You’ve invited God into your heart, prayed sincerely, and still feel silence. What does that mean? We explore how to respond when God seems distant—even when you’re doing everything right. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Please help support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Questions Covered: 01:01 – I kind of want to convert but Eucharistic ministers’ hands touching hands and tongues an...
May 24, 2025
If Marian apparitions are considered private revelations, why are events like Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Church calendar? We explain the Church’s distinction between public and private revelation—and why some apparitions are recognized liturgically. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Please help support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Questions Covered: 01:52 – Do Protestants receive th...
May 23, 2025
Can we be sure that God—and not multiple gods or cosmic forces—is the one true Creator? We explore biblical, philosophical, and theological reasons why Catholics affirm one all-powerful God as the source of all being. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 11:38 – I had a vasectomy. If I were to convert to Catholicism, would I stil...
May 23, 2025
Many hear the phrase “imputed righteousness” and think it’s a Catholic belief—but is it? We explain how Catholicism differs from Protestant views on righteousness, justification, and purgatory. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:54 – Is 2 Tim 1:12-14 linked to sensus fidelium ? 19:20 – Is the Archangel Gabriel, Mary’s guardi...
May 22, 2025
When Jesus said “I Am,” was He just making a poetic statement—or clearly claiming divinity? We explore how His listeners would’ve understood those words and why they reacted the way they did. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:23 – I used to be Mormon and on my way to converting. My mother had a profound emotional experience...
May 22, 2025
After leaving Mormonism, many seekers ask: What makes Catholicism unique? We explore the Church’s claims to apostolic authority, the sacraments, and how it fulfills the promises of Christianity in ways no other faith does. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 12:28 – When was the sacrament of baptism instituted? When were the apo...
May 21, 2025
If God is called “the Rock” in Deuteronomy, how can Catholics say Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18? We explore how Scripture uses the term and why identifying Peter as the rock of the Church doesn’t take anything away from God’s ultimate authority. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 29:47 – If a person confesses their sins to...
May 21, 2025
Many wonder whether the Mass is a true sacrifice or just a memorial. We explain what the Church teaches about the Eucharist, how it’s tied to Calvary, and why it’s not a re-crucifixion. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:45 – Is the sacrifice of the mass the sacrifice of Jesus being perpetuated or is it just symbolic? 30:14 ...
May 20, 2025
If you suspect your child has a drinking problem, you’re not alone. We share Catholic resources, signs to look for, and how parents can respond with both love and accountability—while staying rooted in faith. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 14:23 – Do you have resources available in Spanish? Is CIR a supplement or replacement for other 12 step programs? 19:45 – I’m in recovery and jus...
May 20, 2025
Many Catholics struggle with how to oppose IVF while still loving children conceived through it. We explain how the Church separates the dignity of the child from the morality of the method—and how to navigate this with clarity and compassion. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:33 – Why would God allow creatures to come into existence if they are not the right way? Why would God ensou...
May 19, 2025
Sedevacantists often cite St. Robert Bellarmine’s De Romano Pontifice to claim the papal seat is vacant. We explain what Bellarmine really taught, how his work is often misunderstood, and why the Catholic Church affirms the legitimacy of post-Vatican II pop Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:17 – What books do you recommend I read if I want to learn world history? 05:57 – When did Jes...
May 17, 2025
Is it possible for a pope to change or override the declarations of an ecumenical council? We explore the limits of papal authority, how councils and popes interact, and what Catholic tradition teaches about continuity and development in Church doctrine. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:37 – If the pope wanted to, could he modify the declaration of an ecumenical council? 11:23 – Did...
May 16, 2025
Both Thomism and Calvinism talk about predestination—but they mean very different things. We break down the Catholic (Thomistic) view vs. the Calvinist model, focusing on grace, free will, and God’s sovereignty in salvation. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:17 – How can I rectify the evil caused by free will and the love of God? 22:42 – How did Protestants come up with the concept o...
May 16, 2025
Many ask where the Bible clearly teaches Jesus’ divinity. We walk through the strongest scriptural arguments that show Christ isn’t just a prophet or teacher—but truly God incarnate. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:17 – Can the new pope make changes to Dignitatis Humanae? 13:09 – Why do we put value on the Pope Leo XIII instead of the original Pope Leo? 18:27 – What are some argume...
May 15, 2025
If God isn’t bound to any denomination, why should anyone be Catholic? We unpack the meaning behind this popular objection and explain how the Catholic Church sees itself as the fullness of the faith Christ established—not a limit on God’s grace. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions covered: 05:56 – What was Jesus doing when he descended into hell? 15:11 – Why are you Catholic if God is not Catholi...
May 15, 2025
With the election of Pope Leo XIV, many are asking where he stands. Is he liberal, conservative, or something else entirely? We explore his early actions, public tone, and what that might mean for the future of the Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions covered: 07:54 – Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? 13:58 – I don’t find joining organized religion. I find that it corrupts morality. ...
May 14, 2025
Many Protestants argue the pope was never meant to lead the Church long-term. We examine biblical and historical evidence for the papacy, Peter’s unique role, and how the Church has understood this office from the beginning. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 0:03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?0:07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?0:11:30 – How does 1...
May 14, 2025
In Galatians, Paul publicly rebukes Peter—but does that disprove papal authority? We unpack what really happened in Antioch and why the Church still holds Peter as the first pope, even amid correction and scandal. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church? 06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter? 10:...
May 13, 2025
If someone wants to become Catholic, why not just let them in? We explain the purpose of OCIA, its roots in Church tradition, and how it helps prepare hearts and minds for full communion with the Catholic Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions covered: 04:54 – Why do non-Catholics who want to join the Church need to go through OCIA instead of just joining immediately? 14:33 – How is the Catho...
May 13, 2025
If a non-Catholic knowingly rejects Catholic teaching and commits a grave sin, are they just as culpable as a Catholic? We explore moral responsibility, Church teaching on invincible ignorance, and how conscience and knowledge affect culpability. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions covered: 06:53 – I read in the Catechism that you need to be in the state of grace to receive the sacrament of confir...
May 12, 2025
Did the teachings of Vatican I—like papal primacy and infallibility—suddenly appear in the 19th century, or do they have roots in the early Church? In this episode, Karlo Broussard explores whether first-century Christianity shows signs of the very authority Vatican I defined. From Peter’s leadership to early documents like First Clement , we trace the continuity between apostolic Christianity and conciliar declarations, helping you respond to historical objections with clarity and confidence. J...
May 10, 2025
When pregnancy complications threaten the life of the mother, what does the Catholic Church actually teach? In this episode, Karlo Broussard clarifies the Church’s position on morally complex medical cases. He explains the principle of double effect, what treatments are permissible, and why direct abortion is never considered a moral solution—even in rare or tragic circumstances. If you’ve heard myths about what the Church requires in these cases, this episode brings clarity and compassion. Join...
May 09, 2025
Curious about Catholic Social Teaching but don’t know where to start? In this episode, Karlo Broussard points you to essential resources—from magisterial documents to accessible books—that will help you understand the Church’s teaching on human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to go deeper, this episode lays the groundwork for learning how Catholicism speaks to politics, economics, and justice. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click He...
May 09, 2025
Why did the new pope choose the name Leo XIV? In this episode, we explore the possible historical, theological, and symbolic significance of the name “Leo”—from Leo the Great to Leo XIII—and what it might reveal about the new pope’s priorities, vision, and identity. Karlo Broussard also discusses whether this signals a moderate papacy and how the choice reflects on the Church’s current moment. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catho...
May 08, 2025
What happens if someone grows up Catholic but was never properly taught the faith? In this episode, we explore the Church’s teaching on invincible ignorance, personal responsibility, and how culpability is assessed when someone lacks formation. Does ignorance excuse sin? What if that ignorance is the result of others’ failure? Karlo Broussard breaks it all down. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions...
May 08, 2025
Many Christians find it hard to see the papacy in the first-century Church. In this episode, Erick Ybarra addresses the historical and biblical foundations for the papal office. Was Peter truly the first pope? How did early Christians view his authority? And what evidence do we have from Scripture and tradition that connects the leadership of Peter to the role of today’s pope? Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeaker...
May 07, 2025
How long do souls stay in purgatory? Can they meet their guardian angel? Is it okay to ask them to pray for you? We explore Catholic teaching on purgatory—its duration, biblical references, and the mystery of hope beyond purification. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:52 – Length of time in purgatory. How do we know how long we’ll be in purgatory? 08:46 – When you’re in purgatory do ...
May 07, 2025
If Christ’s death paid the full price for our sins, why do Catholics still teach purgatory? In this episode, we break down common objections using Scripture and tradition—explaining why purgatory isn’t a rejection of Christ’s sacrifice, but a deepening of its transformative power. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:42 – Where is “purgatory” in the Bible? 12:50 – Catholics appeal to 1 ...
May 06, 2025
Many Catholics read the Vatican II documents and wonder: where are the reforms we see today? We explore what the Council actually said, how those ideas were implemented, and also dive into Marian theology and questions about spiritual warfare. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:36 – Who were Mary’s parents? Did she have a natural birth? Did she have original sin? 29:36 – I’m new to th...
May 06, 2025
A new law in Washington state requires priests to report abuse heard in confession—can civil law override the sacred seal? We explore Church teaching, legal precedent, and why this issue matters for Catholics everywhere, along with insights on forgiveness, tradition, and spiritual healing. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 13:16 – If God said all creation is good, were there predators a...
May 05, 2025
