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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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    What is the Bible for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 51:00


    St. Bonaventure and St. Irenaeus, Disciples and Apostles, righteousness and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Why Eat God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 51:00


    On today's show Dr. Anders talks about the endless problem of evil, works and faith, Card. Newman's poem on Purgatory and more.

    Losing Your Salvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 51:00


    Does EPH 2:8 say that our salvation cannot be lost? What are the Gnostic Gospels and why aren't they in the Bible? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    St. John Henry Newman doctor of the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 51:00


    Souls in Purgatory praying for themselves or not? Supernatural or miraculous? Emergency baptism? Join Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Elements of Christianity in other Religions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 51:00


    Why do we believe? Loosing your mind and advancing in spiritual life? Medical marihuana? This and more in this edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Baptism of John or the Apostles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 51:00


    Theosis? Need for Sacraments? Why demon possessions? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Wealth of the Catholic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders answers your questions included: -Is the Catholic church wealthy? -Comparison of catholic vs protestant -What is a profession of faith? -Can a lay person perform a baptism? and many more

    What is Modernism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 51:00


    Impeccable angels, unfriendly Catholics, dinosaurs and more on this Friday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Did Jesus Come to Preach Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 51:00


    The problem of evil and the search for the ultimate good, the Sabbath and the Sunday commandment, the 7th Day Adventist church and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Psychological Guilt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 51:00


    Did the early Church believe the common Pre-Tribulation doctrines out there? Is gambling a sin? The Bereans and Sola Scriptura? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Communion on the Moon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 51:00


    Abortion and conscience? Jesus admitting divorce? Are Catholics weird? Don't miss today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Unforgivable Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:00


    Do Protestants believe in redemptive suffering? What if my Agnostic past is in the way? Sunday or Sabbath? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Magic & Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders answers your questions including: -What does it mean to be East vs West Orthodox? -Which Bible is the best to use as a Catholic? -Can you play video games that have magic in them? -Why does the Pope have to be infallible? and many more

    Mass on Sunday when it's not a commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 51:00


    Today dr. Anders answers your questions including: -Why do Catholics profess that you must go to Mass on Sunday when it's not a commandment? -Extra ecclesiam nulla salus has been the rule..how can you say otherwise? -Catholic but getting harder to follow because of some of the priest's attitudes -Is not going to Mass a mortal or venial sin? and many more.

    Do we worship Mary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders answers your questions including: -Tell us more about faith vs work -Do we worship Mary? -Purgatory - if souls are going through purification, doesn't that mean your will is at work? what if we are instantly in remorse at judgment? -is it a good thing to have so many denominations? and much more.

    How has the Enlightenment influenced Theology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 51:00


    What sect of Judaism did Jesus belonged to? How has the Enlightenment influenced Theology? Is evil an abstract absence of God? This and more in today's mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    How to Hear God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 51:00


    How should interpret Genesis? Why is God withholding faith from me? What do Protestants believe that grace does? This and more in today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders

    INVINCIBLE IGNORANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 51:00


    Today, Dr. Anders answers your questions, including: -WHAT IS INVINCIBLE IGNORANCE? -More on is The Rapture in the Bible? -Is it still possible to be close to God and strong in the Christian faith yet be unhappy in your life the whole time? Is there a correlation with happiness and the faith or does that not matter? And many more.

    Where's the Rapture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders takes questions including: -Where is the rapture in the Bible and is it real? -Following your conscience -If we don't forgive others, will God not forgive us?

    July Mail Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders goes deep into the mail bag to answer your questions, Including: -Can we celebrate the Day of the Dead? -Talking about intercession prayers -Was John the Baptist in during the time when the baby boys were killed? -The difference in sins and many more. If you have a question you can email us ctc@ewtn.com

    God is not bored!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 51:00


    Today's Dr. Ander's takes your questions about the Catholic faith Including: -Talking Scrupulosity -Can a Catholic get a vasectomy? -Is God Friendly? -Is there a difference between paradise and heaven? and many more.

    The Journey to Catholicsm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 51:00


    Today Dr. Anders tackles your questions about your faith including: -Addressing Fundamentalism -What can Mormons learn from Catholics? -What stance do Catholics take on religion vs relationship? -Insights into Catholic Dating and more.

    The Sacrifice of the Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 51:00


    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.

    How to Choose a Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 51:00


    Paul's old and new theology? What to expect from a Catholic marriage? Soteriology? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Does the Bible Interprets Itself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 51:00


    Dr. Anders' take on Jordan Peterson, basic Protestant apologetics, female deacons and more in today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Violating the Seal of Confession?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 51:00


    How do we know about the separation of body and soul? Cremated or buried? DEI training moral? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Give Up the Hope for a Better Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 51:00


    The Didache, Protestant belief in the Real Presence, Is receiving Communion the reason for going to Mass? This and more in today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    What is Really "Source and Summit"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 51:00


    Who can throw our soul to Hell? Sola Fide and Double Imputation? How would a rejoining of Catholics and Orthodox look like in practice? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Mary Mother of the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 51:00


    Saint Symeon and the Stylites monks, Masonry, Hell and more in today's Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Meaning of Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:00


    Social Justice, political ideologies, the legend of Pope Joan and more on today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Pre-Nicaean Fathers Unsupportive of Protestantism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 51:00


    Did Jesus fasted for 40 days? Seventh-day Adventism in a nutshell? Incarnation resulting from the Fall? Don't miss today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    What is Dispensationalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 51:00


    Immortal souls in animals? The Doctrine of Total Depravity? Should I get baptized in the Spirit? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Why Denominationalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 51:00


    What is dying to myself? Does grace destroys nature? Why don't give communion to non Catholics? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Crypto-Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 51:00


    Did Jews prayed to the dead? Different "loves" in the Bible? History of Papal Primacy? This and more in Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Why a Masculine God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 51:00


    Justice or Mercy? Does the State of Israel enjoys privileges with God? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Morality of Smoking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 51:00


    Jesus' original name? Can Catholic musicians play in Protestant services? Should Catholics in general attend? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Defining Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 51:00


    How to read apocalyptic texts? Why most people do not seek holiness? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Social Moral Teaching of the Church and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 51:00


    How to understand discrepancies in the Bible? Virtual reality and AI? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    The Fibonacci Sequence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 51:00


    I conditionally baptize you? Can we merit our Salvation? The Filioque? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    Is God Absent from History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 51:00


    Why isn't the Pentecost narrative in the Gospels? Do Orthodox have a different Bible? Different modes of the presence of the Holy Spirit? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    About Mystical Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 51:00


    An Alcoholic and Consecrated Wine? What does giving your life to Jesus really mean? How was Peter unique? This and more on today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

    After the Steps of the Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 51:00


    A Catholic response to imputation? Why always open to life? Can Catholics confess directly to God? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

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