Catholic Answers Live

#12922 How Can I Help a Grieving Friend? Forgiveness and Suffering - Gregory Popcak

“How can I help a grieving friend?” Supporting someone in their time of loss can be challenging, especially when they feel upset with God. This episode also addresses the

#12921 Discussing Gender Roles - Desirae Sifuentes

“When women wear the pants, do men become submissive?” This question opens a discussion on family dynamics and gender roles, while also touching on topics like the limits

#12920 What Is Clerical Celibacy? Conscientious Objectors and War - Jimmy Akin

“What is clerical celibacy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of this discipline within the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses the concerns of a ne

#12919 Can We Pray to Saints? Sola Scriptura and the Incarnation - Jimmy Akin

“Can we pray to saints?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical basis for intercessory prayer, particularly in light of sola scriptura. The episode also address

#12918 Why God is Against Abortion. Suffering and State Votes - Emily Dinneny

“Is God okay with abortion?” This question leads to a discussion on the moral implications of suffering, including a case of a child born with severe neurological disorde

#12917 Eucharistic Adoration w/Don Johnson - Don Johnson

This episode delves into the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith, addressing questions about its role in adoration and the nature of belief. Additional topics

#12916 Why Not Call on Jesus Directly for Miracles? Fulton Sheen and Church Dogmas - Joe Heschmeyer

“Why Not Call on Jesus Directly for Miracles??” This question opens a discussion on the role of Jesus in the context of miracles, as seen in the case of Fulton Sheen. The

#12915 Is Doubt Normal in OCIA? Authority, Purgatory, and Prayer - Joe Heschmeyer

“Is doubt normal in OCIA?” Many individuals experience uncertainty and anxiety during their faith journey. This episode also addresses the authority of the Church in dete

#12914 How Do Catholics Worship? Statues, Saints, and God - Brayden Cook

“How do Catholics worship?” This question opens a discussion on the role of statues, saints, and the God in Catholic practice. Other topics include addressing concerns ab

#12913 Are We in Partial Communion with Protestants? - Karlo Broussard

“Are we in partial communion with Protestants?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of Catholic and Protestant relationships, including how to engage in conve

#12912 What Is Vatican II? Church Changes and Eucharistic Respect - William Albrecht

“What is Vatican II?” This episode clarifies the council’s significance, addressing questions like how to explain it simply and why some Catholics believe its directives

#12911 How Do You Talk About Faith with People Who Don’t Care? Mary, Sacraments, and Grace - Emily Dinneny

“How do you talk about the Faith with people who just don’t care about religion?” This question opens a discussion on effective communication about beliefs, while also ad

#12910 Is God Killing People Different Than Murder? Bible Translation and KJV Laws - Jimmy Akin

“Is God killing people different than murder?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of divine actions versus human actions, particularly in light of the coup

#12909 What Is the Inerrant Word of God? Mary, Deuterocanon, Spirit - Jimmy Akin

“What is the inerrant Word of God?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of Scripture’s divine inspiration and truth. The conversation also touc

#12908 How Do We Know Jesus’s Church Is Catholic? Faith and Belief - Tom Nash

“How do we know Jesus’s church is Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Church, addressing concerns about whether it is merely a body of believ

#12907 How Can My Sister Discern Catholicism? Support and Faith - Tim Staples

“How can my sister discern Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on navigating faith amidst unsupportive family dynamics. The conversation also addresses how to

#12906 Is Purgatory an Invention? Young Earth and Lukewarm Faith - Karlo Broussard

“Is Purgatory an invention?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of purgatory and its biblical foundations. Other topics include addressing doubts about a y

#12905 How Do You Defend Belief in Angels? - Karlo Broussard

“How do you defend belief in angels?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and reason, addressing concerns about viewing angels as mere superstit

#12904 How Can I Help a Cousin Overcome Addiction and Find Faith? - Scott Weeman

“How can I help a cousin overcome addiction and find faith?” This episode addresses practical advice for supporting loved ones in recovery while also touching on personal

#12903 Are Relics Pagan? Salvation, Scripture, and Marriage Issues - Joe Heschmeyer

“Are relics just a pagan practice adopted by Catholics?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of tradition and belief, while also addressing varied topics