Catholic Answers Live

“Why is the Catholic Church the One True Church?” This episode dives into the unique claims of the Catholic faith, while also addressing pressing questions like the existence of Hell and the fate of souls, the significance of John 6, and effective ways to share faith with nonbelievers. [Encore from August 8, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:17 – Oneness Pentecostal: Is the Catholic Church the One True Church? 11:11 – Is There a Hell, and Do Most People Go There? 20:54 – Recommended Videos on John 6 24:38 – Why “Bind and Loose” Doesn’t Apply to Everyone 35:41 – Best Way to Bring Faith to Nonbelievers 43:00 – Why Jesus Didn’t Let Mary Magdalene Touch Him 51:20 – Who Was in Heaven When Enoch & Elijah Arrived?

“Which Marian apparition has the best evidence?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question alongside a variety of topics, including whether Pope Leo might change Church teaching and the implications of obeying dogmas given from the future. We also discuss the nature of sedevacantism and how God protects the Church from error. [Encore from August 8, 2025] Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 06:00 – Best-Evidence Marian Apparition 15:25 – Will Pope Leo Change Church Teaching? 22:48 – Must I Obey “Future” Dogmas? 29:55 – Is Sedevacantism Heresy? 36:30 – Accepting Jesus Without the Sacraments? (Rev 3:20) 41:15 – How Does God Protect the Church From Error? 47:47 – Protestant Mom Received Eucharist—What Should I Do?

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist and author on early Church history and the Eucharist, answers callers on sacrament questions. He debates Anglican sacramental validity and explains why Scripture alone is problematic. He discusses devotionals, early laity and Mass practices, Bible translations for devotion, and how politics shaped East-West divisions.

Joe Heschmeyer, a regular Catholic apologist and podcast host, offers clear takes on tricky questions of faith. He discusses why Catholic practice feels complex. He explores curiosities like the number 37 in Scripture and differences between Mark and John. He tackles sacrament questions such as wearing a scapular before baptism and explains SSPX and sedevacantist relationships to the Church.

Are practices like the blessing of throats or cars just superstition, or do they have a deeper meaning in the Catholic faith? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Jimmy Akin addresses this question before tackling several others about Scripture and theology. He explains how to understand God’s role in events like the plagues of Egypt, whether the Garden of Eden can be seen as the first tabernacle, and when Satan’s fall occurred in relation to Adam and Eve. The episode also explores the apparent tension between faith and works in the Bible and offers guidance on how to approach questions about the “extra” books in the Catholic canon, including resources for understanding their historical and theological basis. A thoughtful discussion on Scripture, tradition, and Catholic practice. Questions Covered: 01:02 – Opener: Is the blessing of throats and blessing of cars superstitious?  11:25 – How did God allow the plague in Egypt to happen?  17:22 – Was the Garden of Eden the first tabernacle?  20:02 – Did Satan fall before Adam and Eve?  29:23 – It seems like there is a contradiction in the Bible between Faith, and Faith + works. What resources can you offer about the 7 extra books in the bible? Something not from the Vatican to not be biased in favor of Catholics. 

Tom Nash, theologian and apologist who explains Catholic teaching clearly. He tackles whether the Angel of the Lord could be Jesus. He discusses the biblical basis for purgatory and Mary’s sinlessness. Practical liturgy topics include clapping in church and what a priest does during the Agnus Dei.

Jimmy Akin, Catholic apologist and author, answers biblical and apologetic puzzles. He unpacks the Sower parable and why Jesus taught in parables. He contrasts Islamic claims about Scripture with Christian views. He outlines the Church’s approach to Genesis, literal trees, and resources for further study. He also discusses whether Mary knew of the Resurrection after the Crucifixion.

Jimmy Akin, veteran Catholic apologist and author, offers clear biblical interpretation and doctrinal insight. He discusses whether Revelation’s prophecies already happened. He explores John 6’s link to the Last Supper. He examines Unam Sanctam and salvation, the Church’s historical treatment of heretics, and how to know if you love God.

Tom Nash, theologian and Catholic apologist who answers questions about doctrine and scripture. He tackles whether prayers to Mary count as veneration or worship. He explains how prophecy fits with free will. He outlines the Catholic view of salvation and holy day obligations. He discusses whether miracles break natural laws and addresses whether Mary had other children.

Tim Staples, Catholic apologist and author, brings clear biblical and historical explanations. He tackles the nature of the unforgivable sin and what final impenitence means. He defends the Immaculate Conception with patristic evidence. He explores Gospel manuscript order, the Dead Sea Scrolls’ relevance, moral responses to assisted suicide, and how God relates to time and creation.