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June 14, 2025 #12240 Doctrinal Development vs. Public Revelation: What the Church Really Teaches - Jimmy Akin
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore key questions about Catholic doctrine and Scripture. Topics include the Church’s teaching on Purgatory, the meaning of “under the earth” in Scripture, and Pope St. John Paul II’s quote on free will and the greater good. Jimmy discusses who the Church Fathers are and how to read them, how doctrinal development fits with the end of public revelation, and biblical support for the resurrection of the dead and Christ’s second coming. He also addresses whether a priest can deny communion to someone kneeling and whether baptism removes both sin and attachment to sin.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – What is the Catholic teaching on Purgatory, and is there a “middle space” between Heaven and Hell for souls?
12:52 – In the verse “every knee shall bend… under the earth,” what does “under the earth” refer to—could it mean Hell?
20:49 – How should one understand Pope St. John Paul II’s quote: “The greater good is maintained when someone uses his freedom wrongly than when he is forced to do what is good”?
28:45 – Who are the Church Fathers, and how can someone begin reading them alongside Scripture for deeper understanding?
32:30 – How can the Church’s claim that public revelation has ceased be reconciled with the idea that doctrine continues to develop?
41:58 – What Bible verses support the Catholic teachings on the resurrection of the dead and the second coming of Christ?
49:26 – Is it within a priest’s authority to deny communion to someone who chooses to receive kneeling?
52:51 – Does the sacrament of baptism remove not only sin but also attachment to sin?
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June 14, 2025 #12240 Doctrinal Development vs. Public Revelation: What the Church Really Teaches - Jimmy Akin
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore key questions about Catholic doctrine and Scripture. Topics include the Church’s teaching on Purgatory, the meaning of “under the earth” in Scripture, and Pope St. John Paul II’s quote on free will and the greater good. Jimmy discusses who the Church Fathers are and how to read them, how doctrinal development fits with the end of public revelation, and biblical support for the resurrection of the dead and Christ’s second coming. He also addresses whether a priest can deny communion to someone kneeling and whether baptism removes both sin and attachment to sin.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – What is the Catholic teaching on Purgatory, and is there a “middle space” between Heaven and Hell for souls?
12:52 – In the verse “every knee shall bend… under the earth,” what does “under the earth” refer to—could it mean Hell?
20:49 – How should one understand Pope St. John Paul II’s quote: “The greater good is maintained when someone uses his freedom wrongly than when he is forced to do what is good”?
28:45 – Who are the Church Fathers, and how can someone begin reading them alongside Scripture for deeper understanding?
32:30 – How can the Church’s claim that public revelation has ceased be reconciled with the idea that doctrine continues to develop?
41:58 – What Bible verses support the Catholic teachings on the resurrection of the dead and the second coming of Christ?
49:26 – Is it within a priest’s authority to deny communion to someone who chooses to receive kneeling?
52:51 – Does the sacrament of baptism remove not only sin but also attachment to sin?
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June 13, 2025 #12239 Did Martin Luther seek Self-Justification? Catholic Perspective on the Reformation - Jimmy Akin
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Jimmy Akin and Cy discuss what someone in the annulment process must do before entering the Church through OCIA, and examine how Sola Scriptura and a priori syllogisms relate to Anglican apologetics. They explore how to discern messages from angels, and whether Spock’s sacrifice in Star Trek reflects John 15:13. Other questions include whether Martin Luther sought self-justification, and how to respond to criticisms of Catholic parish events like gambling nights.
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Questions Covered:
05:15 – What must someone do regarding their current marriage if they are in the annulment process, remarried, and preparing to enter the Church through OCIA?
15:25 – How does Sola Scriptura relate to a priori syllogisms in the context of Anglican apologetics?
23:07 – What is the proper way to discern signs and messages from angels according to Catholic teaching?
35:10 – In Star Trek, Spock sacrifices his life for Captain Pike. Is this an example of John 15:13 in action?
40:38 – Was Martin Luther ultimately motivated by a desire for self-justification?
47:49 – How should Catholics respond to criticism about past parish events like gambling or casino nights being seen as hypocritical?
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June 13, 2025 #12238 Can You Divide Ashes? Catholic Teaching on Relics, Cremation, and Organ Donation - Tim Staples
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Tim Staples answers questions about Catholic teaching and practice. Topics include the Church’s position on dividing ashes, relics, and organ donation, and the meaning of a line from the “Golden Arrow” prayer. A caller asks why some OCIA participants still struggle with Marian dogmas. We also explore whether Jesus had a middle or last name, what to do during Eucharistic adoration if the fire alarm goes off, and whether downloading copyrighted material is morally acceptable. Finally, he explains the Church’s view of The Mystical City of God by Mary of Ágreda.
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Questions Covered:
3:29 – What is the Church’s teaching on the dividing up and spreading of ashes as to the distribution of relics or organ donation?
19:44 – The “Golden Arrow” prayer has a line spoken from the Lord, which states, “Be careful to utilize this grace because I demand an account of it from you.” What is meant by this?
29:40 – My friend completed OCIA and still will not accept Marian dogmas.
40:35 – Did Jesus have a middle and last name?
43:44 – What to do during adoration if the fire alarm sounds?
45:29 – Is copyright morally binding. If I find a pdf / video / music online but cannot find it anywhere else, can I download it?
51:20 – Is the book Mystical City of God by Mary Jesus of Agreda Catholic?
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June 12, 2025 #12237 The Eucharist: Sacrifice, OCIA, and Public Witness and more
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Adrian Lawson from the YouTube channel Sips with Serra, joins CY to discuss the growing appeal of the Catholic Church among young people—has the Church changed, or has the culture shifted? A caller enrolled in OCIA asks why we receive the Eucharist by eating it, and how that connects us to Christ’s sacrifice. They also address the Eucharistic Congress and recent protests surrounding it, offering a Catholic perspective on public witness and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament.
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Questions Covered:
30:19 – What has changed to make the Catholic Church more appealing to young people? Has the church changed or American culture?
34:23 – I’m signed up for OCIA, and I am curious to why we eat the Eucharist as the mode of receiving and participating in Christ’s sacrifice?
47:10 – What are your thoughts on the Eucharistic congress and the disruptive protesters following it?
56 min
June 12, 2025 #12236 Catholic Help for Addiction, Faith-Based Recovery That Works - Scott Weeman
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we explore faith-based approaches to addiction and healing with Scott Weeman, founder of, Catholics in Recovery. Listeners ask how to find Catholic support groups, whether addiction to spending money can destroy relationships, and if those with mental health diagnoses like schizoaffective disorder can benefit from Catholic recovery programs. We also discuss the role of the sacraments in healing, how to balance recovery with public speaking, and how to reach a college-age son struggling with marijuana use. Discover real-life stories of healing and how Catholics in Recovery supports those battling addiction through Catholic teaching and community.
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Questions Covered:
09:06 – I’ve been battling many addictions for decades. I’ve been desperate to find a Catholic support group. I’m in a group that is celebrating pride month so it’s not really for me. How can I get plugged in to Catholic in Recovery?
15:51 – Do you see a problem in addiction to spending money? In my opinion an addiction to money ruined my first marriage.
21:20 – I had traumas in relationships at age 17. Now I’m 64 and I’ve been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I’m being treated but not sure it’s enough. Could Catholic in Recovery have something for me?
29:04 – I came back to the Church last December and I’ve been in AA for years. This is the first time I’ve heard of Catholic in Recovery. Can you tell me more about it?
37:02 – How does someone get involved in Catholic in Recovery? I’ve been sober for a year and God has healed me so much through the sacraments.
43:26 – How do you manage your recovery and public speaking? I know that one of the AA principles is not speaking on behalf of AA. I’ve done public speaking and I’ve also crashed horribly in addiction.
51:29 – My son is into smoking marijuana. He gets very angry and will not listen. Any advice on how we try to reach him? He is a junior in college and lives with us.
56 min
June 11, 2025 #12235 Unity, the Fruits of the Spirit, and Responding to Protestant Objections - Joe Heschmeyer
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Joe Heschmeyer discusses a wide range of questions on Catholic doctrine and apologetics. Topics include: when salvation occurs in the case of baptism of desire, the difference between sacrifices due to God and those made for others, and how to respond to Protestants who claim unity isn’t needed if we all share the fruits of the Spirit. Joe also addresses how to explain the word “Catholic” in the Apostles’ Creed to non-Catholics, whether Muslims worship the same God as Christians, biblical evidence for Mary’s perpetual virginity, and how to counter gnostic-sounding claims about sin being “in the body.”
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Questions Covered:
08:58 – In the case of baptism of desire, when is the person saved?
17:57 – What type of sacrifice is due to God alone? As opposed to the type of sacrifices we make for others.
29:02 – If Protestants have fruits of the Spirit, some see that as a deterrent to unity (why seek unity when we all have fruits of the Spirit). How do we respond to that?
34:21 – My parents are Presbyterian. They see the word “Catholic” in the apostles’ creed and say that since Catholic means universal it’s simply referring to all the churches. How do we respond to that?
38:25 – The CCC says Muslims worship the same God as Abraham. How do we understand that since Muslims don’t think they worship the same God as us?
44:12 – Where in the Bible can we find Mary’s perpetual virginity?
51:25 – My friend thinks that sin is “in” the body. So when we die we don’t have sin because we don’t have our body. To me that sounds like gnosticism, but he doesn’t think it is. How can I respond to him?
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June 11, 2025 #12234 Was Mary Really Immaculately Conceived? Could Jesus Be Born of a Sinner? - Karlo Broussard
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard answers the questions: Why must Mary have been Immaculately Conceived—couldn’t Jesus have been born of a sinner? How does addiction affect the conditions for mortal sin? Karlo discusses the Church’s teaching on free will, grave matter, and culpability. He also addresses the claim of annihilationism—does the Bible really support eternal punishment in hell? Plus, is it accurate to call non-Catholics “Christians,” or should we still use the term “heretics”?
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Questions Covered:
12:08 – Why do we say that Mary “must have” been Immaculately conceived? It seems like Jesus could have been born from someone even if they had original sin.
17:00 – How do the three conditions for mortal sin relate to the area of addiction? Can the consent of the will be lessened by an addiction?
29:47 – What is real factual evidence that annihilationism is false, and wrong to believe?
39:23 – I struggle with calling non-Catholics Christians. It doesn’t seem to fit with the old style of calling them heretics.
47:12 – My protestant friend has trouble with the idea of praying to the dead. When did the practice begin? And is it in the New Testament?
51:37 – Where in the Bible does it teach against contraception?
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June 10, 2025 #12233 Holy Spirit, Mary, Saints, and Indulgences—What Catholics Really Believe - Karlo Broussard
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard tackles tough questions from converts and curious Protestants. Can Protestants receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit if they haven’t received the sacrament of Confirmation? What does the Church teach about Mary as Queen of Heaven—and is it essential to salvation? Karlo also responds to the common claim that the intercession of saints was borrowed from Greco-Roman paganism. Finally, are indulgences still a part of Catholic practice today, or are they just a relic of the past?
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Questions Covered:
15:40 – In my OCIA class they told me that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are received at Confirmation. If that is true, then it would follow that no Protestants receive gifts of the Holy Spirit. But that doesn’t seem right.
34:00 – I’m a recent convert and I struggle with Mary being queen of heaven. It just doesn’t seem relevant to my salvation.
37:12 – My Protestant friend says the idea of intercession of saints was influenced by Greco-roman pagan ideas. How can I answer him?
45:48 – Are indulgences still a Catholic practice?
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June 10, 2025 #12232 When Should You Admit You Struggle with Chastity in a Relationship? - Jason Evert
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, guest Jason Evert discusses healing after past relationships, struggling with chastity, lust in marriage, and talking to family about same-sex issues.
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Questions Covered:
14:23 – Any advice for someone who is living a chaste life but still has attachments from previous relationships before conversion?
22:48 – At what point do you tell your significant other that you struggle with chastity?
33:44 – Can a married couple lust for each other?
41:50 – I have four granddaughters that are now young women. One of them has a girlfriend. I think I’m the only person in her life telling her this is wrong. She is open to talking to me about it. What can I tell her, or what information can I send her?
50:36 – How does one clear one’s mind from impure images seen in the past?
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