“How Old Was Mary When She conceived Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on her significance within the Catholic faith, addressing whether she holds a higher status than other saints. The conversation also touches on the nature of Marian prayers and how to respond to those who downplay her importance in Christianity. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:41 – Is Mary a saint and if so, is she higher than other saints? 23:29 – Is there any evidence that would suggest Mary’s parents were visited by an angel informing them that she would be born without sin and would be the mother of the savior? 31:42 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who says all she needs is God and Mary is not important to Christian Faith? 37:35 – How old was Mary when she conceived Jesus? 41:30 – At the annunciation it was just the Angel Gabriel and Mary, is there any witnesses or way to vouch for the event being true? 46:49 – Why does the Church teach that some things are symbolic about Mary?

“How do we respond to people that accuse Catholics of celebrating pagan holidays?” This question opens a discussion on the misconceptions surrounding Catholic traditions. Additionally, the episode addresses the relationship between Christians and Muslims as brothers, the distinctions between Catholic doctrine and dogma, and the Catholic perspective on predestination. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 28:55 – Curious why the Catholic Faith does not teach dispensationalism? 36:08 – What is the difference between Catholic Doctrine and Catholic Dogma? 47:25 – If catholicism is true, then protestantism is false, but if protestantism is true, then catholicism is idolatry. 51:02 – What is the catholic view on predestination? 54:02 – My friend is protestant and is interested in church history where can he find the papacy in early Church history?

“How do I respond to Protestants on confession and sin?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of confessing sins to a priest, addressing common misconceptions. Other topics include the Church’s role in disciple formation, the understanding of mortal sin, and the challenges faced by Catholics in applying Church teachings in everyday life. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 18:09 – How do I respond to a protestant when they ask why I feel a need to confess my sins to a priest? 24:14 – Why do we not spend more time in the church forming disciples? 31:57 – Why do we say it’s impossible not to know if you’ve committed a mortal sin? 38:20 – Why does there seem to be a vast difference in the teaching the Church has preserved and the practical application and knowledge of your average Catholic? 46:16 – Why can’t a parent take communion if they have a child who is living at home with a boyfriend or girlfriend?

“Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?” This question addresses the challenge of faith in light of Jesus’ words in John 20:28, which commend belief without sight. The discussion also touches on why Catholics view salvation as a gift rather than something earned, and whether it’s appropriate for a Catholic to participate in a memorial for a Freemason. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Jesus says in John 20:28, ‘Blessed are those who believe and have not seen.’ Why do Christians believe in Jesus when he commends belief without evidence, which is betrayal of the human intellect? 15:47 – Why don’t Catholics believe that salvation is earned if it really seems like you do? 29:03 – Would it be ok for me to play at a Robbie Burns memorial concert as a Catholic even though he was a Freemason? Why? 45:43 – Why do Catholics believe in the real presence? 49:15 – Why does the Church never teach any specific people who are in hell? 52:01 – The new papal document on Mary. Why did the pope come out with this document? How do we defend it against protestants?

Questions Covered: 02:55 – Why do we have a feast for the Name of Jesus? 13:06 – Why is his name Jesus if the angel said to name him Emmanuel? 18:00 – What does it mean when Jesus talks about receiving someone “in my name”? 21:55 – What does it mean when Jesus says “when two or three are gathered in my name…”? 29:15 – Believing in the “name” of Jesus 35:15 – If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. 47:30 – Improper use of Jesus’ name 50:01 – Why is the baptism in the name of Jesus invalid? 52:50 – What is the name written on the forehead about in the book of Revelation?

Questions Covered: 03:10 – Making suffering meaningful 16:41 – The biggest hurdle trying to convince people of the pro-life argument, that is that human life is innately valuable, is apathy. I find that people either A) don’t care that the child in the womb is a life, and/or B) people don’t think there’s adequate authority to tell others “how they should live their life”. What is the best argument against apathy? Or this false view of infringing on someone’s individual liberty? 24:30 – Are there any saints you have a strong devotion to? 29:24 – If you notice others around you, be it coworkers, friends, acquaintances, etc., talking about their anti-Catholic beliefs, what is your obligation to say something in defense of the Catholic Church? Is it necessarily a sin of omission to not confront the person saying such things? Can you share some tips for what to say if you decide to confront the person? 34:32 – I have a friend who is a Protestant who told me that the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed recited by Catholics is in “error” because scripture claims that only Jesus Christ is the Creator, not God the Father. His comment is “Show me the Father who died on the cross for my sins if I’m wrong” which in my view he seems to be denying the Trinity but he claims he isn’t – says that Catholics are incorrect and that scripture backs up his claims. Can you help me respond to him? 43:35 – Hi Trent! Sometimes I feel that I get too deep in the online apologetic world and am wanting to disconnect a little bit. What prudential or practical advice would you give for disconnecting from the online world and building a better habit for spiritual practices like prayer and reading scripture? I often struggle to take the time to pray or read the Gospel, but will spend a lot of time online engaging in apologetic content. Thank you for all you do and I hope this has been a restful week for you and your family! 48:11 – Can you clarify the Church position on cremation for us?

Questions Covered: 18:15 – Kibeho 29:00 – Akita 40:43 – Fatima 44:29 – Zeitoun

Questions Covered: 04:50 – What categories does the Church classify apparitions into? 11:25 – Are we required to believe them? 16:19 – Fr. Michel Rodrigue 38:31 – La Salette 49:05 – Mejugorje

Flannel Panel year in review! Questions Covered: 08:20 – Nobody goes to the movies anymore 17:47 – Weight loss drugs 29:30 – Crisis of institutions 44:05 – Migration 50:00 – Rise of AI

Flannel Panel year in review! Questions Covered: 02:50 – Did Catholics win the internet in 2025? 05:00 – Matt Fradd joining Daily Wire 28:45 – Growth of Church in USA

Cy Kellett, Edgar Lujano, and Todd Aglialoro discuss the major events of 2025. Questions Covered: 03:30 – The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following the death of Pope Francis 29:30 – The Church’s charitable work remains massively underreported 36:00 – The rise of Christianity among the young 45:15 – Person of the Year Discussion 49:13 – Threats to religious freedom in Western countries 51:34 – The rapid spread of euthanasia and assisted suicide, perhaps the most urgent moral crisis Catholics are not talking about enough.

Cy Kellett, Edgar Lujano, and Todd Aglialoro discuss major events of 2025. Questions Covered: 4:43 – Pope Leo XIV meets King Charles III 19:05 – The Archdiocese of New York announces a $300 million fund to settle clergy abuse claims 29:41 – The Synod on Synodality concludes, emphasizing inclusion 40:48 – Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon

This is an encore episode, originally aired on October 1, 2025.  “Can the Hierarchy Change Itself?” This episode delves into the complexities of Church authority and reform, addressing questions such as whether the Church still uses canon priests and how to trust the hierarchy. We also explore intriguing topics like Pope Leo’s blessing of ice and the implications of a heretical pope according to Bellarmine. Questions Covered: 02:55 – Does that Church still set up canon priests to assist and convey messages for bishops? 06:57 – Does the Church hierarchy have the authority to change the Church hierarchy? 15:05 – I’m returning to the Church but I’m having a hard time trusting the hierarchy. 24:09 – Why should we conform to a magisterium who has abandoned Christ? 37:55 – Are you familiar with Pope Leo blessing the block of ice and the whole significance behind that? 48:30 – When Robert Bellarmine said that there can be a heretical pope, what did he mean by that?

This is an encore episode, originally aired on October 1, 2025 “Does God Want Organized Religion?” In this episode, we explore the role of organized faith and its significance, along with questions like why Protestants should respect the Pope and how a priest can absolve sin. We also delve into the historical presence of bishops and the continuity of apostolic authority, providing a comprehensive look at these vital topics. Questions Covered: 05:01 – Does God Want An Organized Religion? 13:37 – How do I explain to protestants why they should at least respect the pope? 17:38 – How can a priest absolve a person from sin if he is also only a man? 29:05 – What are biblical or historical proofs that bishops were present from the beginning and not an addition in the 4th century? 42:00 – How would we address someone who agrees that Jesus gave authority to his apostles but disagrees that it was passed on? 47:49 – I’m distressed with the pope. How can I have any confidence in the Church? I need guidance.

Questions Covered: 01:35 – Was Jar-Jar a Sith lord?  05:55 – How did the Home Alone dad afford that house and trip?  12:35 – What are your thoughts on embryo adoption?  15:40 – What do you think is the best argument against utilitarianism and what are some good resources to refute this normative theory? What book or resource do you think provides the best defense of natural law ethics?  22:07 – Hi Trent. How do I approach a friend who believes many of our dogmas, but feels like he’s growing spiritually in his charismatic church, so he feels no need to change?  29:08 – Do you have any recommendations on trying to evangelize family members who are atheists?  32:52 – Hi Trent! What does Pope Leo’s statement on not using the title of Mary as co-redemptrix mean for the direction of the Church? Why was that statement important? As a new convert, I am unsure of the importance of the “Mater Populi Fidelis,” and I wondered if you could help me understand.  39:53 – How’s Laura?  46:03 – Hi, Trent. What do you think a pastor of a parish can do to keep his college-bound parishioners from straying from the Catholic faith? 

Topics Covered: 05:45 – Revival of anti-Semitism 10:44 – Defining anti-Semitism 28:45 – “perfidious” 34:26 – The Catholic teaching 38:28 – “May his blood be upon us” scripture quote. 48:26 – Anti-Semitism and political instability

Cy’s Wishes you all a Merry Christmas and shares some updates at Catholic Answers.

Interview with Fr. Andrew Dalton debunking claims against the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin Topics Covered: 05:50 – Carbon dating has already proved the shroud as a fake.  13:57 – Was there any evidence of the shroud before the 1300s?  20:41 – Does Jesus’ long hair go against historical trends for Jewish men of the time?  22:40 – Is the blood too red on the shroud?  29:00 –  Was a burst of light what imprinted the image on the shroud?  33:34 – What should our methodology be?  38-28 – Baby Jesus and the shroud  43:31 – The crown of thrones  47:20 – The connection to Abraham and Isaac  51:55 – Wounds on the wrists instead of the hands 

In this Catholic Answers Live episode, we address the Catholic appeal to oral tradition beyond Scripture. The discussion examines historical evidence that apostolic oral traditions persisted in the early Church, explains St. Paul’s teaching in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 on holding fast to received tradition, and responds to objections from Mark 7 regarding “traditions of men.” The episode concludes by addressing the problem of a fallible authority being required to identify the infallible canon of Scripture, offering a coherent Catholic defense of Sacred Tradition and biblical authority. Questions Covered: 00:30 – The Catholic’s Appeal to Oral Traditions Beyond Scripture 18:23 – Do we have any evidence that some oral traditions persisted? 29:35 – The Catholic’s Use of 2 Thess. 3:6—“stay away from brother who does not walk in accord with the tradition received” 44:25 – The Catholic’s Counter to Mark 7 and the “traditions of men” Argument 47:45 – The Catholic’s Counter to a Fallible List of Infallible Books

In this Catholic Answers Live episode, we examine the Catholic understanding of justification in light of Scripture. The discussion begins with James 2:24 and the question of being “justified by works,” followed by the Church’s rejection of works preceding initial justification. We then explain how Catholics reconcile good works with grace through cooperation, respond to Romans 3:28 and “works of the law,” and conclude with a defense of Sacred Tradition alongside Scripture. A clear, step-by-step breakdown of how faith, grace, works, and tradition fit together in Catholic teaching. Topics Covered: 05:45 – We’re Justified by Works—James 2:24 18:01 – The Catholic Rejection of Works Preceding Initial Justification 30:28 – The Catholic Attempt to Reconcile Our Good Works with Grace—“We Must Cooperate with grace” 36:38 – The Catholic Counter to Romans 3:28—“We are Justified by Faith and Not Works of the Law” 49:35 – The Catholic’s Appeal to Oral Traditions Beyond Scripture