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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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#12536 How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?...

Catholic Answers Live ·

2026/01/08

“How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on her significance within the Catholic faith, addressing whether she holds a higher status than other saints. The conversation also touches on the nature of Marian prayers and how to respond to those who downplay her importance in Christianity.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:41 – Is

#12535 How Do We Respond to Pagan Holiday Claims?...

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2026/01/07

“How do we respond to people that accuse Catholics of celebrating pagan holidays?” This question opens a discussion on the misconceptions surrounding Catholic traditions. Additionally, the episode addresses the relationship between Christians and Muslims as brothers, the distinctions between Catholic doctrine and dogma, and the Catholic perspective on predestination. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12532 How Do I Respond to Protestants on Confession...

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2026/01/06

“How do I respond to Protestants on confession and sin?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of confessing sins to a priest, addressing common misconceptions. Other topics include the Church’s role in disciple formation, the understanding of mortal sin, and the challenges faced by Catholics in applying Church teachings in everyday life.Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12531 Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?...

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2026/01/05

“Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?” This question addresses the challenge of faith in light of Jesus’ words in John 20:28, which commend belief without sight. The discussion also touches on why Catholics view salvation as a gift rather than something earned, and whether it’s appropriate for a Catholic to participate in a memorial for a Freemason. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit

#12530 The Holy Name of Jesus - Tom Nash

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2026/01/03

Questions Covered:02:55 – Why do we have a feast for the Name of Jesus? 13:06 – Why is his name Jesus if the angel said to name him Emmanuel? 18:00 – What does it mean when Jesus talks about receiving someone “in my name”? 21:55 – What does it mean when Jesus says “when two or three are gathered in my name…”? 29:15 – Believing in the “name” of Jesus 35:15 – If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. 47:30 – Improper use of Jesus’ name 50:01 – Why

#12528 AMA - Trent Horn

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2026/01/02

Questions Covered: 03:10 – Making suffering meaningful 16:41 – The biggest hurdle trying to convince people of the pro-life argument, that is that human life is innately valuable, is apathy. I find that people either A) don’t care that the child in the womb is a life, and/or B) people don’t think there’s adequate authority to tell others “how they should live their life”. What is the best argument against apathy? Or this false view of infringing on

#12528 Marian Apparitions - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live ·

2026/01/02

Questions Covered:18:15 – Kibeho 29:00 – Akita 40:43 – Fatima 44:29 – Zeitoun

#12527 Marian Apparitions - Jimmy Akin

Catholic Answers Live ·

2026/01/01

Questions Covered: 04:50 – What categories does the Church classify apparitions into? 11:25 – Are we required to believe them? 16:19 – Fr. Michel Rodrigue 38:31 – La Salette 49:05 – Mejugorje

#12524 Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer

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2026/01/01

Flannel Panel year in review!Questions Covered: 08:20 – Nobody goes to the movies anymore 17:47 – Weight loss drugs 29:30 – Crisis of institutions 44:05 – Migration 50:00 – Rise of AI

#12523 Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer

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2025/12/31

Flannel Panel year in review! Questions Covered: 02:50 – Did Catholics win the internet in 2025? 05:00 – Matt Fradd joining Daily Wire 28:45 – Growth of Church in USA

#12254 End of Year Show - Edgar Lujano

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2025/12/31

Cy Kellett, Edgar Lujano, and Todd Aglialoro discuss the major events of 2025.Questions Covered: 03:30 – The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following the death of Pope Francis 29:30 – The Church’s charitable work remains massively underreported 36:00 – The rise of Christianity among the young 45:15 – Person of the Year Discussion 49:13 – Threats to religious freedom in Western countries 51:34 – The rapid spread of euthanasia and assisted

#12523 End of Year Show - Edgar Lujano

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2025/12/30

Cy Kellett, Edgar Lujano, and Todd Aglialoro discuss major events of 2025. Questions Covered: 4:43 – Pope Leo XIV meets King Charles III 19:05 – The Archdiocese of New York announces a $300 million fund to settle clergy abuse claims 29:41 – The Synod on Synodality concludes, emphasizing inclusion 40:48 – Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon

#12522 AMA: Hierarchy - Joe Heschmeyer

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2025/12/30

This is an encore episode, originally aired on October 1, 2025. “Can the Hierarchy Change Itself?” This episode delves into the complexities of Church authority and reform, addressing questions such as whether the Church still uses canon priests and how to trust the hierarchy. We also explore intriguing topics like Pope Leo’s blessing of ice and the implications of a heretical pope according to Bellarmine. Questions Covered: 02:55 – Does that Church still set up canon priests to assist and

#12521 AMA: Hierarchy - Joe Heschmeyer

Catholic Answers Live ·

2025/12/29

This is an encore episode, originally aired on October 1, 2025 “Does God Want Organized Religion?” In this episode, we explore the role of organized faith and its significance, along with questions like why Protestants should respect the Pope and how a priest can absolve sin. We also delve into the historical presence of bishops and the continuity of apostolic authority, providing a comprehensive look at these vital topics. Questions Covered: 05:01 – Does God Want An Organized Religion? 13:37

#12520 The Best Argument Against Utilitarianism And...

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2025/12/27

Questions Covered:01:35 – Was Jar-Jar a Sith lord? 05:55 – How did the Home Alone dad afford that house and trip? 12:35 – What are your thoughts on embryo adoption? 15:40 – What do you think is the best argument against utilitarianism and what are some good resources to refute this normative theory? What book or resource do you think provides the best defense of natural law ethics? 22:07 – Hi Trent. How do I approach a friend who believes many of our dogmas, but

#12519 The Rise of Anti-Semitism in the World And the...

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2025/12/26

Topics Covered: 05:45 – Revival of anti-Semitism 10:44 – Defining anti-Semitism 28:45 – “perfidious” 34:26 – The Catholic teaching 38:28 – “May his blood be upon us” scripture quote. 48:26 – Anti-Semitism and political instability

#12517 Cy’s Christmas Message - Cy Kellett

Catholic Answers Live ·

2025/12/25

Cy’s Wishes you all a Merry Christmas and shares some updates at Catholic Answers.

#12515 Debunking Claims Against the Shroud of Turin -...

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2025/12/24

Interview with Fr. Andrew Dalton debunking claims against the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin Topics Covered: 05:50 – Carbon dating has already proved the shroud as a fake. 13:57 – Was there any evidence of the shroud before the 1300s? 20:41 – Does Jesus’ long hair go against historical trends for Jewish men of the time? 22:40 – Is the blood too red on the shroud? 29:00 – Was a burst of light what imprinted the image on the shroud? 33:34 – What should our methodology be? 38-28 – Baby

#12514 Catholic Missteps Against Protestants –...

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2025/12/24

In this Catholic Answers Live episode, we address the Catholic appeal to oral tradition beyond Scripture. The discussion examines historical evidence that apostolic oral traditions persisted in the early Church, explains St. Paul’s teaching in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 on holding fast to received tradition, and responds to objections from Mark 7 regarding “traditions of men.” The episode concludes by addressing the problem of a fallible authority being required to identify the infallible canon of

#12513 Catholic Missteps Against Protestants - Karlo...

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2025/12/23

In this Catholic Answers Live episode, we examine the Catholic understanding of justification in light of Scripture. The discussion begins with James 2:24 and the question of being “justified by works,” followed by the Church’s rejection of works preceding initial justification. We then explain how Catholics reconcile good works with grace through cooperation, respond to Romans 3:28 and “works of the law,” and conclude with a defense of Sacred Tradition alongside Scripture. A clear, step-by-step

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