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You’ve invited God into your heart, prayed sincerely, and still feel silence. What does that mean? We explore how to respond when God seems distant—even when you’re doing everything right.Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click HereInvite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.comPlease help support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.comQuestions Covered:01:01 – I kind of want to convert but Eucharistic ministers’ hands touching hands and tongues and sharing the chalice are so yucky! What can I do about this hang-up? 12:49 – Do you have a response to Dr Mark Miravalle’s response about Medjugorje? 18:22 – I heard you state on a recent podcast that you have a particular interest in linguistics, so I’m hoping you can comment on the following issue. Why are some Old Testament names so familiar in modern English and others so foreign to us? Is it a matter of translation, the importance of the person, or something else? 24:45 – What’s the best evidence that psi phenomenon exist? 39:50 – If Angels have been around since creation, but they don’t reproduce, does that mean that it’s the same number of angels since the beginning? No more and no less? 44:52 – How do those who desperately want a relationship with God, including prayers inviting all three persons of God to come into their heart, deal properly with an apparent lack of response from God. 48:21 – How can ‘days off purgatory’ be understood in the hereafter since we live in a different ‘time zone’ AND isn’t the timeframe of the purging a discretionary matter ONLY God can determine? 50:52 – The Copenhagen experiment where they shot photons through slits (I think I have that right?) and the particles behaved differently when they were observed vs unobserved – does this offer any proof for God? Also how does this work with Weeping Angels?
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If Marian apparitions are considered private revelations, why are events like Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Church calendar? We explain the Church’s distinction between public and private revelation—and why some apparitions are recognized liturgically.Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click HereInvite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.comPlease help support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.comQuestions Covered:01:52 – Do Protestants receive the Holy Spirit in (valid) baptism? If so, then why would they need to be Catholic? 04:06 – Protestants are claiming that the book of James was written before the Council of Jerusalem and together with Acts 15 shows that James doesn’t understand the Gospel because he emphasizes works. How would you respond? 12:21 – Is our time set in stone? 14:47 – If Marian apparitions are private revelation, why does the church recognize apparitions such as our lady of Guadalupe on the church calendar? 17:10 – What are your thoughts on the studies done that aim to determine if prayer is an effective medical tool. I’m referring specifically to prayer groups praying for the patients and not the patients themselves. Also if a non-Christian group prayed for the patients and it was shown to be effective… what would this mean? 28:30 – If the catholic church doesn’t accept a Mormon baptism because of their understanding of God… why does the catholic church accept a marriage when the people involved have a misunderstanding about the nature of the marriage [it doesn’t line up with our beliefs about marriage]? 32:34 – Jesus sent his disciples to heal the sick, expel demons, purify the lepers and resurrect the dead (Matt 10). Why do we not hear much about the resurrection of dead people, but only of exorcism and healing of sickness? 36:45 – Thanks for your important work! Could you explain how the Old Testament practice of sacrificing an animal then eating it is really a sacrifice? 43:03 – Could you explain what Christian non-exclusivism entails. And more importantly, what the biblical and patristic evidence is that this is an acceptable/non-heretical position. I watched the Theology Unleashed videos you were in, and feel like this position would change entirely how I see everyone, Christians and non-Christians. Also, are there not things like the in-filling of the Holy Spirit and gifts of the Holy Spirit, that devotees of other religious traditions cannot experience or share in, outside of explicit faith in Jesus.
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Can we be sure that God—and not multiple gods or cosmic forces—is the one true Creator? We explore biblical, philosophical, and theological reasons why Catholics affirm one all-powerful God as the source of all being.
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11:38 – I had a vasectomy. If I were to convert to Catholicism, would I still be able to engage in the conjugal act with my wife?21:30 – Why was the Holy Spirit given in a different way in the New Testament than in the Old Testament?35:22 – How do we know that God is the one and only almighty creator?45:32 – How many variations of the rosary are there?49:45 – What does it mean to defend your faith but avoid quarreling? Who is your confirmation saint? -
Many hear the phrase “imputed righteousness” and think it’s a Catholic belief—but is it? We explain how Catholicism differs from Protestant views on righteousness, justification, and purgatory.
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07:54 – Is 2 Tim 1:12-14 linked to sensus fidelium?19:20 – Is the Archangel Gabriel, Mary’s guardian angel?31:50 – How should we understand doing works of mercy and how it relates to the final judgment?38:49 – I’m reading a book on purgatory and saw the phrase imputed righteousness of Christ. What does that mean?46:04 – What are your thoughts on the claim that Jesus was a master hypnotist and trained his apostles?51:58 – Am I allowed to genuflect after communion? -
When Jesus said “I Am,” was He just making a poetic statement—or clearly claiming divinity? We explore how His listeners would’ve understood those words and why they reacted the way they did.
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07:23 – I used to be Mormon and on my way to converting. My mother had a profound emotional experience inside a church. She took it as a negative experience. What advice can you give on how to approach her?19:58 – Why do we say Christians with valid baptisms are converts? What was the process by which we said which laws of the Old Testament were fulfilled and no longer applied to us?32:52 – I’m a new Catholic. Can you help me better understand indulgences? Can you offer it up for someone else?40:33 – Jesus says I Am a lot. Would his listeners have understood that he was claiming divinity?47:47 – My dad is a huge Joe fan. What book does Joe recommend I get for my dad for Father’s day?52:36 – My family is Protestant. How do you talk to someone who only believes in Sola Scriptura about the Eucharist? -
After leaving Mormonism, many seekers ask: What makes Catholicism unique? We explore the Church’s claims to apostolic authority, the sacraments, and how it fulfills the promises of Christianity in ways no other faith does.
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12:28 – When was the sacrament of baptism instituted? When were the apostles baptized?21:00 – When John the Baptist says I baptize with water he will baptize with the Holy Spirit. Would his audience know what that means?31:40 – I grew up Mormon but have since fallen away. What does Catholicism claim that sets itself apart from the rest of the Abrahamic faiths?43:54 – What is the meaning of Exodus 16:16-18? It seems like a contradiction.48:51 – What is the Catholic response to the claim that once saved, always saved is biblical? -
If God is called “the Rock” in Deuteronomy, how can Catholics say Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18? We explore how Scripture uses the term and why identifying Peter as the rock of the Church doesn’t take anything away from God’s ultimate authority.
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29:47 – If a person confesses their sins to a person who is portraying themself as a priest, is that confession valid?40:07 – Is the following a proper analogy: We are like the apostles who were lost in the quantity of fish they caught and didn’t recognize Jesus along the shore? We get caught up in our daily distractions and don’t recognize Jesus.48:47 – How does the Church resolve God being the rock such as in Deuteronomy? -
Many wonder whether the Mass is a true sacrifice or just a memorial. We explain what the Church teaches about the Eucharist, how it’s tied to Calvary, and why it’s not a re-crucifixion.
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07:45 – Is the sacrifice of the mass the sacrifice of Jesus being perpetuated or is it just symbolic?30:14 – What’s the difference between actual grace and sanctifying grace?40:52 – How do you defend the claim that the Catholic Church is the oldest governance body in history?47:55 – How does 1 Tim 2:5 relate to the pope? -
If you suspect your child has a drinking problem, you’re not alone. We share Catholic resources, signs to look for, and how parents can respond with both love and accountability—while staying rooted in faith.
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14:23 – Do you have resources available in Spanish? Is CIR a supplement or replacement for other 12 step programs?19:45 – I’m in recovery and just want to encourage others. I went to Mass, gym and meetings everyday.24:15 – What resources do you have that we can use? My wife and I think my son has a drinking problem?34:04 – The last 7 years of my marriage I discovered my husband had a sex addiction. I eventually filed for divorce. What is known about this kind of addiction and its correlation to abuse?42:33 – I’m recovering but being exposed to new age theology through recovery programs. How do we address this?48:18 – I’m on methadone and having a hard time quitting. I’m having a hard time convincing myself this is a sin. -
Many Catholics struggle with how to oppose IVF while still loving children conceived through it. We explain how the Church separates the dignity of the child from the morality of the method—and how to navigate this with clarity and compassion.
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15:33 – Why would God allow creatures to come into existence if they are not the right way? Why would God ensoul then?20:59 – Could you explain philosophically, why is IVF dominating, not cooperating?29:28 – Could you educate me more, at what stage is the human being frozen?30:50 – I have 2 nieces who were IVF children. Where do I fit in as a Catholic who loves them but disagrees with IVF?42:54 – How do people get a baby naturally if they have been told that they have bad egg quality and they feel that IVF is the only hope?48:28 – How do you approach when someone you know tells you they are going to use IVF and have family who have been successful in using it?52:23 – Do a lot of people have a hard time bringing the children to term through IVF? -
Sedevacantists often cite St. Robert Bellarmine’s De Romano Pontifice to claim the papal seat is vacant. We explain what Bellarmine really taught, how his work is often misunderstood, and why the Catholic Church affirms the legitimacy of post-Vatican II pop
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02:17 – What books do you recommend I read if I want to learn world history?05:57 – When did Jesus come to realize that Judas would betray him?10:52 – I went to confession for a grave sin I committed but the thought of it still weighs heavy on me. Do I need to go to confession again?19:16 – Can a pope take the name of a female saint like Joan of Arc?21:40 – How do you protect yourself from people who do astro-travel or those who are witches/Satanists etc.?28:41 – My wife is a convert and asks me questions I can’t answer. Are the relics in Church altars saints or just important people?31:24 – What’s a good response to the question why we should be Catholic36:06 – The Church got the calendar wrong. Since we have a pope who has studied math, will the Church correct the calendar?44:06 – If I had children out of wedlock, could I still get married inside the Church?47:02 – How do we refute Sedevacantists who use the works of St. John Bellarmine, specifically in De Romano Pontifice, to support their case for Sedevacantism?52:34 – Are Catholics allowed to get civilly married before sacramentally married? -
Is it possible for a pope to change or override the declarations of an ecumenical council? We explore the limits of papal authority, how councils and popes interact, and what Catholic tradition teaches about continuity and development in Church doctrine.
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Questions Covered:
03:37 – If the pope wanted to, could he modify the declaration of an ecumenical council?11:23 – Did any early Jewish denomination accept the Deuterocanon?15:06 – Why did God make us how he did? Why did he give us eyes, arms, etc.?19:13 – Does the Church consider mortal sin to be objective or does it depend on the perspective of the individual?28:46 – Where do popes get their names from?38:14 – Why did God create hell?44:33 – Why is it important to learn Church History?47:13 – Is it sinful to lack a relationship with God and to lack knowledge of God?50:49 – My friends found out that the priest who baptized them killed someone and they were informed by the diocese that their baptism was invalid. How is this possible? -
Both Thomism and Calvinism talk about predestination—but they mean very different things. We break down the Catholic (Thomistic) view vs. the Calvinist model, focusing on grace, free will, and God’s sovereignty in salvation.
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05:17 – How can I rectify the evil caused by free will and the love of God? 22:42 – How did Protestants come up with the concept of the Rapture? How can I combat this? 32:52 – Can you explain the difference between Thomistic predestination and the Calvinist view? 50:07 – Why does the Bible use the translation “the Jews” instead of “Jewish Authority”? -
Many ask where the Bible clearly teaches Jesus’ divinity. We walk through the strongest scriptural arguments that show Christ isn’t just a prophet or teacher—but truly God incarnate.
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07:17 – Can the new pope make changes to Dignitatis Humanae? 13:09 – Why do we put value on the Pope Leo XIII instead of the original Pope Leo? 18:27 – What are some arguments to prove Jesus is God? 28:45 -Can I still experience the effects of a sin even after confession? 34:52 – Why don’t Catholics put more attention to Divine Mercy Sunday? 39:41 – CCC 1371 states those who die in Christ are not yet wholly purified. Does this conflict with the Bible? 43:17 – Do you need to confess that you are divorced even if you don’t get remarried? 46:33 – To what degree must we listen to the pope if the conclave can be corrupt? 52:11 – If I witness someone who I know is in Mortal Sin receive communion, am I complicit? -
If God isn’t bound to any denomination, why should anyone be Catholic? We unpack the meaning behind this popular objection and explain how the Catholic Church sees itself as the fullness of the faith Christ established—not a limit on God’s grace.
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Questions covered:
05:56 – What was Jesus doing when he descended into hell?15:11 – Why are you Catholic if God is not Catholic?47:01 – I don’t believe that Catholicism is biblical? CCC 1321 says the opposite of 1 Jn 1:9, 5:13, And Hebrews 10:14 -
With the election of Pope Leo XIV, many are asking where he stands. Is he liberal, conservative, or something else entirely? We explore his early actions, public tone, and what that might mean for the future of the Church.
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07:54 – Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative?13:58 – I don’t find joining organized religion. I find that it corrupts morality.19:48 – I’m Protestant. Who do you worship? The Pope or Jesus? My daughter left religion because she was told that she was not allowed to receive communion in the Catholic Church after they discovered we were Anglican.36:06 – What’s the basis for purgatory?46:50 – What is the apostleship argument and why is it used against the doctrine of Apostolic Succession? -
Many Protestants argue the pope was never meant to lead the Church long-term. We examine biblical and historical evidence for the papacy, Peter’s unique role, and how the Church has understood this office from the beginning.Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click HereInvite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.comQuestions Covered:0:03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?0:07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?0:11:30 – How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome?0:14:30 – Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together?0:16:30 – Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority?0:19:30 – Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions?0:23:00 – Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hierarchy?0:25:30 – What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship?0:29:00 – If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes?0:32:30 – Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid?0:36:00 – What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy?0:39:30 – Is the Pope really just “first among equals”?0:42:00 – What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession?0:45:00 – Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future?0:47:30 – Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth?0:50:00 – Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example?0:53:00 – Was Peter actually married during his apostleship?0:55:00 – Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?
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In Galatians, Paul publicly rebukes Peter—but does that disprove papal authority? We unpack what really happened in Antioch and why the Church still holds Peter as the first pope, even amid correction and scandal.
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Questions Covered:
03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church?06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter?10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome?14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome?17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter?20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority?25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous?30:40 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader?34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil?39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests?43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil?47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament?50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests?54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy? -
If someone wants to become Catholic, why not just let them in? We explain the purpose of OCIA, its roots in Church tradition, and how it helps prepare hearts and minds for full communion with the Catholic Church.
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04:54 – Why do non-Catholics who want to join the Church need to go through OCIA instead of just joining immediately? 14:33 – How is the Catholic Church’s apostolic succession compare to what other churches believe? 21:43 – How does the intercession of the saints work when the Bible says that men are appointed to die once, and then face judgement? 28:53 – I go to church every once in a while with my family and I take communion, but I heard that I’m not supposed to do that. What are the rules? 40:30 – Is Jesus’ renaming of Simon the reason why the pope takes a different name? 44:09 – I have a hard time accepting the perpetual virginity of Mary. I don’t think she’d want to refuse giving Joseph as many sons as possible, and John’s Gospel clearly mentions brothers of Jesus. -
If a non-Catholic knowingly rejects Catholic teaching and commits a grave sin, are they just as culpable as a Catholic? We explore moral responsibility, Church teaching on invincible ignorance, and how conscience and knowledge affect culpability.
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06:53 – I read in the Catechism that you need to be in the state of grace to receive the sacrament of confirmation. What happens if you’re not? 18:24 – If a Catholic and a non-Catholic both do something that’s a mortal sin, and they both know what the Catholic Church teaches, is the non-Catholic also culpable for mortal sin? 28:45 – Was there anything Pope Francis actually did to change any teachings in the Catholic Church? 35:04 – Why did the Catholic Church need to dogmatize the Assumption of Mary? 43:31 – What is the practical effect that the pope has on the world when he makes a pronouncement or encourages the world, considering most of the world isn’t Catholic and doesn’t have reason to listen to him? 50:12 – How does the Pope’s authority compare to the Bible’s? - Laat meer zien
