Called to Communion

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Call in: 833-288-EWTN (3986) | Are you "Called to Communion?" In this LIVE call-in show, Dr. David Anders talks clearly with non-Catholics about the faith. We ask the question "What's stopping YOU from becoming a Catholic?"

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Episodes

Faith vs. Reason?

In today's Mailbag edition Dr. Anders answers questions about: Mary and miracles, aliens, the rapture and more. (Originally aired on 10/4/24)

Jan 16, 2026•50 min

Scripture Interprets Scripture?

Law of Gospel hermeneutics? Did Peter pass on the keys? Infused vs. imputed righteousness? Welcome to Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 15, 2026•50 min

Women; Teachers of the Faith

How to approach the OT? Explaining the Theotokos? Venerating Christ in his members? Don't miss today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 14, 2026•50 min

Catholics Baptized in Protestant Denominations

Ratified but not consummated marriage? Why a second judgement? Loyalty to Rome, or to your Country? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 13, 2026•50 min

1-12-26 - A Personal Relationship with Jesus?

The coming day of the Lord? Spiritual communion in mortal sin? Is God talking to me? Join us for this Monday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 12, 2026•50 min

1-9-26 - Punishing the Innocent?

Priests and money? Answered prayers and free will? A second repentance? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 09, 2026•50 min

1-8-26 - Christ Death: Ransom, Example or Atonement?

Are catechumens part of the Church? Are lay blessings allowed? Why more joy in Heaven? Good feminism? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 08, 2026•51 min

1-7-26 - History of Catholics in the U.S.

The 144,000, Persona Christi? Catholics attending Protestant services? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 07, 2026•50 min

Can the Holy Spirit be Felt?

Can we know we have the Spirit? The sin against the Holy Spirit? Were Catholics forbidden to read the Bible? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 06, 2026•50 min

Road Rage

The Beatific Vision, Peter's infallibility, dogma, devotional prayer and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jan 05, 2026•50 min

Roman And Byzantine Catholic

Dr. David Anders reaches into the Mailbag to start off the New Year. Listeners asks about the differences between being a Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic, struggling with understanding Purgatory and what do the souls in Hell experience? (Originally aired on 12/13/22)

Jan 02, 2026•50 min

Happy New Year!

Hate your family to follow Jesus? Remembering sins from the past? Why water and wine? Join us for this New Year's Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 1/1/25)

Jan 01, 2026•51 min

The True Purpose of Marriage

Did Paul have the stigmata?, Does a Pope have the power to change the Church's teaching on marriage?, and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 12/31/21)

Dec 31, 2025•50 min

What is the Gospel?

What is Heaven going to be like? Is the family changing? Salvation, redemption and justification? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 12/30/24)

Dec 30, 2025•51 min

12-29-2025 Why Expensive Cathedrals?

Dr. Anders reaches into the Mailbag to answer listener questions including: How often do I have to forgive?, is it an oxymoron for Catholics to build expensive Cathedrals?, and why does the Church teaches that a person's present suffering can be redemptive when Christ died long ago? (Originally aired on 12/9/22)

Dec 29, 2025•50 min

3 Weeks Away From Getting Married

Gabriel and his fiancée are 3 weeks away from getting married and want to know more about the sacramental nature of marriage, also Mark is going to be ordained a priest soon and wants to know how to handle a tricky situation, and significant barriers preventing Eastern Orthodox from entering into full communion with Rome. (Originally aired on 12/9/23)

Dec 26, 2025•50 min

Bible Historical Criticism of Christmas

What do we know about the infancy of Mary? Was Christmas the original pagan feast of the Sol Invictus? Can non Catholics go to Confession? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Called to Communion. (Originally aired on 12/11/24)

Dec 23, 2025•51 min

Did God Create Evil and Sin?

Trusting God the same as having faith? Can faith be kept in light of science? Is Church a business? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 12/23/24)

Dec 22, 2025•50 min

Old Joseph or Young Joseph?

Can a Latin priest get married in the Catholic Church? Rest in peace? Conscience over Bible? Join us for the Friday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 19, 2025•50 min

The Beatific Vision

Are Atheists Materialists? The origin of evil? Appropriate hate? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 18, 2025•50 min

Are Denominational Evangelicals Protestants?

Should a Catholic read Pema Chödrön? John Duns Scotus and the Incarnation? Why is the Filioque important? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 17, 2025•50 min

Why Go to Catholic Mass?

Is Christmas Christian? The rationale of Purgatory? Fallible people in charge of the Church? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 16, 2025•50 min

Is the Mass for Evangelization?

How was the Roman Empire converted? The Spanish Inquisition? Relating with the Spirit? Join us for today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 15, 2025•50 min

Did Jesus Accepted Divorce?

The meaning of Porneia, the understanding of homosexuality in early Christianity, theophanies and more in this Friday's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 12, 2025•50 min

Sacrament or Sacrifice?

Crystallized intelligence, Messianic Judaism, authority of the CCC and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dec 11, 2025•50 min

Catholics Are Too Conservative

Lauren says she is not Catholic because Catholics are too conservative when they should be liberal, how can the Catholic Church claim to know who is a Saint?, and does Jesus hide us from God the Father? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 11/10/22)

Dec 10, 2025•50 min

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