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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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#12630 What Made Jews Expect a Messiah? Altar Servers and St. Joseph - Jimmy Akin Mar 14, 2026

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What Made Jews Expect a Messiah?

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Questions Covered:

03:17 – What factors had the Jews expecting the messiah in the 1st century?
07:03 – Where is a good start when reading the Deuterocanonical books? Books Protestant bible doesn’t?
12:29 – Should Isaiah 65:20 be taken literally or symbolically?
19:30 – How do you decide what content to consume when reading or listening to videos?
28:42 – Why do people rip or tear garments so often in the Old Testament?
34:48 – What is the historical tradition behind male altar servers?
46:22 – What does the church know or teach about the life of St. Joseph?
50:51 – Could blasphemy of the Holy Spirit prevent Jeffrey Dahmer Baptism from being valid?

#12629 Were the Gospels Written Earlier? Eucharist and the Bible - Jimmy Akin Mar 13, 2026

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Were the Gospels Written Earlier?

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Questions Covered:

01:27 – Were the Gospels Written Earlier then We Were Taught?
14:44 – Why are pregnant women allowed to receive the Eucharist?
22:18 – When did the terms low, high and solemn high Mass develop for the Latin Mass?
28:45 – At what point should we take the bible stories more literally?
41:00 – Did Jesus descend into the Hell of the just? Is this different from Hell and why did Jesus need to do this?
45:36 – Why isn’t the book of Enoch in the Bible?

#12628 Where Do We See the Mass in Acts? Baptism and Confession - Tom Nash Mar 13, 2026

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“Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles?” This question opens a discussion on the early Church’s practices, alongside topics like defending infant baptism against claims of its necessity, and the significance of Jesus’ addition of “mind” in Mark 12:30. Other questions touch on the nature of confession and the papacy’s ties to Rome, showcasing a rich variety of theological inquiries.

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Questions Covered:

01:20 – Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles?
09:38 – How do we defend the baptism of infants? My co-worker says you just need faith and it’s not necessary to baptize babies.
17:52 – In Mark 12:30ff Jesus quotes the great shema. In Deuteronomy it says to love God with your whole heart, soul, and strength. Why does Mark add the word “mind” to that?
22:15 – Why do some people feel reluctant to go to confession?
28:39 – Is the papacy so tied to Rome that it could never be somewhere else? If Islam took over Europe could the pope be based somewhere else?
31:58 – Why isn’t the book of Maccabees in the King James Bible? I’m trying to talk about the faith with my Seventh Day Adventist family members.
41:00 – Mt 10:3 calls James son of Alpheus, and Mk 2:14-17 calls Levi the son of Alpheus. Could they be brothers?
44:17 – My grown children think we are living in a simulation. How can I counter this?
50:13 – You said the King James did not translate the deuterocan books. But I have two KJV Bibles that include the deuterocanonical books.
52:01 – I’ve been getting along with my new coworkers because they are Christian. But today Mary came up and they really attacked Catholic teaching on Mary. What can I say to them?

#12627 How Do You Make a Great Confession? Priests and Revelation - Tim Staples Mar 12, 2026

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“How do you make a great confession if you haven’t been in a long time?” This question opens a discussion on the sacrament of reconciliation, addressing the steps to prepare for confession. Other topics include the morality of working for a divorced employer and the concept of priests acting in persona Christi, providing a rich exploration of faith and practice.

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Questions Covered:

01:10 – How do you make a great confession if you haven’t been in a long time?
14:45 – Is it okay to work for an employer who is divorced? I told her not to get divorced because it’s against God but it’s a good job.
31:52 – Where do we get the idea of priests acting in persona christi?
43:30 – Until recently I’ve never never heard of the Synagogue of Satan. But I see it twice in the book of Revelation. What is it all about?

#12626 What Does the Bible Say About Confession and Mortal Sins - Tom Nash Mar 12, 2026

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“What does the Bible say about Confession?” This episode addresses the significance of confession in the Catholic faith, alongside questions about whether one should confess venial sins, how priests maintain confidentiality, and the necessity of confession before receiving communion. The discussion also touches on the nature of mortal sins and the concept of perfect contrition.

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Questions Covered:

08:53 – Should I go to confession if I don’t have any mortal sins, since my venial sins are forgiven at Mass?
11:49 – How can priests keep all these confessions confidential? They see their parishioners all the time, how do they not slip?
17:11 – Do you need to go to confession every time before taking communion?
19:35 – When I confess my sins I don’t say how many times. But I heard I should be saying the number of times.
31:16 – What are the mortal sins?
39:24 – Regarding priests keeping the seal of confession — how would it even benefit a priest to talk about a confession, even if they don’t reveal who the person is?
41:42 – I’m in OCIA and my wife isn’t. I’m trying to help her understand why we don’t just confess to our hearts directly to God.
45:25 – I was baptized presbyterian and became Catholic last year. Sometimes I remember a sin from my pre-Catholic life that I didn’t mention in my first confession. Do I need to confess those?
48:26 – If you have committed a mortal sin and die before going to confession, I understand you’re good if you have perfect confession. But what exactly is perfect contrition?
50:40 – Is the withdrawal method a mortal sin?

#12625 Where Does the Church Stand on Neuralink and Ethics? - Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Mar 11, 2026

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“Where does the Church stand on the ethics of Neuralink?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of technology and morality, while also addressing the ethical considerations surrounding frozen embryos and the implications of pharmaceutical birth control methods. Additionally, the conversation touches on the responsibilities of attorneys in providing ethical healthcare advice in line with Catholic teaching.

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – Where does the Church stand on the ethics of Neuralink?
18:32 – We have frozen embryos from before we became Catholic. What is the ethical way to handle them?
33:50 – Do all pharmaceutical birth control methods prevent implantation of the embryo?
42:14 – I’m an attorney. What do I need to know to give good ethical advice about healthcare directives? I have clients that want things that might contradict Catholic teaching. Can I not draft the document for them?

#12624 Who Received the First Eucharist? Real Presence and Prayer - Karlo Broussard Mar 11, 2026

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“Who received the first Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist and the scriptural evidence for the real presence of Christ. Other topics include how to address Catholics who feel more fulfilled in Protestant services, the morality of the death penalty, and the rationale behind the Hail Mary prayer in the rosary.

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Questions Covered:

01:34 – Who received the first eucharist? Which scripture is the best to show as evidence for the real presence?
12:23 – How do we respond when a Catholic says they are getting more out of going to a Protestant church? How do we bring them back?
22:49 – How is the death penalty an immoral thing, and why is it changed for the first time in history?
37:30 – What is the response to the justification that the reformation is valid because the reformers followed the example of the apostles being kicked out of the temple?
42:05 – I see a lot of inconsistencies in the Catholic Church. I have an issue because if Doctrine can change how can I agree with what will change in the future?
51:24 – Why do Catholics pray the hail mary so much during the rosary? Isn’t it against scripture?

#12623 How Do I Explain James 2 to Protestants? Canon and Tradition - Karlo Broussard Mar 10, 2026

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“How do I explain James 2 to Protestants?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of faith and works, while also addressing how we determine the canon of Scripture and the role of tradition in the Church. Other topics include the significance of traditions like kissing the bishop’s ring and the implications of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 for interpreting Scripture.

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Questions Covered:

13:13 – How do we figure out the canon? Are the books self attesting. Why does the Holy Spirit give infallibility to the Church but the Holy Spirit does not give infallibility to individuals?
20:31 – I’m entering into the Church and recently met my bishop. Are traditions like kissing the bishop’s ring still necessary? Why or why not?
31:50 – How do I explain the Catholic approach to James 2 to Protestants?
42:11 – What are our areas of disagreement apart from Sola Scriptura?
49:11 – What does it mean when it says all scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?

#12622 How Can Catholics Hold Councils Without Orthodox Bishops? - William Albrecht Mar 10, 2026

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“How can Catholics hold councils without Orthodox bishops?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of ecclesiastical authority and governance. Additionally, the episode addresses whether one must be Catholic to be saved, the Orthodox perspective on the Immaculate Conception, and the differing views on the Filioque in the Creed.

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Questions Covered:

01:45 – How can Catholics still hold councils without the Orthodox bishops?
12:12 – Do you have to be Catholic in order to be saved?
15:15 – What’s the Orthodox view of Immaculate Conception? Is the Orthodox canon different from ours?
20:25 – Leo III wouldn’t add the Filioque to the Creed and gave his reasons?. Did the pope who added it ever give an explanation as to why?
28:43 – Is it ok for Catholics to accept the Ethiopian canon description of Jesus?
30:18 – I’ve heard some Orthodox say they don’t adore Jesus in the Eucharist because they view it as food. Is this uniform thought?
33:33 – How can a non-Christian evaluate the competing claim of the Eastern Orthodox who also claims apostolic authority?
39:21 – Why does the Eastern Orthodox allow contraception and Catholics don’t?
43:55 – Can a person who became Eastern Orthodox from Catholicism just jump back and forth? How can Eastern Orthodox justify 3 sacramental marriages?
48:12 – Do you think the Catholics and all other churches will ever fully reunite?

#12621 What Are the Top Reasons for Gospel Reliability? St. Luke, Eyewitnesses - Cy Kellett Mar 09, 2026

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“What are the top reasons for Gospel reliability?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational aspects that affirm the Gospels’ trustworthiness, including the significance of eyewitness accounts. Other topics include the challenges posed by Bart Ehrman regarding Jesus’ words, the role of St. Luke among the apostles, and the criteria used to determine authentic Gospels versus apocryphal texts.

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Questions Covered:

02:10 – What are the top 3 reasons for the reliability of the gospels?
29:07 – Have you considered the work of Bart Ehrman and his problems with what Jesus really said?
35:56 – Is it safe to assume that St. Luke was one of the 72 that was originally sent out?
42:27 – How did they figure out which gospels were the actual eye witnesses and others weren’t like the gospel of Thomas?
46:49 – How would you go about balancing knowing the bible is the word of God and knowing humans had some influence on it?
50:44 – How would you compare the reliability of transmission of the NT compared to the Quran and the Hadiths?

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