Catholic Answers Live

“What can we do to comfort the suffering?” In this episode, we explore this vital question alongside topics such as the selection of the apostles and the reasons behind God’s allowance of suffering and evil. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:00 – How to discern between Catholic and Protestant apologetics? 21:24 – How were the apostles chosen? 23:47 – How can we comfort the suffering (2 Cor 1:3–5)? 28:41 – Why does God allow suffering and evil? 45:50 – Do we receive the full Eucharist with just the host?

“Can the Church claim to be the one true Church?” This episode explores this fundamental question while also addressing whether false information on an annulment application invalidates it, how to respond to Protestant objections regarding the veneration of saints, and the obligation to correct someone misusing the Lord’s name. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:32 – Does false information on an annulment application invalidate it? 14:55 – How to respond to Protestant objections to veneration of saints? 20:00 – What’s the obligation to correct someone using the Lord’s name in vain? 30:53 – Why does the Catholic Church claim to be the one true Church? 37:53 – Did the First Lateran Council mandate divorce for married priests? 44:12 – Best way to argue for God’s existence to a secular thinker? 50:30 – If all can be saved through Christ, why become Catholic?

“Is the Church drifting from the Truth?” This episode explores the implications of Vatican I on Church teachings, alongside discussions on the papacy, the rationale behind infant baptism, and how to approach friendships with those who are same-sex attracted. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:25 – Is the Church drifting from the Truth? 29:02 – What does Vatican I say about the papacy? 43:28 – Why baptize infants if they can’t consent? 48:42 – How to treat same-sex attracted friends?

“What if bishops’ conferences teach error?” In this episode, we explore the implications of erroneous teachings and several other topics, including the differences between Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7, the Catholic perspective on Israel and Jews, and the process of annulments. Join us for a thoughtful examination of these important questions. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:30 – What if bishops’ conferences teach error? 07:17 – Why do Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7 differ? 13:42 – What’s the Catholic view on Israel and Jews? 22:25 – What if annulments aren’t done by Easter? 35:03 – What is the magisterium and how to access it? 48:00 – Can I convert if my spouse objects?

“Why isn’t everyone Christian?” This episode explores the complexities of faith and belief, addressing questions such as why baptism in the spirit isn’t more prominent in Mass, the appropriateness of a Catholic music award show, and how to approach confession after a long absence. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:02 – Why don’t we hear more about baptism in the spirit in Mass? 15:46 – Is it appropriate to have a Catholic music award show? 22:11 – Did God create everything we see now at the moment he created the heavens and the earth? 28:46 – How do I approach confession after many years of not going? 32:27 – Is there a summary of laws from the Old Testament that no longer apply to Christians? 38:43 – What is clothing etiquette for mass? 45:47 – A family member fell away from the faith into the Orthodox Church? Why do the Orthodox re-baptize Catholics? 50:37 – Mt. 16:19, if the Church is infallible then how do you explain selling indulgence and other corruptions? I’m not repeating myself

“Can blessed items be sold?” This episode explores the nuances of blessed items and their significance, along with questions about the validity of immersion baptism and the timing of forgiveness in relation to baptism. We also delve into the impact of prayer on God’s will, offering a comprehensive look at these important topics in Catholic faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 10:59 – Could blessed items be sold? 16:00 – Does the bible say that immersion baptism is the only valid baptism? 29:53 – Is it only at the moment you are baptized that you are forgiven? 43:42 – Does our prayer do anything to move the Will of God?

“Did the woke agenda destroy Superman?” This episode dives into the impact of contemporary cultural shifts on iconic characters and narratives, exploring themes of masculinity and femininity in film. Additionally, we touch on the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the evolution of summer blockbusters, and a discussion about the Fantastic Four. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:45 – Jaws 50th Anniversary, Spielberg, Summer blockbusters 08:45 – Did the woke agenda destroy Superman? 38:00 – Masculinity and femininity in film 45:34 – Fantastic Four

In this yearly episode Cy Kellett sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss The Phoenician Scheme and Mission Impossible. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:45 – Cy’s friend ChatGPT 20:27 – The Phoenician Scheme 46:00 – Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning

“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. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com 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”?

“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. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com 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”?