Catholic Answers Live

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 hierarchy? 25:30 – What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship? 29:00 – If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes? 32:30 – Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid? 36:00 – What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy? 39:30 – Is the Pope really just “first among equals”? 42:00 – What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession? 45:00 – Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future? 47:30 – Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth? 50:00 – Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example? 53:00 – Was Peter actually married during his apostleship? 55:00 – Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader? 34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil? 39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests? 43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil? 47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament? 50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests? 54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy?

“Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?” In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers biblical questions from callers. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 – Could Protestants get married at my home? 49:42 – What is the Catholic understanding of Jesus’ statement that the gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church? 52:40 – What is the Church teaching on head coverings and women wearing makeup to Mass?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 universe”? 44:47 – Is it true that when Genesis says Ham saw the nakedness of his father that means Ham slept with his mother? And what does it mean that Shem and Japeth covered their father’s nakedness?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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? 45:14 – How do you talk about prayer to teens? 49:17 – What things can you do to keep your young adult kids engaged when they come home from Catholic university?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 sacrifice in the old testament if it ultimately wouldn’t suffice? 46:59 – Is there an exhaustive list of infallible teaching? Why isn’t it written into a creed?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 – Are sins committed in dreams sinful, and how can one deal with minimizing “sins” in dreams? 46:50 – Going through OCIA, what tips and pointers can Fr. offer as he goes through the process? 52:28 – What to do when she attends Mass and witnesses folks doing odd things…I.e. Drinking coffee, brings dog etc….?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 current financial hierarchy of the Catholic Church? Second: Why do Catholic not do full immersion Baptisms?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 ordinary, how are humans still special?

“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 Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter 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 night?

“Where did we get the Rosary?” This episode explores the origins of this beloved prayer tool, while also addressing intriguing questions such as the absence of records of Jesus’ life between birth and age thirty, the proper way to venerate Catholic statues, and the role of guardian angels after death. Tune in for a rich discussion on these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:00 – Where did we get the Rosary? 17:45 – Why is there no record of Jesus’ life between birth and thirty? 28:45 – Do you clean Catholic statues with holy water? What’s the proper way to venerate St. Jude and Our Lady of Guadalupe statues? 42:36 – What happens to your guardian angel when you die? Do they mediate during your judgement? 48:47 – What insights can you offer on how to respond to Pentecostals?