mass?
33:10 – How objective can sins of fornication, birth control, or homosexuality be since many Catholics don’t believe them to be sins. (Full knowledge seems to be a requirement for sin)
45:12 – How can we defend clerical celibacy? (Is Corinthian the best source)
49:34 – The creed says Jesus went to hell for three days before entering heaven but scripture says that Jesus told the good thief he will be with Him in paradise that day. It seems like a contradiction?
56 min
January 06#12532 How Do I Respond to Protestants on Confession and Sin? - Karlo Broussard
“How do I respond to Protestants on confession and sin?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of confessing sins to a priest, addressing common misconceptions. Other topics include the Church’s role in disciple formation, the understanding of mortal sin, and the challenges faced by Catholics in applying Church teachings in everyday life.
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Questions Covered:
18:09 – How do I respond to a protestant when they ask why I feel a need to confess my sins to a priest?
24:14 – Why do we not spend more time in the church forming disciples?
31:57 – Why do we say it’s impossible not to know if you’ve committed a mortal sin?
38:20 – Why does there seem to be a vast difference in the teaching the Church has preserved and the practical application and knowledge of your average Catholic?
46:16 – Why can’t a parent take communion if they have a child who is living at home with a boyfriend or girlfriend?
56 min
January 05#12531 Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence? - Karlo Broussard
“Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?” This question addresses the challenge of faith in light of Jesus’ words in John 20:28, which commend belief without sight. The discussion also touches on why Catholics view salvation as a gift rather than something earned, and whether it’s appropriate for a Catholic to participate in a memorial for a Freemason.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Jesus says in John 20:28, ‘Blessed are those who believe and have not seen.’ Why do Christians believe in Jesus when he commends belief without evidence, which is betrayal of the human intellect?
15:47 – Why don’t Catholics believe that salvation is earned if it really seems like you do?
29:03 – Would it be ok for me to play at a Robbie Burns memorial concert as a Catholic even though he was a Freemason? Why?
45:43 – Why do Catholics believe in the real presence?
49:15 – Why does the Church never teach any specific people who are in hell?
52:01 – The new papal document on Mary. Why did the pope come out with this document? How do we defend it against protestants?
56 min
January 03#12530 Explaining The Holy Name of Jesus - Tom Nash
This Catholic Answers Live episode explores the biblical and theological meaning of the name of Jesus, explaining why the Church celebrates a feast in His honor and how Scripture uses His name to express authority, presence, and saving power. The discussion clarifies why Jesus is called both Jesus and Emmanuel, what it means to gather, pray, and believe “in His name,” and why invoking the name of Jesus is not a magical formula. Listeners also learn why baptisms performed only “in the name of Jesus” are invalid and what the mysterious name written on the foreheads in the Book of Revelation signifies.
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Questions Covered:
02:55 – Why do we have a feast for the Name of Jesus?
13:06 – Why is his name Jesus if the angel said to name him Emmanuel?
18:00 – What does it mean when Jesus talks about receiving someone “in my name”?
21:55 – What does it mean when Jesus says “when two or three are gathered in my name…”?
29:15 – Believing in the “name” of Jesus
35:15 – If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.
47:30 – Improper use of Jesus’ name
50:01 – Why is the baptism in the name of Jesus invalid?
52:50 – What is the name written on the forehead about in the book of Revelation?
56 min
January 02#12528 Making Sense of Suffering | AMA: Catholicism - Trent Horn
In this Catholic Answers Live episode, Trent Horn addresses how to find meaning in suffering, confronts the problem of apathy at the heart of many pro-life objections, and shares insights into personal devotion to the saints. He also offers practical guidance on when and how to respond to anti-Catholic claims, how to answer objections to the Trinity and the Creeds, and how to balance online apologetics with a healthy spiritual life rooted in prayer and Scripture. The episode concludes with a clear explanation of the Church’s teaching on cremation.
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Questions Covered:
03:10 – Making suffering meaningful
16:41 – The biggest hurdle trying to convince people of the pro-life argument, that is that human life is innately valuable, is apathy. I find that people either A) don’t care that the child in the womb is a life, and/or B) people don’t think there’s adequate authority to tell others “how they should live their life”. What is the best argument against apathy? Or this false view of infringing on someone’s individual liberty?
24:30 – Are there any saints you have a strong devotion to?
29:24 – If you notice others around you, be it coworkers, friends, acquaintances, etc., talking about their anti-Catholic beliefs, what is your obligation to say something in defense of the Catholic Church? Is it necessarily a sin of omission to not confront the person saying such things? Can you share some tips for what to say if you decide to confront the person?
34:32 – I have a friend who is a Protestant who told me that the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed recited by Catholics is in “error” because scripture claims that only Jesus Christ is the Creator, not God the Father. His comment is “Show me the Father who died on the cross for my sins if I’m wrong” which in my view he seems to be denying the Trinity but he claims he isn’t – says that Catholics are incorrect and that scripture backs up his claims. Can you help me respond to him?
43:35 – Hi Trent! Sometimes I feel that I get too deep in the online apologetic world and am wanting to disconnect a little bit. What prudential or practical advice would you give for disconnecting from the online world and building a better habit for spiritual practices like prayer and reading scripture? I often struggle to take the time to pray or read the Gospel, but will spend a lot of time online engaging in apologetic content. Thank you for all you do and I hope this has been a restful week for you and your family!
48:11 – Can you clarify the Church position on cremation for us?
56 min
January 02#12528 Akita, Fatima and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions - 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