

Called to Communion
EWTN
Call in: 833-288-EWTN (3986) | Are you "Called to Communion?" In this LIVE call-in show, Dr. David Anders talks clearly with non-Catholics about the faith. We ask the question "What's stopping YOU from becoming a Catholic?"
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Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
Evil: The Hardest Theological Problem
Unconditional love? Are Religions intrinsically violent? Is the Old Covenant still valid? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Sep 2, 2025 • 51min
Intelligence, Rational and Wisdom
In this edition of Called to Communion Dr. Anders touches on subjects like: Once saved, always saved, how to read the Bible, devotions, women deacons and more.

Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
Live Mailbag!
Answering questions from the CTC@EWTN.com mailbox. Today: What are venial sins? What are examples of charitable works? The validity of a marriage between a former Catholic and current Catholic? This and more on EWTN Radio's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders! (Originally aired on 9/3/24)

Aug 29, 2025 • 51min
Temporal Prosperity?
Who else is here in Heaven? All martyrs saints? The Abode of the dead? Join us for our Friday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Aug 28, 2025 • 51min
Judge or Don't Judge?
Seeking apparitions? Love or fear God? Discomfort of uncertainty? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Aug 27, 2025 • 51min
From Catholic to Protestant and Vice versa
Mary's dormition, Moloch's cult, Protestants on baptism and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Aug 26, 2025 • 51min
Beauty as a Pathway to God
The hosts tackle intriguing questions about the roles of women in the priesthood and confession practices. They explore the historical roots of annual communion and confession, emphasizing the importance of spiritual preparedness. The conversation highlights the significance of beauty in worship and its transformative power, while also addressing the complex narratives of evil in scripture. They discuss the challenges of converting to Catholicism and advocate for inclusivity and genuine community engagement within the Church.

Aug 25, 2025 • 51min
The Contemplative Life
How to pray? Taking Communion in an Episcopalian Church? Confused on Abortion? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Aug 22, 2025 • 51min
Traditions and Magisterium
Today Dr. Anders answers your questions including:
-What are traditions and magisterium? I really only know about the BIble."
-Why do Catholics believe in the Filioque and Orthodox Christians do not?
-Jesus says the possibility of rich people going to heaven is slim. Does that prove that works matter as well as faith? How would someone rich make it right with God? Where does the line cross?
and many more.

Aug 21, 2025 • 51min
Gnostic Gospels
Today Dr. Anders answers your questions explaining Neuman if not everything he had written meshed with the Catholic Faith.
-Protestant friend said Constantine forced everybody to be Catholic. T/F?
-What would your answer be to a protestant who says the Catholic Church that Jesus founded isn’t the same Church it is today?
-Dr Anders, you just said people who like the TLM 'antiquarian,' but I thought that term referred to people who want to do something, usually problematic, simply because it had been done a very long time ago, such as adhering to the gnostic gospels. Please explain the difference"
...this and many more.