Catholic Answers Live

Questions Covered: 06:55 – How do I explain to my brother why we can’t earn our salvation, but we can prevent it?  15:22 – How to defend human dignity when Christian prayer makes it seem like humans have no dignity in comparison to God?  24:33 – How do you better deal with scientism-the belief that science is the only form of truth?  34:45 – How to explain the Eucharist’s function historically versus how it functions in modern times?  42:15 – How to explain Marian apparitions to those who don’t believe in them?  48:10 – How do you discuss the arguments over faith alone or faith in works to protestants?  …

Jimmy takes weird and wacky questions, answering from a Catholic perspective. Questions Covered: 03:20 – How would someone participate in the Resurrection at the Second Coming if they were to have fallen into a black hole or gone near enough to one that time stopped for them, relative to everyone else? It has been my impression that the Resurrection is supposed to happen for everyone simultaneously (maybe I am wrong), but how can this be given that time is relative?  11:24 – What would have happened if Adam and Eve had children before they fell?  14:25 – In the season finale of a popular TV show, a philosophical paradox known as “The Ship of Theseus” was alluded to. Having never heard of this, I did a web search. From what I can gather, it goes something like this: If you take the ship of Theseus and you begin replacing its parts, piece by piece, wooden board by wooden board, by the time you’ve replaced the entire ship, is it still the same ship? Is there a particular way the well-formed Catholic would approach this question with our understanding of form, nature, and the soul? I understand that our physical bodies undergo a similar, ongoing process. Shedding and recycling out old, dead cells and replacing them with new and better cells, yet I’m still me.  20:10 – I’ve been pondering a question and I suspect only you are equipped to answer in a way I can understand. Recently, on an episode, you explained Olbers’ paradox. Since I first read about this idea several years ago in one of Stephen Hawking’s books, I cannot help but think that it is in error. Mr. Akin, please tell me where I’ve gone wrong. It would seem to me that if the universe was of infinite size, and had no beginning, and the concentration of light sources throughout the universe is the same as we observe in our visible universe, then the night sky would look the same or very similar to what we see now. This would be due to the fact that, as more and more stars exist, further and further away from us, the light from those distant stars is increasingly dim. Ultimately, the light reaching us from those stars becomes infinitesimally small and imperceivable to the human eye. The rate of light reaching us on a nightly basis would be only marginally changed from what we see now, as distant stars could have rates of light sent to the earth at 1 photon/year, decade, century, etc. I have trouble believing that I’m right about this and that you, Steven Hawking, and Heinrich Olbers are wrong about this. I also don’t believe we live in an infinite physical universe with no beginning, I just don’t see how Olbers’ paradox lends any support to that belief.  29:04 – Not being an expert on Thomas Aquinas this one caught me off guard. I was asked if Thomas views God as being “outside of time” and therefore if there is time in heaven. I wasn’t quite sure where to find the answer, but the question is basically if the conclusion of Thomas’ belief about motion, meant that heaven would be an eternal moment, so I guess everyone would be sitting around in front of God frozen like statues. Is this anywhere close to what can reasonably be understood from his writings? Also, if there’s no time (or movement) in heaven, how can the saints hear our prayers or intercede for us. Is this just a big misunderstanding?  39:35 – If I discovered that someone has an object that can be spiritually dangerous to someone would it be a sin to secretly take it and dispose of it without that someone’s consent, if it can be done without his notice and if it can be presumed that he wouldn’t give that object up if informed about its danger. I’m talking primarily about objects that don’t have much morally acceptable uses. For example, let’s say my friend got a bunch of old books and magazines and asked for help in sorting them. In doing that, I found pornographic material and, because I know my friend, I know it may be dan…

Fr. Tad helps callers to navigate the ethics of medicine and the dignity of life. Questions Covered: 14:15 – I disagree that people don’t have the right to take their own life. You can’t know what a person is suffering. I think every person is entitled to their own reality.   28:35 – What is the Catholic stance on ending ectopic pregnancies?  31:33 – What is the morality of the covid19 vaccine? I feel like we are being forced to take it and I really don’t want to participate in aborted fetal cell research.  40:05 – Is anxiety medicine approved by the Catholic Church?  45:32 – I am concerned about donating my brain and spinal cord after death. I think the Catholic Church teaches that the body should not be separated or disrupted after death, but I have multiple sclerosis and really want to give my body to science so they can find a cure. What should I do?  48:35 – What would happen with abortion if we were able to remove embryos from women who want abortions and successfully implant them in women who want to carry them? Would that solve the abortion problem and would it be ethical?  …

Questions Covered: 04:47 – How do Catholics answer Protestants about each of the five solas?  13:40 – Why do Catholics rest from work on the first day of the week rather than the seventh day, like the Jews do?  18:45 – Was there any difference in demonic activity or possessions before Christ’s resurrection and after, since death was defeated?  30:32 – Why do Catholics wear or use medals and use holy water?  39:11 – Who were the disciples on the road to Emmaus?  42:46 – Do we have to sell all our possessions in order to truly follow Christ and be saved?  50:00 – A Protestant pastor told me that Romans 8 is evidence against the Catholic Church being the true Church. I don’t know what he’s talking about. How can I respond?  52:12 – Was St. Joseph a virgin like Mary?  …

Questions Covered: 02:40 – Is one plenary indulgence on behalf of the dead enough for them to be released from purgatory into heaven?  06:15 – In Mystici Corporis Christi number 86, it says, “They make the Divine Redeemer and the members of the Church coalesce in one physical person.” What does that mean? Why is it an error to think of Christ and those who make up the body of Christ as one?  12:41 – When Jesus was sent to Pilate, why didn’t he just send him to Herod, since Jesus was Herod’s subject?  16:07 – I asked my priest for Holy Water to put in my home. He asked me to bring in a bottle of water and he said a simple prayer over it. Is it really blessed, or do I need to have something more done? I thought the rite for blessing water was more involved than that.  17:48 – Are physical mortifications self-harm or mental? When is it appropriate to inflict mortifications?  23:54 – Since eternity is outside of time, is it possible that we will all reach heaven at the same time?  31:31 – The four Marian dogmas are keeping me from becoming Catholic. I believe that Mary is the mother of God, but not the other three. What should I do?  44:26 – How can I evangelize a Christian neighbor of mine without pushing her away or ruining the friendship?  49:22 – Is it rational to believe that God made the universe in an instant but also to believe in the age of the Earth presented by scientists?  Resources Mentioned: Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World …

How can Catholics be so sure that the papacy is ordained and willed by God? Questions Covered: 14:05 – I am orthodox. I don’t understand how Catholics go from the early Church to the papacy. How do Catholics justify it?  21:50 – Did the early Christian community consistently recognize the Bishop of Rome as the leader of the Church?  29:12 – I was in the military and got the opportunity to see Pope Paul VI when we were once in Rome. I fell in love with the papacy after reading Humanae Vitae and am grateful for God’s love!  35:47 – I am a Protestant. The Church for the first thousand years was not run by individual popes, but by five patriarchs. Then the Catholic Church corrupted, then the Protestant church got away from the corruption. I see this as evidence against the papacy.  46:12 – When is the pope infallible? Our current pope has said some things that don’t sound exactly right, but I am wondering if it is not all infallible.  Resources Mentioned: Focus episode: What If Francis Is a Bad Pope?  …

How can we learn from the saintly women of the Church how to be truly virtuous and holy? Questions Covered:  23:45 – I experience a lot of scrupulosity and have a lot of anxiety about sinning and often think I have sinned when I have not. What is your advice for me?  49:45 – When did St. Bakhita live? What is the book called again?  52:56 – How does one start to become a more virtuous person? I am not sure where to even begin.  Resources Mentioned: Love Like a Saint by Liz Kelly …

Questions Covered 02:15 – How does the substance of the bread change from before consecration to after?  16:56 – Has the Church’s stance on abortion changed over the years?  24:15 – How could angels commit sins that we commit with our bodies, particularly sloth?  34:34 – How do I answer a Protestant who says the Eucharist isn’t Jesus’ body because he said “The flesh profits nothing”?  42:43 – Could we attribute the passage from Isaiah, “I have called you by name, you are mine” to Jesus?  44:42 – Doesn’t Jesus say that homosexuality is wrong in Rev. 22:13-17? And what can I do for my kids who are no longer practicing Catholics?  …

Questions Covered: 12:52 – Did Christ die in place for us or not? How does this compare to substitutionary atonement?  22:10 – Could an excessive fear of being in mortal sin cause us to unnecessarily distance ourselves from the Eucharist and other holy things?  30:00 – How do we know that Paul didn’t invent Christianity?  34:45 – How do we know that that New Testament writers didn’t falsify information when claiming Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecy?  43:13 – What did it mean when Jesus, in response to the people who said “Lord, didn’t we cast demons out in your name,” said “I never knew you”?  49:03 – Where do we get the teaching that Jesus descended into hell?  52:40 – Why are they called feastdays? …

Trent continues his exploration of resurrection from the dead by explaining and defending the physical resurrection of Jesus. What evidence do we have for this? Why should we believe it, and why does it matter? …

Trent Horn joins Cy for a conversation about the philosophy of resurrection. Is it even possible to rise from the dead? Trent addresses the major objections. …

Father Paul Check joins us for a discussion of the seven last words of Jesus. From the cross, Jesus continues to teach us even as he is dying. …

Father Paul Check joins us for a primer on Good Friday. We begin with the basics, Who was Jesus and why did he die on a cross? And we move into deeper waters as we discuss what all of this has to do with us, today. …

No guest today, but Cy gives a brief review of what happens on Holy Thursday. The day involves the holy oils, the priesthood, the establishment of the Eucharist, and more. It’s a big day for Catholics, much more than just the end of Lent. …

What is the biblical evidence for the Eucharist and the Catholic priesthood? Questions Covered: 02:38 – My friends who are Messianic Jews and they say that the Last Supper was just a Passover meal, and he was speaking metaphorically. How can I respond to this?  13:13 – When Pontius Pilate washed his hands of Christ, was he condemning Christ?  44:55 – I don’t believe that salvation requires works or receiving the Eucharist to get to heaven. Why do Catholics claim that it does?  …

What is the biblical evidence for the Eucharist and the Catholic priesthood? Questions Covered: 14:54 – Using tradition and scripture, how does the Church prove that the Eucharist only forgives venial sins?  19:31 – If Jesus Christ was without sin, why was he baptized?  24:15 – My dad is not Catholic, but he believes in the True Presence of the Eucharist. He always asks me, “How do we know that it is only priests who can confect the Eucharist?”  35:08 – Why does it matter so much that Christ is physically present in the Eucharist?  45:35 – When Jesus died on the cross, he saved us from our sins. Does that mean I am automatically saved or not?  …

Questions Covered: 02:46 – Is it true that there is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church? Can a person attend other churches and be saved?  06:16 – I am about to be confirmed on Easter. What is your advice for someone about to receive the Eucharist for the first time?  09:35 – I go to a chiropractor and sometimes he uses a chi-simulator device on me.  Is this a new age thing or an appropriate treatment? Should I refuse this part of the treatment?  18:54 – How should Christians go about being fans of political figures or celebrities?  23:30 – Did Christ see all sins, past and future, when he was dying on the Cross?  31:03 – Were any of the Pharisees or scribes from when Jesus was found teaching in the Temple as a child present at his trial, Passion, or crucifixion?  42:17 – Is it best to offer public correction to a person or ministry, even if it could cause enmity or ruin your reputation?  48:51 – Is it true that there is no free will in hell?  51:57 – I am really struggling with how strict the lockdowns still are up here in Canada. My life has suffered a lot for it. How moral are these lockdowns and how much moral responsibility do I have to obey the mandates?  …

Questions Covered: 04:27 – Is it true that the Catholic Church tried to execute Martin Luther? If so, why?  13:04 – What is the Church’s perspective on a Catholic serving in the military, particularly if they are sent into a war that the Church considers unjust?  17:00 – Is it okay to sin for a good reason?  22:25 – How do I respond to Protestants who say that Romans 10:9 proves that it is not necessary to be Catholic?   28:56 – How do you reconcile the goodness of God with the fact that he allowed animals to kill each other long before the fall of Adam and Eve?  34:47 – In Genesis 3:15, the Protestant bible says the seed of the woman crushes the serpent, but in the Catholic bible, it says that the woman crushes the serpent. Which is correct?  46:29 – Domestic Church Media…How much should we worry about our worthiness in reception of the Eucharist? I know we can’t be in a state of mortal sin.  51:24 – My friend is not a practicing Catholic anymore, but she asked me to DJ her wedding. She is marrying a divorced guy. Is it appropriate for me to DJ her wedding or should I decline since it’s not a Catholic wedding?  …

Christ established the priesthood and there’s biblical evidence for it. Questions Covered: 19:09 – Could you elaborate on how the modern Jews might interpret your words about the priesthood? What is the best way to reach them?  29:40 – Can you talk about “temple theology”? Is this something Catholics should be looking into?  34:23 – Didn’t Jesus expect the priesthood to change over time? I think Catholics are stuck like the Pharisees were. I think women should be priests and men should be able to marry and be priests.  48:46 – Hebrew 10:11 is used against Catholics saying that Catholics are committing sacrifices. How can I explain that this was the Levitical priesthood, which is different from the priesthood in the Church?  52:10 – Why don’t modern Jews, or other Jews since Christ, see that Christ is the Messiah and the anointed one?  …

There is no greater love than Christ’s love for the world when he laid down his life on the Cross. Next, with Dr. Edward Sri. Questions Covered: 14:19 – In the Passion yesterday, someone else was detained at the same time as Jesus, wearing a linen cloth, who ran away. Who was that person?  19:24 – Did Jesus have free will like us, but his will was always perfectly aligned with God?  22:11 – Who suffered more during the Passion and crucifixion, Jesus or Mary?  29:03 – How do we know that the Passion was on a Friday? I read some things that suggest it was a Wednesday.  32:00 – Can you interpret the cursing of the fig tree?  36:43 – What is the difference between Luke’s version of the Passion in comparison to Mark’s?  44:09 – How do we know that Jesus truly fulfilled all those prophecies? How do we know that someone didn’t just go back and make his actions fit the prophecies?  48:56 – Thanks Dr. Sri for Symbolon, it helped me to get where I am today. I am being baptized this Saturday!  50:14 – How can we understand the fact that our sins crucified Jesus?  53:20 – Why does Jesus respond with, “You have said so…” when asked if he is the Messiah?  …

How do the eastern Catholic rites celebrate Lent and Pascha? Questions Covered: 37:22 – What is the difference between the Hail Mary in the eastern rites and the western rites?  40:09 – Why are the liturgical readings different between East and West?  47:40 – Are Byzantine Catholics required to believe in the Filioque?  50:38 – When did the orthodox split off from the Catholic Church?  …

How do we live out real religion without turning into some kind of a self-help program or misusing it? Fr. Kirby talks with Cy about his latest book from Catholic Answers Press, Real Religion. Questions Covered: 21:53 – If we are saved by faith, then why does it matter how we live our lives or if we do good works?  30:14 – Can we bless the Lord, since he is already blessed?  31:53 – What is your advice for fathers who feel like they’re never doing enough? I pray a rosary and I feel like, well, I should have prayed two. How can I be content that I am doing enough?  35:59 – What is the right way to worship, the novus ordo liturgy or the Latin Mass? They feel so starkly different, and I am wondering if one is right.  44:39 – Was the story of Job real? Does the Lord really test us in that way, making bets against us, or is he encouraging us toward virtue and blessing us?  49:45 – How does the Church define worship? Is singing in your car to worship music the same as liturgical worship? Are they different?  51:55 – How do I explain to my Protestant friends that I now find religion to be beautiful and important? Before, I believed that Christianity was relationships, and that organized religion was wrong.  …

Listeners call in with their questions about the Catholic faith. Questions Covered: 04:40 – For people who have given up something during Lent, can that food be eaten on feast days and Sundays during Lent?  08:08 – Is St. Paul reprimanding St. Peter in Galatians 2 when he criticizes a man named Cephas?  14:03 – Should you stay in a youth group community that is lax or teaching incorrect doctrine?  20:19 – Is having the gift of tongues demonic? I heard that St. Thomas Aquinas said this gift shouldn’t be used by anyone anymore?  31:05 – As Christians, are we called to let “Jesus take the wheel” or called to defend ourselves?  41:37 – Why do we pray and have faith if we have no guarantees about who God is?  46:41 – In Luke 22:31, is the Lord giving Satan permission to tempt Christians?  49:38 – Is there any occasion within a confession might not be valid because a priest omits asking you to recite the Act of Contrition or does not give a penance?  …

Listeners call in with their questions about the Catholic faith. Questions Covered: 05:36 – The Council of Florence stated that one could go to hell for original sin alone. How can this be?  10:22 – In different translations of John 14:17, the Holy Spirit is referred to as “it” or “him”. Which one is correct?  14:53 – What is a convincing argument to try to explain to a Jewish friend that Christ is actually the Messiah?  22:19 – I know that there is no salvation outside of the Church, but I have heard that you can be saved outside of the Church if you are in spiritual communion with the Church. Is that true?  28:30 – In Matthew 8:18-20, it says, “where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am.” Is Jesus still there if I pray by myself?  29:56 – Do guardian angels have names? Should we name them? Should we pray to them?  34:10 – Why do you need to go in front of the Church civilly to be married?  40:54 – In the Apostle’s Creed, it says “Christ rose again from the dead.” Didn’t he only rise once?  43:25 – Does the declaration on religious freedom from Pope Paul VI contradict the Catholic practice of infant baptism, since the infants aren’t given the freedom to choose baptism for themselves?  49:10 – Is it true that morality only exists because human beings figured out that if they didn’t kill each other and work together, that they couldn’t continue the human race and live life pleasurably? Is the source of morality deeper than this?  …

Questions Covered: 09:04 – In Australia, they have created an embryo from human cells. What are the ethical implications of this?  16:18 – Do you know the percentage of OBGYNs who are pro-abortion? How can you find a pro-life doctor?  22:00 – Who should we contact, as laity, to push for pro-life in the Church and get more priests to speak out about abortion?  29:23 – If someone refuses medical treatment, is that a form of suicide?  33:23 – I am a veterinarian and, in many situations,, I euthanize animals. People say to me, why can’t we do that for people if we can do it for dogs? How can I respond to that?  39:57 – How can the Church approve the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines when they were tested on aborted fetal cell lines?  44:53 – Is a feeding tube considered to be extraordinary care for someone? Could the feeding tube ever be ethically removed or declined?  50:30 – Are there any circumstances at all in which abortion is licit when the mother’s life is in immediate danger?  …

How can we truly follow God’s command to “love our neighbors as we love ourselves”? Questions Covered: 18:00 – Is it wrong to thank God for good things that I know others must go without?  19:55 – People have told me it’s wrong to tell a child or another person, “I am so proud of you.” If it’s wrong to say that, what is the phrasing that should be used? Is this a bad kind of pride?  30:49 – My husband’s mother is the kind of person who wants to tell us every negative thing about everyone in the family, often rehashing old bad things that happened. How can we respectfully set the boundary with her that we do not want to hear this kind of talk? We want to hear about things going on if we can help to find a solution, but she is just talking to talk.  40:56 – I have been struggling mentally for a long time. From a Catholic perspective, how can I best go about finding help for anxiety and depression?  49:02 – Is St. Dymphna a positive person to pray to for mental health?    …

Questions Covered: 01:43 – Can superheroes, like Batman, be devout Catholics and still beat up bad guys?  06:10 – Are Protestant baptisms valid?  10:58 – In James 2, Protestants say we are not justified by faith and works, that the works portion is justification before man, not God. How can I respond to this?  17:51 – Since Mary underwent the ritual purification of all mothers under the law, doesn’t that prove that she wasn’t a perpetual virgin?  22:17 – Why don’t the eastern orthodox recognize the pope as the successor of Christ?  31:37 – Did the early Church teach that the Jews were collectively guilty of deicide?  36:21 – What is the Catholic understanding of predestination?  40:53 – I recently heard on NPR from this author who wrote a book about the Bible. She claimed that God referred to himself in the Old Testament as Satan. Is that true? What could she be talking about?  47:14 – What is the difference between the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew versus Luke?  49:12 – How do we know which definition of “Elohim” is being used each time in the bible?  …

Questions Covered: 03:39 – What is a rational argument for intrinsic human value?  7:53 – What is the Catholic Church’s stance on modern prophets? Do they exist and how do we discern if they’re legitimate?  15:15 – What are your thoughts on Raymond Brown, the Scripture scholar? Is he good for a Catholic to read?  21:53 – In Mark 6:47-56, Jesus says that he intended to pass the apostles by. What does that mean? Why would he leave them in such a storm?  35:40 – I am not Catholic, but my fiancé is. One thing that I struggle with is praying to saints. I understand it and am okay with it, but when I try it, it feels superstitious and like I’m making them a god. How can I approach this better?  42:31 – What is the fruit of contrition that is talked about? I hear it listed as a fruit of the Spirit, but don’t understand it.  48:10 – To what extent is it allowed for Catholics to participate in Jewish practices?  Resources Mentioned: Episode 84 of JAMW …

How can we keep our kids Catholic? Questions Covered: 17:20 – My 28-year-old son was a devout Catholic but has fallen away from the Church after being surrounded by the scientific community who think that faith is simple and unnecessary. How can I help him?  43:28 – How can I help my kid who doesn’t know if she believes in God anymore? She is only 9.  50:35 – I am a single mom. How can I find resources to raise my child well in the Catholic faith?  …

Why was art so powerful and beautiful in the Renaissance? What is the state of art today? Questions Covered: 18:33 – I’d love to furnish my home with beautiful Catholic art. Where can I start?  21:20 – Talking to kids about art and exploring art has led me to God’s truth and beauty.  30:42 – Is art only appropriate if it is traditional?  37:27 – How is iconography different from other religious art or other art types in general?  48:52 – I have been to Rome several times and met Liz. When you walk through Rome, you see a lot of exterior art on all of the buildings and I wonder, how did they get there and why? Were artists paid to do the exterior art or were they trying to promote themselves?  52:42 – Can you address the state of the patrons of the arts of the Vatican museums? Will the museums reopen?    …

Questions Covered: 09:08 – What’s the best prayer or devotion to St. Joseph that I can pray for my fallen-away children? 16:05 – I heard an argument that St. Joseph had to be young because the society wouldn’t have allowed an old man to marry a young girl at that time. 33:17 – If the Holy Family had to cross a hostile wilderness to Egypt, wouldn’t St. Joseph have to have been a young, strong man? 35:38 – How can we relate St. Joseph’s job as a carpenter to our modern work lives? 39:55 – What does it mean, practically, for the man to be the head of the household? 48:58 – St. Joseph has had a huge impact on our lives since the summer. 52:45 – What does St. Joseph’s title “Light of Patriarchs” mean? …

Questions Covered: 20:17 – Did Mary and Joseph have biological children? 35:33 – Was there ever a prophecy of the holy fleeing into Egypt? 39:33 – Did Jesus experience sorrow from Joseph’s death? …

Questions Covered: 04:13 – I was taught that taking the Lord’s name in vain meant using the Lord’s name for a vain purpose. Is that correct?  07:39 – What would happen if a pope did teach heresy?  15:23 – My cousin claims that the Church is founded on pagan belief and traditions. How can I respond to him?  19:33 – I grew up Protestant and we would end our prayers by saying, “In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.” Why don’t Catholics end their prayers like that?  22:13 – When in Church history did private confessions begin?  29:51 – Is it against Church teaching to play with subliminals to change your perception or body?  35:33 – What is the Church saying about the morality of taking the covid vaccines?  44:13 – How can I prove that faith and science are very compatible?  48:32 – I have heard in my history class that Jesus’ life happened at the same time as Jewish riots in his area. Would Jesus have rioted?  52:26 – If your parents ask you to do something wrong or immoral, must you still honor them as the commandment says?  …

Questions Covered: 05:03 – Does the Catholic Church grant indulgences to men who fought in the Crusades? I heard that on the history channel.  10:33 – If Jesus opened the gates of heaven, did Satan open the gates of hell?  14:27 – What is your best on what would happen with the return of Jesus if people live throughout the solar system someday?  18:44 – When we’re in heaven, will people have to take turns with Jesus?  23:08 – To what extent is it okay to listen to song lyrics that take the Lord’s name in vain?  31:10 – What does it mean in Galatians 5:20 when it refers to “party spirit”? I am reading the RSV translation.  34:13 – Is God everywhere at once?  36:35 – Is it possible to ask God to forgive Satan?  40:54 – Why do we say “our life, our sweetness, and our hope” to the Virgin Mary in the Hail, Holy Queen?  47:23 – How do I determine if something is coincidence or providential?  53:27 – Where do the wives for Adam and Eve’s sons come from?  …

What do we know about the Bible? How does the Catholic Church interpret it? Questions Covered: 03:18 – What is the significance of Mary speaking in the Bible?  07:38 – It seems like everything the man in Matthew 13:44 does is wrong. How can this be an edifying parable for us? How are we meant to understand it?  17:22 – If Adam and Eve didn’t sin, would someone has eventually sinned, or would we all live in paradise?   21:03 – Who put the bible together?  23:51 – In 2 Kings 2:23-24, Elijah curses young children who tease him and prays that they’ll be mauled. What is the meaning of these verses? Is it teaching children to respect the prophets?  32:02 – Why were the books of Esther and Daniel excluded from Protestant bibles?  34:28 – Is there evidence in the bible for the Assumption of Mary?  37:28 – Tell us what question about the Bible you wish someone would ask you, but no one ever has. I’m too shy to call.  40:06 – Does the bible give evidence for not keeping the ashes of our loved ones?  43:45 – Is there any biblical evidence for Christ’s wounds being healed after his resurrection?  48:12 – Is there biblical passage about physicians praying for God to bless their work? I could swear that I read something like that in the Bible but can’t find it anywhere.  49:30 – When Jesus fasted in the desert, did he eat nothing, or did he eat locusts and honey?  52:22 – Did Adam and Even need to eat to live in Genesis or was it just for pleasure?  …

What do we know about the Bible? How does the Catholic Church interpret it? Questions Covered: 04:13 – What is block logic and how can it be applied to the Bible?  15:55 – What is your theory on why St. Luke never finished the Acts of the Apostles?  20:56 – Is lying always wrong and is there evidence for that in the Bible?  32:48 – When the Lord says, “What God has brought together, let no man set asunder,” did that apply to all marriages, even natural?  37:50 – Why does the Jerusalem Bible use a singular version of John 1:13, while other translations use the plural?   45:47 – I have heard that Catholics do not use dispensationalism. What do they use?  …

Questions Covered: 04:41 – What is the proper understanding of the word ‘saint’? St. Paul seems to use it differently than we do today?  22:14 – How can I talk to other Christians about Mary? They think we worship her.  33:17 – Why do we have an Easter Vigil?  36:00 – I would like to become Catholic but the scandals, coverups, and abuse give me great pause. What can I do?  46:11 – Why are there 7 extra books in the Catholic Bible?  49:53 – I used to be a minister. My Protestant goddaughter wants me to marry her and her fiancé, even though I have converted to Catholicism now. Is that okay for me to do? …

Questions Covered: 11:52 – Can Catholics who are contracepting receive Communion?  15:59 – Who are the Chaldeans in the book of Job?  19:05 – How do you justify calling God the unmoved mover or the uncaused cause?  23:02 – If intersex people are as common as redheads, how do we know that their condition is simply a disorder?  35:40 – How can I explain to someone what the communion of the saints is and give biblical evidence? – Get email  41:20 – My husband says that the Greek orthodox church also claims to be the true Church. Is it the Catholics or the orthodox? – Get info to send Case for Catholicism  48:20 – Since St. Joseph might have had children already, is there a chance that they were around when Jesus was born and growing up?  52:44 – With so many other religions, some much older than Christianity, how do you know that Christianity is true?  …

How can one best defend the Catholic faith? Questions Covered:  04:10 – Someone said that vasectomies shouldn’t be forced on people by the government, so having to give birth shouldn’t be forced on women either. How can I respond to this pro-abortion argument?  17:46 – Do you have any tips for encouraging a fallen away Catholic to come back to the Church when they are more attracted to the cultural and social aspects of the non-denominational churches?  28:31 – Is there good evidence for the Church in the fact that the Protestant churches are so divided and disconnected?  36:57 – How can I respond to an atheist who asks why God just chose Jews to be the chosen people, at the exclusion of all other people?  43:48 – I saw you on a webinar with Matt Fradd. You said you chose the Catholic faith because it was the closest thing to what Christ established. Can you explain what you meant?  49:53 – A friend is really trying to convince me to join the non-denominational church. He says they don’t judge me for my sins, and I wouldn’t have to go to confession. Is he in the right?  …

Listeners call in to ask Fr. Bochanski pastoral questions. Questions Covered: 07:35 – What does Matthew 7:6 (““Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine”) mean?  11:45 – I was bullied by a supervisor for over 2 years. This person has apologized and wants to be my friend, but I’m still scared to be around them. What is my obligation to them as a Christian?  21:22 – Even if Adam and Eve hadn’t sinned, wouldn’t someone have done it eventually?  28:44 – I have mobility problems that have made it difficult for me to attend church. Does that affect my status as a Catholic?  32:22 – What happens if a priest stops believing in God?  39:25 – I just went back to confession for the first time in several years. If I don’t remember all my sins, am I still in a state of grace? Or do I have to go back and confess them all?  41:50 – Is the “sign of Jonah” that Jesus mentions in Mt 12:38-42 only a reference to the resurrection, or is it also a sign of the conversion of the gentiles?  44:12 – My daughter has recently come out as gay. She has been dating a girl seriously. I am really having difficulty with it. What can I do?  48:48 – Is it okay for me to attend my sister’s same-sex wedding? Is it immoral to go?  …

What is going on in the Church around the world? Questions Covered: 32:32 – The Church is wringing its hands now that Biden is president but didn’t speak out against his morals before the election. Why is there this strange standard?  35:30 – Am I right in thinking that Cardinal Pell was framed wrongly by corrupt people in the Vatican?  40:30 – What is the Church’s position on which vaccines are morally permissible?  44:06 – what the hell is going on with the coverage of religion in the secular media – the reporting on it isn’t “wrong” it’s illiterate.  48:54 – I am very upset about our president and his feelings on abortion. Why isn’t the Church doing more to fight abortion and other important issues?  …

How can we take comfort and direction from Scripture in times of great trial? Questions Covered: 22:32 – Matthew 1:19 talks about St. Joseph trying to figure out what to do when he finds out Mary is pregnant. What does this verse mean and how can we apply it to our lives and trials?  30:23 – You said that in Egypt, the Hebrews were following in the pagan depravity of the Egyptians. Where is the evidence for that in the text?  34:05 – With this lockdown, how can we build up our domestic Church and live out our family life the best we can?  44:00 – Do you think our Church fails to take a hard view on certain issues to keep their financial support from their divided flock?  49:00 – What does Jesus mean when he says that he did not come to bring peace, but the sword (Mt. 10:34)?  …

Questions Covered: 4:26 – We know that the devil tempted Jesus. Is there evidence that the devil tempted Mary?  08:24 – I am being received in the Church this Easter. I was raised with the teaching that Jesus said divorce is unacceptable except when adultery is committed. I think the Catholic Church says it is never permissible. What is the reason for this?  19:13 – During a Catholic marriage, is it permissible for the betrothed to prostrate themselves, like the priests do when they are ordained?  22:24 – When you pray, is there any limit of prayer intentions that you can attach to your prayers?  30:24 – How many angels did God make originally? Does he still make angels now? Is there a finite number of demons?  34:04 – For the Passover meal, would the Jewish people take the lamb into their house to sacrifice it, or would they sacrifice it outside and then cook it inside?  36:52 – In the Old Testament, they talk about the Holy of Holies in the Temple and in the Mass, the Real Presence. I thought God was everywhere. How can I understand him being everywhere but more so in one place?  43:38 – Why does the Old Testament canon differ in content, depending on which codex it was?  47:53 – A number of parishioners have approached me about the validity of the writings of Luisa Picaretta and the Divine Will. It is not approved by the Church at this time. How should I guide them?  52:55 – What can one do when researching an issue, but finding that two orthodox moral theologians disagree on that issue? How can one find the correct view?  …

Questions Covered: 03:51 – How valid are the healings done on TV on channels like the 700 club?   11:12 – How does the Church interpret or understand what unclean spirits are in the Bible?  14:20 – If God can do anything, can He sin?  17:18 – Is Mass and the consecration valid if the priest only uses ASL and does not speak?  21:16 – Are Christians expected to work on the Sabbath or can they keep the Sabbath?  24:10 – What is the origin of the word dicastery?  30:09 – Do popes and nuns and priests automatically go to heaven when they die?  31:55 – Can you explain why Jesus is so harsh to the Canaanite woman in Mark 7:27, calling her a dog?  36:36 – Where did the expression “robbing Peter to pay Paul” come from?  43:26 – I have been trying to prove the existence of God and have been having trouble connecting the immaterial nature of God to Jesus’ very material existence on earth and Incarnation. Can you help me?  46:55 – Is there any evidence that Joseph took a vow of virginity?  50:35 – Guadalupe radio network…What causes someone to be excommunicated from the Church?  …

Trent helps callers to better defend their Catholic faith. Questions Covered: 10:09 – There are historical arguments that say Jesus really didn’t exist, saying that Tacitus and Josephus got their information from shoddy sources. How can I refute this?   18:27 – I am about to get confirmed and I invited a Protestant friend. He believes that the sacrament is unnecessary and man-made. How can I explain how important Confirmation and the other sacraments are?   32:35 – How can I argue for Mary’s intercessory power or being full of grace?  42:38 – Is the crisis of the birth rate a good argument against contraception and abortion?  …

Trent helps callers to better defend their Catholic faith. Questions Covered: 06:11 – I have a bible study with some Protestants. They all think you can’t lose your salvation. Can you give me some ammo to argue with them?  20:52 – Has the Protestant church presented enough evidence to suggest that they are the church with true authority?  29:07 – I really struggle to talk about pro-life issues and Catholic issues with my sister. If I send her an article from a Catholic or pro-life site, she dismisses it immediately as propaganda. What can I do?  37:45 – Someone posed a pro-choice argument to me that Catholics care more about unborn children than born children. How can I best respond?  48:05 – I am trying to defend Last Rites to a Protestant. They believe that Last Rites doesn’t grant you entrance to heaven. How can I respond?  …

Questions Covered: 02:02 – What role do the bishops play in the Magisterium?  03:56 – Do Catholics believe that Mary was part of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross? Do they believe she is a mediator?  12:18 – Does the Holy Spirit leave you if you enter a state of mortal sin?   21:36 – How do I know which diocese I am in? I go to college, but also live in my hometown part of the year.  23:14 – What is the Catholic belief about 2 Timothy 3:16-17? I am a Protestant.  36:15 – How do we know that the Blessed Virgin Mary is sinless? Words of Eternal Life  44:47 – What is the origin of the use of the confessional booth?  47:52 – Why is it a moral issue to use fetal cells in vaccines? People donate their organs when they die all the time.  …

Questions Covered: 02:54 – I am trying to evangelize my 24-year-old nephew who I recently found out is living a gay lifestyle. How can I reach him?  06:33 – When was Christian baptism established? Was it after Jesus died or at his own baptism?  13:36 – What does it mean to say that the soul is the form of the body? What is the soul?  17:30 – How can I prove and explain that Mary was ever virgin? Was Joseph a virgin as well?  29:14 – What does the Church teach about visitations from dead loved ones?  34:03 – Can a practice Catholic believe in premillennialism and the Rapture?  42:00 – Where do your guardian angels go after your death?  42:00 – Where do your guardian angels go after your death?  46:13 – I just found out from my mom that my grandfather will be cremated, and his ashes will be split up among his kids. How involved should I get in trying to stop this from happening?  49:23 – Are there any relics of St. Joseph or does he have a tomb somewhere?  51:37 – Can we use philosophy for evangelization? I just read Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle and find it helpful.  …

Questions Covered: 13:15 – A lot of people are scared to go to confession because they are afraid that the priest is judging them and remembers all their sins. Is this the case?  18:35 – Pope Benedict’s changes in the liturgy some years ago changed most of the uses of the word ‘cup’ to ‘chalice’. But the word cup is maintained in the memorial at the acclamation. Why is that?  20:56 – A lot of people tell me that you don’t have to do good works to get out of purgatory. How does one get out of purgatory?  31:10 – Who or where do we look within the Church to speak to such matters as the covid vaccine?  36:12 – What is the Catholic perspective on the first commandment in light of idolatry compared to how Protestants view it?  40:28 – My coworker is a Lutheran and he often tells me that the Church is wrong. Today, he gave me Romans 8:1-8. How do Catholics view these verses?  44:30 – How can I be sure that the absolution I received on Saturday is valid? It was not the traditional, “God the fathers of mercy…”  48:35 – Simeon’s prophecy to the blessed Mary confuses me, he says, “The thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.” What does this mean?  50:21 – Can a dogma be changed?  …

Questions Covered: 13:41 – What does it mean to have faith?  18:52 – How does God hear us?  22:47 – Can the Pope celebrate any eastern or western rite of the liturgy?  29:32 – What do Catholics mean when they say that priests are ‘another Christ’?  35:33 – How does one become a priest?  39:55 – Do lay people have the right to know what happened to a priest who was ordained in our area, but seems to have disappeared? Is it appropriate to ask about him?  51:02 – In Genesis 3, it says that the Lord banished Adam from the garden of Eden, but weren’t Adam and Eve banished?  53:07 – How can saints hear us and how can they hear multiple people praying to them?  …

Questions Covered: 05:03 – I find it difficult to come back to the Catholic Church because the community is difficult to connect to. I’m not sure I want to come back and not have a community again.  16:38 – I don’t see anything in the new testament about Jesus establishing the priesthood. Where is the evidence for it?   29:55 – I was born out of wedlock. Am I unacceptable in the eyes of God? Would this keep me from becoming a Catholic?  31:40 – Why shouldn’t I leave the Catholic Church for the Orthodox church?  41:35 – The Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is the flesh and blood of Christ, but John 6:35 says that the flesh counts for nothing. How do you explain that?  47:30 – If you have someone in your family who has dementia and can’t remember the Bible, how can you make sure that they’ll go to heaven?  50:55 – What does the Catholic Church believe about annulments? How are they different from divorces?  …

Questions Covered: 09:17 – Did God create light millions of years ago? With the speed of light from stars, how do we understand the age of the earth?  16:07 – Is it okay that I believe in flat earth and the firmament if I am currently studying to be a Catholic?  30:32 – I’ve been told that non-Catholics are not allowed to receive the Eucharist. I am also told that Catholics cannot go receive communion in other churches. Is this true?  38:25 – A Protestant told me that the early Church was not Catholic, and that St. Athanasius was a born-again Christian, not baptized. Is that true?  44:50 – Do Catholics believe that Jesus died for our sins and we are saved by grace or do you believe his sacrifice was not enough, so people have to go to purgatory?  Resources Mentioned: JAMW Ep. 68 A Daily Defense The Father’s Know Best The Apostasy That Wasn’t …

Questions Covered: 06:43 – When was Revelation written?  11:30 – I am not Catholic, but I have been watching Mother Angelica. I love how Catholics view suffering and a lot of other aspects of the faith. I was thinking about becoming Catholic but have paused because I see that there are some people in the Catholic Church who support abortion and same-sex marriage and a bunch of things I don’t agree with. What should I do?  18:28 – Do Catholics believe that they inherit a spiritual body when they die?  30:05 – What amount of time in Mass must be attended for the Mass to “count” toward the Sunday obligation?  33:59 – Are the Garabandal apparitions approved by the Catholic Church? What is the process to determine an apparition as valid?  43:23 – My dad is not Catholic, and he told me that I am not actually baptized because it was not in the name of Jesus. Is a proper baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?  50:40 – I bought a candle that had been blessed by a priest. Is that the sin of simony, since I bought it knowing that it was blessed?  52:05 – Why in the Old Testament were foods so strictly regulated, but Catholics do not restrict the types of food eaten?  …

Questions Covered: 05:00 – St. Peter founded the Church of Antioch, so why isn’t he the pope of Antioch?  10:45 – What is the difference between consecration to St. Joseph or Mary and consecration to God?  13:16 – I am getting a bigger house and want to build a personal chapel in it. Would it be possible for me to have the Eucharist in a tabernacle in my house as a lay person?  15:50 – What does the Church say about deja vu moments?  21:11 – Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?  33:50 – What is the best way to argue against the heresy of double predestination?  43:00 – In Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, how are we to understand God being a “jealous” God?  47:30 – If I marry outside of the Church and then want to get married in the Church later, is that possible?  49:50 – Where in the Bible does it talk about Peter being crucified at all, and being crucified upside down?  52:12 – Are purgatory, heaven, and hell outside of time?  …

Why do Catholics believe what they do? Questions Covered: 01:53 – In the Apostle’s Creed, why did Jesus descend into hell?  05:59 – I reject the Catholic teaching on homosexuality and I think that the Catholic Church is a bigoted hate group because of it.  15:09 – Some of my friends don’t believe in the validity of the rosary and think that it is satanic. Does the Church approve officially of the rosary?  19:32 – Do Catholics deny evolution? I am being taught it in school right now.  32:30 – Why do Catholics believe in limbo?  41:35 – Why do Catholics believe in purgatory?  47:49 – Why do Catholics believe Jesus is the Son of Man?  51:37 – Why does the Catholic Church accept soul creationism?  Resources Mentioned: Is opposing homosexual behaviour bigotry?  The Immortal in You by Michael Augross …

Why do Catholics believe what they do? Questions Covered: 12:28 – Why did Jesus still have his wounds on his glorified body? Is it like that in heaven?  19:55 – Why do Catholics kneel and stand and sit during the liturgy?  23:24 – Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven?  29:09 – Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven?  33:40 – What is ordinary time in the liturgical calendar versus the other times of the year?  37:03 – There are books in Catholic bibles that are not in Protestant bibles. Why is that?   46:20 – Why do Catholics believe that you cannot use birth control?  Resources Mentioned: Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger by Gary Michuta  Bringing Sanity Back to Sex Part 1 and 2 How Contraception Thwarts Love …

Questions Covered: 03:51 – Have you ever heard that St. Joseph is the son of Queen Cleopatra the 7? Is this true?  12:07 – Many people say that Luke 11:27 is a command to not venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary. Is that true?  17:53 – If you have a stomachache or fall or something, does God feel that pain, too?  19:06 – When Jesus prays for the cup of suffering to pass him in the garden, does that cup have anything to do with the Passover meal? Or is he truly trying to give the responsibility away?  24:05 – What is the viability of there being alien life with a Christian outlook on life?  28:20 – How can I better defend my faith against born-again Christians who are really knowledgeable about Scripture? Do you have a book recommendation?   31:35 – What are the two trees in the garden mentioned in Genesis 2?  36:18 – I am close to joining the Church but the one hang up is that Catholics claim to worship the same God as Muslims. Can you clarify this for me?  43:30 – I am a confirmed Catholic, but I am not feeling any connection to the Church. Why is this? What can I do?  49:33 – What does Hebrews 12:15-17 mean? I am a little confused about the USCCB commentary on it.  Resources Mentioned: Ep 55 JAMW …

Questions Covered: 04:19 – Why did God make the devil?  06:03 – Canon 29 forbids on the Sabbath and Judaizing at the Council of Laodicea. What does that mean? Why?  11:06 – How did Hildegard become doctor of the Church?  13:05 – Is the Septuagint older than the Maccabees?  16:50 – Why didn’t the Pharisees believe Jesus after he did all his miraculous signs and why did they hate him?  20:14 – Is there a non-literal way to interpret the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac in Genesis 22?  30:09 – I have a new Jehovah’s Witness friend. He says the soul dies with the body. How can I respond to this?  35:00 – Why did we go from the word “cup” to “chalice” in the liturgy?  37:43 – What does Jesus mean when he says, “Give to God what is God’s, and give to Caesar what is Caesar’s”?  42:55 – We know that Mary is the only human to have ever lived without sin, but do we have any evidence of St. Joseph sinning? Could he have been sinless as well?  46:00 – I have heard a lot of complaints that the Church is just oppressive and doesn’t allow individual freedom. How can I respond to that?  50:54 – What is God really saying in Revelation 18:4-5?  Resources Mentioned: A Daily Defense Hunting the Whore of Babylon by Jimmy Akin …

Karlo Broussard shares the bible blueprint for the Catholic Church. Questions Covered: 14:16 – I am an Anglican. What is the Catholic perspective on the Anglican claim to apostolic succession?  21:19 – What part of the old covenant is brought into the new covenant?  29:35 – Do Anglicans coming into communion with the Catholic Church have to be re-ordained as priests?  32:33 – I know you use Colossians 2:16 to identify that the Sabbath is no longer binding on Saturday. What is the reason for some translations saying “Sabbath(s)” versus “Sabbath”? Douay Rheims and King James use the plural version.  41:25 – How do you know that Jesus in the Eucharist is the real presence? Christ says to “do this in memory of me,” which makes me think that it is a reenactment.  47:44 – How can we talk to Protestants when they say we can only use the Bible in our conversations?  …

Transgenderism is a growing concern for the Church as more and more parents and kids are convinced to take part in gender treatments from a young age. Mary Rice Hasson talks about the danger of accepting gender dysphoria as healthy and provides practical support for how to combat this dysphoria. Questions Covered: 23:38 – How should Christians respond to the claim that “gender is a social construct”?  35:13 – Why is it such a big deal if someone lives their life as they see fit? Being so anti-LGBTQ is turning people away from Jesus. Why do you have to say you’re right and they’re wrong?  44:04 – My child is 17, almost 18. She has autism and she mirrors behavior. She now believes that she is a male trapped in a female body. She has had hospitalizations and the staff has completely supported her by changing her name in her chart and refusing to refer to her by her name. How can I navigate this? How can I protect my daughter from the medical staff?  Resources Mentioned: Personandidentity.com Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier Parents of ROGD Kids …

ROUND ONE 1) During Lent we fast and pray. In the Gospels, Jesus teaches that fasting: a) is something that we should do every Lent. b) is something that we should undertake before confessing our sins. c) is something that is sometimes needed to drive out demons. (Mark 9:29) 2) During Lent we give alms to the poor. The catechism of the Catholic Church says that giving alms to the poor is a work of: a) Justice b) Charity c) Both justice and charity ccc 2447 3) The Church teaches that personal sin: a. Is always deadly to the soul. b. Is not as bad as mortal sin. c. Is only sometimes deadly to the soul. 4) In the first chapter of Mark’s Gospel Jesus told people to _____________ and believe in the gospel? a) Have faith b) Repent c) Be baptized 5) According to Church teaching: a) Matthew’s Gospel was written first b) We can disagree about which gospel was written first. c) Mark’s Gospel was written first. 6) In Matthew, Mark and Luke Jesus says “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.” In each gospel, the next thing reported is: a) The transfiguration of Jesus b) Jesus telling the crowd that they must eat his body and drink his blood. c) Jesus ascending into heaven. ROUND TWO 1) Formal cooperation with grave evil: a) Is not as bad as material cooperation. b) Is worse than material cooperation. c) Does not require that the person intends to cooperate in evil. 2) The Catholic Church accepts: a) Some of the inspired Hebrew Scriptures b) All of the Inspired Hebrew Scriptures c) Those parts of the Inspired Hebrew Scriptures that do not conflict with the gospel. 3) Jesus said that he is: a) “the image of the invisible God.” (St. Paul) b) meek (I am meek and humble of heart.) c) A lamp hidden under a bushel basket. 4) Divine simplicity means: a) God relates to us in a way that we can understand. b) God has no parts. c) Any reasonable person can come to know God exists. 5) Divine immutability means a) God cannot be seen by physical eyes. b) God does not have emotions. c) God does not Change. 6) Which of these did Jesus say: a) If I speak with the tongues of angels but do not have love I am a clanging gong b) Give to everyone who begs from you. (Luke 6:30) c) My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. True or False- FINAL JUDGEMENT 1 TRUE Jesus taught a hierarchical and sacramental religion. 2 FALSE The Church teaches that every means must be used to prolong and preserve the lives of the terminally ill. 3 FALSE A Catholic priest can share what he hears in confession if it will prevent a crime. 4 FALSE A Sacramental marriage is eternal. 5 TRUE The Father is God, The Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God but the Father is not the Son and the Son is not the Holy Spirit. 6 TRUE The Jews believed that we should love God and love our neighbor long before Jesus was born. 7 FALSE Green is the liturgical color of the Lenten season. …

What are the differences between Protestant and Catholic belief? Karlo Broussard responds to common Protestant challenges. Questions Covered: 14:39 – How do you counter when a Protestant says that John 6 is just analogy or metaphor? They say, that sounds like cannibalism, that’s crazy.  22:03 – How can we respond to Protestants about Jesus having “brothers” and Mary being a perpetual virgin? Why do we pray to saints and not go straight to God?  33:25 – On Catholic radio, I have heard a lot about where people go after they die: heaven, hell, Sheol, and purgatory. In Scripture, it seems to me to be more clear cut: heaven or hell. How do you respond to this? And what is the second death?  39:42 – I am married to a Protestant woman. She won’t go to Mass with me because she can’t receive the Eucharist. How can I talk with her about this?  44:20 – My husband says that because Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ, we are sacrificing him again and again. How do I respond?  49:25 – If Christ’s atonement was for all people, then why do people still go to hell?  …

Questions Covered: 04:00 – When we are in heaven, will we see others or will we be so enamored by God that we see only him?  07:32 – My son is almost 20 and is not practicing his faith right now. How can I talk to him about the faith and help bring him back to it? He asked me how he can want a God who required such a sacrifice of his own Son.  08:15 – Is a couple who qualifies for an annulment required to get one?  22:00 – I am a fan of the show Wanda Vision, but I realize one of the characters is a witch. Should I stop liking it? Is it contrary to God?  38:00 – Is doing penance earning your forgiveness?  44:32 – You said earlier that angels and saints can hear our thoughts. Does that also mean that demons and Satan can hear our thoughts, since they are fallen angels?  49:39 – What is the significance of Peter, James, and John? Were they more important or blessed than the rest of the apostles?  52:55 – Does God remember our sins and good works? If he really forgets our sins when we confess them, will he remember our good works?  Resources Mentioned:  Ep 87 Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Ep 105 & 106 Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World …

Questions Covered: 03:09 – Is the old tradition of the early Church the same as Roman Catholic tradition?  10:30 – What is the reality of matter if it requires consciousness to be defined? He mentioned the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.  14:40 – Who are the Eudist fathers? Are they legitimate? I just went to confession with one of their order the other day.  16:40 – How long have nuns existed in the Church and who started the tradition of religious sisters?   22:11 – How much responsibility do we have to educate younger Catholics on moral topics in the Church, like the ideas of cooperation with evil, the precepts of the Church, etc?  29:15 – How would you advise me? I am afraid of complete commitment to God.  33:00 – How does paragraph 2010 in CCC relate to the parable in Luke 18:9-14 about the tax collector and the temple?  41:38 – Why do bad things happen to good people?  46:48 – Can saints and angels hear silent prayers?  …

Questions Covered: 11:10 – As a new convert, how do we cope with Judas’ treachery when he was chosen by Jesus himself?  20:10 – We know crucifixions happened through the wrist, so how do we reconcile that with the Gospels, private revelation, and the stigmata indicating Jesus had wounds in his hands?  24:10 – How did Jesus’ death and resurrection bring us over into the new covenant?  36:35 – How can Jesus allow horrible things to happen to innocent people?  47:26 – Why are the resurrection accounts so short compared to the rest of the Gospels? It seems like that’s a really big deal that the authors would have talked about more.  50:36 – What is the connection between Peter’s confession of faith and his subsequent attempt to prevent Jesus’ death?  Resources Mentioned: Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft …

Questions Covered: 07:31 – How should I defend against the Orthodox claim that Peter is only the bishop of Rome and not of other places he lived in?  16:25 – What tips do you have for talking to someone who identifies as an agnostic materialist?  20:45 – How do you defend faith against the atheist claim that quantum mechanics prove that there are uncaused causes?  29:00 – How do we defend the premise in the cosmological argument that says there can’t be an infinite causal regress?  35:30 – In our arguments, should we look more at the methodology of our discussion partners instead of going straight to the evidence?  44:15 – How do I articulate the Catholic stance on justification?  49:05 – If existence is goodness, how does that account for things like torture devices? Resources Mentioned: Five Proofs for the Existence of God by Ed Feser …

Questions Covered: 04:00 – In cases of intersex people who have ambiguous chromosomes, how do you determine their sex? How does the Church view their sexuality?  15:23 – What are the signs of the mark of the beast? Is there evidence that the covid vaccine is the mark of the beast?  19:31 – What is the difference between atheist and agnostic?  21:28 – How do I respond to a skeptic who says that the Church is sexist?  30:50 – What is the reliability of the New Testament? Wasn’t it written anonymously?  41:12 – There seems to be a lot of controversy around St. John Paul II. On the Vatican website, it says that he prayed for the protection of Islam. Is that true and can you clarify what it meant?  46:35 – What is the historicity of Exodus?  51:13 – If abortion becomes illegal, how should perpetrators be disciplined? Resources Mentioned: When Harry Became Sally by Ryan Anderson Israel in Egypt: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Exodus Tradition …

Questions Covered: 05:49 – Why be Catholic and not just Christian?   12:12 – I am the last atheist who called yesterday. Can we discuss teleology more today?  31:15 – Why was it storming when Jesus died on the Cross?  34:12 – Why did the belief about the Assumption of Mary develop so late?  41:45 – My husband is Catholic, but he has left the Church and has been going to a megachurch. He says the Catholic Church is boring and not with the times. How can I talk to him about this? 46:40 – Were early Christians still practicing Jews?  49:24 – Was Mary as important to the early Church as she is to us?  Resources Mentioned: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Edward Sri …

Questions Covered: 06:28 – I am an atheist because that is the default we are born to and I have yet to be convinced out of that position.  18:08 – There is a popular apologetics method called presuppositional apologetics. Is this a good route to take with atheists as a Catholic?  31:12 – I am atheist. I am open to the concept of God and have been very convinced about the historical resurrection, but have questions about the atonement.   42:14 – How do you address animal suffering and evolutionary evil with atheists?  50:03 – I am an atheist. I have problems with teleology.  …

Bishop Donald Hying speaks about how we can renew the Catholic Church. Questions Covered: 16:57 – How do I explain to my teenage daughter how President Biden can receive the sacraments when he is pro-abortion?   22:35 – How do encourage fathers to direct their children to be in the world but not of the world?  31:42 – Why can’t the Church have the strength of conviction like the secular institutions do? Why don’t we preach God to the world anymore?  44:10 – What are your thoughts on how critical race theory is being put into the schools now?  49:36 – Given that the early priests of the Church were married, what is the likelihood of the married priesthood coming back?  …

Chastity is for every person, in every stage of life, in every vocation. How can this be? Jason Evert explains. Questions Covered: 16:44 – I spoke with someone today who’s kid is struggling with the Church’s teaching on homosexuality since the Church also says to love everyone. How can she explain the chaste love that the Church is teaching?  21:43 – I came into my faith in the last three years. My husband is not Catholic. I feel like my relationship with my husband does not have chastity. How can I begin to make this a part of our marriage when he is not Catholic?  29:23 – I am a convert. We are having a hard time explaining to family about NFP and our desire to be open to children. They don’t want us to have kids right away. How can we open up this conversation?  32:50 – In a marriage, if one partner is not interested in sexual activity and the other is, how can there be chastity in the relationship when someone is struggling so much?  36:44 – I have been talking with a gal for about 6 months and we are talking about taking the next step and getting into a serious relationship. How can I tell if I am being lustful or am I just wanting a different relationship?  43:50 – I heard you mention fast for her husband. I don’t know much about that. How could I go about fasting for someone who needs prayers?  47:50 – I’m 82 years old and a widower. I miss her a lot. I have a friend who I am attracted to that I would like to cuddle with. If it is not sexual, is that chaste?  …

There is a profound problem in the world with assisted suicide and eugenics. How can faithful Catholics help to oppose these issues? Questions Covered: 28:48 – I am a survivor of three attempted suicides and I am really glad assisted suicide is not legal by me, because I probably would have used it.  32:33 – Pro-choice people seems to use nomenclature that obfuscates the truth. How can we speak plainly in clear language about these life issues?  35:20 – I am a legislator in North Dakota. I just heard a bill on assisted suicide and was able to defeat the bill. I think it was crucial that we had the right arguments so that we prove that a bill like that was just wrong.    47:00 – I see people not wanting hospice care because they see it as assisted suicide. How can we differentiate in those difficult end of life situations what is proper hospice care and what is ending a life earlier?    …

Questions Covered: 04:15 – What does Hebrews 5:7-10 mean? Is it referring to when Christ was young?  11:05 – Why do the dates of Ash Wednesday and Easter move every year?  18:30 – If both forms of the Mass are attended reverently and performed reverently, is one more important or weighty than the other?  21:51 – When is it permissible to lie?  33:33 – What is the Church’s stance on developing a human organ in an animal, to then transplant the organ into a human body?  37:45 – Would the Catholic Church see the superhero, the Vision, as a human?  43:20 – In the book of Ezra, the importance of a tabernacle has become clear to me. Why aren’t all tabernacles in the same place in all Catholic Churches? Is there a way for my Church to move the tabernacle directly behind the altar?  47:20 – How can I reconcile Matthew 6:1 and Matthew 5:16? They seem to suggest two different ways of living.  49:40 – My family is Asian and makes noodle soup for breakfast. The broth for this soup is often made from pork or beef. Can I still eat this with my family during Lent?  52:17 – What level of doctrine or teaching is the reservation of the priesthood for men?  …

Questions Covered: 08:14 – Why is there no reference to the communion of saints in the Nicene Creed?  18:50 – What did God do before he created the world?  29:28 – What do we mean when we say that the mother of God is the mediatrix of all graces?  35:40 – Are there any artists now who are comparable to the greats of the Renaissance? What caused all those great artists to emerge during that time?  46:20 – Hebrews 5 implies that Jesus had to learn obedience and be perfected. This confuses me. Could it be true?  52:35 – During communion, when you take the host into your hand, is there a concern of particles being left on the hand? I see that the patent is cleaned very specifically on the altar, so how are hands meant to be cleaned?  …

Questions Covered: 02:00 – If the soul is immaterial, how can it be separated from the body in death?  16:16 – Why should we listen to the Bishop of Rome over all the other bishops of the Church?   22:14 – Why do people suffer, even if they are Christian and doing good? What is the point of believing in God if you’re just going to suffer?  35:45 – Why is it that the Catholic Church only allows men to be priests?  46:37 – Does the Church have a formal view of cremation as opposed to traditional burial?  Resources Mentioned: The Immortal in You by Michael Augros What We May and May not Do with the Body After Death by Karlo Broussard …

Questions Covered: 12:15 – Why do Catholics abstain from meat and fast on Fridays?  15:21 – Who rules over purgatory?  17:01 – What are the Catholic arguments for the existence of God?  29:11 – Why does the Catholic Church not allow the spreading of a deceased person’s ashes?  36:45 – What does the phrase “the sacrifice of the Mass” mean?  43:35 – What does the Catholic Church teach about unbaptized persons and purgatory and salvation?  48:35 – Why does the Church use the phrase “like the dewfall” in the 2nd version of the Eucharistic prayer?   50:43 – Why does the second paragraph of Nostra Aetate, from Vatican II, say that Buddhists can attain perfection?   Resources Mentioned: 5 Proofs of the Existence of God by Ed Fesser Aquinas’s Way to God …

Questions Covered: 05:14 – Why do Catholics light candles in front of saints or Jesus in their church?  11:41 – What is the limit to culpability to sin? If you pay money to a college that doesn’t uphold Catholic values, how culpable are you in their sinful behavior?  17:45 – Can a Catholic read the King James bible?  30:33 – It seems like Moses changes God’s will in Exodus 32:14. How are we supposed to understand that as Catholics?  36:24 – How are we meant to understand what Jesus said to Mary and John when he was on the Cross?  43:45 – How did Jesus fulfill the prophecy about Jesus gathering the lost tribes of Israel?  50:02 – How can I explain to someone why we pray the rosary? …

Questions Covered: 06:29 – How do you respond to a Protestant who believes in soul sleep? When I present the story of Lazarus and the rich man, they say it’s purely symbolic.  16:50 – My uncle is divorced and remarried. Could this be valid? How should I behave toward his family?  22:40 – In what order did the Annunciation, Visitation, and Joseph’s dream happen? Did Joseph accompany Mary to Elizabeth’s home?  28:36 – How can we best understand the mark of the beast?  33:18 – Can a baby be baptized still in the womb in an emergency?  36:15 – I have heard people mention a break in the Trinity. What is that? It is evidenced by Jesus saying God has abandoned him on the cross.  43:45 – If Mary did not know that she was immaculately conceived, then what did she mean by calling God her savior in Luke 1:47?  50:22 – I am a new convert and I don’t understand what a plenary indulgence is. Can you explain it to me?  Resources Mentioned: Ep. 138 – JAMW A Primer on Indulgences by Jimmy Akin Myths on Indulgences by Jimmy Akin Pope Paul 6th Indulgentiarum Doctrina The Drama of Salvation …

Questions Covered: 04:32 – How does a Catholic deal with some of the hard passages of scripture like 1 Samuel 15:3, in which God seems to be advocating genocide?  15:57 – What do Catholics mean when they talk about a “broken world?”  22:22 – Are video games that include things like demon hunting okay to play?  24:07 – Does the Bible ever use false images to represent the truth?  28:45 – Based on Genesis, wouldn’t every animal in paradise be a vegan?  33:48 – What’s the Catholic stance on fasting?  42:47 – What’s the difference between the deity of Christ and the divinity of Christ?  44:18 – What is the Catholic view on predestination?  48:48 – What happens when a Catholic receives the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin?  Resources Mentioned: jimmyakin.com/fast Chosen by God by Jimmy Akin …

Questions Covered: 13:54 – Was the historical Reformation a lost cause?  22:00 – If the physical body is a manifestation of your identity, how do intersex people or people with chromosome abnormalities identify? Are gender and sex synonymous in the Catholic faith?  29:42 – If Peter was married and the Eastern Catholics can marry, why do Roman priests have to be celibate?  35:15 – If the Marian doctrines are so necessary to Catholicism, why did none of the epistles cover them?  44:36 – How do you know if you’re in purgatory? And is purgatory the dark night of the soul?  49:03 – Why do Catholics think Protestants are wrong about the Eucharist when the early church seems to resemble Protestantism more?  …

Jimmy answers a variety of questions on Sacred Scripture. Questions Covered: 00:59 – Is there biblical evidence for Confirmation that I can share with my daughter who is supposed to be Confirmed this year?  06:37 – Why has the understanding of idolatry changed over time? It used to be more about images and physical items and now it seems like it’s about greed or putting things above God.  14:55 – In Mark 2, Jesus misquotes the Old Testament about the name of the high priest. Why does he do this?  20:16 – What does the Bible say about fraternal correction?  28:29 – How can I address the laws of the Old Testament, when people say that they are immoral?  35:30 – The Greek word in the original Lord’s Prayer that is translated as ‘daily’ in Catholic Bibles seems to be a vague translation. Would it be more correct for it to say ‘supersubstantial’?  43:12 – Why wasn’t Genesis written first? When is it estimated to have been written?  48:46 – The books of Matthew and Luke seem to have some contradictions in their accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Why is that?  50:35 – Is positive affirmation approved of in Scripture?  …

Jimmy answers a variety of questions on Sacred Scripture. Questions Covered: 04:05 – Are there additional sources that would tell us about Jesus’ life prior to his public ministry?  11:40 – How do we know that Genesis 1-11 is a different genre than the rest of the book of Genesis?  19:26 – What is the Catholic interpretation of Ephesians 2:8-9?  24:45 – What is the meaning Matthew 7:14? Does it mean that only a tiny minority of people will go to heaven?  34:08 – In the Old Testament, Abraham is tested by God in sacrificing his son Isaac. Why would God ever ask a father to sacrifice his son?  44:01 – What is the correct translation of Acts 12:4? Why is it so often incorrectly translated?  49:09 – How can we tell the difference between the lying signs and the true ones mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:9?  49:09 – How can we tell the difference between the lying signs and the true ones mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:9?  …

Questions Covered: 03:30 – How can we trust that the New Testament accurately tells us the words of Jesus when so much can be lost in translation?  07:56 – Trent recently debated on the existence of God and his opponent said that he couldn’t use the “fine-tuned universe” as evidence because Trent has never known another universe to compare. How would you respond to this?  17:00 – I know cloning humans is wrong. Is cloning animals unethical?  23:04 – I struggle with feeling like everything I do is sinful. How can I deal with this scrupulosity? Can I be sinful by association, just working with non-Christians?  32:02 – My friend believes that he has been cursed by an ancestor who was a Mason. How can I comfort and clarify the truth for this person?  41:50 – I just started a master’s program at a Wesleyan college near me. How can I keep my faith and minister to people while I am attending this two-year program?  46:40 – How do we know that Sacred Tradition is passed down faithfully?   Resources Mentioned: Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World episode 126: Curses   …

What do Catholics believe about the Eucharist? Questions Covered: 19:28 – At the Last Supper, there is not a mention of the “lamb” in the Bible, so how are the apostles confused by that?  29:29 – I find holes in your argument that Jesus wouldn’t break the law or command something that was previously commanded by God in Leviticus, in regard to consuming flesh and blood. Is it enough to say that God would not contradict or command different things?  41:35 – Is Christ speaking metaphorically or literally when he says, “Unless you eat my body and drink my blood, you cannot have life within you”? If it is literal, then does that mean that people don’t have life without it?  46:35 – What does it mean when the disciples respond to Christ and he asks if they will leave him as well? They respond, no, Lord, you have the words of eternal life.  52:55 – I am Catholic but my parents are Protestant. They are so offended by the Eucharist being exclusively for Catholics and don’t care about the differences in belief. How can I explain this to them?  …

Give up worry for Lent, with Gary Zimak. Questions Covered: 16:49 – I have been an oncology RN for 20 years and today my brother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. How can I be there for my family and not worry? How can I call and comfort them when I have seen all the effects of cancer?  18:16 – I just came out of adoration. I am an anxious person and adoration really helps me.  24:11 – During adoration, what is it exactly that you should pray to help us to connect or concentrate, or is it just a moment of silence with the Lord?  31:15 – I have an anxiety disorder and scrupulosity. Do you have any tips on how to deal with that?  36:35 – Didn’t Mary and Joseph have considerable worry when they lost Jesus? Also, aren’t there some positive elements of worrying? I know some people who have no worries, and their lives are a mess.  47:30 – How do we know when we are doing enough so we don’t have to worry?  51:49 – My husband is high anxiety and some of our kids are, as well. Something that helps them is to play out some of these scenarios that worry them.  …

Questions Covered: 02:52 – Are the popes truly infallible?  12:36 – What is the historical evidence for Jesus? Why You Can Trust the Gospels  19:31 – If Catholics don’t worship Mary, why does paragraph 971 of the CCC say that “devotion to Mary is intrinsic to Christian worship”? What does the phrase “totus tuus Mariae” mean?  28:27 – Do you believe that the three days of darkness are real? There are aspects of it that really don’t feel right to me.  34:10 – When is the pope infallible?   40:37 – What did the Israelites do to cause God to make the commandment to “honor thy father and thy mother”?  43:05 – Romans 3:10-11 are used by Calvinists to teach total depravity. What is the Catholic thought and response to this?  47:06 – Is it true that receiving the host in the hand was started by a diabolical priest in the 1960s?  50:01 – What is the difference between infused and imputed grace?  53:00 – Is Dante’s Inferno accepted in Church canon?  Resources Mentioned: Teaching with Authority by Jimmy Akin …

Questions Covered: 03:13 – With all of the virus stuff going on, does the Church allow for couples to marry legally at court and then convalidate later when things die down?  07:10 – What language did Jesus speak?  13:49 – Was there an artist or sculptor during Jesus’ life who might have created an image of him?  16:44 – How does the fall relate to human evolution? Did homosapiens interbreed with neanderthals?  20:23 – Was there some change in Jesus’ nature that occurred during or after the Resurrection?  28:54 – What is the best way to learn about the correct interpretation of the Bible?  36:38 – Scholars claim that some of the epistles in the New Testament were not actually written by who they are attributed to. Does this affect inerrancy in Scripture?    43:30 – Is it true that the most ancient rite in the Church is the Roman rite?  50:15 – Did Jesus want us to rely on grace or just pray for grace?  …

Questions Covered: 11:46 – What are the essential elements of the Mass? 13:43 – How did the different rites of the liturgies develop? 19:32 – Why don’t we use the Gloria during Lent when it has a penitential segment in it? 23:14 – Is the whole Mass condensed into the high priestly prayer in John 17 (“Glorify your Son, that your Son might glorify you,” etc)? 24:20 – If we attend an Eastern rite Mass, does that count for our Sunday obligation? 33:00 – When we refer to “the Lamb’s supper” is that referring to the eucharistic liturgy or the whole thing? 34:50 – Where do we get incense and what is the purpose behind it? 36:06 – Why did the Mass translations from a few years back need to happen? 43:10 – How much liberty can the priest take in changing the words of the Mass? 47:50 – Back in the ‘50s I remember the idea being tossed around of translating the Latin Mass into the vernacular. Why didn’t that happen? …

Questions Covered: 05:03 – Can animals receive sacraments? 12:28 – After Vatican II, did the communion rails and east-facing churches go away immediately, or slowly over time? 16:00 – Jesus says not everyone who says “Lord, Lord,” will be saved. How do I know I’m not one of them? 22:18 – Why do Catholics have a crucifix and Protestants have a bare cross? 23:52 – I’ve heard that the Latin Mass focuses more on the sacrifice and the Novus Ordo focuses more on the meal. Is this true, and if so, why? 30:11 – What is the significance of women wearing veils? 34:22 – My niece doesn’t want to make her confession to a priest. Is she still eligible to receive the other sacraments? And how can I explain the importance of confession to her? 41:04 – Am I allowed to take a job in a very remote area where I know I won’t be able to make it to Mass for a few weeks? 44:55 – What have you found are the best ways to encourage people to check out the Latin Mass? 47:34 – What is the dress code for attending a Latin Mass? 49:30 – Is it acceptable to give a priest a birthday card with money in it? 51:35 – Can you explain the minor orders and the role they play in the liturgy? …

Jimmy takes listener’s weird and wacky questions, offering a Catholic perspective in his responses. Questions Covered: 04:15 – Since AI machines (drones, robots, “terminators”, etc) are not living beings, and are not dead, could they be considered “undead” in the same idea as zombies, animated skeletons, ghouls, vampires (Dracula type), etc?  06:04 – Do vampires go to hell when they die or are killed? And if so, what would that mean for a person who was a Christian who turned into a vampire unwillingly also go to hell upon their death as they cannot use holy water or touch holy/blessed objects, lastly if vampires existed would they be treated as demons or demonic and would an Exorcist be the one to expel them.  12:15 – Let’s say there is a scientist, and he created a time machine. He is a lover of history and wished to visit the time in which the Colossus of Rhodes was constructed. He takes the time machine to that time period. But, while visiting that time period he contracts a rare illness and passes. Upon death, and having died in God’s friendship, would he go to the Bosom of Abraham or Heaven? Since God exists outside of time, I would think He might go ahead and honor the fact that the scientist was originally from a time after the Resurrection. But, if so inclined, God could hold the scientist to the circumstances of the time period and send him to the Bosom of Abraham to await the Incarnation.  14:28 – I firmly believe in the power of therapy. However, and I’ve seen it firsthand, sometimes the problem is spiritual rather than social or psychological. I have read that demons and tempters cannot read your thoughts (I know they can “read” your physical changes, and hear what we say, but not read thoughts the way guardian angels can). So, with that said, is there any danger to my clients to talk about their fears and troubles? I imagine that demons can overhear and then emphasize or enact them into their lives if wanted. I’m curious- is therapy spiritually dangerous in this way?  23:00 – I’m writing a novel about vampires, and I was wondering: would it be immoral to have a catholic vampire who subsists by taking the Eucharist instead of drinking other people’s blood? Additionally, can vampires be saved, and what are the moral implications of a vampire using hypnosis, or a similar ability, to charm people into obeying him? Finally, is it morally licit for me to make the vampires in my novel descended from the Biblical Cain, as a result of the curse laid on him by God in Genesis 4?  34:26 – I am a fan of all the Jimmy Akin shows, and I wanted to ask, regarding situation in authoritarian countries: If I was a Catholic, abducted by a government as a dissident, and I requested they provide me with a Catholic priest to hear my confession and maybe give me sacraments how do I know it’s really a priest not an impostor? And if he is an impostor and I don’t know that am I to believe that my confession was valid?  39:23 – On weird questions you said it is possible that a human-animal chimera could have a spiritual soul. If so, how would it be Resurrected, as a chimera or as a human?  43:44 – I just discovered Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World and am loving it. My question for Jimmy is: Should a Catholic have second thoughts about working for the FBI, CIA, or other U.S. intelligence agencies? I just listened to the Mysterious World episode about Frank Olson, and that, along with the episodes about the Waco siege, the Ruby Ridge incident, MKUltra and others show a clear pattern, in my opinion, of clear disregard for human life and human rights in some cases — and the above are the examples that we know of.  46:30 – If Jimmy could spend a day with any historical figure, both living and not living, who would he choose, why would he choose that person, and what kind of conversation would Jimmy like to have? Mine would …

How can we understand cooperation of evil? Questions Covered: 20:29 – Did Pope Francis give permission for the Chinese government to choose their own bishops? If so, isn’t that cooperation with evil?  33:20 – What is the degree of culpability if one voted for a socialist candidate?  50:28 – Is it wrong to collect rosaries? My relative collects them and I think it is wrong.  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 04:14 – If I am not sorry for all my sins, will they still be forgiven in confession?  14:05 – How should a Catholic fast during Lent?  21:23 – If a person builds up riches in heaven, but then commits a mortal sin, do they lose all of those graces and riches or can they be restored in confession?  30:21 – Some of your pitches have sounded like the prosperity gospel – the more you give, the more you’ll receive. Can you clarify what you meant?  40:34 – Is Ezekiel 43-44 evidence for the perpetual virginity of Mary? How do Catholics interpret the sacrifice in this passage of Scripture?  48:35 – How is heaven organized? What is the hierarchy?  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 14:00 – In John 20, when Jesus sees the disciples and gives them an apostolic call, did they also receive the Holy Spirit?  17:00 – What do you think is the best explanation of Jesus having “brothers”?  31:45 – Do I need to have sacramentals blessed individually or could I get many things blessed at once?  44:30 – How can Jesus share perfect divinity with the Father since Matthew 24:36 suggests a time when only the Father knew something?  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 06:07 – What are the different levels of free will? How does free will work with God’s will?  19:06 – How can I explain the difference between the legitimacy of the priesthood and someone who declares themself to be a priest?  32:33 – Are all sins equal? Why is there such an emphasis on the sinfulness of sexual relations?  41:15 – I am in a Catholic school. My substitute teacher asked who thinks it’s unfair that women can’t be priests and told us he thinks it’s unfair. How can I respond to him about why I disagree?  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 10:17 – Is the Eucharist Jesus’ body as it was on Calvary or is it his glorified body?  15:14 – My five-year-old wonders, “Why did Jesus need the Church?” How can I answer her?  20:37 – Are there any religious remedies for nightmares?  33:25 – How can a priest ever have his sacrament revoked if he has an indelible mark? If a priest is no longer allowed to practice, were all the sacraments he performed invalid?  44:10 – In RCIA, a Baptist candidate stated that the Eucharist was just a symbol and that it is demonic to actually consume Christ’s flesh and cannibalism. Is that true?  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 06:52 – What can we do about pop culture?  17:52 – How do you know you’ve had an experience with your guardian angel?  23:33 – Before a saint is canonized, can we ask someone who is dead to pray for us if we don’t know if they are in heaven with God?  32:13 – In the gospel of Luke, there seems to be a problem with the historical details of the census. How can I respond to someone who finds it invalid because of this?  38:40 – Why would God put the tree of knowledge in the garden if he knew Adam and Eve would fall?  46:50 – What is the definition of marriage in the Catholic faith?  …

Please help us to meet our quarterly goal by donating at catholicanswersradio.com. Questions Covered: 06:21 – How important is historical accuracy for determining if a text is inspired? If it is important, how do you reconcile the alleged historical contradictions in the book of Judith?  20:40 – Why are orthodox Christians allowed to receive Catholic communion when their teaching on contraception would leave them in a state of grave sin?  34:23 – How are we meant to understand the terms “binding” and “loosing” in the gospel of Matthew?  43:50 – What are the implications on Mary in what Jesus says in Luke 11:27?  49:41 – How can one know for sure that the Bible teaches that Catholic Church is the one true church?  …

How can our Catholic schools be renewed? Questions Covered: 14:30 – I think the state of affairs of the Catholics schools is looking pretty bad and they don’t seem viable. The schools that are remaining open are getting overcrowded.  20:09 – I was a Catholic school teacher in a small school and I’d like to thank you for what you’re doing. I think Christ needs to be put back in Catholic schools.  30:06 – Is there some way that public funding can possibly be utilized to support Catholic schools?  33:05 – I heard about Our Lady of Victory High School. I have a sixth grader. Would it be a good fit for him since he is dyslexic?  35:04 – What do you think about making the school day start with Holy Mass for all students and staff?  39:25 – Do you think that all Catholic teachers took an oath of fidelity to the Catholic Church/faith that a lot of the nonsense would be removed from the schools?  41:20 – We homeschool because of the lack of good Catholic schools. In our co-op, which is Protestant, it has been challenging as my kids have gotten older. It seems like Catholic homeschool has not progressed the way Christian homeschooling has.  45:35 – Some families just simply cannot afford tuition. What is your solution for that?  49:35 – How much is Catholic social teaching involved in the renewal of Catholic schools?  Questions Covered: Renewing Catholic Schools by Dr. Staudt …

Why has feminism been so destructive? Questions Covered: 15:58 – If someone says that gender is a fluid concept, how can a person even say that they’re a feminist? How would you address that?  22:47 – Feminism has changed over the last 50 years. People have different understandings of what feminism is. I think a woman having the right to have equal opportunity for employment is really important. I don’t think feminism is always wrong.  31:37 – My wife is very much a feminist. She believes in gender fluidity. How can I speak with her about these issues in such a close relationship?  36:27 – How can I speak to people about the joy and importance of motherhood?  45:20 – What do you mean that some people might be born in the wrong body?  50:22 – Now that there is a push to have new labels for gender, it is weird to hear people talking about “women’s” bodies, when people seem to think that they can be whatever they want.  …

ROUND ONE: CONTESTANT ONE Q1. – Consubstantiation is: A) The Catholic doctrine that says Jesus is present with the bread and wine of the Eucharist. B) Not a Catholic doctrine. C) The teaching that Jesus and the Father share the same substance.   CONTESTANT TWO Q1 – Divinization is: A) The Christian teaching that we shall be made like God. B) The Christian teaching that the Eucharist becomes God. C) Actually, a Buddhist teaching having to do with us all being part of God.   CONTESTANT ONE Q2. – Material cooperation with evil is: A) Always sinful. B) Not always sinful. C) Not always a mortal sin, but always at least a venial sin.   CONTESTANT TWO Q2 – The conditions for a mortal sin are usually given as: A) Grave matter, full knowledge, and consent of the will. B) Malice, pride, and lust. C) The age of reason and full knowledge of the teachings of Jesus.   CONTESTANT ONE Q3– The Catholic office of “cardinal” is: A) One of the levels of Holy Orders instituted by Christ. B) An office instituted over time by the Church. C) An office reserved only to bishops.   CONTESTANT TWO Q3. – The oldest existing written copy of biblical book dates to: A) Roughly the fifth century A.D. B) About the time of Christ. C) At least 100 years before Christ. (Isaiah scroll from Dead sea scrolls)       ROUND TWO: CONTESTANT ONE Q1 – Souls in purgatory: A) Can benefit from our acts of charity. B) Can only benefit from our prayers and fasting. C) Cannot experience the love of God until they get out.   CONTESTANT TWO Q1 – Souls in Purgatory experience: A) Joy B) Suffering C) Both Joy and Suffering   CONTESTANT ONE Q2 – One reason Invitro Fertilization is morally unacceptable is: A) God creates life without our cooperation, and we cannot interfere with that. B) IVF separates a child’s conception from the conjugal act of its parents. C) There is no certainty that an artificially conceived person will have a soul.     CONTESTANT TWO Q2 – By Original Sin humanity has been: A) Totally Corrupted. B) Deeply Wounded. C) Deprived of any sense of right and wrong.   CONTESTANT ONE Q3 – Anointing of the Sick is: A) Directly taught by Jesus (Mark 6). B) Only taught in the Letter of James. C) A practice that is not directly taught in the New Testament.   CONTESTANT TWO Q3 – Anointing of the Sick can be received: A) Only when death is imminent B) Only three times in a person’s lifetime C) As many times as is needed   FINAL JUDGMENT FALSE: The human intellect of Jesus is infinite. TRUE: The human will of Jesus is perfect. TRUE: By nature, Jesus is infinitely higher than Mary. TRUE: Mormon baptism is not accepted by the Catholic Church. FALSE: Once we die, we are completely outside of time. FALSE: Baptism must be done in fresh water. (No, any natural water can be used.) TRUE: Fallen angels cannot be saved. …

Questions Covered: 11:00 – What is remote cooperation? Can you really compare this vaccine to buying jeans or chips or something?  18:29 – Should Catholics get the Vaccine for COVID-19?  20:43 – Were old vaccines developed in a different way than the vaccines now? It seems like no one had any problem with getting a polio vaccine, for example.  24:25 – What is the Church’s policy on abortion in cases of rape and incest?  32:04 – I have heard that this COVID-19 vaccine can cause infertility and my husband, and I already struggle to have children. Is this true? Can I safely take the vaccine without affecting my fertility?  36:04 – Does the COVID-19 vaccine use human embryos in its development? Is this vaccine going to be made mandatory?  41:23 – The USCCB said it is morally permissible to take the vaccine because it would keep many people from dying. I agree. Since embryonic research and vaccines achieve so much good, what is the problem with using the fetal cells?  47:28 – The USCCB says that it is acceptable to take it, for the common good. They said it is our moral responsibility to take it and protect ourselves and others. Is this the case?  …

Questions Covered: 02:04 – How should we interpret 1 Cor 4:1-5? It sounds like it’s going against the authority of the Church to declare someone a saint.  11:23 – What is the Church’s stance on book-burning?  16:55 – Did St. Thomas teach that God loves some people more than others?  22:00 – Is the book “Mary Magdalene” by Anne Catherine Emerich an accurate book?  35:37 – What is the third secret of Fatima?  43:20 – In light of the scandal about the priest who was invalidly baptized, how do we know the apostles were baptized correctly?  45:30 – If baptism removes original sin, and both parents are baptized, how is it transmitted to their children?  47:30 – Jesus once said he came to save the Jews. When did that change to saving the gentiles too?  50:30 – Why did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit if they weren’t baptized?  Resources Mentioned Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World …

Questions Covered: 04:13 – When the Church says Mary was free from sin, does that mean she was free from objective sin or subjective sin?  06:52 – Is it a problem for me to start a school for classical education when my diocese doesn’t want me to?  14:29 – When is it appropriate to watch certain news topics around people with morally incorrect opinions who might be scandalized?  20:04 – Leviticus 25 says Israelites shouldn’t be enslaved but foreigners can be. How can I talk about this?  24:39 – How true is the description of “devouring flames” in purgatory?  33:23 – Could the number of the beast represent a lack of the sabbath day?  44:21 – My brother was cremated but not buried. Are we supposed to bury him? If so, how should I bring it up to my family?  50:08 – Should we pray the Luminous mysteries if they weren’t revealed by Our Lady to St. Dominic? …

Questions Covered: 13:38 – Why do Catholics place such emphasis on confessing to a priest?  22:41 – Why do Catholics believe in the concept of lost salvation?  31:00 – When you lose your salvation, how can you get it back?  34:40 – Aren’t we saved just by believing in Jesus? Wouldn’t works come from being in that state of salvation?  48:20 – What is the problem with Christian Mortalism?  53:19 – When Protestants object to purgatory because “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,” is it theologically sound to say that in purgatory we actually are present with the Lord?  Resources mentioned: The Immortal in You by Michael Augros …

Questions Covered: 22:35 – I had a nondenominational friend who helped me grow closer to my faith. 34:35 – My ex-Catholic evangelical sister is marrying another evangelical. Can I attend their wedding? 43:30 – I was helped in my faith by two famous Protestants who got me to read the Bible and by the charismatic movement that was both Catholic and Protestant. 47:35 – I was helped by a book “Christian Secret to a Happy Life” by a Quaker, Anna Smith. It seems useful to every Christian, but I want to see if Mark’s heard of it. 49:30 – My protestant friend helped me back to my Catholic faith. 52:29 – I was helped to the Catholic faith by the Salvation Army. …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 05:50 – My neighbor is a Lutheran who told me that even Mary doubted who Jesus was. Is that true?  13:48 – Can the text of the gospel be changed to accommodate people better? For example, instead of ‘men’, to say ‘people’?  22:25 – Is sedevacantism true?  29:55 – How can we combat transgenderism?  37:35 – What is the logic of the necessity of purgatory?  45:00 – What are the earliest accounts of the sacraments of confirmation?  52:29 – I am going through RCIA, but my wife does not want to go through it. What is the status of our marriage? Can I take the Sacraments?  Resources Mentioned: Redemptionis Sacramentum Purgation Station Scripture Confirms It The 7 Signs  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:39 – How can I strengthen my faith in God the Father?  13:24 – What are Protestants missing out on by not having the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church?  22:28 – Why aren’t there more books refuting the eastern orthodox church?  33:47 – My Protestant friend thinks that Matthew 16:19 is saying that Peter determines who goes to heaven. Can you help me to respond to him?  …

Questions covered: 17:27 – What is the most appealing way to reach someone deep into internet atheism?  28:38 – My granddaughter doesn’t want to make her confirmation and doesn’t believe in the real presence. She goes through the motions for her parents but now their priest is saying she shouldn’t receive communion if she doesn’t believe. Now she feels like she’s being shunned. What should we do?  34:40 – My son isn’t baptized but he comes occasionally to Mass with me because he wants to understand.  42:50 – Do you prove in your book that the Catholic Church is the true faith?  47:15 – My two godchildren fell away in college. How can I get them back?  52:06 – Do you think kids are falling away because of modernism? Resources mentioned: Always a Catholic by Fr. Walshe When Harry Became Sally by Ryan Anderson …

Questions Covered: 24:10 – I put my work life into Jesus’ hands. …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 16:19 – I do frequently think about my death, but not in a productive or helpful way. I think about how I could do more for people when I die. I look forward to it. Is this weird or wrong?  21:48 – When you began to do this, what changes did you notice in your everyday life and interactions with other people?  42:14 – Have you found in your work that there are a lot of hospice workers that benefit from your work? Have you had any connections to people who walk through death with people?  46:25 – Is there any risk for suicidal ideation with this?  51:29 – Do you agree with the idea that people do everything they can to fight death and that the continuation of humanity is just a way for people to try to avoid dying? Resources Mentioned: Lenten Series …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 29:04 – I am disabled and am so worried that the doctors will convince me to sign away my life. I live in fear that my daughter will not be able to help me. What can disabled people do?  33:48 – What are your thoughts on population control? Do you think we will soon deplete the earth’s resources if we don’t have contraception?  44:20 – How is eugenics different from racism?  48:20 – Did Margaret Sanger think minorities need to be eliminated? Do you think this is an underlying part of the movement still? Resources Mentioned: Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Female Fertility Contraception and Catholicism …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 18:50 – Did Mary Magdalene have children?  31:18 – Is there evidence in the New Testament for women being priests?  43:30 – I don’t understand why women today look back at women in the New Testament and think that those women were weak, just because we don’t hear about them speaking out the way women do today. I think there is a perverted sense of what real strength is.  50:31 – What are your comments on Junia who Paul refers to as a female apostle?  …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 16:28 – I might be a father someday and I worry about providing monetarily for them. Do you think that people put off being a mother or father because they worry too much about that aspect of parenthood?  21:22 – This last year has been a crazy time with not being able to have people over and not having community. How are you dealing with these challenges?  29:06 – How do you manage all the chaos and get support? I feel like I am always overwhelmed and stressed. It is difficult to embrace my vocation of motherhood.  42:52 – I was pregnant with my 4th after two miscarriages and someone told me I should never have had that many kids. I said, Don’t worry, I made up for the children that you didn’t have. Just a response for all those moms getting tough comments!  …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 06:25 – How do we respond to people who say, why is abortion bad if the baby goes straight to heaven anyway?  11:45 – My friend says that Planned Parenthood provides women with other health benefits that make it a valuable institution. How can I respond to her?  14:38 – I am a sidewalk counselor. We have a few signs, and one says that the pill is a contributor to breast cancer. A lady told us, shame on you, you’re spreading misinformation and doing those women a disservice. How can I respond to this?  18:43 – Is pulling the plug on someone assisting in their suicide? 29:48 – What is the definition of being pro-life? It seems like a very narrow view of supporting them to birth, but not beyond.  41:25 – My friend says it is better to have legal abortion than back-alley abortions. How would you respond to this?  45:10 – How do you keep your cool when people are being very inconsistent or rude in an argument?  50:45 – What are some good pro-life books and resources for me to learn how to argue for pro-life?  Resources Mentioned: Nucleusmedicalmedia.com Start with What by Stephanie Gray Connors Loveunleasheslife.com Stephanie’s 45 min talk at Google Live Action Persuasive Pro-Life by Trent Horn …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 09:00 – How do we work with young men and women in chastity to prevent unwanted pregnancies?  14:52 – The right of life shouldn’t wait for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade.  19:42 – My dad is an abortion provider. I have been a Christian for a year and considering Catholicism. How can I stay true to Christ in a house that is so pro-abortion? How can I converse at the dinner table?  31:00 – How do you refute abortion even in cases of rape and incest, which are very sensitive subjects?  34:15 – Years ago, I heard that an abundance of contraception in the culture leads to a culture of abortion. Is this true? What can be done?  36:15 – Have you dealt with anyone later in life who has experienced regret later in life about having no children because of sterilization?  43:40 – How do you respond to new pro-choice arguments that justify abortion by saying that human life has different value at different stages of life?  46:16 – How do you witness to others regarding your pro-life stance when you have a history that is not pro-life?  52:00 – How do you speak with Catholic women who do use birth control? Are they living in sin?  49:25 – Young men and women have been sold a bill of goods of not having any children. There is so much tragedy and regret that comes from it.   Resources Mentioned: Sistersoflife.org Bella Natural Women’s Health …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 21:20 – I’m a guy who just came out of a relationship that ended, that was very serious. I struggled to make my girlfriend happy. What is the man’s responsibility for the happiness of our female partners?  29:09 – My girlfriend suffers from anxiety and depression. She is getting professional help. She says she can’t see or hear God. How can I help her to see the beauty of life and God in it?  40:30 – I am married, for over 40 years. My husband isn’t always the kindest to me. My dad was abusive and so I became a quiet person. I don’t want to be pushed around anymore. What can I do to assert myself?  44:55 – I grew up without a dad and I am still broken. How can I heal?  49:15 – I think we need contentment more than happiness.  …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church, and everything in between. Questions Covered: 24:11 – Is it appropriate for me to invite my friend, who is living with her girlfriend, to my wedding?  32:40 – How do you live with this? I am a married mother of two and I fell in love with my best friend, and I am trying to make my marriage work.  37:10 – I am a Catholic and I disagree with your answer to the previous caller to allow that woman and her partner attend a Catholic wedding.  45:30 – I have 5 children and my youngest daughter came out last year and got engaged to her partner. What can I do? Can I attend her wedding?  49:00 – I am a practicing Catholic. I struggle with acknowledging and celebrating my friends who have married same-sex partners. I want to be supportive, but I know that it is wrong and not sacramental. Can I congratulate without condoning?  …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church. Questions Covered: 20:22 – How can you say that no human has ever been born into the world without distinct genitalia? There are plenty of cases of people being born with ambiguous genitalia and I am horrified that you would say that. Not all people are men or women.  34:40 – How are women able to best serve by using their receptivity?  42:24 – Could you comment on chastity and empowerment?  46:50 – I am a single mother. What do you feel the Catholic Church is doing to empower single women who are parents?  50:05 – Down at the DNA level, isn’t that where we determine male and female? Can’t DNA tell us this?  …

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church. Questions Covered: 19:39 – What is your idea of how the feminine genius comes through in certain roles (teacher, leader, etc.)? How can men step up in the Church?  31:12 – How do you reconcile the verse “women be submissive to your husbands” with being co-equal in their marriages?  36:40 – Would you say that those who are pro-abortion are also anti-marriage and anti-family?  42:48 – Do you think women should be drafted into the military?  …

Questions Covered: 01:17 – How can I explain to my Protestant friend that Mary is holy and full of grace? She wants biblical evidence.  13:18 – How can Catholics know if they are asking for intercession from saints who are really in God’s presence?  18:52 – The Catholic Old Testament has 39 books, but the Jews have 24 books. How can the Catholic Old Testament be correct? Send Why Catholic Bibles are Bigger  24:27 – What do Catholics believe about how God’s foreknowledge affects human beings’ free will?  44:00 – What is the Catholic doctrine on purgatory and how can we find evidence for it in Scripture?  48:45 – Why do Catholics do the sign of the Cross and when did that start?   52:10 – How do I explain to Baptists that faith alone/being born again is not right, that repentance and a change of lifestyle is necessary to follow Christ?  Book Karlo to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Karlo Broussard?   Purgatory Is For Real Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel and the Church   Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs  Why God Still Matters  The Bible Blueprint for the Priesthood  The Bible Blueprint for the Mass  …

Questions Covered: 05:30 – If Mary had to be free of the stain of original sin in order to conceive Jesus, then wouldn’t her mother have had to be free also in order to conceive Mary, and so on?  12:12 – Why is there a ten-month preparation for baptism and initiation into the Church when you baptize infants with no preparation?  19:08 – If Mary was perpetually a virgin, then why does the Bible insist on referring to Jesus as Mary’s first born, making it sound as though there were other children that followed him?  28:40 – How can God never change but also take on a human nature at a certain point in time?  35:00 – Why do Catholics deny Communion to non-Catholics if they are not heretics or damned?  44:00 – Why does the Catholic Church accept the Protestant baptism? I am orthodox and we reject Protestant baptisms.  49:40 – Can a lay person bless other people, especially someone outside of your family?   Book Karlo to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Karlo Broussard?   Purgatory Is For Real Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel and the Church   Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs  Why God Still Matters  The Bible Blueprint for the Priesthood  The Bible Blueprint for the Mass  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 01:01 – Is it within the bounds of Catholic orthodoxy to believe that God is somewhat in time rather than simply timeless?  07:27 – If God didn’t make evil and the devil can’t make anything, then where did evil come from?  11:32 – What is the “rite of introduction”? He was told in RCIA to be at Church for the rite of introduction. He doesn’t know more than that.  15:21 – Why do we say the Nicene Creed at Mass, but the Apostle’s Creed while reciting the rosary?  16:52 – How do we know when Jesus is being literal or hyperbolic? He refers to himself as the bread of life and the door for sheep.  23:02 – How could Jesus descend into hell and be separated from the Trinity when the Trinity is one?  29:44 – If a person does a sincere, good confession and penance before dying, will they still be judged for their sins after death?  33:22 – What is the best translation of City of God to read?  36:30 – Was Mary with the apostles in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon? Did she need the Holy Spirit since she was full of grace?  42:23 – Why have the Marian dogmas been declared dogmas?  47:37 – What should we be thinking when we pray or sing to God?  49:28 – Before the fall, was the garden of Eden and the state of Adam and Eve the same as it will be in heaven?  50:58 – How can John know the things that he wrote in John 3:22-30?  Resources Mentioned: “The Jewish Trinity” by Michael Heiser USCCB Reproductive Technologies info: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/resources/upload/Reproductive-Technology-Evaluation-Treatment-of-Infertility-Guidelines-for-Catholic-Couples.pdf Lumen Gentium ncbcenter.org Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:50 – In Exodus 3:2, the angel of the Lord appears to Moses in the burning bush, but that when he saw the bush, he saw God. Did he see an angel or God?  11:43 – What are my family and I to do when our bishop will not allow us to come worship unless we wear masks?  14:50 – How should I respond to my Protestant family who reject the Bible verses in Revelation about praying to the saints?  21:20 – What does it mean in Leviticus 4 when it says, “sinning through ignorance”?  28:23 – What does “full of grace” mean? It is applied in Scripture to Jesus and Mary.  34:45 – Are Protestants a part of the Catholic faith? Are they recognized by Catholics as part of the same faith? I am Protestant.  42:42 – What does the phrase, “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” mean? Does it mean that the Church is protected by the sacraments?  47:15 – Are IUIs moral and approved by the Catholic Church?  51:16 – Why is the Kyrie Eleison the only part of the Catholic liturgy that was carried over from Greek, while most everything else is from Latin?  Resources Mentioned: “The Jewish Trinity” by Michael Heiser USCCB Reproductive Technologies info: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/resources/upload/Reproductive-Technology-Evaluation-Treatment-of-Infertility-Guidelines-for-Catholic-Couples.pdf Lumen Gentium ncbcenter.org Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Purgatory is real and Karlo Broussard is here to answer listeners questions about it. Questions Covered: 07:27 – If we receive a plenary indulgence at the moment of death, will we go straight to heaven if we are not yet morally perfect?  21:01 – Is it possible that some of us who appear to be living on earth are actually going through purgatory right now?   34:44 – I had an experience where I felt like the Lord revealed a taste of purgatory to me. Is that possible?  46:30 – What is the scriptural support for purgatory?  51:49 – What is the process that a theologian goes through in order to understand the correct reading of Scripture that supports purgatory? Resources Mentioned: Purgatory Is For Real by Karlo Broussard …

Who was Jesus and what was he like? Questions Covered: 19:27 – It seems like today people see Jesus as a lovey dovey hippy, but the language in Scripture from him can be really strong. Why does he use such harsh analogies and words at times?  29:26 – How can we better understand why Jesus talks about not judging other people’s hearts?  31:51 – Do we know what Jesus’ build and height were, based on the Shroud of Turin?  34:04 – What happened to Jesus between ages 12 and 30?  43:32 – What did Jesus actually look like? Why and when did artists start depicting him as a European?  47:50 – Have you seen The Chosen series? Is that a good depiction of Jesus?  50:35 – Was Jesus a handsome person? In Isaiah, it says that there is nothing remarkable about him.  Resources Mentioned: Catechism of the Catholic Church Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life by Dr. Italy Dr.Italy.com …

Questions Covered: 01:25 – If a Baptized Catholic gets married outside of the church to a non-Catholic, do they need to get an annulment if they get a divorce?  03:57 – How do you glorify God in a morally neutral jobs?  12:20 – How are we supposed to spread the Gospel?  18:00 – I am wondering about the ecumenical council that Pope John Paul in, the Assisi gathering, I heard from a traditionalist and he wanted to remove all the crosses everywhere that were displayed in order not to assume any of the non-Catholics– was that true or not?  28:36 – What is the best way to refute sedevacantism?  50:59 – I have heard it said of Mary of the Immaculate Conception that it was not necessary that she was conceived without sin but was fitting. How can I explain this to my Catholic friends?  …

Questions Covered: 04:56 – After the second coming of Christ will we be able to explore other planets in the universe?  07:43 – Can there be a law that you are not able to practice witchcraft or black magic or anything of that sort- my family is getting harmed by people doing black magic to us- I want to create a law that prevents people from doing that to us. Can I do that?  13:34 – In Mathew 27 verse 61- we hear about the temple veil being torn open: what was behind the veil and wasn’t it lost?  16:18 – As pertaining to employment or business and our Catholic views, how do you respond to “freedom of speech but not freedom of consequences?”, for example, people getting fired for saying that marriage should be between a man and a woman . 22:00 – We want to have Eucharistic adoration expanded at our church. How can we grow the community that goes?  29:10 – Who is the angel in Daniel 10 verse 5?  32:54 – I was talking to my 32-year-old son about why God allows evil to happen in the world, but don’t know how to explain it. Can you help? 39:40 – Why do we have relics inserted into the altar slab of the main altar?  45:54 – Did the people who write letters in the Bible (like Saint Paul) did those people know that their letters will be used by Christians other than those to who they were addressed?  50:58 – With what is going on right now with the Pope? I am a convert and I love the Catholic Church and I am having a lot of questions right now. What are your thoughts on the Pope?  …

Questions Covered: 21:22 – What is a “right and just” that you have found in the Catholic Church that Protestant and Lutheran preachers today, in North America, just don’t seem to see? 31:45 – Practically speaking, is it going to take a change of our political party in order for us to build a civilization orientated towards God? 41:38 – I realize that politics are not going well lately, and I like the premise of your book. Do you have any examples in the United States of America of Catholic communities that are putting their faith at the center of their community? 50:24 – As a Catholic High Schooler, how can I do my best to evangelize the world? Resources Mentioned:  It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion by By Scott Hahn, Brandon McGinley …

Questions Covered: 18:48 – Do we take the ages of people in the bible literally? 33:30 – How can I read the Bible in larger doses? How do I handle more than just a small dose? 40:00 – Given the more recent non-literal interpretations of the Bible, why would I not think Jesus’ resurrection was interpretive as well? 44:30 – If Aliens do exist, does that disprove that the bible is not true and that creation from the bible is incorrect? 48:00 – How do I inspire my family to read the Bible and engage in Father Mike’s Bible Podcast? 50:41 – Will you be able to mention how to defend sola scriptura in your podcasts or can you speak on that today?   …

Questions Covered: 15:40 – I want to thank John for giving me the right words to promote and discuss with other people. You’ve enabled me to have a conversation with people. 27:44 – I wanted John to know that I took courses from him and I wanted to commend you both for how great you both are. Resources Mentioned: Life-Craft.org …

Questions Covered: 15:35 – Are there resources or exercises for prayer to ask for peace? I have the desire but do not know how when there is so much chaos around me. 23:31 – How can I find peace when I don’t find peace in doing the right thing or the wrong thing? 31:19 – I come from a large family and I am the middle child. How do I gain peace and keep it within such a large family? 34:50 – My daughter and I have been estranged since 2013 and I have been trying to take baby steps writing letters to her and they go unanswered. How can I find peace within myself? 42:10 – How can I encourage my own priest to be as awesome as Fr. Kirby? 50:45 – Responding to Katherine, look into seven sisters apostolate group. A group that prays for priests. Resources Mentioned: Living in Peace by Fr. Kirby …

Questions Covered: 04:29 – In the Lord’s prayer, it says, “forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The problem is that we do not forgive people the way that God forgives. How can we reconcile this?  12:28 – Why is the Catholic position about the essence of God more correct than the orthodox position?  16:21 – Do you have any updates on when we will get the complete Ignatius study Bible? Is there a study Bible that is complete that you can recommend in the meantime?  20:13 – I am not Catholic. What is the general consensus among Catholics about the current pope?  29:10 – I have an 8th grader who is in Catholic school. She is president of her Right to Life club. Her best friend’s family is publicly promoting pro-abortion candidates. She asked me how Catholics could support abortion. How can I talk to my daughter about this?  38:00 – Was the Holy Family wealthy or poor?  44:05 – What is the Catholic view on the proposal’s that people should be chipped in order to participate in commerce?  50:08 – What are the best resources for someone who is struggling because of the clergy abuse scandal?  51:45 – Does Pope Francis bringing Pachamama into the Church count as apostasy, therefore confirming the sedevacantist position?  Resources Mentioned: The Didache Bible Bishop Barron Letter to a Suffering Church …

Questions Covered: 02:42 – My friend thinks the Catholic Church is apostate and the whore of Babylon. How can I respond to him?  11:22 – Is there a way to bypass the Catechism in formation for children with a learning disability who can’t understand it?  14:40 – I am a single Catholic. Can I adopt a child?  18:12 – I collect Yugioh cards and some people have told me that it is demonic. Is it okay for me to collect the cards? One card is called “the Creator”.  24:00 – How would you respond to the orthodox argument that the Catholic Church overemphasizes the keys given to Peter and that the original word in Greek is not ‘key’?  30:12 – Is the Mark of the Beast something that is an explicit sign? My family is convinced that the covid vaccine is the sign of the Beast.  42:25 – My parish has canceled RCIA until August. What can I do in the meantime to prepare myself and learn? Send A Daily Defense and The Bible is a Catholic Book  51:44 – How does the Catholic Church know extreme details about the angels? Where does this knowledge come from? Is it divine revelation to saints?  Resources Mentioned: http://jimmyakin.com/hunt-ing-the-whore-of-babylon https://www.amazon.com/Babylon-Connection-Ralph-Woodrow/dp/0916938174/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+babylon+connection&qid=1610060663&sr=8-1 …

Ralph Martin discusses the crisis in the Catholic Church and what can be done. Next, with Cy Kellett. …

Deacon Harold joins Cy to discuss the future canonizations of several African American saints. …

Questions Covered: 01:17 – Is Molinism a heretical view?  11:40 – How would you address people who claim to be Christians but who don’t wear masks and aren’t willing to protect others from the virus?  17:13 – In emphasizing tradition, how do Catholics achieve a balance between Scripture and Tradition in their personal prayer lives?  28:32 – I am in RCIA. I have noticed that the NAB has different chapter divisions than the RSV and other versions. Why is this?  34:44 – My Protestant friend says that the Bible says, “faith alone”. How do I answer him?  44:00 – What were the politics happening in the world when Jesus lived?  48:54 – What is the evidence for the Assumption of Mary?  …

Questions Covered: 06:39 – Is voting pro-choice a sin?  18:49 – What is the history of married priests and when did it switch over to celibate priests?  28:55 – What are your thoughts on shuckling while praying and how does it relate to the energy of God?  32:36 – How can I defend the protoevangelium of James?  41:40 – Why did Paul rebuke Peter when he hypocritically circumcised Timothy in order to appease the Jews?  48:12 – Atheists use Deuteronomy 2:21 to say that God is a murderous and wicked God. How can I respond to this?  …

Which Catholic Doctrine Troubles You? Questions Covered: 01:20 – Catholic teaching on redemptive suffering troubles me.  13:09 – I don’t understand why the Church teaches that the call to the priesthood is higher than the call to marriage.  21:36 – Someone recently told me that the Resurrection is just made up by St. Paul. Is there evidence for it?  29:16 – I am troubled by the Catholic teaching on predestination and election.  40:18 – The teaching that there is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church troubles me.  46:45 – I don’t believe in the Resurrection. Jesus’ own family didn’t believe he could perform miracles. Also, just because he rose from the dead, doesn’t mean that he is approved of by God.  …

Which Catholic Doctrine Troubles You? Questions Covered: 07:18 – I am troubled by the doctrine about the Virgin Mary called the Debitum Peccati. It has to do with the Immaculate Conception and her freedom from original sin. How can I better understand this?  18:11 – It seems like Catholics worship both Jesus and Mary. Is that true? I am a Lutheran.  29:44 – The doctrine about purgatory troubles me. What is temporal sin?  37:20 – I am troubled by Catholic doctrine on salvation.  47:35 – I am troubled by the role of the Magisterium and tradition, when there doesn’t seem to be biblical evidence for some things.  …

Tim Staples and Cy take questions from listeners about the Blessed Mother of God, on her feast day. …

Tim Staples and Cy take questions from listeners about the Blessed Mother of God, on her feast day. …

2020 has been a doozy. Todd, Chris, and Cy are here to talk about the best and worst stories of the year. …

2020 has been a doozy. Todd, Chris, and Cy are here to talk about the best and worst stories of the year. …

Do you want a healthy and happy marriage this year? Rose Sweet is here to help! …

Cy talks with Steve Weidenkopf about the truth of the Crusades. …

How can we come to know and understand Christ as a baby? Why did God choose this way to come into our world? Next, with Fr. Hugh Barbour. …

There are no words recorded in Scripture from the earthly father of Jesus Christ, but he is one of the most important saints in the Church and has much to teach us. …

Jimmy Akin, senior apologist at Catholic Answers, selects from weird and wacky questions submitted via the internet and tackles them head on in this episode of “Weird Questions.” If you have a mysterious, fantastic, or otherworldly query, please email it to radio@catholic.com.   Questions Covered: 01:58 – Is it possible that the Star of Bethlehem was a UFO? 12:33 – Is the absence of any reference in the Infancy narratives to time travelers asking to hold Baby Jesus evidence against the eventual invention of time travel? I can’t be the only one who wants to hold Him. 18:42 – What’s the deal with Krampus? 21:07 – Would it be morally wrong to invent a fictional character who delivers gifts on Christmas, then convince one’s children that this fictional character exists? 23:30 – Does encouraging belief in Santa make children doubt their faith when they learn the truth? 28:59 – If you live on one of Jupiter’s moons, how do you know which Earth time zone to observe in order to know when to hold midnight Mass on Christmas Eve? 33:30 – Since Jesus inherited no DNA from a human father, why is he not a clone of Mary? 39:40 – Would Jesus already know where Joseph and Mary hid his presents? 42:50 – If a time-traveler were to discover that the Nativity really occurred in 6 BC or 4 BC, would we adjust our calendar system to reflect that? 45:10 – As a Greek speaking Bishop, would St. Nicholas follow the Julian or the Gregorian calendar for his celebration of Christmas? 49:02 – Could the baby Jesus have developed colic? If Jesus was like us in all things but sin, does that mean he got sick? 51:29 – What will they use for Christmas Trees on Mars? 52:16 – Should the church be making a bigger deal about the Feast of the Annunciation rather than the Nativity in order to emphasize that Christ was incarnate on Earth 9 months before he was technically born Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Jimmy Akin, senior apologist at Catholic Answers, selects from weird and wacky questions submitted via the internet and tackles them head on in this episode of “Weird Questions.” If you have a mysterious, fantastic, or otherworldly query, please email it to radio@catholic.com. Questions Covered: 02:44 – If Mary didn’t suffer any labor and giving-birth pain, how exactly did Jesus get out of the womb? 12:26 – What constitutes a “Christmas movie”? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 16:48 – When does Christmas end? The 26th? New Year’s? After the octave? Twelfth Night? Epiphany? The Presentation? 19:38 – Is there any record anywhere of the midwives (if any) who attended Mary? 28:30 – If other planets were colonized, and we had to create a whole new calendar, how would we adjust Christmas? 32:35 – How did the character of Santa Claus evolve and what is its historical connection (if any) to St. Nicholas? 42:20 – Might Santa be a Time Lord? 1. Would Santa need to travel faster than lightspeed to deliver gifts to all nice Christians on Christmas Eve? If so, could that explain his longevity and his increase in mass over the centuries? 2. Does he use shrinking technology to fit through chimneys, teleportation technology to beam into houses, or some sort of quantum phase technology to render himself and his bag of presents temporarily insubstantial to pass through walls? 3. Could he use said technology to conquer the Martians? 50:35 – I know the so-called secret meanings of the 12 days of Christmas and what they are purported to symbolize, but what about the number of days themselves? I was told that if you add up all the days mentioned in each verse that you get on gift for every day of the year until next Christmas. Is that true? Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Catholic Answers Live Christmas Quiz Show Extravaganza ROUND 1 Which gospel is the only one that mentions the magi? a) Matthew b) Mark c) Luke d) John Which gospel is the only one that mentions the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus? e) Matthew f) Mark g) Luke h) John Which gospel does not start with the infancy of Jesus but before the beginning of the world with the words “In the beginning was the word”? a) Matthew b) Mark c) Luke d) John Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? A) To be counted for the census B) To visit Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth C) An Angel told Joseph to go there What is the first season of the Church’s liturgical calendar? A) Easter B) Advent C) Christmas Who was the ruler trying to find the Christ-child to destroy him? A) Pontius Pilate B) Caesar Augustus C) Herod D) ROUND 2 What is the Incarnation? a) God entering Jesus at his baptism. b) God assuming a human nature and becoming man. c) God taking on the appearance but not the nature of a human. What is divinization (also called theosis)? a) When a person is made like God so as to share in the divine nature. b) When Jesus appears gloriously at the Transfiguration. c) When Mary is conceived in the womb without sin. Who is the theotokos? a) The beloved disciple. b) Jesus c) Mary Jesus has two natures: a) But only one will, the divine will. b) And two wills, human and divine. c) But the two natures are fused into one nature. If a priest performs a sacrament while in a state of mortal sin? a) The sacrament is invalid b) The sacrament is valid. c) The sacrament is technically valid, but no grace comes from it. Who can baptize? a) Bishops, priests, and deacons b) Any baptized person c) Any person with the right intention ROUND 3- Final Judgement 1. True or False – Constantine started the celebration of Christmas as a Christianized version of the Roman pagan holiday. 2. True or False – The Holy Spirit is created by the love of the Father and the Son. 3. True or False – Faith without works is dead. 4. True or False – The souls in heaven are still awaiting the resurrection of their bodies. 5. True or False – The Church no longer teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation. 6. True or False – Without the grace of God, which we cannot merit, we cannot be saved. 7. True or False – Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. …

What do Catholics believe what they do? Questions Covered: 11:51 – Why do we use things like holy water or blessed salt?  16:26 – If Jesus spoke in hyperbole so often, how do we know that he wasn’t being hyperbolic when talking about his flesh and blood in the Eucharist?  24:01 – Peter says that people must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Why does the Catholic Church defy that and baptize in the name of the Trinity?  33:44 – Why must we confess the number of times we’ve committed a mortal sin?  41:48 – Do you not believe that Jesus’ sacrifice was enough since you believe in purgatory?  47:51 What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?  50:34 – I am a Baptist in RCIA. Is it inappropriate for me to take communion at a Catholic Church once I am Catholic?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:33 – I am a Protestant. Recently I have become interested in Catholic teaching. I don’t understand the role of works in the Catholic understanding of salvation. How does that work?  13:00 – The angel Gabriel said to Mary that her cousin was six months pregnant. When Mary went to visit Elizabeth, was she present for the birth of John?  16:53 – Is there any Church teaching addressing what happens to the just and the unjust when they are resurrected?  19:45 – Is the seal in Ephesian 4:30 proof of eternal security?  28:24 – I am a PhD student and I study the occult. I know St. Paul says to avoid astrologists and the like. How far is too far in my research? I am a Catholic.  36:53 – How do we answer non-Catholics when they have complaints about the pope, particularly the Nativity scene that is in the Vatican this year?  45:58 – What is the Catholic view of celebrating Kwanzaa?  48:50 – I got baptized 3 times as a Protestant. I became Catholic and realized that is too many baptisms, especially since the first one was Trinitarian. I got really sick and I am wondering if God is upset with me for being baptized so much? Can I fix this?  52:26 – I see in the Old Testament that special graces come through the name of God. Does this have a connection to the New Testament saying, “At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bend”? …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 05:47 – In a conditional baptism, why is the phrase “if thou art a man” used?  21:51 – Why are people reluctant to believe in Eucharistic miracles?  29:10 – Does the Church address televangelists as false prophets?  37:19 – Can people who are not ordained call on God’s power to cast out demons or evil spirits?  45:58 – Doesn’t Matthew 23:9 prove that it is wrong to call Catholic priests ‘father’?  …

This year has been challenging and isolating for many people. Dr. Greg Popcak gives his best advice for getting through Christmas in a healthy and happy way. Questions Covered: 14:25 – My family is all staying separate this Christmas because of covid. It seems like all the joy and the religion has gone out of the holiday. Do you have any suggestions for making it a special day still?  21:48 – Do you believe that a family can make a reasonable decision to have a gathering in person?  24:56 – What do you think about the Nativity in St. Peter’s square?  42:40 – My mom is dealing with dementia. With everything going on, we haven’t been going to Church for a long time because of my mom’s health. Is it wrong for me to go to Church this Christmas without her? I feel guilty.  …

Fr. Hugh Barbour counsels and answers listeners as they call with questions of a pastoral nature. He offers advice on marriage, family, work, the liturgy, and much more. Questions Covered: 08:00 – Can Catholics read heretical works? Why or why not?  11:24 – I am not a Catholic yet. I am thinking about my first confession. I am frightened and embarrassed, and I don’t know where to start or what to do. Can you help me?  24:08 – What is mystical wisdom?  30:13 – If God is the first effect, how is that evil entered the world if there was only good before him?  35:31 – Is the mark of the beast real? What should I know about it?  41:03 – Why did St. John the Baptist send two of his disciples to Jesus to ask if they were following the right man?  45:14 – Has the Church forgotten about the dogma that outside the Catholic Church there is no salvation?  48:10 – I went to confession and received no penance. Is it valid?  50:32 – Why do we need confession?  53:10 – Is it moral for women to do and wear makeup, paint nails, etc?  …

Jimmy Akin discusses the historical facts we can know about the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Resources Mentioned: How the Accounts of Jesus’ Childhood Fit Together: http://jimmyakin.com/how-the-accounts-of-jesus-childhood-fit-together …

Questions Covered: 15:57 – Can you tell us more about the Wise Men?  22:52 – Why is the entrance to the Nativity in Bethlehem so low to get into? Why is there so much division over the location?  30:05 – What was the timeline of the birth of Jesus to the presentation and then the flight into Egypt?  34:00 – When Joseph traveled with Mary, did they travel alone without other people? Was that true and was that unsafe?  41:17 – Why did the angel of the Lord go to Shepherds first?  43:48 – What was the topography of the journey that Mary made to Elizabeth?  49:20 – You said you think the star was a miracle. How could this be if the star first led them to the evil Herod?  51:17 – What is the meaning of the Nativity scene in the Vatican?  …

Questions Covered: 08:02 – What is the Catholic Church’s position on the Covid-19 vaccines that are being developed from aborted fetal cells?  13:00 – I see a lot of evidence that the great apostasy has already taken place. Why do you think it has not?  17:29 – Is it wrong to say prayers for the success of my work?  21:25 – What were the merits of the baptisms that John the Baptist performed?  23:31 – How can someone be truly happy if someone they love is in hell?  29:04 – Why do Catholics believe sola scriptura is wrong?  35:22 – Why did the blood of St. Januarius remain solid?  41:40 – Is it possible that someone who did something to me when I was a child could have put a curse on me? Are there steps that I can take to remove it, if that is the case?  48:20 – In Luke’s gospel, why does Jesus, in a parable, praise the steward’s dishonesty in paying off his master’s debtors?  51:27 – How can I teach my family that the early church was Catholic?  Resources Mentioned: The Bible Is A Catholic Book  JAMW – #126 Curses The Father’s Know Best by Jimmy Akin …

Questions Covered: 11:23 – Protestants claim that when Jesus said the law was not abolished but fulfilled in him he was saying that there was no longer any need for mediators between God and man. Is this true?  18:05 – The readings today discuss the genealogy of Joseph. Do we have a genealogy of Mary?  19:01 – What is your book recommendation for learning about the biblical roots of the sacraments?  21:23 – Why would the Vatican put an astronaut in the Nativity scene?  29:29 – Are there things that Catholic business owners should not take part in or have business in? For example, selling incense and candles.  35:02 – Did Jesus have a guardian angel?   41:15 – What is your opinion of the Scriptural rosary?  43:27 – At the wedding feast at Cana, Mary tells the servants what to do. How likely was it that servants would heed the words of a guest at a wedding?  46:47 – What is the Catholic teaching on predestination?  51:28 – Is the book of Job real or just a story? If it’s true, why don’t we call him St. Job?  Resources Mentioned: Biblical Roots of the Mass by Tom Nash What Did Jesus Do? by Tom Nash …

Questions Covered: 03:58 – Are souls in heaven able to watch people on earth?  13:31 – The gospel of John seems to imply that a lot of people will go to heaven, while Matthew presents that few will go. Which one is correct?  19:14 – I have heard it said that when you get to heaven, you forget all of your memories from earth and who you were on earth. Is that true?  32:44 – My Protestant friend can’t reconcile his “once saved, always saved” belief with the idea of purgatory. How can I talk to him about this?  40:42 – How can people spend “time” in purgatory or heaven when time doesn’t exist after death?  46:50 – Is purgatory just a state of delay before we can see God, or are there other forms of punishment in purgatory?  52:30 – What is the need of a body after the second judgement after the world has ended?  …

Questions Covered: 13:00 – A Protestant friend of mine denied the existence of hell. How can I respond to him?  19:19 – What’s the problem with thinking that purgatory passes quickly?  22:54 – What does it mean when the Church says there is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church?  45:02 – My son who was raised Catholic tells me he doesn’t believe in heaven or hell, but that the near-death experiences of people are simply hallucinations caused by glands in the body. How can I talk to him about this?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:05 – Why does Mary need a savior if she is sinless?  07:06 – How do you know that Mary was saved at her conception?  13:25 – When Jesus Christ died on the cross, his divine self didn’t die. How could his body and divinity be separated for 3 days?  18:21 – Why didn’t Mary feel labor pains if she felt emotional pain at her son’s death? Also, why did she need to remain a virgin in marriage?  30:25 – If God is unchanging, then how could he change and become man?  37:00 – What does the Catholic Church teach is the origin of hell?  41:32 – Was the marriage of Mary and Joseph valid since they didn’t consummate it?  49:30 – How does one defend the integrity of the Church after such tragedies like the Albigensian Crusades?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 12:14 – I don’t see evidence in the Bible for the perpetual virginity of Mary. Mt 1:25 seems to say otherwise. Can you help me to understand this?   35:12 – I am a Protestant checking out the Catholic faith. I watched a virtual Mass last week and the priest said that he feels Mary’s presence. Is it possible to feel the presence of a saint? I am new to this idea.  45:06 – How can I know when a writer is orthodox and a trustworthy source?  50:50 – I have recently seen the argument that the names Cephas and Caiphas are variants of the same name, implying that Simon being called Cephas is naming him as high priest. Is this theory correct?  …

Questions Covered: 07:13 – What is your greatest argument for converting to Catholicism from Protestantism? I am a convert to Protestantism from atheism?  16:33 – How do we go about taking on people within the Church who have contradictory views to what the Church teaches?  23:00 – I’ve heard some things that concern me from the pulpit that concern me concerning pro-life issues. I am hearing that being anti-abortion is not the most important issue in comparison with healthcare and discrimination. How should I be thinking about this?  34:44 – How can I engage with Protestants about sola scriptura?  47:44 – How can I respond to people who say that Catholics worship the saints more than Jesus?  51:44 – How can we defend the fact that the Church has authority like Scripture?  …

Questions Covered: 12:43 – I am going through RCIA classes. I really worry about having more kids because I could pass ALS on to my kids. Should I stop becoming Catholic since I have such a problem with contraception?  18:43 – How do I pick my baptismal name?  20:23 – Is it idolatry to use Aztec mythology and the Aztec calendar in decor and my culture, even though we don’t worship the Aztec gods?  23:36 – What is your recommendation for how to go about blessing our own house? If we sense evil in our home, when should we get a priest involved?  28:56 – Is there a connection between perfection and wisdom?  30:55 – How is it moral to have children if it makes it possible for them to go to hell?  33:40 – Why did Thomas Aquinas promote the execution of heretics?  43:06 – How does the absence of the word Trinity in the Bible disprove sola scriptura?  49:35 – Why does the Church state that dyotheletism was the correct view of Christ rather than monothelitism?  …

Questions Covered: 02:52 – What happens to the souls in purgatory on the last day when heaven comes down to earth?  06:52 – If a priest does not believe in the true presence or God Himself, is his mass valid?  14:39 – How do we have communion with Saints and is it biblical?  22:07 – Why does God put the tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden and have it lead to the Fall of Adam and Eve?  29:55 – Should we put just as much importance on the old covenant in the new covenant?   33:15 – Did Jesus and Mary have guardian Angels?  40:18 – If you are in confession and you forget to confess a sin, are you still absolved from that sin?  44:10 – During the plagues of Egypt when the blood filled the Nile does the Nile explain whether God created it or was it created from thin air?   46:35 – Why are the people in Hell so helpless?  52:01 – When Jesus appeared to Paul when he was writing did Paul convert by himself or did Jesus convert him?   …

Questions Covered: 18:17 – I am in RCIA (converting from Protestantism) and my father is very against Catholicism- it is like I am talking to a brick wall. I am not sure what to say- can I get some tips?  34:15 – Does Karlo think it’s possible to apologize well on Social Media or is it a lost cause?   41:42 – For the teachings about Mary, what sources do we have for it for apologetics work?  44:16 – How do you strike a good middle road between being too pushy or too passive when discussing Catholicism with family members who are not Catholic?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 01:39 – Why did the Catholic Church in the counsel of Laodicea in AD 36 transfer the solemnity of the sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?  14:33 – In the Eucharist are the accidents of bread and wine attached to Christ’s substance or absent of it?  16:42 – What do I say to someone who thinks God is responsible for all the suffering they have in their life?  20:00 – the rapture- one will be taken, and one will be left- what is the catholic response to the protestant belief on that?  28:44 – My Protestant friend thinks that we only should help other Christians. What is the Catholic Response to this claim?  33:25 – I am engaged to someone who is born Muslim and my fiancé asked me to pronounce my belief in the Muslim faith- is that okay to do for my happiness? What should I do?  41:15 – I would never eternally punish my child, I don’t understand how God could do that? I know I am not as merciful as God but I don’t understand. Can you explain?  48:44 – Prior to Vatican two, were there rare exceptions to non-Catholics receiving Communion?  51:17 – In Acts 5:38-39: what about other religions like Hinduism and Islam? Why are they still around even if they are of men and not of God?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:41 – God uses pain to punish bad people- but why does he allow natural disasters?  11:14 – What does apostolic succession look like and is it about geography or about doctrinal agreement?     16:23 – Is epistemological solipsism a form of heresy fideism?  22:35 – In Mathew 6, the master says, “You reap what you did not sew.” Can you explain that and what that means?  28:28 – Do you have an alternate suggestion as far as the food pyramid is concerned?  35:33 – Is animal cruelty a sin?  43:44 – How do you prove that Aliens are demons?  51:45 – How old was Jesus when the Magi arrived in Bethlehem and why did Mary and Joseph not return to Nazareth yet?  …

Questions Covered: 02:08 – Following up on work ethic discussion – I’m not a Protestant, but from my studies, it seems that the thought behind the Protestant work ethic is that God favors you with earthly success as a sign of your being saved.  08:18 – What is the theological significance of the doctrine of Mary’s perpetual virginity?  16:38 – Why do Catholics celebrate the sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?  21:10 – Why does the Catholic Church have a hierarchy instead of everyone having a personal relationship with Christ?  29:33 – My son is starting to fall away from Catholicism because he’s getting ideas about what Jesus did when he was growing up–like he might have been drinking, partying, having sex, etc.  42:07 – Is it possible that the Protestant work ethic developed because they weren’t taking off the feast days that Catholics were taking off?  46:30 – Why is the Protestant Lord’s Prayer different from the Catholic one?  49:16 – Is there a difference in how Catholics and Protestants view guardian angels?  51:15 – How do Catholics interpret “six days shall you work”? …

Questions Covered: 07:28 – Why do Catholics say that Protestants have fewer sacraments when, in one way or another, they do have some form of all of them? 21:20 – What authority is passed down by the apostles through apostolic succession? 29:14 – How would you respond to the Protestants who consult the Bible for every single question they come across? 35:42 – How should Catholics react when we see a non-Catholic wearing a rosary as a piece of jewelry? 42:50 – If you’re a practicing Catholic but you can’t believe in certain dogmas of Catholicism, does that make you a Protestant or Orthodox? 50:30 – Is the Protestant work ethic (seemingly placing a higher emphasis on work than Catholicism does, resulting in higher affluence) real? And what is the Catholic perspective on it? – that’s a little better. …

Who is this Blessed and Glorious Lady? Tim Staples tells all. Questions Covered: 01:33 – Aquinas says that Mary had exceeded the angels in grace and holiness, does that mean that Mary also has exceeded the angels in knowing God? How much did Mary know about God’s whole divine plan? Since angels have hierarchy which differs from their knowledge of God, and Mary being higher than the angels she must have the highest knowledge of God better than the angels?  20:00 – It might sound a strange question, but why is Perpetual Virginity important for our faith? I can see why Immaculate Conception is important (so that the Humanity of Jesus is perfect and free from all stain). I can see why Bodily Assumption is important (so that what is perfect is preserved by God, and we are shown a reward for sinlessness). But why is it important that Our Lady remained a virgin even despite the childbirth? Why is Her perfection so connected to Her virginity?   Why did she remain a virgin her entire life? Did she not want to be open to life with her spouse Joseph?  41:30 – What does Mary have the power to do when we pray to her? How does she give graces? What can we ask of her?  50:52 – What exactly is our relationship supposed to be with the Blessed Virgin Mary?  …

Who is this Blessed and Glorious Lady? Tim Staples tells all. Questions Covered: 21:52 – Was Mary, the mother of Jesus, born without sin?  45:05 – If God could give Mary the Grace to be born without original sin, why not just do that for everyone? (This is a question posed to me by a 6th grade student in my Religion/Theology class. I know how I answered I’d like to hear/read yours.)   52:12 – Does Mary’s conception free from Original sin, grant her the freedom from venial sins too?  …

What was the Bible of the early Church like? Questions Covered: 03:10 – From a five-year-old: Will there be dinosaurs in heaven?  04:21 – In Tobit the angel Raphael says that he is their kinsman. In Tobit 5:13 he claims to be the son of a man named Hananiah. Is he lying? It never says that he eats, wouldn’t Tobiah notice that or is just assumed that he does?  07:43 – Could we be living in a rebooted universe? What if in Revelation, John saw a previous universe in which Jesus was born for the first time by Mary as in Revelation 12 and then once he was swept up to God, that rebooted our universe so that in the universe we live in Jesus has existed since the beginning. All the while, the previous universe existed as an alternative timeline which John saw destroyed and wrote it down in Revelation?  16:20 – Why is it in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is clothed with a robe of scarlet then In Mark and John it is purple?  24:00 – On a previous show, you spoke before on the question of whether marriage would be possible between humans and aliens. The answer hinged on whether procreation would be possible. What if procreation were possible but the resulting offspring were sterile (like mules)? Would that affect the possibility of marriage?  28:53 – Is raising your arm telekinesis? Is telekinesis limited to moving our own body? How do pure spirits move objects?  34:50 – If we happen to colonize Mars in the future would we have to update the Missal to replace “Earth” with “Mars”?  44:48 – There are loving Catholics that state the CCC supports a vegan diet. Their reasoning? The CCC forbids us causing animals needless suffering, they say we don’t need to eat them to live, therefore killing them for food is causing them needless suffering. Your thoughts?  46:23 – What are the differences in blessings? I bless myself and my children. How effective is that vs. a blessing done by a priest?  49:54 – What happened to Christ’s foreskin from His circumcision, clipped fingernails, hair He shed, or anything else he left behind containing His DNA? We know that His humanity is sacred, but on a practical level, how far do we take that in our understanding of it?  …

What was the Bible of the early Church like? Questions Covered: 17:07 – Why does the orthodox canon of scripture have 79 books when the Catholic canon has 73?  35:15 – Which books of the Bible were not in the King James and the Geneva bibles?  41:04 – Why were the orthodox allowed to have a separate canon of Scripture when they were not yet separate from the Catholic Church?  44:08 – What are the origins of scripture? Where were these documents found and where were they kept?   49:30 – Could the Catholic Bible be expanded to include the additional books of the orthodox bible if there was a reunification of the two churches someday?  51:46 – What is the reliability of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 07:05 – How should we navigate which sins should be made illegal? For example, abortion versus adultery.  23:46 – Why is the Church against alkaline hydrolysis? If the liquid left over was disposed of respectfully, then would it be okay?  32:53 – After we receive Communion, are we required to kneel?  34:53 – I grew up in a very Protestant area and became an atheist in my teens. I was converted to theism in college. I like some aspects of Catholicism, but I don’t feel like I fit in at the Churches by me because of my Protestant background and the fact that the Masses are in Spanish. What can I do?  45:55 – The 3 wisemen gave three gifts to Jesus. Did they know that he was going to die and save the world from sin?  48:55 – Did the Catholic Church change the sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 04:07 – Can I use a Protestant Bible for Bible study? I am a convert to Catholicism and have mostly Protestant Bibles.  07:29 – Was John the Baptist considered to be a priest? He baptized and forgave sins.  12:06 – Is affirmative action intrinsically evil?  15:48 – Is Jesus the only divine person in the Bible to appear as a Theophany?  18:25 – Is not voting for a pro-life candidate a sin?  22:53 – What is the difference between Protestant and Catholic belief on what happens when a person dies?  32:00 – I ended up in the hospital fighting for my life recently. I felt like I was fighting for my soul against an evil entity that seems to still be with me now. How can I discern what to do or what this thing is?  41:53 – Since you were a Protestant, how did the deuterocanonical books change your perspective of Catholicism?  46:55 – I am in a spiritual crisis, the worst I’ve ever had. How can I get through this?    …

Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, joins us to help callers navigate Questions Covered: 17:00 – I am dealing with addiction with my son. He has attempted to be sober numerous times, but his selfishness has torn our family apart. We are heading toward the holidays. What can we do?  24:35 – What do you advise about my alcoholic husband? What can I do to help him? It seems like nothing has helped.  35:33 – My son has been addicted to drugs. He always tells me he needs money and wants me to pay for everything and tells me he wants to get better. I haven’t seen him in two years, but he badgers me constantly. What should I do?  44:25 – How do I maintain chastity with my girlfriend when we are both drawn continuously back into sexual sin? We are both addicted to unchastity.  50:26 – What is your opinion on prevention for alcohol addiction? It seems like most Catholic events revolve around alcohol.  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. Questions Covered: 02:07 – Are the angels descendants of Adam and Eve?  04:08 – Why do we celebrate the birth of Christ in December when it’s not really his birthday?  12:18 – To be saved, I thought we must believe in Christ and by grace. Earlier I heard someone say that we are also saved by works. I am confused. Why would I need to do works to be saved if Jesus died for me and I believe in him?  21:39 – Why did God put Mary through so much? Why did he make her experience losing her son when she did so much for God?  29:22 – What is the best Catholic Bible? Do you know anything about the “New Catholic Bible”?  34:40 – Why do you believe the apostasy didn’t happen?  42:20 – How do you know if someone is being influenced by Satan versus being possessed by him?  47:40 – Do we see our pets in heaven?  50:05 – Is a baby born into original sin when he is born to married parents?  51:50 – What is Church teaching on fallen angels? Will a rebellion of fallen angels ever happen again?  …

Questions Covered: 01:32 – Can you explain the Divine Mercy chaplet to me?  12:13 – When someone passes and they don’t receive last rites, what happens to them? My dad died last week and because of covid, couldn’t receive last rites.  21:15 – I heard that in the Old Testament, men could become priests of the tribe of Levi by marriage. Did Zechariah become a priest by marriage?  28:40 – Can a person be fully healed from sin by God? Does one need confession still if this happens?  33:00 – I know a lot of Catholics use 1 Corinthians 3:10 to justify purgatory. Does this passage encourage works and faith?  46:30 – What is the difference between the deity of Christ and the divinity of Christ?  47:40 – What did the cross look like that Jesus carried?  52:48 – How do I explain Mary’s importance to someone who doesn’t believe in free will?  …

Questions Covered: 02:48 – Were Adam and Eve able to have kids when they were in the garden?   06:03 – Is it possible for God to not love us? Is he capable of that?  12:20 – Why did early Church fathers, like St. Jerome, believe that the Septuagint is not inspired?  20:11 – What does it mean that Mary was free from original sin?  35:30 – Can my wife and I switch rites within the Catholic Church?  44:53 – When Christ institutes the sacrament of penance, what does it mean when he says, “Whoever’s sins you retain, they are retained”?  50:38 – How do you respond to people who claim that the Immaculate Conception and Assumption are based in Gnosticism?  …

Jimmy Answers helps callers with their Bible questions. Questions Covered: 07:13 – In today’s Bible reading, it seems like Jesus left Zebedee behind. Why didn’t he take him along with his sons?  14:14 – Where in the Bible does it talk about predestination? Do we believe in that?   21:00 – When did Adam and Eve live?  22:16 – What is meant in Galatians 4:9 in the NRSV by “elemental spirits”?  28:49 – I am a Hindu. Why would Jesus die for your sins? Doesn’t that just make people feel like they can keep sinning?  34:55 – If souls have been good in serving God throughout their lives, will they still have to go to purgatory?  36:52 – Ezekiel 34:12-13 and 15-17 has a completely different translation in my Spanish and English Bibles. In English, it says “destroy” and in Spanish “take care of”. Why?  43:45 – Was a one world order predicted in Revelation 13?  49:30 – How are we meant to understand the use of the word “lord” in the Bible?  Resources Mentioned: Predestination in the Bible by Jimmy 20 Answers End Times JAMW #84 Private Revelation; #93; #94 …

Jimmy Answers helps callers with their Bible questions. Questions Covered: 04:10 – What are the best Bible verses to defend becoming Catholic?  10:53 – What is subsistence?  14:00 – In Revelation, there is mention of the numbers 666 as the sign of the beast. It is also in 1 Kings, referencing the number of talents that Solomon received each year. Is there any special meaning in this?  21:41 – The writers of James and Hebrews seem to have different beliefs about faith and works. Do they disagree on how salvation is obtained?  28:50 – Is there scriptural evidence for there being different degrees of enjoyment of the beatific vision?  34:14 – How does the Catholic Church go about deciding which books are inspired by God?  36:33 – Towards the end of the book of Daniel, it suddenly begins portraying him as a younger man. Why? Also, there are wars with “the prince of Persia”. Are these actual wars?  45:08 – When Moses and Elijah appear when Jesus is transfigured on the mountain, I have been told that it is necromancy. How can I respond to this accusation?  50:05 – Was Jesus dead for 3 days and 3 nights?   51:51 – In Genesis we know that human nature changed with the fall of man, did Lucifer change as well? When God made Lucifer a serpent, was he changing him?  Resources Mentioned: Why Be Catholic by Jimmy Akin The Bible is a Catholic Book JAMW – #112 On God and the Gods/ #87 The Nephilim …

Cy Kellett and senior apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss a variety of questions submitted via email and social media. If you have a question you’d like to submit for the next internet open forum, please email it to radio@catholic.com.   Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Cy Kellett and senior apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss a variety of questions submitted via email and social media. If you have a question you’d like to submit for the next internet open forum, please email it to radio@catholic.com. Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Christopher Check joins Cy to discuss the origins of Thanksgiving and the history of how Catholics came to America. …

Tim Staples answers questions submitted to the Radio Team via radio@catholic.com. Book Tim to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Tim Staples?  Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines  Jimmy Swaggart Made Me Catholic  Catholic Answers to Common Objections  The Sword of the Spirit: Defending Six Central Catholic Teachings  Living Bread (CD)  Last Call: The Catholic Teaching on Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell  …

ROUND ONE   1 – CONTESTANT ONE) Which Apostle was a tax collector? A) Judas B) Matthew C) Philip 1 – CONTESTANT Two) Which of the Apostles was a carpenter? A) Philip B) Thaddeus C) None that we know of 2 – CONTESTANT ONE) What is transubstantiation? A) The replacement of the substance of bread and wine with the substance of the body and blood of Jesus. B) The presence of the body and blood of Jesus within the substance of bread and wine. C) The real presence of Jesus along side the bread and wine. 2 – CONTESTANT Two) What is concupiscence? A) The total corruption of the human heart that is a consequence of the fall of Adam. B) Sexual desire that is excessive. C) An inclination to evil. CCC 405   3 – CONTESTANT ONE) Apologist and speaker KARLO Broussard has a brand-new book called Purgatory Is for Real: Good News About the Afterlife for Those Who Aren’t Perfect Yet. What happens in Purgatory? A) Souls not ready for Heaven temporarily pass through hell to have sin burned away. B) Those who died in grave sin get a last chance to repent and receive Heaven. C) Holy souls with remnants of sin are purified. 3 – CONTESTANT Two) Apologist and speaker KARLO Broussard has a brand-new book called Purgatory Is for Real: Good News About the Afterlife for Those Who Aren’t Perfect Yet. In the First Letter to the Corinthians, Paul gives an image of purgatory when he says: A) some “spirits are in prison” (actually 1 Peter 3) B) some people “will be saved, but only as through fire.” C) some people are handed over to Satan so that they will learn not to blaspheme God. (see 1 Tim 1:20)   ROUND TWO – 1 – CONTESTANT ONE) Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Psalm 118 says to “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is ____:” A) A jealous God. B) Great. C) Good. 1 – CONTESTANT Two) Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Jesus healed ten Lepers and only one returned to thank him. That man was: A) A Samaritan. B) A Pharisee. C) A Roman centurion. 2 – CONTESTANT ONE) Which of the following is not a heresy? A) Donatism. B) Marcionism. C) 2 – CONTESTANT Two) Which of the following is a heresy? A) Ecumenism B) Adoptionism C) Monasticism 3 – CONTESTANT ONE) Which of these qualities will we have when we are in Heaven and raised from the dead? A) Impeccability B) Omniscience C) Simplicity 3 – CONTESTANT Two) Which of these qualities does God have? A) Mutability B) Passibility C) Incorporeality   FINAL JUDGEMENT FALSE Every adult under 58 and in good health is required to keep the Friday fast in Advent. TRUE The Apostolic Fathers were early bishops, some of whom knew the Apostles. FALSE In some cases it is morally acceptable to use In Vitro Fertilization. FALSE The Church does not consider private revelation to be possible because revelation is complete. FALSE It was absolutely necessary that Mary be a virgin in order to give birth to God’s son. TRUE Salvation is from the Jews. TRUE Jesus loves us with both a human and a divine love. …

What is keeping you from the Catholic Church? Questions Covered: 12:27 – Having to go back to confession makes me feel like, what is the point in even trying? I will just be back there again.  18:03 – Why do people have to get an annulment to be married and part of the Church?  30:17 – I am a pastor but I am drawn to the Catholic Church. It is hard for me to want to be Catholic when I see public figures claiming to be Catholic but also speaking heresies and not living Catholic lives. How can I overcome this?   42:22 – What is the relationship of the Pope and Catholic Church to other Christian denominations?  47:34 – My obstacle to Catholicism is that I am not Catholic, but I am not allowed to receive the Eucharist. I am insulted that I cannot receive even though I believe it is the Body and Blood of Christ.  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 04:32 – I read James 1:17 and it says that God “has no shadow of change” but frequently in the Old Testament, he changes his mind about punishing the Israelites. How do you explain this contradiction?  11:16 – What is the authorship of the prophecy of Daniel? Did Daniel write it?  17:34 – Where can I get honest information about Vatican II? It is really hard for me to tell who to believe about this.  28:42 – How can I prove papal supremacy to Protestants, using the Church councils?  34:55 – Some people say that Catholics are meant to fight evil, but Jesus says to turn the other cheek. Which is it?  47:00 – I told my Catholic friend who got married that I couldn’t go to his wedding because he was getting married outside of the Church. Was this the right thing to do?  53:10 – Why are some angels called saints? How could they become a saint? Resources: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-twentieth-century-apologetical-rollercoaster …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:30 – How do Catholics approach praying to the saints that avoids deifying them?  08:21 – What is the difference between Christian perfection and holiness or sanctification?  15:08 – How can we enjoy the good things of this earth while still being detached from the world?  18:25 – Does the Church have any teaching on family structure, specifically mothers being in the home or fathers being the provider?  21:27 – How does a Catholic respond when people tell them that holidays are pagan?  30:05 – I feel that parts of Sirach 3 about honoring your parents for the remission of sins and Tobit 12:9 contradict the Church’s teaching on grace. Is this the case?  37:15 – Why did it take until the 1800s to confirm the dogma of the Immaculate Conception?  42:08 – Is it possible to fast from multiple things during Lent on different days of the weeks? Is this against Church teaching on fasting during Lent?  46:25 – 1 Thessalonians seems to be referring to the Rapture of all Christian people. Is this different from the second coming?  48:40 – I think I am a Catholic and it’s Jimmy’s fault. I am feeling very lonely and struggling to share with people what I have found to be the truth. Did you ever feel that way when you converted?  …

Catholics believe in the dignity of life from conception to natural death. Dr. Delgado addresses covid-19, vaccines, abortion, and more. Questions Covered: 17:41 – Why are Catholic hospitals still allowing emergency “contraceptives”?  24:38 – If vaccines are introduced and not safely tested, then is it moral to mandate it upon people?  42:00 – My niece has had three c-sections and is pregnant again. The doctors tell her that she is a very high risk for bleeding out when she delivers the baby. She wants to have the baby, no matter what. What can she do? What is the right thing to do?  48:17 – I am a practicing Catholic. Why is it evil to take someone who has died, like in an abortion, and use their remains for a good purpose?  …

What does it mean to commit sins of speech? Msgr. Pope discusses gossip, lies, and more. Questions Covered: 18:57 – Are casual greetings sinful, for example, responding that you’re doing well if you’re not?  24:19 – I spontaneously exaggerate about a lot of things. Is that sinful?  33:32 – I have two children who are away from the faith. Should I say something to them about the faith? It can cause them to get defensive and angry?  44:33 – Is it a sin to speak out or to stay quiet in a situation where you see injustice?  50:53 – When I hear Catholics demeaning the Church or saying things that I find offensive, should I respond to them?  …

Jesus is king. Questions Covered: 14:29 – Would you refer to God as nonbinary? If so, does the Church accept nonbinary people?  22:43 – If Christ did not manifest in the flesh, would there still be a chance for salvation?  33:17 – How can I understand the Eucharist in the Catholic Church more?  41:00 – Shouldn’t the social kingship of Christ unite Church and state in our country?  48:00 – Why is Jesus’ message for salvation so extreme?  …

Who is the person of Jesus? Questions Covered: 29:51 – If everyone is created in the image and likeness of God, that Jesus is partially a woman?  36:50 – How did Jesus know at twelve years old enough to teach the elders in the Temple? What was it that he taught?  44:14 – Would Jesus have been a different person if he had had different parents?  48:00 – How was Christ begotten if he is God?  51:23 – How can we prove Christ’s divinity in Scripture? Mark 10:18 seems to contradict it  …

Who was Jesus? Questions Covered: 02:11 – When Jesus breathed on the apostles and they received the Spirit, how is that different from Pentecost?  07:20 – What is the strongest evidence against Jesus’ Resurrection and how can it be refuted?  15:06 – Was Jesus the only condemned person who had to carry his own cross?  19:20 – Does Zecheriah 14 prove that Jesus is coming soon?  24:16 – Why didn’t Jesus allow Mary to touch him before he ascended to his Father?  28:51 – What is the most important gift that Jesus gave to us?  32:00 – I read a theory that the 2nd coming has already occurred, using Matthew 16:28 as evidence. What are your thoughts on this?  36:04 – How do you respond to Unitarians who deny that Jesus was a person of the Trinity?  42:57 – Why do a priest and a congregation need to pray for their sacrifice to be accepted when the sacrifice has already been made by Christ?  47:20 – At what age did Jesus know that he was God?  51:29 – In biblical stories, there is a gap in Jesus’ life that is not documented. What happened during those years?  …

Who was Jesus? Questions Covered: 08:26 – What qualifies as another Jesus or another gospel according to St. Paul 2 Cor 11:4?  16:07 – Do you have any practical tips for speaking to Jesus as he truly is and not whatever we have made him to be in our minds?  25:00 – Why did Jesus descend into hell, as the creed says?  32:20 – When Mary is told that her son shall be called Jesus and that he will save all people, is this referring to the Jews or to all people?  36:13 – I am going to be confirmed next year. When Jesus instituted Confirmation, did he intend for us to be able to choose someone venerable to be our Confirmation saint?  46:10 – How can I respond to people who say that they think Jesus is coming again soon?   49:40 – How does Jesus relate to the story of Mohammed in Islam and how are they connected?  …

Questions Covered: 5:00 – When the Blessed Virgin Mary found her son in the Temple, he was teaching the elders. What was he teaching them? What did he say?  20:39 – How can we imitate Jesus in our own version of Matthew 12?  24:52 – What did Jesus teach on annulments and marriage?  36:33 – How can we trust in Jesus’ teaching when earthly teachers who claim an identity in Christ fail so poorly in living Christian lives?  45:12 – Is a spiritual director different than a priest?  …

Questions Covered: 11:45 – My brother is a Buddhist, and he believes that Jesus is a guru. How can I respond to that?  20:03 – If God is unchanging, then how did Jesus have a human nature before humanity existed?  25:05 – How do I explain to someone about the continuous sacrifice of the Mass and that Jesus is not dying again each time?  39:02 – Hebrews 1:5 says that Jesus is superior to the angels and is the Son of God. What is the purpose of addressing that in the Scriptures?  48:52 – How do we know Jesus wasn’t doing magic tricks instead of miracles?  …

Jesus is the Word made flesh. Fr. McTeigue joins us to discuss. Questions Covered: 18:24 – You spoke about evangelizing people by understanding their needs. Why shouldn’t we just evangelize the way Jesus did?  23:00 – What does the God the Word say about incorrect translations of the Bible that have removed books?    29:15 – How can we prove that Jesus is in the Eucharist? Why We’re Catholic  30:45 – My wife always asks me what the meaning of the “word” is in the prayer, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” Is this referring to Jesus the Word?  43:08 – How do we, from a Catholic understanding, navigate the distance between us and our Protestant brothers regarding sola scriptura?  …

Why is friendship with Jesus crucial? Find out now, with Fr. Hugh Barbour. Questions Covered: 19:55 – My RCIA candidates keep thinking that the Old Testament God is different from the New Testament God. How can I help them see they are one and the same?  30:00 – In adoration, I feel like I am not getting a good enough connection with God. I am going to adoration tonight and I really want to make the most of the time. How can I effectively pray and connect with Jesus in adoration?   35:40 – How does Jesus find the balance between discipline and mercy or grace in his friendship with us? I have Baptist friends who go to Jesus for forgiveness, but never for permission.  42:55 – How can I become friends with Jesus and how can I make sure he’s alive and in heaven?  47:30 – I’ve had a priest say that you can’t offend God because he is God. Is this true? I want to understand so that I can have the best relationship with God.  51:20 – Is it alright to receive Jesus in Mass more than one time a day?  …

Jesus spent a large portion of his earthly ministry as an exorcist, casting out demons. Questions Covered: 17:57 – Can fasting drive out demons?  22:22 – How do we know whether an evil spirit is telling us the truth?  32:57 – Are there rabbis in the Jewish faith today who are exorcists?  35:42 – Should we preach in our churches more about the existence of the devil?  44:30 – Can you help me to understand why Jesus sends the demons into the swine and then they run into the sea?  47:00 – Under what authority do other faiths cast out demons?  50:37 – Can broken relationships cause demonic possession?  52:40 – Can people cast a spell on another person? I have been experiencing really strange things.  Resources Mentioned: The Truth About Exorcism Focus episode with Fr. Lampert Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons by Fr. Lampert …

Is there hard evidence for Jesus Christ’s existence? Questions Covered: 15:37 – Is it a good defense to say that Christianity is true because it points back to the person of Christ, who is God, whereas other religions point to mere humans or myths?  18:30 – Why don’t people believe in Jesus when there is historical evidence of his existence?  31:00 – When Jesus ascended, he was in human form. Will we see him in human form or spirit form in heaven?  34:48 – Isn’t the fact that the year is based on Jesus’ birth a huge piece of evidence that he lived?  45:25 – In a glorified body and in experiencing the Beatific Vision, would we experience more than the three dimensions that we experience here on earth?  52:38 – Why is the Eucharist real?  …

Non-Catholics call with questions for Tim Staples. Questions Covered: 04:16 – Is there any biblical or historical evidence that the queen mother of the Davidic kingdom brought requests to the king?  13:44 – Can I still attend Catholic Mass, even if I am not a Catholic?  17:05 – Why did the Catholic Church kill Jan Huss?  30:30 – The Catholic Church was anti-Semitic in the 20th century and was the reason for the Holocaust. They are now targeting homosexuals in the same way. Why does the Catholic Church always hate someone?  40:45 – Is there an internal battle between the human spirit and God? Are we always at war between ourselves and God?  47:20 – Why is there more of an emphasis on women’s virginity rather than man’s virginity?  52:45 – Whatever happened to excommunication in the Catholic Church? I hear about all of the scandals in the Church, but no excommunication.  …

JD Flynn talks about all the latest news in the Catholic Church. Questions Covered: 13:57 – I heard that the Pope is now approving civil unions and same-sex marriage. Is this true?  20:06 – Who has been recommended by McCarrick who is now a cardinal or a bishop?  29:10 – What is your opinion on the persecution of Christians and Catholics in the media and politics today in the United States?  37:45 – Pope Francis seemed to be very antagonistic toward President Trump, even though he did a lot for the pro-life movement and the Little Sisters of the Poor. What are your thoughts on this?  44:00 – What’s going on with Cardinal Becciu and Cardinal Pell?  51:52 – Why did CNA come out and state that Biden was the president elect and that he was the second Catholic president, when the election had not been certified?    …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 04:52 – Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God with your whole mind and heart. Is it a mortal sin to not do this? If so, how can we ever be in a state of grace?  17:38 – How do we know which Old Testament laws are binding on Christians today?  29:30 – How can I pray effectively?  37:30 – There is an episode of Star Trek where Captain Kirk gets split into two people, one good, one evil. How does this relate to Catholic apologetics in who we are as people?  44:23 – Does evil come from God if the serpent was made by God?  …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 10:09 – I don’t find enough biblical evidence for papal infallibility. Are there some verses that I am missing?  21:17 – If God made Mary free from original sin, why is it significant that Mary experienced an immaculate conception? Why didn’t he just do the same for Jesus?  33:38 – Why do Catholics place such emphasis on exorcists, when anyone should have the authority through Jesus to do what they do?  43:54 – If Jesus is the theophany of God, does only he receive relative latria?  50:16 – Can you help me to understand 1 John 2:27 and 3:9?  …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 05:22 – In the CCC, what does it mean when it says that we can only pray to the Father through Jesus?  11:10 – How was God created?  18:26 – If we receive the Holy Spirit in baptism and confirmation, what happened in Acts 8:16 when it says they had not received the Spirit?  30:04 – Are angels outside of time or are they affected by time?  37:35 – I have an autistic genius son. He has been diving into early Church fathers and history and he’s not even 10. I cannot answer his questions anymore. How can I continue his Catholic education the right way?  47:55 – In 2 Timothy 1:16-18, he asks for mercy upon his friend. I didn’t think he was dead, but some Protestants say that he is. What is going on in this verse?  …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 05:41 – What role does the lay person play in Bible interpretation in the Catholic Church?  23:11 – How do Catholics interpret Romans 13?  33:55 – What are two books you would recommend for my Christian friend who questions the early Catholic Church and its history?  43:04 – How does mortal sin work? Is it a mortal sin if a person is coerced?  48:24 – Did Christians embellish the gospels after they were written? I heard that Josephus’ writings were embellished after the fact.  …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 08:24 – I discovered Catholic radio about 6 months ago. I pledged within a week. I went back to the Church and confession. I recently found out that being divorced without an annulment is a sin. How can I be forgiven for this? I don’t know if I can get an annulment.  20:09 – My brother thinks that babies with genetic abnormalities, like down syndrome, are not humans, so they can be aborted. How can I respond to him about this?  35:37 – Why is it that Christ himself was not baptized as an infant?  45:10 – How were people able to see Christ transfigured?  52:15 – There are body parts of saints that are venerated in the Catholic Church. How are relics made? Why do we separate the parts of the body?  …

Please help to fund Catholic Answers Live for the next 3 months by going to catholicanswersradio.com to donate! Questions Covered: 09:45 – What is your opinion on the divine right theory? Did monarchs really have authority from God?  20:29 – How did you prepare to have such a big, great family? What can a person do to raise a holy family?  34:00 – What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?  45:30 – Is there any place that we can point to as containing God’s word outside of Scripture?  51:33 – Did Christ raise himself from the dead or was he raised from the dead by the Father?  …

Trent asks listeners why they support abortion and answers by explaining the truth about the dignity of life. Questions Covered: 02:58 – I am pro-choice in the instance when a mother’s mental health is in danger.  12:48 – Are you consistent with your beliefs? How can you be pro-life but also pro-factory farming?  22:12 – I am pro-choice because believe in the ability to choose what you do with your body.  32:14 – I am pro-choice. I wouldn’t stop anyone from having an abortion. I think men should have more responsibility in preventing unwanted pregnancies. I don’t think Christian beliefs should be projected into law.  43:55 – Being pro-choice is up to the woman. I find that pregnancy is unfair to the woman, so she should decide if the baby lives.  48:00 – I used to be pro-choice and tried to convince a drug-addict friend to abort her baby. She went to prison, chose to have the baby, and her kid is awesome. I always thought that her baby’s life wasn’t going to be worth living or have any quality, but I was completely wrong. A beautiful person can come out of such a difficult situation.  …

Trent asks listeners why they support abortion and answers by explaining the truth about the dignity of life. Questions Covered: 13:48 – I am pro-choice because bodily autonomy comes before anyone’s right to life.  29:41 – I am pro-choice because I don’t see that life is in inherent in human beings. There is nothing more special about me than there is about a cow. I don’t think people are that special.  43:08 – I am pro-choice because I think making abortion legal will endanger women and cause back-alley abortions.  …

How can spouses bring Christ into marriage? Questions Covered: 17:00 – What are practical ways to pray with a husband who is agnostic?  29:00 – I am getting married in 3 weeks. Do you have any tips for how to make Jesus the center of our relationship?  35:14 – When my husband wasn’t onboard with the faith, I began praying as a family with my children out in the open and he was drawn into prayer with us.  …

God created the heavens and the earth. How did He do it? Questions Covered: 14:37 – What is the official Church teaching on creation and evolution?  23:08 – It’s known that the universe works according to the laws of quantum mechanics, which has no beginning or end. How does this fact work with the Catholic position on evolution?  29:40 – How can it be possible that we are descended from one man and one woman, Adam and Eve?  33:51 – I am teaching fifth grade science right now and I am wondering if you have any idea as to how I can introduce the idea of evolution to them without completely confusing them.  40:29 – I think the Eastern orthodox believe that Earth was established as paradise, and man in it as the pinnacle of creation, and space as evil, as the devil’s. What are your thoughts on this?  44:32 – I am a born-again Christian. Is it true that you are saying that there could be multiple Adams? In that case, were there multiple Eves?  50:10 – I don’t think it has been made clear that Catholics are not required to believe in evolution.  …

Questions Covered: 03:23 – Station of the Cross…What is the biblical evidence for Mary’s perpetual virginity?  14:05 – What is God?  17:57 – Are all religions and denominations equal in God’s eyes?  23:02 – Why is it fair for people to go to heaven who live bad lives and then confess their sins at the very end?  28:45 – If Muslims are worshipping the same God as us, do Muslim prophets ever speak to Jesus? If so, why doesn’t he tell them that Islam is not true?  34:50 – Why wasn’t Jesus accepted in his own town when so much was miraculous about his birth and mother?  41:46 – I teach CCD. How can I answer them when they ask if there was incest at the beginning of creation?  43:42 – Why don’t Catholics talk as much about the second pope, Linus?  48:41 – How could God keep Mary from sinning but also preserve her free will?  51:11 – If a priest is living in mortal sin, how does that affect the sacraments?    …

Questions Covered: 12:30 – How do I defend the faith against Gnosticism?  21:00 – I met a young person who said he is not pro-abortion except in the case of rape. How can I respond to him?  22:52 – I have been debating with a Baptist about the validity of the apocrypha by saying that the original King James bible included it. Is this a good way to take the conversation?  32:37 – How do we explain to an agnostic that miracles are real?  45:00 – I am a recent convert from the evangelical church. It has been really difficult trying to convince my wife and in-laws that the Catholic faith is true. Should I ease up on talking to them about the faith and just focus on living in a way that shows them my faith?  …

Questions Covered: 17:00 – Do you recommend memorizing Scripture to gain inner peace?  43:17 – I am completing RCIA. I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness. I feel betrayed and angry about how I was raised and about what I was taught. How can I overcome these feelings and the fact that I have had to learn everything again?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 09:10 – When I see something that my youth kids post online regarding voting, is it wrong for me to encourage them to vote pro-life when they are saying that they will not?  21:22 – Why did the Holy Spirit have to purify Mary, regarding the Immaculate Conception?   33:21 – What are the teachings of the Catholic Church based on? What is the Magisterium?  41:22 – My middle daughter left the Catholic Church and went to the Assemblies of God church. How can I get through to her about the true faith?  47:35 – What is the correct translation for “daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer? Is it daily bread or is it supersubstantial bread?  51:30 – Are Protestants not familiar with the Paschal Victim or the Eucharist? Two Protestant friends of mine had never heard of them before.  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 08:35 – When did Protestants take 7 books out of the Bible?  15:50 – What is Catholic teaching on the antichrist?  24:23 – What do Last Rites achieve for a non-practicing Catholic?  32:52 – Is it good to rejoice in the sorrow of others?  37:45 – What is the Scriptural basis for infant baptism?  48:30 – Was Leviticus 18:22 referring to young boys and pedophilia rather than just homosexual acts?  …

It is not permissible to do evil in order to achieve a good. Fr. Sebastian explains why. Questions Covered: 24:10 – If a train is running and will kill 5 people, would it be better to switch the track and kill only one person?  38:21 – When does a war become just? When do non-combatants become combatants?  45:14 – When I stand up for babies in the womb, people ask me why I don’t advocate for children at the border. How can I best respond to this?  48:37 – Is it wrong to harm oneself to help another, for example, by donating an organ?  …

As Catholics, we are responsible for standing up for the dignity of all human life. Bishop Paprocki is here to help us understand just how to do that. Questions Covered: 22:00 – Can we ask the souls in purgatory to pray for the end to abortion?  30:00 – How can I best respond to a person who says they don’t accept abortion except in the case of rape?  35:45 – If we want to promote the culture of life, shouldn’t we really be promoting NFP more?  42:45 – I have been really confused because I have heard conflicting advice on voting from the clergy. How can we know who really is pro-life?  47:52 – How can we encourage priests to help along this culture of life?  50:37 – If you care so much about life in the womb, why don’t you care so much about the shootings?   …

Questions Covered: 02:13 – Are the white throne judgement, the day of the Lord, and the second death all the same thing?  11:45 – Which translation is correct for 1 Corinthians 13, where the word love replaced charity in newer translations?  19:04 – Have you taken a Nazarite vow?  24:25 – How does the tribe of Levi relate to the priesthood? Were all men of Levi priests?  39:00 – It is not true that we must go through Mary and the saints in order to pray to God, so why is this such a prevalent belief? Doesn’t Scripture say there is one mediator?  45:07 – Are Abimelech and Isaac the same person?  47:48 – Can you explain the difference between judging and discernment?  53:00 – Is there a difference between saying God “is” or God “exists”?  …

Questions Covered: 08:20 – What does Jesus mean in Matthew 7:21-23, when he says the “one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven”?  13:30 – Did Christ’s death make salvation possible for all peoples?  17:12 – Why isn’t the Nicene Creed included in the canon of Scripture?  21:40 – My daughter uses Scripture often to show me that the Catholic Church is wrong. What book can you recommend that I can read to better refute her?  23:38 – How can we use Scripture to support the belief in the intercession of the saints?  35:04 – How do the Old and the New Testament relate to each other? What book can you recommend?  41:15 – When Jesus is talking about divorce, what does he mean when he says “except for adultery”?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 00:45 – Do Catholics believe that Satan or demons can tempt us into sin? If so, how does one know that’s what is happening?  05:52 – When was the Hebrew dialect created?  13:55 – Is stylization of violence in the media sinful?  17:45 – Why should I believe that teleology is true?  28:36 – At Fatima, the children asked about Emilia and Mary said that she would be in purgatory until the end of the world. Is this true and if so, then why would a child be in purgatory for so long?  32:38 – I am godmother to a 14-year-old young lady who knows practically nothing about the faith. How can I begin teaching her?  35:16 – What prompted the change in the words of the Mass and the creeds?  42:26 – How can we decipher what the Church really teaches when members of the Church hierarchy present confusing ideas?  44:02 – Can a person sell their soul to the devil? Is that even possible?  48:22 – How can I explain to my grandson why we are supposed to pray for our enemies?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:45 – Why are we obliged to go to Mass on certain holy days that are not on Sundays? Can I go to Mass on Sunday to cover this obligation?  4:35 – Did Jesus ever reference purgatory either directly or in parable form?  12:43 – How can I refute the argument that Israel simply borrowed their beliefs from Canaanite mythology?  22:30 – Is it true that souls can go to hell if no one prays for them as the message at Fatima states?  33:18 – Why were the minor orders of the Church removed?  38:42 – What is the moral standing of the Church on contraception that the doctor would like to prescribe for my daughter, but not for the purpose of contraception?  49:48 – Do Catholics believe that Satan or demons can tempt us into sin? If so, how does one know that’s what is happening?  Resources Mentioned: On the Reliability of the Old Testament by Kenneth Kitchen …

Questions Covered: 28:31 – I think historical fiction is so important in our faith and that hard copies of printed books in our hands cannot be replaced by books on screens. One of my favorite books is called Come Rack, Come Rope by Msgr. Benson. It seems like it isn’t printed anymore. Will Ignatius ever print it?  31:52 – Moby Dick truly shaped me and is a book that I think that everyone should read.  43:18 – Two books that affected and helped me were The Confessions by St. Augustine and The Faith Explained by Leo Trese.  47:57 – A Doctor at Calvary by Pierre Barbet really helped me on my faith journey.  50:22 – Les Miserable and The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo were books that truly made a mark on me.  …

Questions Covered: 05:48 – Is the Trinity biblical and how can I find proof for it?  08:08 – My son got an annulment. Is that annulment also valid for his ex-wife or does she need to obtain an annulment separately to remarry?  11:52 – I am a distributor of Communion at Mass. What should I do if I have someone approach me for the Eucharist who I know is non-Catholic?  15:24 – Is there a way to prove temporal punishment due to sin to Protestants who don’t believe in purgatory?  17:58 – Do you have tips or a book recommendation for dealing with scrupulosity?  19:48 – The Church says that war is allowed when there is no other option. When does the Catholic Church forbid or allow surrender? I am trying to understand just war theory.  29:01 – What does it look like when prayer “works”?  32:20 – How does the Church view faith and works?  40:25 – Can you explain Augustine’s understanding of predestination?  43:22 – Can you tell me more about purgatory? Will most people experience purgatory?  46:16 – What is the purpose of penance if we will still have to go to purgatory?  48:26 – Why do we name Pontius Pilate in the Nicene Creed?  49:55 – Is there any special meaning behind Jesus’ words, “It is finished”?  51:00 – What does a wife do when she gets opposing advice from a holy priest and her husband?  52:27 – What is a good answer to someone who asks why I need to be saved?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 05:53 – What are the works mentioned in Romans 4:2?  09:31 – What is papal infallibility? What is the proper or improper way to criticize the pope or other clerics?  21:30 – Can you help me to understand righteousness in Matthew 6:33 and what is the desolation in Matthew 24:15?  33:08 – What is the Church’s teaching on polygenism?  44:02 – How do you differentiate grace through sacraments from grace earned by good works?  50:52 – How do I speak to a person about how life begins at conception and that it is a child? I have been arguing with someone who says it’s not a child unless they want the child.  Resources Mentioned: Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 00:45 – What is your take on Pope Francis’ statement about civil unions?  17:48 – Does everyone who is baptized receive the Holy Spirit? What makes a saint different?  22:52 – I think there is a spirit in my home. Is there anywhere I can seek help for this?  30:55 – What does it mean for the pope to have supreme jurisdiction regarding discipline and government?  41:45 – Is it uncatholic to say that the pope should resign?  Resources Mentioned: THE HOPE OF SALVATION FOR INFANTS WHO DIE WITHOUT BEING BAPTISED** …

Questions Covered: 14:37 – How can we spark a revival for Catholics in America and around the world? 17:18 – How can we evangelize others who are angry about the sex abuse crisis? 21:19 – I have heard that when the Church goes through difficult periods, a great Saint will come. Do you think a Saint will come? 28:13 – What do you think the future of the Church looks like? 31:34 – Does the Latin Mass belong in your renewal for the Catholic Church? 33:35 – As someone who is currently still a Protestant, but at the door of the Catholic Church, would it be better to study the bible at a Protestant school or a Catholic school? 39:44 – I am a non-believer, the reason I don’t believe is that there seems to be more hope on the non-believing side, and why is there a lack of hope right now? 42:13 – I read recently that there is a large spike in religiosity after a harmful event, like the pandemic, what are your thoughts on that, and have you seen that personally? 46:09 – How do I evangelize friends far away from the church? How do I give them hope in the gospel that God will provide for them? 48:32 – How can we better share our faith and story-tell through rhetoric and auditory skills? …

Questions Covered: 05:48 – Many people say that the miracle of our lady of Fatima is a natural science, how can that be? 13:45 – Why does the church not have a single source of scientific evidence for eucharistic miracles? 20:00 – If Christians believe in Science, why do they deny the age of the Earth? 31:57 – I heard a study about the  Shroud of Tarin and its image is comparable to energy to the atom bomb shadows, is that true? 34:05 – Why couldn’t the Holy Spirit purify the egg inside of Mary instead of purifying her as a person? 36:37 – What is the process for confirming Eucharistic Miracles and how can we prove they are not fake? 42:02 – Where is the line between (in a scientific perspective) miracles and naturalistic explanations? 46:23 – I am a farmer, sometimes cows get bred unfavorably, and they can abort the calf inside of them, is that morally okay? 51:00 – Do you think the faith vs. science debate has calmed down a bit? …

Questions Covered: 15:35 – When the hierarchy in the United States was under John Paul II, I feel he relied on the papal nuncio. Can I have your thoughts on that? 29:07 – I saw a movie on Padre Pio, in one of the scenes Padre Pio met John Paul II as a young man and Padre says to a colleague, “he will be a pope one day.” Was this a true statement? Did they ever interact? 37:59 – There was a picture of John Paul II with a Buddhist statue on the tabernacle that he didn’t know about. Who did that and why? …

Questions Covered: 24:48 – Father, do we need to read “Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide to Everyday Living” before we read this? 29:22 – How do you respond to young couples asking about when it is the right time to get married? 43:44 – I have been struggling with the temptation not to pray- how does one work through the struggle to not pray? 51:19 – How would one know his soulmate when the heart is deceitful? …

Questions Covered: 01:00 – When should we talk to kids about what happens with pets after they die? 9:15 – What is a doctor of the church and how can one become a doctor of the church? 14:30 – Can you speak to the subject of the bi-location of Saints? Is it as rare as the stigmata? Or are there many saints that have been bi-located? 18:51 – Can you recommend any books with research on becoming a better Catholic Man? 22:38 – What implications does Ipson esse have? 27:37 – I was wondering if you were a Catholic then if your grandparents or family were not Catholic would you be able to see them in heaven? 30:04 – I have seen different versions of the catechism- which one is the right one to buy? 34:01 – How does the old testament and the book of genesis get so specific that it often gets interpreted as metaphorical? 41:15 – There are different rights in different parishes- what are the differences? 47:00 – How do you respond to the claim that a lot of Catholics don’t take personal faith seriously? …

Questions Covered: 04:00 – Apostolic succession is in both the roman and orthodox catholic church, but they differ, how and why is this the case? 11:50 – Why are all souls day and all saints’ day so close to each other and what is the difference, why are they so close to Halloween? 6:43 –  Are humans really so different after 5,000 years and is his analogy on teaching Hebrew really comparable to teaching a people morals and theology? 29:11 – Has the triumph of the immaculate heart at Fatima happened yet or is it to come? 32:33 – Is it okay for Catholics to listen to evangelical music? 39:05 – I know someone considering becoming Catholic and they are willing to consent to the church’s teachings, except for Marian Devotions. Can they become Catholic if they won’t say a Hail Mary? 43:40 – The Catholic Church has some documents on the glorification and exaltation of violence in media, does that mean that combat in video games or action in film and tv is sinful? 50:05 – A priest said “consider wearing a mask and it will be used as prayers for souls in purgatory” Can I have more clarification on that? …

Questions Covered: 2:45 – What are we to make of the pope’s comments on civil unions? 17:48 – How do you explain purgatory to Catholics that are rejecting it and how can I defend my faith against my born again brother when they reject prayers to Mary and purgatory? 21:44 – Are we still going to be judged after we are released from purgatory or are we judged before we enter purgatory? 34:33 – I have been a Catholic my whole life and what happened today with the pope has made me lose a lot of hope. What advice can you give on how to deal with this? 43:45 – When Catholics who say statements that are not “catholic,” why can they receive communion and how can they get excommunicated? 47:55 – How much longer can we be Catholic with all the scandals going through the church? 52:41 – How do we pray for a close friend who has passed away suddenly, and we don’t know where they are with God? …

Questions Covered: 11:45 – My husband and I have left the Church over the scandals, we are struggling with the fact that the laity doesn’t have much power in helping the community with that. What can we do as laypeople to help prevent those issues? 18:00 – Will the bishop be in favor of reform of the college of bishops, where there will be more accountability to the laity and will be part of that structural reform? 24:30 – I have a friend who is a fallen Catholic, now methodist, how do I appeal to her that our faith is the truth? Can I have some advice? 35:00 – What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ statement about civil unions? 44:03 – I own a Catholic store in New York, what books should I have in the store? 47:29 – Are canonizations infallible? …

Questions Covered: 01:30 – What is the Catholic thought on the idea that Clement wrote the book of Hebrews? 05:23 – How do you deal with an “anti-Catholic” protestant pastor? My boyfriend goes to his church and is now feeling those “anti-Catholic” feelings? 12:35 – What was fulfilled by Christ from the old testament? 21:30 – Regarding the eucharist, can you connect the fulfillment of the “bread of presence” and fulfillment of Christ’s presence there or speak to that and how that connects to Passover? 28:15 – I have heard protestants say that the sabbath has been changed and has heard a Catholic say that as well, can you elaborate on this? 42:20 – Which Jesus (pre-resurrected/ post resurrected)  are we consuming when we have the Eucharist? What bible does Tim Staples suggest? 46:40 – Was homosexuality ever added to the bible? …

Questions Covered: 03:46 – Can you give advice to talking to protestants about common misconceptions about Catholicism? 14:30 – How do I deal with lust and attraction? 28:10 – If you already have a blessed scapular and it’s worn out, and you get a new one, do the blessings transfer over to the new one? 30:35 – Did Jesus need to be redeemed and sanctified? 41:14 – What sins are being committed when cross-dressing? And why does that deny them access to the Eucharist? 51:25 – What is the Catholic view on Intentional Communities (like convents)? Is it neglecting the duties of citizenship? …

Questions Covered: 14:45 – What is the best objection you have heard to Vatican II and how would you address it? 20:21 – Can you explain the changes in education from Vatican II? 33:57 – we were told 3 weeks before Vatican II that Communion was only a symbol – can you elaborate on this? 45:11 – How can we restore reverence of the eucharist and with reverence of the pope? 51:00 – I have been having debates with my eastern orthodox cousin- he has problems with the “Abu Dhabi” (Feb 2019)  document and he sights it back to “nostra aetate…” how can I address that with him? …

Questions Covered: 12:35 – Society itself used to support Christianity and now that it hasn’t, how can we navigate that in today’s world with your family. 18:54 – My son has fallen away from the faith, he is gay. How do I deal with the holidays? 28:25 – My son got married outside of the Catholic Church even though they are Catholic, how can help them learn about the importance of the sacrament of matrimony? 32:13 – I feel depressed when I pray for my children to follow the Catholic faith, and I find it hard to pray for them because it causes me to feel so sad. 42:05 – What happens if your kids die without being converted to Catholicism? How should I feel about that? 50:00 – My daughters are 16 &14, our family has been through a lot recently and I can’t decide if I should force them to receive the sacrament of Confirmation or not. …

Questions Covered:  03:18 – Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church? And if there is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church how is there unity in Christianity? 13:27 – What do I do if I am not sure if I have been baptized but I want to be baptized in the Catholic Church? 16:31 – Why is it that the Catholic Church has historically supported a younger model for the creation of the world but seems to have shifted their stance today? 24:33 – Why do Catholics say the Mass is a sacrifice when no more sacrifices are necessary? 34:10 – Why do Catholics say the Hail Mary? 41:00 – How should I respond to Protestant people who reject the Catholic understanding of justification? 50:05 – According to Jesus there are two true sacraments, but Catholics Recognize seven. What qualifies the other five as sacraments? …

Questions Covered:  09:25 – Can you explain Limbo? 18:05 – Can you elaborate on the Church’s hierarchy of authority? 29:57 – I think praying to saints is idolatry. 40:55 – How can I explain purgatory to my Baptist family in light of 1 John 3:2? 46:30- How do you address the topic of homosexuality with people who do not accept the Church’s teaching? …

Questions Covered: 02:11 – Did three wisemen actually go see Jesus or was it just the three gifts with either 2 or 5 “wise men” presenting them? 10:59 – What takes precedence: Isaiah 11:9 or Revelation: every valley will be filled and hills will be lowered? 16:16 – Why is 2nd Peter in the bible when the bible commentary says he didn’t write it? 21:29 – Is it sinful to perform an act of spiritual communion in a state of mortal sin? 24:26 – Since Jesus is the son of God is his lineage able to be traced back? 28:44 – What is the Church’s stance on the consumption of animal blood in sauces? 33:53 – How does the contingency argument lead to God and not another “non-God” alternative? 41:30 – Can you explain in John 2:4 why what Jesus said was not rude to Mary? 45:23 – How do we know that the keys that Jesus gave to Peter were succeeded to Popes and not just intended for Peter? 49:28 – Someone said that because of our baptism we literally become Jesus- how do I respond to that? 51:11 – In the Gospel of Matthew it starts with the Genealogy of Jesus and ends with Joseph. Wouldn’t it be more correct if it ended with Mary since Joseph is not his biological father? …

Questions Covered: 02:50 – What role does the treasury of merit play with indulgences? 06:27 – What are the differences between the different types of bibles? 12:32 – Can Catholics pray the chotki? 13:38 – Is it okay for Catholics to use vaccinations with parts of aborted fetuses? 16:31 – Is the Holy Spirit higher than Jesus concerning Jesus’ human nature? 20:36 – Does God still speak to people through prophecies? 24:00 – What are the importance of relics and why are they venerated by Catholics?  31:12 – How do you discern which church authorities to follow if there are differentiating opinions coming from different churches? 35:57 – Treasury of Merit and whether or not penal substitution? 45:00 – What is your opinion on viewing shows that promote immoral things or just include them? 49:49 – Someone claimed that they found the arc of the covenant online, is that true? …

Questions Covered:  08:18 – Can souls in Purgatory see souls in Hell? And can souls in Heaven see souls in Purgatory? 15:40 – Can non-Catholics go to Purgatory? 19:42 – How do indulgences in Purgatory work? 24:12 – Can the people in Purgatory pray for us? Do they know we pray for them? 30:55 – Are there children in purgatory? 40:35 – Will we be purged for grave sins if they have been confessed and the penance has already been done? 45:52 – If you pray for a particular person in Purgatory, but that person is not in Purgatory, what happens to those prayers? 50:06 – What would happen if you can’t tolerate the pain or punishment in Purgatory? What does that pain entail? …

Questions Covered: 06:42 – Does any other Christian denomination believe in Purgatory? Where is purgatory in the Bible? 16:08 – Are all human beings born with a soul? Are human beings born with a conscience? 18:14 – What would happen to someone who has not gone to confession for five years? 24:39 – If a priest were to bless the ocean would the ocean be holy water? 30:28 – If, during COVID, my diocese requires Communion in the hand, should I refrain from Communion and pray a spiritual communion instead? 32:58 – What does it mean to “offer Jesus”? 36:41 – What is your advice for someone deciding between following Catholicism or Atheism? 43:19 – In my work as a nurse, am I sinning by giving hormone injections to patients with gender dysphoria? 46:48 – Why does the Catholic crucifix have Jesus on it? And why do crucifixes make him look so weak? 51:15 – Can people who are not Catholic go to heaven? …

Questions Covered:  01:09 – Why are some priests allowed to say things that contradict church teaching? 07:19 – Is it okay to wear an Orthodox cross? 11:11 – Can you help me understand Mary’s perpetual virginity? 23:40 – How do I explain the trinity when there is only one God? 35:32 – Why does the Catholic Church say that its authority is infallible and equal to that of scripture? 48:23 – What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on infallibility when it comes to ecumenical councils? …

Questions Covered:  05:49 – How do you answer somebody who says they believe in God but they don’t want to go to Heaven? 20:08 – I have a friend interested in Catholicism who is transfeminine. What are the expectations? 31:05 – How did Jesus worship the Trinity? Was the god of his human nature? 41:17 – What biblical and historical evidence do we have for the particular judgment? How do we know that people are in heaven or hell, and not some other place? 46:41 – Is the Trinity part of divine revelation or not? …

Questions Covered: 00:54 – In Jn 4:22, what did Jesus mean when he said “Salvation is from the Jews”?  03:27 – How do we resolve Heb. 9:25 with the idea that Christ is in heaven as a lamb slain?  14:37 – I’ve heard some people justify the conquest of Canaan as God using his people to exercise judgement on the Canaanites. But isn’t that saying that the ends justify the means?  19:28 – Does the verse in Matthew where Jesus refers to the “days of Noah” prove that Noah was real?  23:33 – What is the gift of tongues in 1 Corinthians 14?  29:15 – If Christ is a priest of the order of Melchizedek, does that mean those he ordained (and specifically the pope) are also?  39:18 – What is the imagery in Rev. 2:17 about?  43:20 – How did we get the book of Revelation?  47:12 – What signs are we supposed to be looking for to prepare for the three days of darkness?  52:19 – Where can we look in the Bible for instructions about how to vote?  …

Questions Covered: 05:13 – Is there a Biblical reason for why we ring the bells at consecration?  06:30 – Were Adam and Eve real people?  14:53 – How do we harmonize the apparent contradictions in the resurrection narratives?  20:47 – Does Jimmy have any recommendations on beginner-level books about textual criticism of the Bible?  24:29 – Are the stories of Noah’s Ark, Jonah, and Job real events, or are we to take them only as stories? And are there other books/stories of the Bible that we’re meant to take as only stories?  42:35 – Is it possible that Adam and Eve were created by God after the Neanderthals died out? Maybe he decided to start fresh?  48:30 – What are the best verses that show the possibility of losing salvation?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:03 – How rare is it for a non-Catholic to be able to receive Communion at a Catholic Church? When is a person so mentally disabled that they don’t need confession?  12:15 – How do you defend the primacy of the pope?  21:23 – Catholics are more pro-birth than pro-life. How do you respond to that?  33:01 – Why do people have to spend so many months in RCIA before becoming a Christian?  42:10 – Why do Catholics baptize infants?  49:54 – I left the Catholic Church a long time ago, but my recent study has sort of landed me back in the Catholic Church! Do I have to start over again from the beginning? I did receive some of the sacraments as a child. Book Tim to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Tim Staples?  Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines  Jimmy Swaggart Made Me Catholic  Catholic Answers to Common Objections  The Sword of the Spirit: Defending Six Central Catholic Teachings  Living Bread (CD)  Last Call: The Catholic Teaching on Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 06:03 – Who is speaking in Joel 2:27?  16:48 – Where does the Church get its claim of Church authority? Didn’t authority end with Peter?  29:29 – How is the Church infallibly defined to be infallible?  45:10 – What was the last name of Jesus?  47:20 – I find Catholic apologetics arguments against Sola Scriptura bad. What is your argument against it?  Book Tim to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Tim Staples?  Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines  Jimmy Swaggart Made Me Catholic  Catholic Answers to Common Objections  The Sword of the Spirit: Defending Six Central Catholic Teachings  Living Bread (CD)  Last Call: The Catholic Teaching on Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 00:46 – Thomas Aquinas says that something that is perfect has reached the limit for improvement, but God is apparently limitless. Therefore, he is either perfect or limitless, but not both. What are your thoughts?  10:59 – I am a convert to Catholicism. What obligations do I have to have normal relationships with my atheist family who constantly question my faith and choices?  14:30 – Do you think the gospels were written by the 4 apostles or were they just attributed to the apostles?  21:50 – My religion teacher said that Adam and Eve were not the first people on earth and that there is scientific proof of this. I disagreed. What is the right answer?  29:00 – What would happen if a pope ever were to teach heresy?  36:40 – Why should I believe in transubstantiation?  41:33 – Would husbands be head of their wives if Adam and Eve had not sinned?  46:34 – How do we know that Hebrews is referring to 2 Maccabees and not 1 Maccabees?  50:53 – My diocese is having priests consecrate the hosts by standing up on the altar, with the hosts in a container off the altar, about 12 feet away. Then, people are instructed to come up and help themselves. Is this truly consecration and the correct way to receive the Eucharist?  Want more from Jimmy Akin?  JimmAkin.com Mass Appeal: The A,B,C’s of Worship The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:03 – Can Catholics participate in a secular wedding?   06:27 – What kind of angel was Lucifer before he became the devil?  07:56 – How can I explain that Vatican II was a valid council that should be obeyed and not just a mistake?  17:31 – Does Protestantism lead to atheism?  22:11 – I am in RCIA, but the Catholic Church seems just as splintered as the Protestant church. Is there anywhere left that is a united Church?  37:14 – I have been praying for confirmation from God for the past few years that I should become Catholic and I just haven’t received it. What should I do or think about that?  43:52 – I’m talking to a Messianic Jew and he told me that there is no one in heaven. How can I respond?  48:40 – What was Constantine’s relationship with the Church and was he a true Christian?  51:13 – How does God view people with mental health problems? Sometimes my faith fluctuates.  …

Vaccines, euthanasia, organ donation, and much more, today, with Fr. Tad. Questions Covered: 08:32 – What is the Catholic Church’s current teaching on adopting IVF babies in the form of embryos?  19:25 – Is it true that aborted fetal tissue may be used in vaccines and we may take the vaccines as long as there is no other option?  28:22 – Is it true that you are not truly dead when you donate your organs? Is it moral for a person to donate an organ to someone else, like a kidney?  34:41 – What is the Church’s teaching on transgender hormone treatments and surgeries, especially on kids?  46:31 – Should we be reaching out to these vaccine companies now requesting that they do not use embryonic cells?  50:32 – How should Catholics react if it is mandated for everyone to get a covid vaccine in order to go to work or school?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. Questions Covered: 08:36 – I am thinking about starting RCIA. Do you have any advice for what I can do to get the very most out of the experience?  14:50 – I don’t believe that Jesus is God or that the Holy Spirit is God. I believe God has a Son and Spirit, but they are not equal to him.  24:30 – How do you justify holding these Old Testament prophets as Catholic saints when they had nothing to do with Catholicism?  28:45 – What is the connection between purgatory and venial and mortal sin?  34:17 – I’m struggling to find a church that doesn’t change their customs and beliefs every time the culture does. How can I be successful finding a church home?  43:22 – I am feeling convicted to come back to the Catholic Church but I have formed so many relationships in the Protestant community. How should I proceed?  50:13 – I am Lutheran. My dad always called it Catholic-Lite. What is the difference between Lutheran and Catholic?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 01:34 – Why do we get baptized?  03:18 – What is adrenaline?  05:02 – Why does the Bible say that Abraham is 135 years old when he enters the land of Canaan?  16:12 – Is it appropriate for Catholics to celebrate Halloween and is there a Christian origin of the holiday?  23:19 – Why can a priest bless holy water or salt, but we can’t? What is the holy water or holy salt doing?  36:55 – Is grace different in the New Testament than it was in the Old?  41:50 – Do Catholics believe that Jesus shares Mary’s DNA?  44:30 – What is the Church’s views on devotions and joining a group that focuses on a particular devotion?  47:22 – How do you avoid using the sacraments and indulgences in a way that emphasizes the work aspect rather than the belief aspect?  Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 03:25 – Is the sacrifice of Christ that we see during the Mass ongoing or did it happen once?  08:14 – What is purgatory and why is it necessary?  15:03 – If the partial judgement is private and the final judgment is public, why are we now canonizing saints publicly and declaring their salvation?  19:53 – Why do we strike our chest three times during the “Hail, Holy Queen” when we say ‘o clement, o loving, o sweet Virgin Mary’?  23:15 – How are we meant to understand Romans 4:5-8 regarding the covering of sins?  34:12 – How is the Catholic Church trying to evangelize when the Mass doesn’t focus on the preaching?  43:10 – What is Catholic interpretation of Isaiah 9:6?    50:29 – Is dialogue with other religions with the hope of converting them sinful?  Want more from Jimmy Akin?  The Bible Is A Catholic Book  Teaching with Authority  A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist  The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church  …

Yet whether we like it or not, almost every corner of our lives—from dissertation writing to channel surfing—brings us face to face with competing philosophies and world views, each claiming to tell us definitively what it means to be human. How can we know which one is right? And what difference does it make? Questions Covered: 13:03 – How, as Catholics, are we to read the pagan philosophers?  21:37 – How can we combat human constructed truths and relativism?  32:12 – I have a 10-year-old daughter who is really questioning God. Is there a resource out there for her to answer some of her questions? She’s a big reader.  36:15 – What is the difference between philosophy and metaphysics?  46:00 – Earlier you said that the only alternative to Nietzsche was Thomas Aquinas. Nietzsche makes a lot of sense to me. I am Catholic, but why shouldn’t I believe him?  Resources Mentioned: The One Minute Aquinas by Kevin Vost BitChute.com – Stefan Molyneux – FreeDomain Aleteia.org Real Philosophy for Real People Fr. Robert McTeigue .S.J. Fr. Spitzer – The Magis Institute – magiscenter.com The Death of Christian Culture …

How can we best handle the trials of life and manage our emotions? How can we calm the fears of our family members? Questions Covered: 13:33 – How do you help someone who is in the middle of an anxiety attack?  22:26 – I have a 10-year-old son who has been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, especially when walking through a restaurant or somewhere that he feels is too crowded. How can I help him?  34:54 – Since the pandemic started, I have been very afraid. How can I deal with my fear?  41:55 – I had a frustrating conversation with a person at the grocery store about faith on Saturday. I really lost my temper and I butchered what I wanted to say. Should I go back and apologize, or should I just move on?  45:55 – I have bipolar disorder. In the last 6 months, I have felt like I don’t need my medication. My family wants me to go on it, but I feel like God doesn’t. What should I do?  48:32 – My fiancé is anxious, and the kids get on her nerves a lot. She says she hates her life. How can I help her?  Resources Mentioned: Unworried by Dr. Popcak …

Questions Covered:  02:10 – What’s Jimmy’s favorite meal to eat on a Friday during Lent? 03:45 – Do I get to keep my tattoos after the Last Judgement? 07:13 – Apart from Jesus’ Passion, would Jesus ever have gotten sick or hurt, or would Psalm 91, which Satan quotes, apply and he would be protected? Would He have allowed Himself, Mary or an Apostle to become sick or hurt? 14:32 – Does the Emily Blunt character in the Tom Cruise movie “Edge of Tomorrow” commit murder every time she kills his character to restart the day? 20:16 – What should we make of the up and coming problem of human composting of bodies vs. Catholic burial? It is being implemented in Seattle and already approved by law there. 24:36 – How was the male seed provided to fertilize the egg which enabled Jesus the Christ to germinate? How was the DNA determined for the male contribution to Jesus’s zygote? 30:10 – What do you think the spiritual state of a Time Lord is? 31:54 – Given that Divine Revelation has provided us knowledge of invisible beings called angels and demons, and given that the fall of Adam is what threw the entire universe into discord, and given that all rational creatures are necessarily disposed to worship of God through the Incarnation of Christ, what possible room could there be for the existence of an unknown, unreached race of intelligent beings on other planets not accounted for by Revelation? 39:28 – In what sense could it be said that unicorns (or dragons or trolls or Captain Picard) exist? 45:55 – A Jewish friend asks me this all the time: How could the wise men have seen the star in the east if they were east of Judea? 48:40 – If Raiders of the Lost Ark was written to have Indy and his girlfriend open the Ark instead of the Germans would they have died in the same way the Germans did or no since they didn’t have any evil intentions with the Ark itself? 50:33 – I would love to hear a layman’s explanation of the immutability of God—how God is unchanging and exactly what that means for a personal God who watches over us changeable beings. 52:27 – What happens when you have two popes and, God forbid, the second one dies first? 02:10 – What’s Jimmy’s favorite meal to eat on a Friday during Lent? 03:45 – Do I get to keep my tattoos after the Last Judgement? 07:13 – Apart from Jesus’ Passion, would Jesus ever have gotten sick or hurt, or would Psalm 91, which Satan quotes, apply and he would be protected? Would He have allowed Himself, Mary or an Apostle to become sick or hurt? 14:32 – Does the Emily Blunt character in the Tom Cruise movie “Edge of Tomorrow” commit murder every time she kills his character to restart the day? 20:16 – What should we make of the up and coming problem of human composting of bodies vs. Catholic burial? It is being implemented in Seattle and already approved by law there. 24:36 – How was the male seed provided to fertilize the egg which enabled Jesus the Christ to germinate? How was the DNA determined for the male contribution to Jesus’s zygote? 30:10 – What do you think the spiritual state of a Time Lord is? 31:54 – Given that Divine Revelation has provided us knowledge of invisible beings called angels and demons, and given that the fall of Adam is what threw the entire universe into discord, and given that all rational creatures are necessarily disposed to worship of God through the Incarnation of Christ, what possible room could there be for the existence of an unknown, unreached race of intelligent beings on other planets not accounted for by Revelation? 39:28 – In what sense could it be said that unicorns (or dragons or trolls or Captain Picard) exist? 45:55 – A Jewish friend asks me this all the time: How could the wise men have seen the star in the east if they were east of Judea? 48:40 – If Raiders of the Lost Ark was written…

What is truly happening in the Vatican and the Church throughout the world? Now, with JD Flynn. Questions Covered: 29:42 – Are there any updates on the Fulton Sheen beatification?  31:00 – Has the Vatican been infiltrated by homosexuals, communists, and Freemasons?  36:52 – To what extent are the Vatican finance issues related to the structure of the organization and the lack of internal controls?  …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 05:17 – Can you explain Hebrews 10:26 regarding purgatory?  17:28 – If conditional security of salvation is true, how do we know what secures our salvation?  22:28 – How does a saint become a doctor of the Church?  32:33 – Is it a bad thing for me to love my mom more than God?  35:28 – To what degree are we as lay Catholics able to criticize clergy? I recently told a friend that I didn’t think we were supposed to criticize, especially on a public platform.  48:30 – The Council of Chalcedon approved the letter of Ibas, but a later council condemned it as heretical. How do you explain this seeming contradiction of actions by Church councils?  52:19 – Was John 5:4 divinely inspired?  …