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April 30, 2025#12174 If Mary Was Without Original Sin, Why Did She Need a Savior? - Karlo Broussard
Catholics believe Mary was conceived without sin—so why does she still call God her Savior? We explain how the Immaculate Conception and God’s saving grace work together, along with insights on hell, Scripture interpretation, and loving family members with same-sex attractions.
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Questions Covered:
04:10 – How could an all-loving God send people to Hell?
16:25 – How do I explain that we should seek more than just feeling good?
30:00 – How could Peter be the Pope of Edomites and not the Israelites?
34:50 – How can I deal with family members with same-sex orientations?
43:38 – If Mother Mary was saved from Original Sin, why would she need a Savior?
48:20 – How can I navigate the varied scripture interpretations?
56 min
April 29, 2025#12173 What’s the Origin of Confession in the Catholic Church? - Karlo Broussard
Where did the practice of confessing sins to a priest come from? We explore the biblical and historical roots of the sacrament of reconciliation, along with clarifying Catholic teaching on statues, baptism, the papacy, and prayer to the saints.
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Questions Covered:
06:49 – How is kneeling before a statue not worship?
14:04 – I don’t understand the origin of Confession.
18:25 – Can you clarify about the super substantial bread in Matthew 6:11?
22:30 – Why would a Protestant not need to be Baptized again in the Catholic faith?
32:58 – If the logic of the Papacy was consistent, why don’t the other apostles have their own apostolic sees?
44:13 – I struggle with the Catholic church annulment process.
52:25 – How do Catholics justify praying to Saints?
56 min
April 29, 2025 #12172 Evangelizing Through Social Media - Emily Torres
Join Cy Kellett on Catholic Answers Live as he interviews Emily Torres from the popular Catholic Converts Instagram page. They discuss how social media can be a powerful tool for evangelization, the challenges and rewards of sharing the Catholic faith online, and practical tips for reaching hearts in the digital world. Whether you’re a seasoned apologist or new to Catholic outreach, this inspiring conversation offers insights into living and witnessing the faith today.
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56 min
April 28, 2025#12171 How Do I Explain the Atrocities of the Middle Ages to Protestants? - Trent Horn
Catholic history includes dark moments—how do we honestly and faithfully explain them? We tackle common challenges like the Middle Ages, Old Testament violence, the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, and how Catholics approach people influenced by LGBT ideology.
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Questions Covered:
10:41 – How do I explain the atrocities in the Middle Ages to my protestant friend?
19:19 – Can we ask Pope Francis to pray for us even though he hasn’t been canonized?
28:58 – How do we rectify the pro-life position with the Old Testament passages where God called his people to kill babies?
41:35 – How do we respond to certain accusations of the reformation like the St. Bartholomew massacre?
47:00 – Where were the souls before paradise?
50:44 – How should we approach people who fall under LGBT ideology?
56 min
April 26, 2025#12170 Why Are There Twelve Stars on the Miraculous Medal? - Jimmy Akin
What’s the meaning behind the twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal? We explore the biblical symbolism connected to Mary, Revelation, and the Church, along with insights into papal elections, Christ in the Old Testament, and explaining Catholic beliefs to Mormons.
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Questions Covered:
04:19 – Why are there twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal?
10:26 – Why would the teaching that the dead donor rule not apply to the unborn?
18:11 – Who would elect the Pope if all the Cardinals died?
28:54 – How can I explain Psalm 82:6 in a Trinitarian way to a Mormon friend who believes it relates to them becoming gods?
44:33 – Can Revelation 21:12 be applied to the miraculous medal crown since it describes the image?
51:10 – Can the God that walked with Adam and Eve or came to visit Abraham be considered the pre-incarnate Jesus based on Colossians 1:15?
56 min
April 25, 2025#12169 How Can Adam and Eve Fit with Modern Evolutionary Science? - Jimmy Akin
Can Catholics believe in both a historical Adam and Eve and modern evolutionary theory? We explore how Church teaching reconciles faith and science, along with insights on Jesus’ divinity in the Gospels, the death of a pope, and Catholic relations with Protestants and Orthodox Christians.
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Questions Covered:
04:24 – Why in the debate with Bart Ehrmann, he had a disagreement about Jesus saying He was divine in the synoptic gospels? Why?
18:11 – I heard a claim that the Church wanted Luther dead, is this true?
24:11 – How should we treat the death of the Pope? Can we say he is already in heaven?
31:13 – How can the historical Adam and Eve fit in with modern evolutionary science?
44:24 – Was Jesus born in a cave or a house?
47:03 – Can I go to a Protestant service, if I still go to Mass?
49:18 – I heard there is a reentering of communion between Rome and Anglicans. Will this be on hold with the passing of Pope Francis?
52:16 – Can you explain the Orthodox claim that the church was originally beyond just Rome because Peter founded a church in Antioch?
56 min
April 25, 2025 #12167 Easter and the Persecution of the Church in Nicaragua | Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer
The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday
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We also explore the challenges of living the faith in the modern world, including a call for more intentional discipleship, authentic masculinity, and a deeper commitment to both evangelization and the corporal works of mercy. The panel also weighs in on the alarming religious persecution in Nicaragua, highlighting how faithful Catholics can advocate for the oppressed through prayer and action.
Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.
56 min
April 24, 2025 #12167 Flannel Panel | Easter Edition - Christopher Check
The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday
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Celebrate Easter Wednesday with the Flannel Panel on this special episode of Catholic Answers Live! Join host Cy Kellett, apologist Joe Heschmeyer, and Catholic Answers president Chris Check as they reflect on the joy of the Resurrection, the meaning of the Easter Octave, and the profound relevance of Jesus’ triumph over death.
From theological insights on the empty tomb and the significance of liturgical traditions to real-world news of a remarkable resurgence in Catholicism—especially among young men in Great Britain—this conversation dives deep into the signs of hope across the global Church.
Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.
56 min
April 24, 2025#12166 How Do We Know the Bible Is Truly the Word of God? - Joe Heschmeyer
Can we trust Scripture as divinely inspired? We look at the historical and theological reasons Catholics believe the Bible is the Word of God, plus tackle topics like the early Church’s view of the afterlife, confirmation saints, and what really happened in the Roman Inquisition.
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Questions Covered:
03:20 – How does one properly incorporate my new confirmation saint into my prayer life?
13:43 – There’s a lot of pictures online of people in Spain with what look like KKK hoods. They are the Nazarene Brothers of the Holy Week of Seville. Are they Catholic?
19:31 – What is the early Church evidence for the state of the dead? Soul sleep vs entering heaven or hell?
30:45 – How do we make sense of 2 Maccabees 15 and it stating that taking one’s own life is an honorable thing?
34:27 – With the pope passing, what would happen if the east and west were to be united? Would we have to choose from the patriarchs to be the next pope?
37:28 – How do we know that the bible truly is the Word of God?
43:14 – I watched a video online that said Pope Francis is in hell. Is this true?
49:02 – I’m writing a series of articles debunking Chick Tracts. What actually happened during the Roman Inquisition?
56 min
April 23, 2025#12165 What’s the Purpose of Prayer If God’s Will Always Happens? - Joe Heschmeyer
If God’s will is inevitable, why pray at all? We explore how prayer fits into God’s providence, and also tackle questions on prudential judgment, understanding papal encyclicals, and the emotional hurdles people face when approaching full conversion.
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Questions Covered:
06:56 – We just got confirmed this past weekend and I just want to say thank you!
15:16 – I’ve been praying the 7 Sorrows. One-line states something about suffering in silence. Should I not tell my husband when I’m having a bad day?
23:59 – What is the relationship between a prudential judgement and the justification for it? Can a bad reason undermine the judgment itself?
36:46 – If God’s Will will always be done, then what is the purpose of praying for things?
44:20 – What resources do you recommend to properly understand Papal encyclicals?
51:01 – How do I deal with the final hurdles to conversion?
56 min