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#12114 Why Do Catholics Pray to Saints If Jesus Is the Only Intercessor? - Karlo Broussard
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Christ is our sole mediator, why does the Church encourage prayer to saints? We explore the biblical foundation for intercession, along with Cathol...
#12113 Catholicism and Trade Work in the Modern Era - Jacob Imam
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many employers struggle to find skilled and confident young workers—Jacob Imama, Founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker explores why this i...
#12112 How Do You Respond to the Claim That the Catholic Church Is a Cult? - Andrew Petiprin
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Protestants argue that Catholicism is a cult—how should you answer? Andrew Petiprin tackles this common objection and discusses misconceptions ...
#12111 Is Seeking Professional Help for Anxiety a Sign of Weak Faith? - Gary Zimak
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When should you rely on faith alone, and when is it time to seek professional help? Gary Zimak tackles questions on giving up worrying for Lent and mo...
#12110 How Should I Interpret a Frightening Dream About Purgatory? And More - Jimmy Akin
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could a dream about purgatory have spiritual significance, or is it just the mind at work? Jimmy Akin explores how to approach such dreams and answers...
#12109 Would Adam and Eve’s Sin Affect Humans on Other Planets? And More - Jimmy Akin
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If God created human life on other planets, would original sin apply to them? Jimmy Akin explores this fascinating question and more, including papal ...
#12108 How Do You Defend Papal Primacy Using Scripture? And More - Joe Heschmeyer
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Do You Defend Papal Primacy Using Scripture? And More What biblical evidence supports the Pope’s authority and the early Church’s foundation i...
#12107 Evangelizing Through Social Media with Fr. David Michael Moses - Fr. David Michael Moses
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Catholic Answers Live as Cy Kellett interviews Fr. David Michael Moses on reaching young people through social media and evangelization in today’...
#12106 Did Jesus Die at 33, or Was He Closer to 50? And More Questions - Tim Staples
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tradition says Jesus was 33 when He died, but did early Church Fathers like St. Irenaeus suggest otherwise? Tim Staples explores this question and mor...
#12105 How Can We Defend the Faith Without Anxiety? And More Questions - Tim Staples
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing and defending Catholicism can be overwhelming—how can we do it with confidence and peace? Tim Staples offers practical advice and answers mo...
#12104 How Do We Know If Catholic Doctrine Has Changed or Developed? - Karlo Broussard
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between change and development in Catholic teaching? Karlo Broussard explains how the Church maintains continuity and answers ...
#12103 How Do You Explain Temporal Punishment for Sin? - Karlo Broussard
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do sins have consequences even after the forgiveness of sins? Karlo Broussard breaks down the concept of temporal punishment and provides more ans...
#12102 Did the Declaration of Independence Reference the Biblical Creator? - Andrew Willard Jones
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Declaration of Independence reference the Biblical Creator, or was it a more general idea of God? In this episode, we discuss The Church Again...
#12101 Do Catholics Have to Accept Darwin’s Theory of Evolution? - Stacy Trasancos
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the Church say about evolution? Dr. Stacy Trasancos explores the compatibility of Darwin’s theory with Catholic teaching and answers more ...
#12100 Does God Really Forget Our Sins If He Is All-Knowing? - Jimmy Akin
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If God is omniscient, how can He “forget” sins forgiven in Confession? Jimmy Akin explains this theological mystery and answers more quest...
#12099 How Does Aristotle’s Philosophy Explain Transubstantiation? - Jimmy Akin
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do substance and accidents help us understand the Eucharist? Jimmy Akin unpacks Aristotle’s influence on Catholic theology and answers more ques...
#12098 Why Can’t Catholics Receive Both Species of the Eucharist? - Tim Staples
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protestants often receive both bread and wine, so why don’t all Catholics? Tim Staples explains this and more, including annulment cases, attending ...
#12097 Is There Proof That We Have a Soul? And More Questions - Trent Horn
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we know for certain that souls exist? Trent Horn explores this fundamental question and more, including the meaning of the filioque, the fate of a...
#12096 Is a Protestant Baptism Valid After Converting to Catholicism - Joe Heschmeyer
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were baptized in a Protestant church, do you need to be re-baptized after becoming Catholic? Jimmy Akin explains Church teaching and answers mo...
#12095 How Do You Handle Unethical Debate Tactics? And More Questions - Joe Heschmeyer
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging in debates can be challenging, especially when opponents use unfair tactics. Joe Heschmeyer shares his approach to ethical debate and answers...
#12094 Why Is Mary Called Ever-Virgin? And More Questions - Karlo Broussard
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Matthew 1:25 contradict the belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity? Karlo Broussard unpacks this theological question and answers more “why...
#12093 Why Is Breaking the Friday Meatless Fast a Grave Matter? - Karlo Broussard
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the Church take fasting so seriously, and how do we know if something is a grave matter? Dr. Karlo Broussard answers this and more, including...
#12092 Did Jesus’s Guardian Angel Have the Easiest Job Ever? - Jimmy Akin
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Jesus being perfect, did His guardian angel have an easy assignment, or was there more to it? Jimmy Akin explores this curious question and tackl...
#12091 Would Jesus Have Multiple Bodies If He Incarnated on Other Planets? - Jimmy Akin
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Christ took on flesh in multiple alien worlds, would He have more than one glorified body? Would He sit on multiple thrones? Jimmy Akin explores th...