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Call in: 833-288-EWTN (3986) | Are you "Called to Communion?" In this LIVE call-in show, Dr. David Anders talks clearly with non-Catholics about the faith. We ask the question "What's stopping YOU from becoming a Catholic?"

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    The Main Apologetical Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 50:25


    The veneration of saints in the logic of the Incarnation, the infallible interpretation of Scripture, catechizing my kids and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Main Reason for the Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 50:27


    Giving up the hope for a better past? What kind of free will are we talking about? How to approach JW's? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Oxford Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 50:30


    Assurance of salvation, feeling contrition, separation of Church and State and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Controversial St. Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 50:27


    Jesus for the Jews? God fearers? How to fall in love? Join Dr. David Anders on Called to Communion.

    Catholic Social Teaching and Welfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 50:26


    Priest laicized vs. excommunicated? Talking to Protestants at a funeral? Nursing homes? Don't miss this Tuesday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Indissolubility of Marriage and Hedgehogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 50:33


    The transcendent longing, the seed of reason, the validity of SSPX sacraments and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    My Son is an Atheist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 50:28


    God contained in Jesus' humanity? The Hiddenness of God? Kindness that kills? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Dr. Anders' Catholic Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 50:26


    United to God in the military? Will be like gods? What is the calling? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Roman Rite of the Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 50:27


    The Rosary, original sin, Luther's law and Gospel and much more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Bible Apocalyptical Literature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 50:28


    Angels, Lucifer and free will, cohabitation, reincarnation and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Free Masonry and the Catholic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 50:30


    St. Augustine and Calvinism, sufficient vs. efficacious grace, the omniscience of God and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Sacrifice of the Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 50:28


    Which is the most important aspect of the Mass? Is it a Sacrifice? A Sacrament? Don't miss this 4th of July Mailbag of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 7/4/25)

    John 6 Vs. Protestants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 50:26


    Mary's sinlessness, the Temple veil, the Jewish Mikvah and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Why Sacraments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 50:27


    Born again, the SSPX consecrations, the altar call and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Nouvelle théologie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 50:29


    The Perpetual Virginity, charismatic gifts, angelophanies and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Painful Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 50:26


    The Catholic family man, justifying abortion, why Catholic and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Impossible to Make Someone Catholic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 50:25


    Are apologetics achieving their goal online? How far to take an argument? How to avoid cherry-picking on the OT? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Most Heartfelt Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 50:31


    Worship or veneration, vines, branches and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Angry at God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 50:27


    AA and Catholics, Gay pride, Catholic kids in Protestant summer camps and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    A Religion to be Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 50:29


    The Lord's Prayer, fantasy destination, anosognosia and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 50:35


    Apatheia, Ugaritic texts, the monarchy of the Father and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Do the Jews Personally Bear the Responsibility of Christ's Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 50:30


    A proper answer for non-Catholics who comment on the Crucifix by saying, "Get Christ off the cross!". What's the Church stance on homosexual conversion therapy? Does a Lutheran minister have the ability to consecrate? Are the jews bear personal responsibility for Jesus's death?

    Is Mortal Sin Subjective?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 50:30


    The difference in mortal vs venial sin? Is Mortal sin subjective? An email suggests that the Church could do more to help the poor, and a caller is interested in what the devil can hear in confession.

    Did Judas Have a Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 50:28


    Did Judas have a choice? How was the Holy Spirit distributed when it comes to authorship of the Bible? Predestination...is it for Catholics? Why did Christ descend into hell? Plus, good resources for differences in protestant and Catholic belief.

    Catholic Church Makes It's Own Rules? God's Emotions? Transubstantiation Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 50:32


    Dr. David Anders dives into a question about the Catholic Church and whether or not the rules are "made up". Does God have emotions...and how would that explain a wrath? Need help understanding transubstantiation?...explained on today's show!

    Does a Catholic Have an Obligation to Baptize a Child?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 50:30


    Can someone have a mass said for a non-Catholic relative who has passed? Does a Catholic have an obligation to baptize a child? A caller shares why they aren't Catholic, and it's Polycarp. This and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders

    Does the Eucharist Change Your Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 50:29


    What is it like to make an act of faith when you don't "feel" that it is true? Does the protestant church recognize the early Church fathers? Does the Eucharist change your life? Tune in to hear Dr. David Anders answer to these and more!

    Mental Prayer? How to Explain Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 50:28


    What is mental prayer? Does being a mason equal excommunication? Is there such thing as a Royal Diaconate? How to explain purgatory and more!

    Guardian Angels for Insects?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 50:29


    Are guardian angels assigned to insects? How important is a properly formed conscience? Does it seem more acceptable for people to be blasphemous towards Jesus Christ in today's society? All these questions and more answered on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders

    Praying Novenas, Catholics Not Evangelizing, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 50:30


    Is it ok not to pray a novena? Why is Easter's date chosen when it is? Dr. Anders challenges a caller who says that Catholics don't evangelize, and much more on today's show!

    Catholic vs Protestant Weddings? Is God Sorry He Made Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 50:36


    Can we rationally believe that God created the world in an instant? How does a Catholic wedding differ from a protestant's wedding? Was God Sorry he made man? These questions and more on today's show!

    Unity or Procreation in Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 50:29


    The Unitarian Church, the development of Catholic conscience, the process of forgiving and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Natural Law in Moral Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 50:25


    Corpus Christi, hypnosis, David's census and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Contrition or Guilt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 50:27


    Newman and conscience, the doctrine of the Ascension, Paul's priesthood and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Worshiping Archeological Discoveries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 50:29


    When science appears to contradict the faith, the Quietism heresy, the abduction phenomena and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Teaching Doctrine or Indoctrination?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 50:27


    Only 12 in the Last Supper? Gregorian Masses for the dead? Spiritual communion? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Can Laity Criticize the Holy Father?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 50:26


    Wisdom studies, implicit learning, arsenokoitai and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Truman Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 50:30


    Gnosticism, relativism, synodality, Erasmus and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Saved by Theology?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 50:26


    Hypostatic union, Lutherans and Eucharistic Sacrifice, substitutionary punishment vs. sacrifice and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    OH to Be Blunt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 50:23


    Today Dr. Anders answers your questions including how blunt should we be about explaining God's truth? What are the cultural standards to live by? Can the devil know what we are thinking and how should we use A.I.?

    Memorial Day Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 50:26


    Is monogenism sustainable? Catholic free will vs. Protestants'? Valid sacraments from an immoral priest? Join us for this Memorial Day Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Presence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 50:22


    Today on the show, Dr. Anders explores the sacred power of Last Rites, Communion, and intentional prayer. Discover how to recognize God's presence in your everyday life, and join us for insightful discussions on the inspiring Blessed Carlo Acutis and faith-based family planning.

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