Catholic Answers Live

Dr. Carlo Broussard, Catholic apologist and author, explains why the Eucharist is not cannibalism in terms of sacramental rather than physical presence. He discusses charismatic movement claims about the Holy Spirit, why an infallible interpreter is defended, and how mortal sin and early Jewish objections to Jesus are understood. Short, clear takes on sacrament, authority, and sin.

Karlo (Carlo) Broussard, Catholic apologist and author who engages Protestant objections, offers theological answers. He debates Mary’s perpetual virginity and the meaning of Luke 1:34. He discusses whether Jesus fulfilled all Mosaic sacrifices and how typology works. He tackles baptism as Spirit and water, the meaning of Jesus’ “brothers,” and the Assumption and its roots in Scripture and tradition.

William Albrecht, Catholic apologist and patristics scholar, tackles major Orthodox objections to Catholicism. He defends Vatican II and explains views on remarriage and original sin. He clarifies the Immaculate Conception, contrasts Christological differences with Oriental Orthodoxy, argues for transubstantiation’s patristic roots, and discusses canon differences and the essence–energies question.

William Albrecht, a Catholic apologist and patristics specialist who runs PatristicPillars.com, joins to address Orthodox objections. He discusses papal authority and its early evidence. He examines the Filioque and creedal language. He covers clerical celibacy, purgatory, indulgences, doctrinal development, and causes of the East–West Schism.

Jimmy Akin, longtime Catholic apologist and author, answers bizarre and big questions with clarity and wit. He unpacks Communion and Ash Wednesday fasting, explores possible abilities of resurrected bodies, and explains why the idea of Jesus as an alien fails historically and theologically. He also tackles Rome’s primacy, dinosaurs and the Fall, and what might happen to pets at the end times.

Jimmy Akin, senior apologist and author on Scripture and theology, unpacks medieval mystery and odd biblical puzzles. He explores the Codex Gigas and its legends. He discusses the naked young man in Mark, parallels between Genesis and life’s order, why meteorology is scientific but astrology is rejected, and intriguing questions about purgatory and postmortem communication.

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author known for clear historical and doctrinal explanations, walks through how bishops evaluate reported Marian apparitions. He also explores why Maccabees are absent from the Jewish Bible, why Christians profess Jesus has two natures, Newman’s history remark, the timing of the Eucharist, and how to recognize ex cathedra teachings.

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and host of Shameless Popery, shares how he prepares for debates and why his approach resonates online. He discusses practical study tips for apologetics. The conversation also tackles a disputed Vatican I quote, when online Mass counts, Protestant resistance to Marian devotion, and whether apostles were married.

Tom Nash, a Catholic apologist who explains and Church teaching, joins to tackle faith and scandal. He discusses whether leaving over scandal meets mortal sin criteria. He clarifies if Jesus is Catholic or Christian, gives a quick case for becoming Catholic, and addresses praying to Mary and what parts of Vatican II are infallible.

Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Catholic author and theologian who created the Ascension Press series on Jesus, explores what modern people miss about Christ. He discusses Jesus as the Way, Truth, and Life. He talks about whether Jesus always knew his divinity, why Mary was betrothed despite her virginity, and how visiting holy sites and parables deepen Gospel understanding.