Theologian Joseph Capizzi and hosts discuss the challenges of upholding the Catholic faith in modern warfare. They explore the application of just war in the United States, the Catholic view on embracing resistance, and the moral constraints of just war. They also discuss the role of military service in serving peace in the world.

Author Pat Flynn discusses his book 'The Best Argument for God' and presents the traditional contingency argument for the existence of God. He highlights the challenges of articulating complex ideas and explores the relationship between science, naturalism, and the intelligibility of the universe. The podcast emphasizes the need for genuine explanations and highlights the limitations of naturalism.

Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, discusses the challenges of evangelization in the digital era. He shares the college's policy of students turning in their cell phones upon enrollment, emphasizing the benefits of creating community. The podcast explores the importance of nature and human interaction in education, reflects on lessons from apologetics, discusses the role of Wyoming Catholic College in Catholic higher education renewal, and highlights the need to disconnect from technology for personal relationships.

Some Christians are adamant that those who confess Jesus as Lord go directly to Heaven when they die. But is this teaching biblical? Karlo Broussard joins us for a discussion of what Christians can really hope for at death. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And does the Bible teach us that we get immediate entrance into heaven after death? We hear that a lot. There’s even TV commercials to that effect and lots of websites that will teach that. And many Christian comm…

Tom Nash discusses controversies surrounding the term 'accompaniment' and emphasizes genuine love, humility, and support in faith. He explores the importance of truth-sharing with love, navigating relationships, controversies, and Christian accompaniment in personal relationships and the church.

Karlo Broussard discusses the consistency of Church teachings on sexual morality. Topics include the impact of the sexual revolution, inconsistency in Christian beliefs on sexuality, clarifying 'deviant' sexual behavior, the logic of contraception, and the logical basis of Christian beliefs on sexuality.

Catholics and Protestants often use biblical proof texts as they argue about the role of Mary in salvation. But this can form bad Bible reading habits, says Father John Waiss, author of Bible Mary: The Mother of Jesus in the Word of God. He joins us for a conversation about how looking for Mary can teach us better Bible reading. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, delighted to be here with you in the new year and talking about a new book that we have here at Catholic Ans…

A special Christmas Day episode of Focus with Catholic Answers President Christopher Check.     …

Theologian Chad Pecknold from Catholic University of America joins to discuss the Catholic approach to free speech as university presidents deal with genocidal and anti-Semitic speech on their campuses. They explore the shift from liberalism to authoritarianism and the need for a better order, emphasizing the role of Catholics in bringing wisdom and right order to the world.

Trent Horn discusses the unique elements of the Incarnation and how to answer arguments that claim it is a myth borrowed from paganism. Topics covered include debunking claims of parallelomania, analyzing the controversial documentary Zeitgeist, comparing pagan myths to the biblical account of the virgin birth, exploring the argument from silence, and discussing the significance of the virgin birth and Mary's perpetual virginity.