Catholic Answers Live

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author on early Church history and the Eucharist, answers callers on sacrament questions. He debates Anglican sacramental validity and explains why Scripture alone is problematic. He discusses devotionals, early laity and Mass practices, Bible translations for devotion, and how politics shaped East-West divisions.

Joe Heschmeyer, a regular Catholic apologist and podcast host, offers clear takes on tricky questions of faith. He discusses why Catholic practice feels complex. He explores curiosities like the number 37 in Scripture and differences between Mark and John. He tackles sacrament questions such as wearing a scapular before baptism and explains SSPX and sedevacantist relationships to the Church.

Tom Nash, theologian and apologist who explains Catholic teaching clearly. He tackles whether the Angel of the Lord could be Jesus. He discusses the biblical basis for purgatory and Mary’s sinlessness. Practical liturgy topics include clapping in church and what a priest does during the Agnus Dei.

Jimmy Akin, Catholic apologist and author, answers biblical and apologetic puzzles. He unpacks the Sower parable and why Jesus taught in parables. He contrasts Islamic claims about Scripture with Christian views. He outlines the Church’s approach to Genesis, literal trees, and resources for further study. He also discusses whether Mary knew of the Resurrection after the Crucifixion.

Jimmy Akin, veteran Catholic apologist and author, offers clear biblical interpretation and doctrinal insight. He discusses whether Revelation’s prophecies already happened. He explores John 6’s link to the Last Supper. He examines Unam Sanctam and salvation, the Church’s historical treatment of heretics, and how to know if you love God.

Tom Nash, theologian and Catholic apologist who answers questions about doctrine and scripture. He tackles whether prayers to Mary count as veneration or worship. He explains how prophecy fits with free will. He outlines the Catholic view of salvation and holy day obligations. He discusses whether miracles break natural laws and addresses whether Mary had other children.

Tim Staples, Catholic apologist and author, brings clear biblical and historical explanations. He tackles the nature of the unforgivable sin and what final impenitence means. He defends the Immaculate Conception with patristic evidence. He explores Gospel manuscript order, the Dead Sea Scrolls’ relevance, moral responses to assisted suicide, and how God relates to time and creation.

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic author and apologist known for Shameless Potpourri, explores conversions from Oneness Pentecostalism to Catholicism and how Scripture supports Trinitarian and Eucharistic beliefs. He tackles questions about biblical canonicity, the book of Tobit, and arguments for papal authority. Short, clear conversations about history, doctrine, and practical steps for seekers.

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author known for Shameless Potpourri, discusses whether Lent is superstition and traces its roots to Scripture and Jesus' fast. He explains how to approach confession, the canon-law reasons behind excommunication for abortion, and how Tradition can develop while remaining authoritative. Practical tips for sharing the faith and resources for seekers are also offered.

William Albrecht, Catholic apologist and scholar of patristics and Christology, explores whether Muslims worship the one God Christians confess. He discusses John 14:6, Matthew 24:36, Quranic views of the Gospels, origins of Islamic Mariology, and practical approaches to cradle Muslims and converts. Short, sharp theological comparisons and pastoral strategies throughout.