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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.

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Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.

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#12698 What Would It Take for Catholics and Orthodox to Reunite? Marriage Validity and Confession - Tim Staples

4/30/2026
“What would it take for Catholics and Orthodox to reunite?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of Christian unity, while also addressing varied topics such as the validity of a non-Catholic marriage without civil ceremony, the necessity of confession after salvation, and the differences in gospel accounts of the women at the tomb. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

Duration:00:55:14

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#12697 Did Mary and Joseph Doubt Jesus? Prayer, Divorce, and Faith - William Albrecht

4/30/2026
“Did Mary and Joseph doubt Jesus?” This question leads to a discussion about their understanding of His identity, especially during the incident at the temple. Other topics include the appropriateness of repeating prayers for healing, navigating faith in the context of divorce, and clarifying the status of the Ethiopian Bible. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

Duration:00:55:13

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#12696 How Do We Reconcile Evil With a Good God? Purgatory, Salvation - Joe Heschmeyer

4/29/2026
“How do we reconcile the existence of evil with a good God?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on the Catholic understanding of the afterlife, the concept of purgatory, and how Catholics should approach salvation with non-Catholics. Each topic invites a deeper exploration of faith and doctrine within the Catholic tradition. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12695 Do Catholics and Mormons Worship the Same God? Doctrine, Faith - Joe Heschmeyer

4/29/2026
“Do Catholics and Mormons worship the same God?” This question opens a discussion on the fundamental differences in how each faith views God. Additional topics include the reasons behind God’s silence for two millennia, the challenges faced by former satanists in addressing Mormon beliefs, and the complexities of LDS doctrines and their changes over time. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12694 What Can Angels Do for Us? Guardian Angels and Grace - Fr. Mike Driscoll

4/28/2026
“What can angels do for us?” This question opens a discussion on the role of angels in our daily lives, including how they might help us feel more connected to our guardian angels. Other topics include the nature of angelic communication with the deceased, the reasons behind God’s creation of angels, and the intriguing portrayal of angels in art versus scripture. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12693 Can We Have Assurance of Salvation? Apologetics and Evangelism - John Martignoni

4/28/2026
“Can we have absolute assurance of salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of faith and security in salvation. Other topics include responding to Southern Baptist views on the parable of Lazarus, the concerns of a Protestant considering OCIA, and strategies for evangelizing Muslims. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12692 How Is the Mass a Sacrifice? Intinction and Etiquette - Tom Nash

4/27/2026
“How is the Mass a sacrifice if nothing seems to be sacrificed?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Mass, alongside inquiries about the practice of intinction in the U.S. and the reasons behind the removal of kneelers in some churches. Additional topics include the relationship between the Mass and Hebrews 10:14, and proper etiquette before Mass. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

Duration:00:55:13

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#12691 How Do You Reach Young People Online and Teach Faith?

4/27/2026
“How do you reach young people online and teach faith?” This question opens a discussion on effective strategies for engaging youth in their faith journey. Additional topics include addressing concerns about pre-marital sex with college students and the challenges faced by religious educators in reaching teens. The conversation also touches on teaching methods for confirmation classes and engaging late teens exploring Catholicism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12690 Aborted Babies Are Not Doomed to Hell – Scripture and Authority - Jimmy Akin

4/24/2026
“Are aborted babies doomed to hell?” This question leads to a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding the fate of aborted infants. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether the magisterium can override scripture and how to engage with a Protestant partner about differing interpretations of faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12689 How Can I Help My Friend Consider Catholicism? Women and the Church - Jimmy Akin

4/24/2026
“How can I help my friend consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on various approaches to sharing faith, including how to engage with family members who oppose conversion. Other topics include the Church’s evolving stance on women and birth control, the moral implications of supporting war, and addressing doubts about salvation among non-Catholic friends. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12688 How Do I Witness to Others? No Marriage in Heaven - Karlo Broussard

4/23/2026
“How Do I Witness to Others?” This question leads to a discussion about the importance of faith in the family when considering baptism. Other topics include effective ways for new Catholics to witness to non-Catholics and a hopeful interpretation of Jesus’ teaching on marriage in heaven. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12687 Is Infant Baptism Necessary? Meat, Judas, and Sin Explained - Karlo Broussard

4/23/2026
“Is infant baptism necessary?” This question leads to a concise defense of the practice, addressing its theological significance. Additionally, the discussion covers the morality of eating meat and examines whether Judas’s actions challenge the concept of eternal security. The episode also delves into the fate of souls grappling with the distinction between venial and mortal sins. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12686 What Is the Gift of Tongues? Polygamy and Zechariahs - Joe Heschmeyer

4/22/2026
“What is the gift of tongues?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of this spiritual phenomenon. Additionally, the conversation touches on why polygamy may not serve as a strong apologetical argument for Mormons, and clarifies the mention of two Zechariahs in the Old Testament during a debate. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12685 What’s a One-Minute Defense for the Papacy? - Joe Heschmeyer

4/22/2026
“What’s the one-minute defense for the papacy?” This question sets the stage for a discussion that also addresses the strongest arguments for infant baptism, the reasons behind the anti-Catholic stance of Seventh Day Adventists, and how to discern the presence of the Holy Spirit in someone’s life. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12684 Are There Doctrinal Differences on the Septuagint? AI, Visions - Jimmy Akin

4/21/2026
“Are there doctrinal differences on the Septuagint?” This question leads to a discussion on the major distinctions between Protestant and Catholic views, particularly regarding the seven additional books. The conversation also touches on the moral implications of generative AI, the Church’s response to potential ex-cathedra proclamations, and the interpretation of visions experienced during psychedelic ceremonies. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12683 Do Dinosaurs Create Issues for Catholic Beliefs and Faith? - Jimmy Akin

4/21/2026
“Do dinosaurs create a problem for Catholic beliefs?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and science, while also addressing the Catholic position on Revelation and the end times. Additionally, the conversation touches on how to respond to those who dismiss the importance of detailed faith discussions and the claims of personal apostolic authority. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12682 What Verses Prove Peter Was the Pope? Authority and Tradition - Ben Bollinger

4/20/2026
“What verses prove Peter was the Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of papal authority, including key verses that support this claim. Other topics addressed include the significance of Jesus changing Peter’s name, the perpetual nature of the Petrine office, and how to approach conversations about Catholicism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12681 Does Anxiety Mean Im a Bad Christian? Trust and Healing - Gregory Popcak

4/20/2026
“Does anxiety mean I’m a bad Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the true causes of anxiety, challenging common misconceptions. Other topics include the struggle of trusting God amidst worry, the appropriateness of seeking help for anxiety, and effective therapeutic approaches for childhood wounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12680 Did God Harden Pharaohs Heart? Cattle, Myrrh, and Heaven - Jimmy Akin

4/17/2026
“Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?” This question opens a discussion on divine sovereignty and free will, alongside inquiries about the ownership of cattle by Israelites during the plagues, the significance of myrrh given to Jesus, and the meaning behind God’s rest on the Sabbath. Each topic invites a deeper understanding of faith and scripture. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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#12679 Why Did God Call the Hebrews to Slaughter Canaanites? Judgment and Love - Jimmy Akin

4/17/2026
“Why did God call the Hebrews to slaughter the Canaanites?” This question opens a discussion on divine judgment and love, addressing complex themes in Scripture. Other topics include God’s love for all people, the Israelites’ understanding of judgment and purgatory, and the significance of wave offerings in Exodus and Leviticus. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:

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