Catholic Answers Live

“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?

Jimmy Akin, senior apologist and Catholic author known for clear biblical explanations, tackles marrying outside your faith and Paul’s line about being unequally yoked. He unpacks Matthew 7:6 and giving scripture, distinguishes Hades and Gehenna, defends particular judgment, and explains what it means to be poor in spirit.

Jimmy Akin, senior apologist and author known for Catholic biblical interpretation, tackles tricky scripture questions. He examines whether Jesus used a slur in Matthew 15 and explains ancient vs modern concepts of ethnicity. He discusses Paul on faith and works, how Catholics view justification, the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:8 and purgatory, and practical tips for formal Bible study.

Tom Nash, Catholic theologian and apologist who explains doctrine and liturgy. He tackles whether a bishop can ordain married men without papal approval. He discusses if Muslims honor the one God, when priests may marry couples outside church buildings, recent Mass wording changes, and proper music and practice during Communion.

Tim Staples, longtime Catholic apologist and convert, shares his conversion story and clear takes on Church authority. He explains why Catholicism is rooted in grace, not works. Conversations cover RCIA concerns, Scripture and early Church support for papal primacy, and practical steps for former Jehovah's Witnesses seeking the faith.

William Albrecht, Catholic apologist who debates Islam and studies the early church fathers, offers practical ways to introduce Jesus to Muslim and Jewish friends. He discusses using shared scripture, living witness during Ramadan and Lent, how to explain Christ’s two natures, reasons Catholics reject the Quran, and loving approaches to evangelize close friends.

William Albrecht, Catholic apologist and patristics scholar, explores Catholic-Muslim questions. He outlines three key facts about Islam, contrasts Islamic and Christian views of salvation and the Trinity, and discusses whether both traditions aim at the God of Abraham. He also covers interfaith marriage, how to defend the Resurrection and biblical reliability, and responses to popular critiques of Christianity.