Catholic Answers Live

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author who clarifies Church teaching, breaks down how to sort doctrine using the Catechism and trusted episcopal guidance. He explores why St. Michael is honored as a saint despite being an angel. He discusses Mary and Joseph’s faith in the temple episode and whether Protestants may receive Confession. He also explains the Eucharist as a propitiatory sacrifice.

Joe Heschmeyer, a Catholic apologist and author, walks through engaging conversations with Latter-day Saints and how to discuss contested scriptures. He contrasts claims of apostasy versus continuity, outlines arguments for divine protection of Church authority, and offers practical tips for family talks about topics like baptism for the dead.

Karlo Broussard, Catholic apologist and author who explains sacraments and baptism, explores how prevenient grace can produce an imperfect faith that moves a person to baptism. He contrasts the unique graces of Eucharistic adoration with simply gathering in Jesus' name. He also reflects on St. Joseph's hidden holiness and why baptism is more than a symbol.

Carlo Broussard, Catholic apologist and philosopher who explains scripture and doctrine, tackles whether sola scriptura collapses under its own logic. He discusses why the Eucharist is seen as necessary for salvation. Conversation also covers how Gentiles can be saved through natural law and grace, and why consuming Christ's blood in communion is not treated as sinful.

Luke Lancaster, a high-school religion teacher and rising Catholic apologist, tackles tough questions about salvation, Scripture, and practice. He discusses reconciling Ephesians 2:8-9 with Catholic teaching. He addresses whether Marian devotion is idolatry and explains Vatican II’s view on salvation for non-Catholics. He also traces holy days, early Church authority, and the role of works in the Christian life.

Fr. Paul Cech, a priest and moral theologian who teaches marriage theology, offers practical spiritual guidance. He discusses how to make an examination of conscience and the meaning of Christ’s coming in glory. He links the Trinity to marriage counseling and explains annulments, remarriage rules, and living chastely while awaiting tribunal decisions.

“Will there be a Rapture?” This episode dives into the Catholic perspective on popular rapture theology and explores key topics such as the concept of a literal thousand-year reign, the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness, and the nature of the Antichrist. Join us for an examination of these important eschatological questions. [Encore episode, original air date July 25, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:30 – Will there be a Rapture, and how should Catholics respond to popular “rapture” theology? 20:00 – Will there be a literal thousand-year reign (the “millennium”)? 31:00 – What is the Catholic understanding of the Three Days of Darkness? 33:00 – What is the Illumination of Conscience or Warning, and when might it occur? 43:00 – What is “Antichrist”?

“Are we currently in the End Times?” This episode explores the signs of Jesus’ return, delving into questions like what dispensationalism is and whether Jesus got end-of-the-world prophecies wrong. Join us as we navigate these important topics and more in this thought-provoking discussion. [Encore episode, original air date July 25, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – What is dispensationalism? 05:59 – Are we currently in the End Times? 14:30 – What are the signs that will precede the return of Jesus? 30:33 – Did Jesus get end-of-the-world prophecies wrong? 49:58 – Will Jesus really return—like “a thief in the night”?

“Can saints intercede for us?” This episode explores the biblical basis for intercession, addressing questions like the reconciliation of Revelation 22:9 with the practice of honoring saints and the significance of the Eucharist in relation to salvation. Tune in as we also delve into the complexities of annulments and the nature of Mary’s sinlessness. [Encore episode, original air date July 22, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:55 – The saints’ attempt to intercede for us in Rev. 6:9 seems to have failed. What other biblical evidence is there for intercession? 14:16 – How can you reconcile Rev. 22:9 with the practice of offering dulia to the saints? 23:28 – If the Eucharist is required for salvation, then why did Jesus tell the good thief he would be in paradise that day. Why was it good enough for him but not the rest of us? 31:13 – It doesn’t make sense because we don’t know which saints are in heaven and if we pray to one that isn’t there, does that mean we are praying to a demon? The saints pray for you. 36:56 – Religions are man made and are all imperfect in particular the Catholic Church? 46:33 – I don’t understand where annulments fit into scripture? 51:31 – What sin did Mary not have? What is a dark intellect?

“Is eternal security promised in John 5:24?” This episode explores the implications of Jesus’ words on eternal life and judgment. Additionally, we delve into questions about the Church’s changes in the Mass, the nature of angels and their vulnerabilities, and the role of priests in forgiving sins. [Encore episode, original air date July 22, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:30 – “Jesus says in John 5:24 whoever believes in him has ‘eternal life.’ He states, “24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Isn’t that a promise of eternal security?” 16:55 – Mt. 12:38 seems to contradict what Catholicism teaches on how much time Jesus spent in hell. 20:16 – Why did the Church change so much in mass? 28:50 – Can angels get hurt? 32:27 – I think there is a contradiction between priests forgiving in persona Christi since they contribute nothing vs forgiving mortal sin. 46:04 – It seems as though we worship an arrogant God.