Catholic Answers Live

“Did Vatican II make us too kind to other religions?” This episode explores the implications of Vatican II on interfaith relations, alongside questions about the historical treatment of Catholics by certain Jewish sects, the Vatican’s role during the Holocaust, and how to reconcile Jesus’ claims with the beliefs of Judaism and Islam. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:02 – Did Vatican II Make Us Too Kind to Other Religions? 31:29 – If Catholics and Jews are supposed to get along, why are Catholics mistreated by certain sects of Judaism? 35:21 – What was the Vatican’s role during the Holocaust? 43:37 – How can we accept Jesus saying I am the Way Truth and Life and embrace Judaism and Islam knowing they reject Jesus? 46:40 – Does the Incarnation of Jesus resolve the issue of th

“Responding to Attacks on the Papacy” This episode explores the role of the pope in the Catholic Church, addressing questions like the implications of priest celibacy in light of 1 Timothy 3 and the reasoning behind Timothy’s circumcision by Paul. Additionally, we delve into the Church’s stance on alcohol and its interpretation of love in Romans. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:34 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe that the pope holds Peter’s office. 21:06 – What are your thoughts on priest celibacy in light of 1 Tim. 3? 30:24 – If Paul was sent to the Gentile, why did he have Timothy circumcised? 33:07 – Why is alcohol permitted in the Catholic Church? 43:55 – How do Catholics understand Paul in Romans saying love is the fulfillment of the law? Is Paul solely referring to Jewish customs?

“How To Respond to ‘Catholics Oppose Science'” This episode tackles the perception that the Catholic Church opposes progress, addressing historical issues like Galileo and monarchies. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:59 – What do you say to the person who says they are not Catholic because the Catholic Church has always opposed progress and they give you a smorgasbord of reasons? Galileo, Jews in Ghettos, siding with Kings and Queens in the age of democracy, not letting women be priests, etc… 11:00 – I’m going to a protestant apologetics conference this Friday. What questions should I ask Wes Huff while I’m there? 17:23 – I’m Protestant. If two Catholics fall away from the Church and get married outside the Catholic Church, are they considered fornicators? 41:13 – My husband is a Baptist. Would 2 Peter 2:4 help with helping explain losing one’

“The Future of Catholic Education” This episode explores the vital role of parents in their children’s education, especially in Catholic schools. We also tackle concerns about the fairness of classical education in Catholic versus public schools, and how to advocate for a strong Catholic curriculum amidst changing educational standards. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 19:01 – I’m in my second year of teaching at a Catholic school. What does it mean that parents are the primary educators of their children when they outsource their education to us, especially as the kids get older? 25:00 – Isn’t it unfair for only Catholic schools to have classical education while public schools suffer with literacy rate plummet? 30:44 – My kids go to Catholic school. The new curriculum is bad. How do I advocate for a good Catholic curriculum? 35:56 – Why do Catholic schools

“What led to our current crisis of identity?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of identity in today’s society, touching on topics such as the experiences of LGBTQ individuals and the political landscape surrounding these issues. We also discuss how religious orders are addressing the needs of those facing identity crises, providing a comprehensive look at this pressing topic. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:06 – How did we come to a crisis of Identity? 30:34 – I’m a gay person, thank you for focusing on who not what. 36:30 – How do you make sense of all of this and the politics behind it? 50:25 – Is there any religious order talking about how to minister to people suffering through an identity crisis?

“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode dives into the role of Peter and the significance of Rome in the context of papal authority. Explore questions like whether the Bible indicates Peter’s presence in Rome and how 1 Peter 5:13 supports this claim, along with discussions on the implications of Paul rebuking Peter and the nature of papal fallibility. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office? 07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome? 11:30 – How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome? 14:30 – Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together? 16:30 – Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority? 19:30 – Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions? 23:00 – Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hiera

“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was ever in Rome. Tune in as we also delve into the implications of Paul’s relationship with Peter and the significance of “Babylon” in 1 Peter 5:13. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church? 06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter? 10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome? 14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome? 17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter? 20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority? 25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous? 30:40 –

“Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?” In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers biblical questions from callers. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:35 – I heard a claim that writing goes back 20 or 30 thousand years, and that Jesus was taking things from these texts, and also that Noah’s flood was copied from one of these ancient texts. Is this true? 17:17 – It seems like liberal Catholic theology is focused on advancing political initiatives. But are there “liberal” Catholic theologies that are still within the bounds of orthodoxy? 24:33 – After the death of Jesus, did the Jewish people stop being the chosen people? 40:50 – Can you explain Marcianism to me? Did they believe in two separate gods? How did that come about? 45:05 – If Jesus gave the Church the power to bind, then why are married people no longer married in heaven? 48:29 – C

“Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?” This episode delves into this intriguing question while also exploring topics such as St. Peter’s understanding of Jesus’ identity, the relationship between Islam and Freemasonry, and the implications of Genesis regarding Ham and his father. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse theological inquiries. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:35 – Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation? 22:00 – When St. Peter says Jesus in the Christ, would it be a stretch to say that Peter was the concept of the two powers in heaven? 34:27 – How does the author of John know what Jesus prayed to God the Father in John chapter 17? 37:42 – I can follow the reasoning why Islam worships the same God that we do. But would that same logic apply to Freemasons who worship the “Grand Architect of the unive

“Why Aren’t You Christian?” In this episode we ask callers why they are not Christian, and we answer any questions they have about the Catholic faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 16:00 – Am I doing the wrong thing by not becoming a Catholic? 24:55 – My non-Christian brother says he’s not Christian because the God of the Old Testament is not a loving God. 42:12 – I have studied religions my entire life. I don’t think faith in any religious faith is worth doing.

“Is annulment just Catholic divorce?” This episode explores the nuances of annulment in the Catholic Church, addressing common misconceptions. Additionally, we tackle questions about the implications of not becoming Catholic, the significance of burying a St. Joseph statue, and the challenges of faith in the context of differing beliefs. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Is annulment just Catholic divorce? 17:25 – My Catholic friend buried a statue of St. Joseph upside down 35:27 – Can two non-practicing baptized Catholics get married outside of the Catholic Church? 45:39 – Can a Catholic watch K Pop Demon Hunters? 52:44 – I recently saw in a church dia de los muerte images displayed next to Mary images.

In this episode, we feature Jeff Cavins, author of the Bible in a Year. He answers all your major biblical questions! Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 12:44 – Where do we see Eucharistic adoration in the bible? 18:15 – Could you elaborate on who king james was? Were there ways of reading the bible before King James and the printing press? 22:19 – What do we know about Cane’s wife and the city that he built? 32:37 – I read the bible twice, what can I do to make my next read more meaningful? 40:30 – How do you get through the Old Testament? I always lose steam at Numbers?

“How do we engage teens in faith and Eucharistic adoration?” This episode explores effective strategies for connecting with young people, addressing common misconceptions about reaching teens, and discussing the biblical foundations of Eucharistic adoration. Additionally, we delve into resources for catechists and ways to foster meaningful conversations about prayer with teens. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – What do we get wrong about reaching teens? 18:25 – I teach catechism. What resources do you recommend implementing those principles? 24:18 – I’m a catechist. The teens don’t even want to talk. How do you even start to engage them? 31:55 – How do you capture the kids younger since in their teen years, we’ve already lost them? 42:13 – I made my students feel like this was their program, their opportunity. What are your thoughts on that approach?

“Can non-Catholics be saved?” This episode explores the nuances of salvation beyond Catholicism, while also addressing why Catholics confess to a priest instead of going directly to God, and the significance of feast days in the Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:12 – Why do protestants not make the sign of the cross before praying like Catholics? 10:54 – Why do we confess our sins to a priest and not just go directly to God? 14:55 – Why do Catholics believe that they are the one true church if people from other denominations can make it to heaven without becoming Catholic? 20:57 – How do I answer the following protestant arguments: Transcendental argument for God and rejecting the Thomist view? The fallible list of infallible books argument? 48:58 – Why do Catholics have feast days where they carry statues of Mary?

“Why do Catholics believe in Sacred Tradition?” In this episode, we explore the significance of Sacred Tradition, along with questions about the meaning behind the peace greeting during Mass, the role of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the origins of holy days of obligation. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these essential aspects of Catholic faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:42 – Why do Catholics believe in Sacred Tradition? 05:51 – But those traditions aren’t some unwritten teachings that Christians are bound to believe. They’re simply the same stuff that Paul wrote down. 13:57 – Why do Catholics say the peace be with you during the mass? 19:39 – What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and why do we follow it? 29:48 – why do we have holy days of obligation and when did they start? 37:20 – Why would God institute animal

“Is confession Catholic therapy?” This episode explores the role of confession in spiritual healing, alongside discussions on the Catholic understanding of salvation, the challenges of prayer devoted to Mary, and navigating marriage in the Church when one partner is hesitant. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Is confession Catholic therapy? 09:45 – What is the Catholic view of Salvation as it relates to faith? 14:22 – I struggle with the time prayer devoted to Mary? 20:13 – Can you explain the foundation of the Catholic church? 29:05 – How can I get married in the Church, but my spouse doesn’t want to? 34:24 – I am struggling with accepting and understanding Confession. After a general confession, I find myself thinking of new sins or doubt of making a good confession 42:45 –

“Can Catholics be saved by works?” This episode explores the relationship between faith and works in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the New Testament’s reliability and the emphasis on works over faith. Additionally, we delve into questions about the Catholic view on Mary and the reasons behind the Church’s baptism practices. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:25 – I am not Catholic or Christian because there is too much fiction in the New Testament for it to be reliable. 11:59 – I am religious, but I am not Catholic because of the issues with organized religion. 18:00 – Catholics seem to put too much emphasis on works not faith. Why do Catholics put emphasis on Works? 30:07 – I am struggling with the Catholic view on Mary? 46:30 – Where in scripture does it layout the curre

“Who Was Peter’s Wife?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and morality, alongside intriguing questions like whether psychic healing undermines miracles as proof for God and what happened to the saints who rose at Christ’s resurrection. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith and understanding. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:20 – Does psychic healing undermine miracles as proof for God? 14:56 – Does Genesis 1:26 show the Father speaking to the Son? 21:40 – Can psychopaths who feel no remorse be saved? 28:48 – What happened to the saints who rose at Christ’s resurrection? 34:00 – Why does the Bible describe parents eating their own children? 37:58 – Who was Peter’s wife, and did he get along with his mother-in-law? 43:14 – If aliens needed saving, would Jesus have two mothers? 48:16 – Can someone be a Buddhist Catholic?

“Can damned souls ever repent?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and the afterlife, addressing questions such as the nature of excommunication and whether a parent’s desire can lead to the baptism of an unbaptized child. Tune in as we also consider the implications of Luther’s potential reforms and the intriguing topic of spirit possession. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:07 – How many souls did my twins have before the egg split? 13:27 – If I’m born at 7 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, does fasting start then? 17:50 – What if Luther had reformed from within the Church? 20:36 – Can a living person’s spirit possess someone else? 30:49 – Can a parent’s desire baptize a child who dies unbaptized? 34:17 – If someone was excommunicated unfairly, can they still go to heaven? 41:32 – Can damned souls or demons ever repent? 46:40 – If science shows we’re small and ordi

“Can non-Catholics be saved?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation outside the Catholic Church, addressing questions like the origins of apostolic Churches and the resurgence of Gnosticism in some Protestant denominations. Tune in as we also discuss the nature of God’s invisibility and the role of patron saints in our lives. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:00 – Can you explain why non-Catholics who reject Catholicism will not have salvation? 14:00 – How can I find a list of all the apostolic Churches and where the Apostles ended up? 23:03 – Do you see Gnosticism creeping back into some Protestant denominations? 35:30 – How is God invisible? 42:27 – How does one establish a relationship with our patron saints and what do they do for us? 50:55 – Have you heard of people experiencing a being presenting itself in their room at nig