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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.

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#12504 What Is the Role of the Holy Spirit in Our...

Catholic Answers Live ·

2025/12/17

“What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?” This question opens a discussion on the transformative presence of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives. Additionally, the episode addresses how to explain purgatory to non-Catholics and why Catholics pray to saints, providing a well-rounded exploration of key Catholic teachings.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:00

#12503 How Can Hell Be Loving? Annihilationism and...

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2025/12/16

“How can hell be loving?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of hell and its compatibility with God’s love, addressing concerns about annihilationism and the role of confession. Other topics include the implications of seeking forgiveness from a priest and the understanding of Satan’s presence in hell, providing a comprehensive look at these challenging theological issues. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your

#12502 How Can I Return to The Church? Addiction and...

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2025/12/16

“How can I return to the Church?” This question is central for many facing addiction and recovery. In this episode, we also address concerns about balancing church attendance with recovery meetings, the role of the 12-step program in relation to Catholicism, and the nature of compulsions in alcoholism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:00 – How does someone with

#12501 Was Jesus Born in a Barn? – Christmas...

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2025/12/15

“Was Jesus born in a barn?” This question leads to a discussion about the circumstances of Christ’s birth, including the uncertainty surrounding the exact location. Other topics include the number of wise men mentioned in St. Matthew, the implications of December 25th for the nativity, and the significance of lambs wrapped in swaddling bands as a symbol of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12500 Can God Create Evil? Homeopathy and Religious...

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2025/12/13

“Can God create evil?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of God and the existence of evil, alongside intriguing topics such as the implications of homeopathic medicine and the relationship between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican II regarding religious freedom. Other questions include the ethics of AI-generated music and interpretations of Job 2:10.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12499 Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? Baptism...

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2025/12/12

“Is there such a thing as a just war?” This question opens a discussion on the moral implications of warfare, including whether actions taken during war can be justified. Other topics addressed include the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 prophecy and the validity of baptism for those from different Christian backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Is

#12498 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Abortion, OCIA,...

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2025/12/12

“Why Aren’t You CAtholic?” This question opens a discussion on various concerns, including the perception that the Church allows abortion and lacks discipline. Other topics include the challenges faced by those seeking to enter OCIA classes and the complexities of choosing between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, particularly regarding the Council of Florence.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12497 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Mary, Saints,...

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2025/12/11

“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses common concerns about Catholic beliefs, including the role of Mary and the saints. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Miraculous Medal, the challenges of baptism in the Catholic Church, and the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12496 What Would Happen to the Bible in A Catholic...

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2025/12/11

“What Would Happen to the Bible in A Catholic and Orthodox Reunion?” This episode explores the impact of a Catholic-Orthodox union on the canon of scripture, the church’s official teaching on predestination, and more.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:05 – What would happen to the canon of scripture if the Catholic and Orthodox Churches unite since the Orthodox

#12495 Can “Cafeteria Christians” Be...

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2025/12/10

“Can Cafeteria Christians be saved?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith and morality, addressing the challenges faced by those who pick and choose their beliefs. Other topics include the moral implications of conformist and nonconformist attitudes, as well as the distinctions between various types of Christians and their approaches to morality. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12494 Do You Have to Kneel During the Consecration?...

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2025/12/10

“Is there an obligation to kneel during the consecration?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, alongside inquiries about whether individuals should approach for a blessing if not receiving communion, and the role of the sign of peace in the Novus Ordo. The episode addresses various aspects of Mass participation and the significance of different rituals.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12493 Do I Have to Shake Hands at the Sign of Peace?...

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2025/12/09

“Do I have to shake hands at the Sign of Peace?” This question opens a discussion on the Mass, addressing the significance of gestures during the liturgy. Other topics include the meaning behind “I am not worthy” and the appropriateness of kneeling when the host is present. Additionally, the differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Masses are explored, along with the practice of raising hands during the ‘Our Father.’ Join the Catholic Answers Live Club

#12492 Is Unwritten Apostolic Teaching Unreliable?...

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2025/12/09

“Is unwritten apostolic teaching unreliable?” This question opens a discussion on the reliability of oral traditions in the Catholic faith. The conversation also touches on uncontested apostolic beliefs beyond Scripture and whether all oral traditions eventually became part of Scripture, providing a comprehensive look at the role of tradition in Catholic teaching. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12491 Debunking Sola Scriptura or “Bible...

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2025/12/08

“Debunking Sola Scriptura or “Bible Alone” Theology”The episodeaddresses key topics such as the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:16–17, whether Scripture alone makes us complete, and the implications of Paul’s views on the Old Testament’s sufficiency. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:30 – Definition of Sola Scriptura 08:45 – Responding to 2

#12490 Why Don’t We Remember Being Babies? Multiverse...

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2025/12/06

“Why don’t we remember being babies?” This question opens a fascinating discussion about memory and development, alongside intriguing inquiries about the implications of an infinite multiverse on God’s creation and redemption. Other topics include the possibility of witnessing historical events from afar and the nature of cryptids, exploring whether they could be demons in disguise.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12489 Can Demons Possess Parasites? Marriage and...

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2025/12/05

“Can demons possess parasites?” This intriguing question opens a discussion on the nature of possession and its implications for smaller creatures. The conversation also touches on the validity of a civil marriage conducted under extreme circumstances, and the complexities of the law of attraction in relation to Catholic theology. Join us as we navigate these thought-provoking topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12488 Why Don’t All Christians Speak in...

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2025/12/05

“Why don’t all Christians speak in tongues?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings about this practice, including why not everyone experiences it and the belief that it is not essential for salvation. Other topics addressed include the authority of the papacy in the early Church and the significance of having a Mass said for the deceased.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12487 Are Laypeople Supposed to Raise Their Hands...

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2025/12/04

“Are laypeople supposed to raise their hands during the Our Father?” This question opens a discussion on the practices of the Mass, alongside inquiries about the role of saints in intercession, the meaning of almsgiving in Sirach 3:30, and how to reconcile personal distrust in the Church while seeking to return. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:58 – Are we supposed

#12486 Why Did the Jewish People Deny Jesus? - Joe...

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2025/12/04

“Why did the Jews deny Jesus as the Messiah and the early Church?” This question delves into the historical and theological reasons behind the Jewish rejection of Jesus. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre’s origins, Peter’s role in the early Church, and the fate of Mary Magdalene, providing a rich exploration of early Christian history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12485 Did the Early Church Know About Apostolic...

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2025/12/03

“Did the Early Church Know About Apostolic Succession?” This question opens a discussion on the beliefs of the early Christians regarding the continuity of church authority. Other topics include the magisterium’s authority over other religions and the reasons behind the split of the Coptic Church, providing a broad view of early church dynamics and teachings. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

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