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June 02, 2025#12221 Catholic Dating Advice: Can It Work with a Non-Denominational Christian? - Steve Ray
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle a wide range of thought-provoking questions from callers seeking clarity on Catholic teaching and practice. The highlight question: Can a Catholic date a non-denominational Christian—and make it work spiritually and relationally? Steve Ray offers pastoral wisdom and theological insight into navigating interdenominational dating with truth and charity.
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Questions Covered:
14:02 – How do I defend our claim that the woman in Revelation 12 is Mary?
18:21 – Can the saints return to earth in spirit, and can they audibly communicate with us?
29:51 – How do I get over past hurts and addictions?
33:27 – What advice can you offer me? I’m Catholic dating a non-denominational girl.
36:20 – Why are we not supposed to wear hats when praying? When did that tradition start?
41:21 – My grandmother has bought into the prosperity gospel. What advice do you have for approaching her?
48:16 – How do I help my Protestant friend trust in the Church’s authority to interpret scripture?
53:48 – You mentioned a great book on the geography of the holy land. What is the name of it?
56 min
May 31, 2025#12220 Did the Church Ever Teach Reincarnation? And More Questions - Jimmy Akin
Did the Catholic Church ever teach reincarnation? Some claim early Christians believed in it, but what does history actually say? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we examine the origins of this myth, what the Church Fathers believed, and how Catholic doctrine on the soul and resurrection firmly rejects reincarnation. Karlo Broussard sets the record straight with clarity and charity.
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Questions Covered:
02:32 – If Joseph had a home in Bethlehem, why would he need to find a place to stay?
11:17 – Is it true that at one point the Church taught reincarnation?
14:58 – What is the new Jerusalem and the new heaven in Rev. 21?
20:20 – What are your thoughts about pursuing a career in the Church? What jobs with a theology degree do you think are out there where one could raise a family?
23:34 – Was Mark 16:9-20 originally part of the canon?
35:57 – Since DNA is all different, will there be a point when DNA sequences will start repeating, if this happens will it be the end time?
39:15 – How does one self-verify visions that one experiences?
45:30 – What is the bottom line on demons?
56 min
May 30, 2025#12219 Is It Catholic to Oppose Abortion but Not Its Criminalization? - Jimmy Akin
Can a Catholic be personally opposed to abortion but still believe it shouldn’t be criminalized? In this segment of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle the tough intersection of morality, law, and Church teaching. Karlo Broussard explores what it means to be a Catholic in good standing, how the Church views the legal protection of human life, and where the line is drawn when it comes to public policy. A must-watch for anyone navigating pro-life convictions in a political world.
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Questions Covered:
02:50 – Dr. Bergsma proposed that the events of Holy Week were originally different than we thought. He says the last supper might have been on Tuesday. What are your thoughts on this?
07:55 – Why is the conclave kept in secrecy?
15:40 – 1 Chronicles references other books like Chronicles of Nathan and Chronicles Gad the Seer. What do we know about them, and can we read them?
16:00 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory other than Maccabees?
29:15 – What constitutes grave matter?
33:35 – Is it possible for a protestant to bring communion to a person who is homebound?
40:56 – My mom is Protestant. What is the best way to evangelize Protestants?
45:33 – Where is the line between invincible ignorance and universalism?
50:39 – Can I be a Catholic in good standing if I personally oppose abortion but also don’t think the government should criminalize it?
56 min
May 30, 2025 #12218 From Islam to Catholicism – Interview with Dr. Jacob Imam - Jacob Imam
In this special Catholic Answers Live episode, Cy Kellett interviews Dr. Jacob Imam—convert from Islam, founder of New Polity and the College of St. Joseph the Worker. They discuss Catholic education, political renewal, and building institutions rooted in Catholic social teaching.
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56 min
May 29, 2025 #12217 Building Catholic Companies in the Secular World - Nick Madden
In this inaugural episode of the Cy Kellett show, Cy sits down with Nick Madden of Sent Ventures and Red Door Escape Rooms to discuss how to direct ethical, Catholic companies in our world today.
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Topics Covered:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Red Door Escape Rooms
07:43 Thinking Creatively About Business
11:00 Harvard Almost Broke My Faith
23:50 Encountering the Person of Jesus
29:50 Temptations in Running a Business
38:40 The Workplace is The New Evangelization
43:50 Connecting Catholic Businesses with Sent Ventures
52:50 Being a Witness to the Faith in Your Workplace
56 min
May 29, 2025 #12216 Should We Pray to the Saints? A Scriptural and Historical Defense - Karlo Broussard
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard goes beyond proving that the saints in heaven are aware of our prayers—he tackles the deeper question: Should we actually invoke them? Karlo answers key Protestant objections such as the absence of early Christian practices, claims of necromancy or idolatry, and the charge that saints would need to be omniscient to hear so many prayers. With Scripture, Church history, and careful reasoning, Karlo shows why invoking the saints is not only legitimate but spiritually powerful—and not a substitute for going directly to Jesus, but a biblical expression of the communion of saints.
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Questions Covered:
03:48 – Even if I concede that Revelation 5:8 proves the Christians in heaven are aware of our specific requests and intercede for us on account of those requests, it doesn’t give us any sort of instruction to invoke them. Therefore, we shouldn’t do it.
 17:40 – Maybe we don’t need an explicit instruction to invoke the saints. But you’d think that if it were appropriate to ask the saints to pray for us, then at least we’d have some examples of the first century Christians doing this. Since we don’t, we shouldn’t invoke the saints.
 22:16 – But Karlo, we don’t have any evidence of Christians invoking the saints’ intercession for the first two hundred years plus of Christianity. The earliest evidence we have is the mid third century. Since this belief and practice is a historical accretion, we shouldn’t engage in it.
 28:30 – Perhaps the lack of evidence for Christians invoking the saints in the New Testament and the first two hundred years is because Christians believed it was wrong to communicate with the dead, given that Deuteronomy 18:12 forbids necromancy and calls it an “abomination to the Lord.
 35:40 – Let’s say I agree that the invocation of the saints isn’t necromancy. But we still ought not to do it because it’s idolatrous. Don’t Catholics say, “we pray to the saints”? Prayer is something that we offer to God alone.
 42:00 – It still seems that Catholics make “gods” out of the saints because by invoking them you’re implying that they can do only what God can do—namely, know the hearts of men. 2 Chronicles 6:30 says, “God alone knows the hearts of men.
 44:58 – Okay, maybe God can give some knowledge to the saints. But the amount of knowledge involved with the Catholic belief and practice would require omniscience. How could Mary hear 8 billion prayer requests, say, at the same time? She’d have to be God to do that.
 48:50 – Maybe there’s nothing wrong with invoking the saints in principle. But because it has led to so many abuses and violations of the Gospel that we should not do it.
 52:45 – Practically speaking. Why would I invoke the saints when I can just go straight to Jesus?

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May 28, 2025 #12215 Do the Saints Hear Us? A Biblical Defense of Intercessory Prayer - Karlo Broussard
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard tackles one of the most common objections to Catholic teaching: If Jesus is the “one mediator” between God and man, why ask Mary and the saints to intercede for us? Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:5, Ecclesiastes 9:5, and Revelation 5:8, Karlo addresses Protestant concerns about the awareness and intercessory role of the saints in heaven. He explains what the Bible really says about heavenly mediation, the beatific vision, and whether the saints are aware of and respond to our prayers. Along the way, he refutes key counterarguments and clarifies Catholic teaching with clarity and Scripture.
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Questions Covered:
13:50 – You ask Mary and the saints to intercede for you. But doesn’t Paul say in 1 Timothy 2:5 that Jesus is our one mediator?
 19:20 – If Paul isn’t denying mutual Christian intercession (whether that’s between us here on earth or the saints in heaven and us), then what does he mean by “one mediator”?
 21:57 – It’s true that the Bible says we can pray for each other. But the Christians in heaven have died. They aren’t aware of what’s going on here on earth. Ecclesiastes 9:5 says, ‘the dead know nothing.’ So, your requests are futile.
 33:23 – Okay, you say that it’s at least possible the saints in heaven could know what’s going on here on earth in virtue of the beatific vision, which the saints in the afterlife before Christ’s ascension didn’t have. But is there any biblical evidence that the saints in heaven in fact are aware of what’s going on here on earth?
 36:00 – Okay, so you’ve shown that the saints in heaven can at least be aware of the affairs of men here one earth. But what about their intercessory prayer? Is there any biblical evidence that the saints in heaven in fact pray for us?
 “But Karlo, you’re assuming that the 24 elders are human souls. You’re also assuming that the “prayers of the saints” refers to petitions made by Christians on earth. How do you know these assumptions are true?
 46:07 – I’ll concede that Revelation 5:8 shows the 24 elders interceding for Christians on earth in a general way. But I don’t think this text gives the Catholic what he’s after—namely, intercessory prayers for specific requests.
56 min
May 28, 2025#12214 Is Confirmation Really in the Bible? And More - Tom Nash
Is the sacrament of Confirmation really found in Scripture? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle one of the most common questions about Catholic sacramental theology. Karlo Broussard explains the biblical roots of Confirmation, where it shows up in the New Testament, and how early Christians understood the laying on of hands and the gift of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain Confirmation to your Protestant friends—or just want to understand it better yourself—don’t miss this segment!
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Questions Covered:
04:15 – If it was revealed to John the Baptist that Jesus was the Messiah, then why did he later send one of his disciples to ask Jesus?
07:33 – Why do Catholics primarily receive the Body of Christ (the bread) vs. the Body and Blood (bread and wine)?
11:45 – If a married protestant pastor converts, can he seek the priesthood?
13:03 – What does Jesus mean by the Kingdom of God?
17:21 – How biblical is Confirmation?
21:07 – What authority does the magisterium have over changing the TLM and what’s the current rule?
23:05 – Was Jesus in the Garden of Eden? When Genesis refers to “Our image”, is this referring to the Trinity?
31:22 – Based on Genesis, is the world flat? Is there firmament in the sky keeping us from falling off?
33:59 – Why do some people still blame the Jews for the death of Christ?
37:45 – Why would God ask Moses to build a bronze serpent if the serpent is the symbol of Satan?
42:12 – My coworker got arrested and I went around asking to know what happened. Did doing this cause me to commit the sin of detraction?
49:53 – Why are baptisms outside the faith valid even though they don’t share the same beliefs?
52:13 – I was raised non-denominational and I want to know what the difference is between the Jesus I know and what Catholics believe.
56 min
May 27, 2025#12213 Understanding Catholic Social Teaching From Pope Leo XIII to Today - Tom Nash
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Cy Kellett is joined by theologian Tom Nash for a deep dive into Catholic social teaching through the lens of Rerum Novarum, the 1891 encyclical by Pope Leo XIII. Prompted by Pope Leo XIV’s decision to connect his papacy with his namesake, the discussion explores why Rerum Novarum remains foundational for the Church’s response to modern social and economic upheavals. From labor rights and the dignity of work to AI, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the proper role of the state, this hour unpacks timeless Catholic principles for navigating new challenges. Whether you’re new to Catholic social teaching or looking to revisit its core insights, this episode offers a clear, passionate, and relevant exploration of how faith meets public life.
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Topics Covered:
00:00 – Intro: Why Pope Leo XIV chose the name Leo
03:30 – Overview of Rerum Novarum and Pope Leo XIII
07:00 – Origins of Catholic Social Teaching
10:30 – Response to Industrial Revolution
14:00 – Gregory XVI and Marari Vos
17:30 – Theocracy vs. Catholic moral leadership
21:00 – Definition of Catholic Social Teaching
24:30 – Human flourishing and property ownership
28:00 – Dignity of workers and work conditions
31:30 – Modern implications: AI as a moral issue
35:00 – Market economy vs. socialism
38:30 – Greed, envy, and class warfare
42:00 – Role of unions and political integrity
45:30 – How AI might affect human dignity
49:00 – Solidarity and Subsidiarity explained
52:30 – Common Good and the role of the family
56 min
May 27, 2025#12212 What Are the Consequences of Having an American Pope? | Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer
With Pope Leo XIV hailing from the United States of America, what global and internal shifts might follow? We explore how his nationality could impact the Church’s perception, diplomacy, and direction.
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Topics Covered:
0:00 – The Consequences of Pope Leo Being From the US
8:50 – Developing a Christ-like Voice online
17:05 – The Anti-Life California Bomber
34:10 – The Negative Impacts of Social Media regarding Extremism
42:00 – San Diego Ranked 3rd Happiest City in the US
56 min