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Catholic Answers Live

Catholic Answers

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 279

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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#12570 Can You Interpret the Sower Parable? Genesis and Islam - Jimmy Akin

Saturday, January 31, 2026 • Duration

“Can you interpret the Sower parable?” This question opens a discussion on the meaning of Mark 4’s parable, touching on themes of public teaching and predestination. Other topics include the claim by Islam regarding the corruption of the Bible, the church’s interpretation of Genesis, and whether Mary knew of Jesus’ resurrection after the Crucifixion.

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Questions Covered:

01:11 – I’ve heard that a small group of Jews are the real church based on the Acts of the Apostle and the Jews who were called “the way”?
13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination?
13:07 – Can you explain the Sower parable of Mark 4? Why can I interpret the idea of public teaching and predestination? – IF you Like the question
18:35 – Can you explain why Islam claims that our bible is corrupt, but they also use certain books?
29:01 – Can you explain the church’s doctrinal literal interpretation of Genesis? Is there any consideration of young Earth creationism?
38:58 – Can someone interpret Genesis trees as literal trees and places? It seems it could be based on Mose’s miracles? Varied
48:00 – Is there a reliable bible commentary for an average reader not scholar?
52:51 – After Jesus is Crucified did Mary know He was going to rise in 3 days?

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#12571 Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus? Purgatory and Mary’s Role - Tom Nash

Monday, February 2, 2026 • Duration

“Is the Angel of the Lord Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the identity of this figure in Scripture, alongside inquiries about the biblical basis for purgatory and the role of Mary. Other topics include the appropriateness of clapping in church and the actions of a priest during the Agnus Dei, providing a rich exploration of Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Questions Covered:

01:37 – Is it appropriate to clap in church?
11:54 – Gen 3:15 says he will crush the head of the serpent but the vulgate translates it to she. This is keeping me from converting.
23:29 – I’m blind. What does the priest do while the congregation sings the agnus dei?
34:53 – Where do we find purgatory in the bible?
37:20 – Is this angel of the Lord in the Old Testament believed to be Jesus?
46:29 – Psalm 51:2 Catholic version is different. The bible version is different from the mass part read. Why is that. The USCCB version moves it down to verse 4.
49:22 – Does scripture teach the sinlessness of Mary?

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#12582 Does Prevenient Grace Lead to Imperfect Faith and Hope? - Karlo Broussard

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Duration

“Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope, or love in order to move us to baptism?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of grace and its role in our spiritual journey. Other topics include the unique benefits of Eucharistic adoration compared to communal prayer, the lesser-known significance of St. Joseph, and the reasons why the symbolic view of baptism is not accurate.

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06:36 – Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope or love in order to move us to baptism?
16:21 – What do I get out of adoring the Eucharist that I wouldn’t get from gathering 2 or 3 in Jesus name?
31:54 – Why don’t we hear much about St. Joseph?
43:50 – Why is the view of baptism being symbolic not correct?

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#12581 Is Sola Scriptura Self-Refuting? Eucharist and Salvation - Karlo Broussard

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration

“Is Sola Scriptura self-refuting?” This question opens a discussion on the foundations of Scripture’s authority, while also addressing why Catholics believe the Eucharist is essential for salvation. Additional topics include the salvation of Gentiles in Romans 2 and the theological implications of drinking the blood of Jesus despite biblical prohibitions.

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Questions Covered:

08:03 – Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
14:40 – Why do Catholics believe they need the eucharist to be saved?
35:12 – How are the gentiles in Romans 2 saved?
50:35 – If the bible says drinking blood is a sin, then why is drinking the blood of Jesus not a sin?

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#12574 Are There Anglican Sacraments? Early Church and Politics - Joe Heschmeyer

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • Duration

“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history.

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01:28 – What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?”
13:45 – What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory?
21:08 – Why are Anglican sacraments not valid?
28:55 – Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple?
31:48 – Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass?
35:35 – What is Joe’s preferred Bible?
37:41 – If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites?
46:30 – Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?

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#12573 Why Is Catholicism So Complicated? Scapulars and SSPX - Joe Heschmeyer

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration

“Why do Catholics make religion so complicated?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of Catholic beliefs and practices. The episode also addresses the significance of the number 37 in scripture, the relationship between the Gospels of Mark and John, and whether one can wear a scapular without being baptized.

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02:05 – Why do Catholics Make Religion so Complicated?
09:58 – The number 37 seems to show up a number of times in scripture is there some significance to this?
13:35 – If Mark was written before John, why doesn’t Mark’s Gospel include the “I AM” statements?
22:31 – Can I wear a Scapular if I am not Baptized?
23:16 – If I attended Sunday evening Mass but they did different readings than the Sunday morning Mass, does it still fulfill the Sunday obligation?
29:30 – What is the SSPX and sedevacantist relationship to the Church?
40:12 – How can I defend the Faith when I am not sophisticated in my arguments at the moment?
50:15 – If the Kingdom of David ended when God said it wouldn’t why does God not apply the same standard to the Great Apostasy?

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#12582 How Can Non-Catholics Be Saved If Jesus is the Only Mediator? - Luke Lancaster

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration

“How Can Non-Catholics Be Saved If Jesus is the Only Mediator?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith, works, and salvation, addressing concerns about Ephesians 2:8-9 and its compatibility with Catholic teaching. Other topics include the nature of Marian devotion and its perceived paganism, as well as the implications of Vatican II on salvation for non-Catholics.

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09:41 – Seems to me that Marian devotion is paganism, like it’s worship. It’s one of the reasons why I left the Church. How would you respond to that objection?
21:42 – It always bothered me that God gave Bathsheba an abortion — why would God do that?
29:32 – According to Vatican II a non-Catholic can be saved. That seems to contradict Jesus’ teaching that nobody comes to the Father except through him.
37:02 – Why do we have Holy Days of Obligation?
46:46 – After Peter died, would the new bishop or Rome have authority over the still living apostles, such as John?
50:52 – Is it better to think of works in terms of losing our salvation through mortal sins of omission?

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#12581 How Do You Make a Good Examination of Conscience? Marriage and Annulments - Fr. Paul Check

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration

“How do you make a good examination of conscience?” This essential practice is explored alongside questions about the significance of Jesus’ second coming, the role of the Trinity in marriage counseling, and the implications of annulments for remarriage. Each topic sheds light on the complexities of faith and relationships within the Catholic tradition.

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07:50 – How do you make a good examination of conscience?
19:25 – What does it mean that Jesus will come again in glory? Was the first time at creation, the incarnation, or the Eucharist?
22:00 – How might one use the image of the Trinity when counseling couples for marriage?
24:33 – What happened to the gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the wise men gave to Mary and Joseph?
29:57 – If my husband divorced and I have an annulment, does he have to die before I can marry someone else?
36:00 – My wife and I are going through OCIA and our annulments are not complete. If the annulments are not finalized by Holy Week would we still be able to enter the Church provided that we intend to remain celibate until the annulments are resolved?
41:00 – Could a widow enter into a marriage that was just through the Catholic Church and not a civil, legal marriage? I’m getting mixed answers about whether or not this should be done.
43:26 – My son is getting married to a muslim woman. He was raised Catholic. Now he says he believes in God but not in Jesus’ divinity. She is Muslim but not very practicing. They told her father a lie, that my son converted to Islam, to appease him. How do I handle this upcoming wedding?

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#12580 What is The Rapture? Eschatology, the Antichrist, and More - Jimmy Akin

Saturday, February 7, 2026 • Duration

“Will there be a Rapture?” This episode dives into the Catholic perspective on popular rapture theology and explores key topics such as the concept of a literal thousand-year reign, the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness, and the nature of the Antichrist. Join us for an examination of these important eschatological questions.

[Encore episode, original air date July 25, 2025]

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Questions Covered:

05:30 – Will there be a Rapture, and how should Catholics respond to popular “rapture” theology?
20:00 – Will there be a literal thousand-year reign (the “millennium”)?
31:00 – What is the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness?
33:00 – What is the Illumination of Conscience or Warning, and when might it occur?
43:00 – What is “Antichrist”?

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#12579 Are We Currently in the End Times? Signs of Jesus’ Return - Jimmy Akin

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration

“Are we currently in the End Times?” This episode explores the signs of Jesus’ return, delving into questions like what dispensationalism is and whether Jesus got end-of-the-world prophecies wrong. Join us as we navigate these important topics and more in this thought-provoking discussion.

[Encore episode, original air date July 25, 2025]

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – What is dispensationalism?
05:59 – Are we currently in the End Times?
14:30 – What are the signs that will precede the return of Jesus?
30:33 – Did Jesus get end-of-the-world prophecies wrong?
49:58 – Will Jesus really return—like “a thief in the night”?

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