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Questions Covered: 05:35 – Why are the 10 Commandments different for Catholics and Protestants? 14:46 – Why does the Church take the transubstantiation view over the consubstantiation view? 20:52 – How does the Church balance orthodoxy and heterodoxy with everything going on? 25:26 – Is it possible for a laicized priest to ever be reinstated? 29:00 – Under what circumstances does a priest allow a non-Catholic to participate in the Eucharist? 36:03 – Is there any room in Catholicism for being a millenialist? 42:10 – Who took over after Peter? 51:37 – Do I really need to seek out indulgences?

Questions Covered: 03:18 – What is Ecumenism? 06:38 – Why did Mary have to be immaculately conceived? 14:45 – Does Galatians 1:8 talk about the apostles failing to pass on the gospel? 17:45 – Why is there a separation of church and state? 25:06 – Is sacramental marriage possible without a civil marriage? 29:07 – How do I discern the papacy claims on both the Catholic and Orthodox sides? 44:33 – What are the last two declared infallible doctrines of the Catholic Church? 46:06 – Would Christotokos be more correct than Theotokos? 50:26 – Why do people think the Church was started in the 300s?

“Is the Road to Emmaus the First Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Emmaus encounter, while also addressing when the first Mass after the resurrection occurred and the Catholic understanding of the order of Melchizedek. Additional topics include the appropriateness of receiving communion in the hand and the history of the doxology. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:50 – When was the first mass after the resurrection? 07:21 – I know there is one sacrifice but is it one or many offerings? 11:50 – What is the catholic view, if there is a view, on the order of melchizedek? Is there an accepted catholic teaching? 14:50 – Is it appropriate to receive communion on the hand? 17:30 – What’s the history or background of the doxology? 20:10 – What do the Hanc Igitur and communicantes mean in the roman canon and what do they mean during easter? 23:45 – Was the Road to Emmaus the First mass or was the last supper the first mass? 28:49 – How do I approach someone who receives communion who you know shouldn’t? Where in the bible can I show people to encourage them to go to mass every Sunday? 37:40 – My friend loudly says ‘my Lord and my God’ during the consecration. Is this appropriate? 42:10 – Did Cy blow it by saying the sorrowful mysteries during the Easter octave? 46:10 – Is it true to say everything in the Church builds towards the Mass? 49:15 – Does Divine Mercy Sunday count as to fulfill the obligation since it’s later in the day?

“Can God force you to be a priest?” This question opens a discussion on vocation and discernment, addressing the complexities of divine calling. Other topics include how individuals can establish their own religious orders, the challenges of pursuing a diaconate while managing military commitments, and the implications of missing one’s vocation. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:20 – Can God force me to be a priest? 10:48 – If someone has a call to religious life, how do people go about creating their own convents and religious orders? 16:20 – I feel a call to the diaconate. I’m military and the classes conflict with my time. How much effort should I put into doing this? Should I talk to my bishop about it? 20:42 – What if you miss your vocation? 25:12 – What is a vocation? 29:19 – I feel a call to disciple others but am having a hard time figuring out what that looks like. What advice do you have? 35:30 – I’m a revert and am 37. Is it too late for me to discern a vocation? 40:10 – If a person who never marries or becomes a priest can have an equally fulfilling life, aren’t they missing something? 43:35 – Why do seminaries require so much education for people to just be priests and not bishops? 46:40 – What is the ministry of acolyte? Is it just an adult altar boy or is it deeper than that? 49:23 – I am a dedicated single man and find my life very fulfilling. 51:35 – I’m Protestant. Why is celibacy a requisite for the priesthood?

“Iceland Priest Faces Jail Threat for saying LGBT Identifying People Can Be Chaste” This episode presents a discussion on the ongoing celebration of Easter and the implications of a priest in Iceland facing jail for his views on chastity. The episode also touches on the legacy of Paul Ehrlich, author of “The Population Bomb,” and the concept of just war, showcasing a range of important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:15 – Keeping up celebration of Easter 08:11 – Iceland Priest faces jail threat for saying LGBT people can be chaste 29:05 – Death of Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb 47:00 – Just war

The conversation touches on Peter Thiel’s views regarding the Antichrist and examines recent New York Times reports on adult Catholic converts, highlighting the diverse experiences within the Church today. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:22 – Peter Thiel and the anti-Christ 40:48 – New York Times reports on adult Catholic converts

“Were the authors of the Gospels the apostles, specifically Matthew?” This question opens a discussion on the authorship of the Gospels, while also addressing varied topics such as overcoming objections to confession from family, the Church’s stance on the death penalty, and advice for presenting the case for the Eucharist to friends. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:00 – Were the Authors of the gospels the apostles, specifically Matthew? 05:20 – I’m a convert. How do I overcome my parents’ objection to confession? 18:51 – The CCC 2267 goes against the death penalty but the bible says it’s permitted. Why is the Church trying to get rid of it? 23:45 – What advice would you have for my son who is presenting the case for the eucharist to his friends, some of whom are protestant? 33:54 – excluding papal infallibility, what’s the possibility for a pope to lead his people into theological error? 41:20 – How does it work for the accidents of the eucharist still being of bread? 46:03 – Is the use of contraception allowed in certain circumstances?

“What if Paul said no to God?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of free will in faith, while also addressing the respect the laity owes to Church hierarchy and the Church’s stance on private revelations after Jesus. Other topics include the teachings on the road to Emmaus and the sin of presumption, showcasing a variety of theological inquiries. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:50 – What if Paul said no to God? 12:10 – How much respect and reverence does the laity owe to the hierarchy? Do we have to kiss their ring etc.? 20:52 – If the Catechism says there is no further revelation after Jesus, why does the Church still accept private revelation that came later? 32:22 – On the road to Emmaus, was Jesus teaching something new that they didn’t know? 40:11 – What is the sin of presumption? 46:15 – What does the Church say about the medical treatment of ectopic pregnancies? 52:00 – Were the Authors of the gospels the apostles, specifically Matthew?

How many messianic prophecies are found in Scripture, and how do they point to Jesus? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists explore the Old Testament foundations of the Messiah and how Jesus fulfills them. They discuss the most important messianic texts and passages, address whether people in Jesus’ time were sincerely seeking the Messiah, and examine common objections—such as why Jesus didn’t immediately bring universal peace. The conversation also explains why the apostles expected a conquering king, the difference between “Messiah” and “Lord,” and whether Jesus’ miracles would have been recognized as messianic signs. A clear and compelling look at how Scripture reveals Jesus as the promised Messiah. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:29 – How many messianic prophecies are in scripture?   10:20 – Are the people questioning Jesus sincerely trying to figure out if Jesus is the Messiah?   15:30 – What are the main messianic texts?   18:45 – What are some of the main messianic passages?   24:20 – What do you find to be the most compelling messianic prophecy?   31:46 – Objection: Jesus wasn’t the Messiah because he didn’t usher in eternal peace.   37:11 – Why did the apostles keep expecting Jesus to be the conquering king messiah?   46:10 – What’s the difference between messiah and lord?   53:08 – Would people have recognized something messianic about Jesus’ healings?

How many times did Jesus appear after His Resurrection—and where did these appearances take place? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists walk through the key post-Resurrection appearances of Christ, from the Upper Room to the road to Emmaus and beyond. They explain what happened during the 40 days leading up to the Ascension, the significance of Jesus appearing to the apostles, and how these encounters strengthen the case for the Resurrection. The discussion also covers the Ascension from the Mount of Olives and Christ’s later appearance to St. Paul on the road to Damascus. A clear and compelling look at one of the most important periods in Christian history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:45 – In the Bible, how many times did Jesus appear between the Resurrection and the Ascension?  16:55 – Where did he physically appear during the 40 days?  29:00 – What happened when he appeared in the Upper Room?  36:12 – Mount of Olives and the Ascension.  44:20 – Appearing to Paul on the Road to Damascus. 

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live Classics, Fr. Hugh Barbour breaks down the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross with a focus on the Precious Blood of Jesus. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live Classics, Fr. Paul Check breaks down the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com

“How can I believe in the Trinity?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith, including concerns about conversion from Protestantism and the potential conflict with family beliefs. Other topics include the challenges of Catholic practices versus dogma and the significance of adoration in the conversion process. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:28 – I need help believing in the Trinity. 18:44 – I was raised Protestant and my parents are anti-Catholic. Would it be dishonoring my parents to convert? 29:02 – I’m not Catholic because of how Catholicism is practiced and not necessarily about dogma. 35:07 – My one hang up to convert is adoration. 50:07 – Is there any connection between Matthew 7:24-27 and Matthew 16:18?

“Can prayer to saints be justified?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholicism, addressing concerns about mediation and the nature of prayer. Other topics include skepticism about the credibility of the Gospels and the application of indulgences, highlighting the diverse perspectives on these theological issues. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 2:00 – I’m not Catholic because I think Joe changes the gospels for his own gain and reduces the credibility of the real gospel. 20:29 – I think prayer to saints violates the idea that Jesus is the one mediator. 42:12 – I don’t believe in indulgences specifically how they can be applied to others.

“How can I respond to Protestant objections about Scripture?” This episode addresses this question while also tackling varied topics such as how to engage with a friend’s doubts about the resurrection, responding to claims about dietary restrictions from non-Catholic Bible studies, and discussing the significance of the Deuterocanonical books. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:50 – I feel like Catholics come across as first century historians about a God that wants nothing to do with you. 12:20 – My friend’s dad doesn’t believe Jesus really rose from the dead. How can I object to his premise? 21:35 – I have a relative who is going to a non-Catholic bible study. They were told that they are not supposed to eat pork or else they will be condemned. How do I respond? 28:49 – What is your response to protestants who reject the seven extra books we have? 39:40 – Do Catholics believe that there is no more procreation in the afterlife? 45:41 – Why are Holy Thursday and Good Friday not considered holy days of obligation? 47:51 – My protestant friend said that they reject the Deuterocanon because they came in at a time where no new prophecies would come. How do I respond to that?

“Why does God call sinners to grace and not the damned?” This question raises important theological discussions about divine mercy and justice. Other topics addressed include how Catholics believe they can attain heaven, the procession of the Holy Spirit, and the significance of choosing a saint’s name for baptism. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:20 – Catholicism doesn’t make sense to me because it says God moves a sinner to repentance by grace and yet he doesn’t do that for the damned. If God were all-loving, then wouldn’t he move the damned to repentance and forgive them? 13:28 – How do Catholics make it to heaven? 16:50 – Why do we say the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and Son and why do the Orthodox disagree? 22:44 – If this is the Church Jesus founded, how is it that the Church has done so much evil in Canada, the crusades? 45:33 – I’m getting baptized this Saturday. What is the meaning of picking a saint’s name for baptism? 52:30 – Why go to general confession and why repeatedly confess the same sins over and over again?

“What is our authority structure?” This question leads to a discussion on the implications of Sola Scriptura and how Catholics understand authority through both Tradition and Scripture. Other topics include how Catholics respond to 2 Timothy’s assertion about Scripture’s profitability and the significance of 1 Timothy 3:15 regarding the Church as the pillar and foundation of truth. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:33 – If Sola Scriptura is Wrong, Then what does our authority structure look like? 13:54 – How do Catholics refute protestant understanding of 2 Tim, All scripture is profitable. 21:00 – 1 Tim 3:15 says the Church is the pillar and foundation. How do protestants get around that scripture? 29:33 – I think another evidence for being against sola scriptura is Satan using scripture to tempt Jesus. What are your thoughts on that? 32:35 – What exactly is Tradition? 42:14 – How do you deal with the objection from protestants about wisdom and not being in their canon but only accept Sola Scriptura?

“How do you talk about chastity to an indifferent generation?” This question opens a discussion on the challenges of conveying the importance of chastity today. Other topics include seeking intimacy without lust in relationships, addressing concerns about the Church’s stance on sexism, and offering guidance to a daughter navigating attraction in dating. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:40 – How do you talk about chastity to an indifferent generation? 13:13 – I have been intimate with my girlfriend in an inappropriate way. How do I seek intimacy with her without lusting over her body? 16:30 – In light of the scriptures of the OT. How would you respond that the Church is not sexist? 29:24 – What words of wisdom could I offer to my 26-year-old daughter who is dating someone she is not physically attracted to because she is afraid, she can’t find any nice guys? 34:15 – At what point is pornography use habitual, making it a venial sin and not a mortal sin? 41:21 – Why doesn’t the Church attack the American sexual revolution? If they are the enemy why not attack them to destroy it?

“Is it a sin to marry outside your faith?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of faith and relationships, including interpretations of 2 Corinthians and the concept of being unequally yoked. Other topics addressed include the implications of Matthew 7:6 on sharing scripture, the nature of particular judgment, and the meaning of being poor in spirit. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:45 – When discussing 2 Corinthians where Paul mentions not being unequally yoked, my protestant friend argued is it a sin to marry outside your own faith. I argue that Paul was giving his own opinion and not giving a commandment from God. Is this a proper response? 13:33 – Matthew 7:6 says don’t throw pearls to swine. Would giving bibles to the homeless be throwing pearls to swine? 18:30 – How would I prove biblically that there is a particular judgement and not a resting in Christ until the final judgement? Do people go to Hades now or do they go to Gehenna? 37:05 – How do Catholics combat free grace theology using scripture? 45:38 – In John 21:15 Jesus says to Peter, “do you love me more than these?” Who are “these”? 48:30 – At the end of Acts, Paul was told he didn’t do anything wrong. Why then was Paul beheaded? 53:01 – What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

“Did Jesus use a racial slur against the woman in Mt. 15:26?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of scripture interpretation. Other topics include the Catholic understanding of faith and works as discussed by Paul, and how to reconcile 2 Corinthians 5:8 with the doctrine of purgatory, showcasing a range of theological inquiries. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:44 – Did Jesus use a racial slur against the woman in Mt. 15:26? 15:23 – How do Catholics understand when Paul says faith apart from works of the law? 29:30 – Jesus tells when we fast and pray we are to do things a certain way. Do we follow exactly what he says or do we follow how the Church tells us to? If the fasting is in quiet, how do we witness to people? 41:15 – How do we reconcile 2 Cor 5:8, to “be away from the body and at home with the Lord” with the doctrine of purgatory? 47:23 – Did St. Jerome change his mind on the Deuterocanon? 51:59 – I want to study more formally bible studies. What do you recommend one do or which programs to follow?