Catholic Answers Live

Catherine Rose, author and speaker on Catholic beauty and modesty, discusses clothing, virtue, and reverence. She explores cultural differences in dress and how context shapes modesty. Conversation covers restoring respectful attire at Mass and the role of men in guarding the gaze. Parish practices and fashion history are also examined.

Emily Dinneny, Catholic convert and online apologist known for Catholic Converts, discusses why legalizing assisted suicide risks vulnerable people. She contrasts palliative care with intentional death. Conversation touches on trauma, lack of healing resources, legislative protection for the unborn, culpability and mercy for providers, and fathers being sidelined in abortion decisions.

Tom Nash, an in-house Catholic apologist and author, offers clear, concise takes on tricky questions of faith. He tackles whether Jesus was merely a wise teacher and explores Jesus’ divine claims in the Gospels. He guides new Catholics on finding a faithful parish, traces the history of priestly vestments, addresses tarot in a Catholic home, and explains John 20:17 and the hypostatic union.

William Albrecht, a Catholic apologist and patristics scholar focused on Christology and the early church fathers. He discusses whether Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecies, why Pilate acted as he did at the trial, the meaning of Jesus’ name, early Christological councils, Church infallibility, the Gospel of Thomas, and how to approach Buddhists about Christ.

Jimmy Akin, longtime Catholic apologist and author, answers callers on biblical history and tradition. He explains why many first‑century Jews expected a messiah and where to begin with the Deuterocanonical books. He discusses symbolic readings of Isaiah, ancient mourning customs like tearing garments, the history of male altar servers, St. Joseph’s later life, and how repentance affects baptismal validity.

Jimmy Akin, veteran Catholic apologist and author, explains why many scholars favor earlier dates for the Gospels. He discusses pregnant women receiving Communion and how the Real Presence works. He traces the origins of low, high and solemn Mass terms and talks about when Bible stories should be read literally. He also covers what “descended into the dead” means and why 1 Enoch is not in the Catholic canon.

“Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles?” This question opens a discussion on the early Church’s practices, alongside topics like defending infant baptism against claims of its necessity, and the significance of Jesus’ addition of “mind” in Mark 12:30. Other questions touch on the nature of confession and the papacy’s ties to Rome, showcasing a rich variety of theological inquiries. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:20 – Where do we see the Mass in Acts of the Apostles? 09:38 – How do we defend the baptism of infants? My co-worker says you just need faith and it’s not necessary to baptize babies. 17:52 – In Mark 12:30ff Jesus quotes the great shema. In Deuteronomy it says to love God with your whole heart, soul, and strength. Why does Mark add the word “mind” to that? 22:15 – Why do some people feel reluctant to go to confession? 28:39 – Is the papacy so tied to Rome that it could never be somewhere else? If Islam took over Europe could the pope be based somewhere else? 31:58 – Why isn’t the book of Maccabees in the King James Bible? I’m trying to talk about the faith with my Seventh Day Adventist family members. 41:00 – Mt 10:3 calls James son of Alpheus, and Mk 2:14-17 calls Levi the son of Alpheus. Could they be brothers? 44:17 – My grown children think we are living in a simulation. How can I counter this? 50:13 – You said the King James did not translate the deuterocan books. But I have two KJV Bibles that include the deuterocanonical books. 52:01 – I’ve been getting along with my new coworkers because they are Christian. But today Mary came up and they really attacked Catholic teaching on Mary. What can I say to them?

“How do you make a great confession if you haven’t been in a long time?” This question opens a discussion on the sacrament of reconciliation, addressing the steps to prepare for confession. Other topics include the morality of working for a divorced employer and the concept of priests acting in persona Christi, providing a rich exploration of faith and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:10 – How do you make a great confession if you haven’t been in a long time? 14:45 – Is it okay to work for an employer who is divorced? I told her not to get divorced because it’s against God but it’s a good job. 31:52 – Where do we get the idea of priests acting in persona christi? 43:30 – Until recently I’ve never never heard of the Synagogue of Satan. But I see it twice in the book of Revelation. What is it all about?

Tom Nash, experienced Catholic apologist who explains confession, sacraments, and morality. He traces the biblical basis for confession and why the Church maintains the practice. Short segments cover whether venial sins should be confessed, how priests guard the seal, when confession is required before Communion, defining mortal sin, perfect contrition at death, and marital-ethics questions about withdrawal.

Father Tad Pacholczyk, senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, offers concise theological perspectives on cutting-edge bioethics. He explores Neuralink’s therapeutic promise and risks. He addresses frozen embryos, concerns about embryo 'adoption,' contraceptive mechanisms, and ethical duties for attorneys drafting healthcare documents.