Podcast appearances and mentions of tim staples

If God is called “the Rock” in Deuteronomy, how can Catholics say Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18? We explore how Scripture uses the term and why identifying Peter as the rock of the Church doesn't take anything away from God's ultimate authority. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 29:47 – If a person confesses their sins to a person who is portraying themself as a priest, is that confession valid? 40:07 – Is the following a proper analogy: We are like the apostles who were lost in the quantity of fish they caught and didn't recognize Jesus along the shore? We get caught up in our daily distractions and don’t recognize Jesus. 48:47 – How does the Church resolve God being the rock such as in Deuteronomy?

What do we mean by a Post-Christian world? Marcus explains and we talk with Tim Staples of Catholic Answers about the dangers of viewing the Papacy with American eyes.

Both Thomism and Calvinism talk about predestination—but they mean very different things. We break down the Catholic (Thomistic) view vs. the Calvinist model, focusing on grace, free will, and God’s sovereignty in salvation. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered:  05:17 – How can I rectify the evil caused by free will and the love of God?  22:42 – How did Protestants come up with the concept of the Rapture? How can I combat this?  32:52 – Can you explain the difference between Thomistic predestination and the Calvinist view?   50:07 – Why does the Bible use the translation “the Jews” instead of “Jewish Authority”? 

Curious about Catholic Social Teaching but don't know where to start? In this episode, Karlo Broussard points you to essential resources—from magisterial documents to accessible books—that will help you understand the Church's teaching on human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to go deeper, this episode lays the groundwork for learning how Catholicism speaks to politics, economics, and justice. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 28:50 – I went to a communion service where the female minister was standing in the sanctuary behind the altar. Is this allowed? 31:47 – Are there any resources you can offer to me where I can learn more about Catholic Social Teaching? 40:59 – How much can we read into Pope Leo's Augustinian background? 49:34 – Does the indulgences the pope gave today at his blessing affect those who are in mortal sin?

Many Catholics read the Vatican II documents and wonder: where are the reforms we see today? We explore what the Council actually said, how those ideas were implemented, and also dive into Marian theology and questions about spiritual warfare. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:36 – Who were Mary's parents? Did she have a natural birth? Did she have original sin? 29:36 – I'm new to the Church. Is studying spiritual warfare making me a target for demonic attacks? 41:54 – I read the documents of Vatican 2. I don’t see a lot of the liturgical reforms. Where did they come from?

From Scripture to early Church doctrine, we examine the foundation of Christ's divinity and humanity. This episode also covers the biblical use of YHWH vs. Elohim, proper burial attire, and how the Bible was compiled. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:49 – When do they go from using the name YHWH to Elohim? 21:58 – How do we know that Jesus is eternal and fully God and fully human? 32:18 – What is appropriate for dressing a deceased person? 36:50 – How do we understand Ephesians 2:8-9 in light James 2:24? 47:58 – How were all the books of the bible compiled?

From apostolic succession to secret ballots, the history of papal elections is rich and fascinating. We explore how popes have been chosen across the centuries, and also tackle questions on sanctuary use, offensive Talmudic texts, and disposing of a damaged rosary. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:43 – I am a Catholic school teacher and they use the sanctuary for plays immediately after mass. What are the rules for use of the sanctuary?  14:44 – I see a lot of bumper stickers at church of an M with a line through it. Does that have any significance? How does one dispose of a damaged rosary?  18: 58 -Can you give a brief history of how popes were elected?  29:14 – In the Talmud it says that Jesus is burning in hell. What do I make of this?  40:41 – Jn 11 and Jn 12 there’s a plot to kill Lazarus after being raised from the dead. Did they ever succeed in their plot?  43:13 – Can you bless non-Catholic items like a buddha?  48:14 – Are you familiar with the documentary, Hypothesis? When do they go from using the name YHWH to Elohim? 

Does changing the words during the consecration make the Eucharist invalid? We dive into what the Church teaches about the essential form of the sacrament and also address confession practices, Orthodox weddings in Catholic churches, and bridging the gap with Protestants on faith and works. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Questions Covered: 08:00 – Adams providential testimony. 28:47 – I go to confession every month and I was told that I shouldn't give a number of times I commit a sin. Is this ok to omit? 32:48 – Can an Orthodox wedding ceremony happen inside of a Catholic Church? Can My husband attend the wedding? 35:32 – If using the wrong words during baptism, it makes it invalid. Would the same logic apply to the Eucharist and the words of consecration? 40:18 – How do I bridge the gap with my Protestant friends? Why are Protestants so hung up on salvation by faith alone? What is the downside of works?

Some claim Catholics trust the Church more than Christ—but is that true? We explore this common misunderstanding along with questions on Jesus' “brothers,” historical temple virgins, and how to reach out to loved ones who feel unwelcome in the Church. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Questions Covered: 01:55 – I’ve heard that Catholics put more of their faith in the Church over Jesus. What is your response to that? 16:37 – How do we know that the brothers of Jesus were actually cousins? 24:47 – Are there historical sources for Jew temple virgins? 40:52 – Is there anything I can say or do other than pray, to help a loved one soften their hearts on their belief that the Church is unwelcoming?

Are Marian doctrines like the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption late inventions, or do they have earlier roots? We explore pre-Augustinian thought, why some doctrines develop differently, and how Marian beliefs compare to teachings like eternal security and sola fide. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Questions Covered:  12:41 – I know the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity of Jesus. Is it his Resurrected body?  16:30 – Do we have any prior to Augustine who taught the concept of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption? Why is the argument of time work for eternal security and sola fide, but not Marian doctrines?  47:30 – Have you read “Jesus Wept”?   

Tradition says Jesus was 33 when He died, but did early Church Fathers like St. Irenaeus suggest otherwise? Tim Staples explores this question and more, including Mary's virginity, swearing as a sin, and historical accounts of Jesus' miracles. Questions Covered:  08:39 – Can you explain Jesus' age when he died? St. Irenaeus seems to say Jesus died around the age of 50? 17:08 – Is there a list of spiritual faculties? 29:45 – Did Jesus know Mary was a virgin? Did he introduce her to people as “my virgin mother”? 42:28 – If I swear or use vulgar language, is that a mortal sin? 46:26 – Since Josephus was Jewish, did he include Jesus’ raising of the dead in his histories? 51:09 – Should I house my sister who lives with her female partner if she loses her job?

Tim Staples, apologist at Catholic Answers Live talks about the importance of Catholic media

Sharing and defending Catholicism can be overwhelming—how can we do it with confidence and peace? Tim Staples offers practical advice and answers more on the Wailing Wall prophecy, Eucharistic Adoration, and the role of the Trinity in Baptism. Questions Covered:  08:15 – Why is a Wailing Wall leftover from the temple (Mt 24, there will not be a stone leftover)? 19:31 – What is Joseph referring to in Gen 50:19? 23:58 – How can we defend the faith and not be anxious? 42:00 – How do you explain Adoration to a Protestant? 50:55 – Do we have to believe in the Trinity for the Baptismal regeneration to occur?

Protestants often receive both bread and wine, so why don't all Catholics? Tim Staples explains this and more, including annulment cases.…

Tim Staples tackles topics on how to evangelize vegans and vegetarians, and the biblical view on eating meat. Plus more on this Ask Me Anything episode.…

Questions Covered: 04:57 – How do I get my OCIA students more interested in the topics we discuss? 13:55 – What do we make of Jesus, Mary and Joseph getting expensive gifts from the magi but still only making the poor persons' offering at the temple? Wouldn't they have been rich? 22:16 – How do Catholics respond to people who are interested in Wesley Huff and what he teaches about the canon of scripture? 36:33 – What does the Catechism mean when it says that together with us Muslims adore the one true God? 45:05 – What's our response to a non-Catholic who asks us about the ordo amoris? 51:00 – How can I practice humility? …

Tim Staples tackles tough questions from non-Catholics, covering topics like bad popes, and why non-Catholics can't receive Communion.…

Questions Covered: 01:00 – how do you know when you’ve had a bad pope? 12:09 – I understand that saints pray for you if you ask but what happens if you request something that’s wrong or evil? 16:45 – What do you do with Eph. 2:9 and Heb. 7:27 as a Catholic? 38:15 – I'm in RCIA. I was baptized at a Pentecostal church and was told they don’t keep records. How should I proceed? 45:45 – Why can’t non-Catholics receive communion in a Catholic Church? …

In This Episode Tim Staples discusses the evidence for Jesus' birth on December 25, Why Jesus casted the demons into pigs and much more.…

Questions Covered: 10:00 – Why are there time gaps in the bible when God speaks to us?  24:05 – What is your response to protestants who claim that an infallible canon is not necessary because the Jews didn’t have one during the time of Jesus?  37:11 – I was going to repeat my gift from last years but I have a challenge for you Cy and Tim. Repeat Johann Tetzels phrase in German and explain it and its misunderstanding from protestants. If you do I will double my donation!  47:21 – How does 1 Tim 4:3 not contradict Catholic teaching on priestly celibacy and abstaining from meat?  …

Questions Covered: 09:48 – Are mosaic law sacrifices valid? 22:34 – Since we place urgency on baptizing babies, why isn't that also applied to adults who need baptism? 33:59 – You mentioned that the Catholic Church has the fullness of truth, but do the other churches like the Assyrian church also contain the fullness of truth? 46:32 – Why did early Christians celebrate and practice Marian doctrines? …

Questions Covered:  03:17 – I'm about to turn 82; how can old people deal with technology and progress? 12:08 – Is God displeased with quiet / subtle presentations of faith vs. publicly declaring the faith? 19:03 – Am I being prideful because I find it hard to accept help? 28:45 – Jesus said forgive your brother 77 times 7, how do I forgive people who've hurt me while I'm still in relation to them? 35:44 – Is it immoral to celebrate the death of those we view as enemies? 47:18 – Is it okay to make my own icon(s) (Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart) for my mother? 51:52 – It doesn't make sense to a Protestant friend of mine of how infants can be baptized, especially if the parents are just doing the motions? …

Questions Covered:  05:49 – I've heard there's 7 Sacraments. Two are mutually exclusive (Matrimony & Holy Orders). If a Catholic Man is unmarried/not ordained religious and receives the other 5 Sacraments, is he missing something/less than others who are married/ordained?  15:21 – When talking to Tom earlier, you left on a cliffhanger. Where in the Bible does it say you should be Catholic?  37:41 – As a non-Catholic, can I go to Confession?  44:02 – Is there a connection between Classical Liberalism / democracy (differing ideas in society) and Protestantism (having differences in faith in the “Church”)?  50:37 – Could you give me a Biblical/Traditional defense on Marian Doctrine in general?  …

Questions Covered: 05:42 – Can you become Catholic on your deathbed?  15:01 – My wife and I are Protestant, but I'm leaning towards Catholicism. What becomes of our marriage? Do I have to divorce her to become Catholic?  28:51 – My daughter and I listened to (Lutheran). If God is all-knowing, why did He create Satan, and why did He create people who would go/choose Hell?  43:10 – I'm converting this Easter, but my family is anti-Catholic. How can I better explain Catholic beliefs to my family and make them sound reasonable?  48:20 – I left the Protestant Church and I'm learning about Catholicism, but my wife has a hard time with faith vs. works. Can you provide some insight on how to help her understand the difference between faith and works?  …

Questions Covered: 02:00 – I'm in a Monday night Ignatius Bible study. We're talking about the giving of the keys to the kingdom. I've looked at Scripture and the Catechism; what is the limit of the pope's authority?  10:28 – I'm Catholic and have numerous hidden tattoos that are religious in nature. What is the Church's opinion/teaching on this?  13:07 – There seem to be some conflicting verses; death of Judas in Matt vs. in Acts. Joseph's father being Jacob vs. Hele. Are these misprints or contradictions, or is there an explanation for this?  23:56 – In terms of purgatory, there's a lot of differing opinions. Popular position / Cardinal Ratzinger said that they're so engulfed in love with Christ and encountering Him that they're burning and being purified. Since they're encountering Christ, our prayers don't do anything?  38:01 – Are canonizations of the Saints considered infallible?  44:14 – Can we only assign moral values to actions? What can we call bad?  50:29 – Some people use MT 10:28 to teach the idea of annihilation. How do I counter this? Would Rev 14 be a good rebuttal?  …

Questions Covered: 06:01 – Jerome made a comment on Titus 1:7 that the presbyters were basically the same as bishops, then there was a development that made the distinction between them, and also the papacy. How would you respond to that? 16:40 – Why do we have to learn God's love language but he doesn't have to learn ours? It seems like it's a one-way relationship. 29:42 – I've been inquiring about Catholicism for a long time, and I agree with a lot of Catholic points. But I worry about a lot of liturgical abuse happening in the Church and that the Vatican doesn't do anything about it. Any thoughts? 48:28 – If you are in friendship with God, but then commit a mortal sin and get hit by a train on the way to confession, do you go to Hell because you didn't confess? Also, I have been told that Catholics are not required to confess to a priest, they can confess directly to God. How do you respond to that? …

Questions Covered:  01:30 – Cy and Tim discuss the Jubilee year. 29:00 – I have a Calvinist background, and realized I don't believe in once saved always saved. Can you explain to me the Catholic view of losing salvation? …

Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples talks with Ralph about his conversion to Catholicism.

Questions Covered: 00:58 – How does one keep from worshiping Mary? 08:13 – I don’t believe Juan Diego was a historical person. I see it as problematic that the Church canonized a person who possibly wasn’t real. 17:05 – How can you tell that Guadalupe is not a man-made image? 21:35 – What are your thoughts on evangelical Catholic churches? 29:00 – How does one come back to communion after one loses salvation after being baptized? 46:18 – What obligations does an adult child have to a dying parent who does want to receive the final sacrament? …

Questions Covered: 11:39 – James 2:18-19. What is the Catholic position on where the quote ends? 20:40 – Could you help me explain the Assumption of Mary to a Protestant? 50:00 – If God ever forgot about you, would you disappear? …

Questions Covered:  04:54 – Why did the Jews of Jesus's day believe in the power of Satan to drive out demons?   15:20 – How do we evangelize people who are uncomfortable hearing about God?  22:14 – On Christmas Eve, the 50th Jubilee begins. If I can't get to Rome, how can I observe the Jubilee?    48:40 – Did Jesus or the Apostle kneel before statues or pray to Saints? …

Questions Covered: 1:00 – Why are the people attending the Latin Mass starting to lean towards denying the pope and those in the Novus Ordo leaning towards affirming him? 22:27 – Who writes the footnotes in the bible? Is it the Magisterium? 32:28 – In John 3:16 the Protestant translation says, ‘should not perish' but in the Catholic version it says, ‘might not perish.' Which is more correct? 37:05 – My best friend and I both left the Church and now I'm making my way back. How do I approach her especially on topics like salvation when she doesn’t seem to care? 48:09 – I work for a company that sells Plan B and occult items. I have no say in the selling of these items. Should I look for another job? …

Questions Covered: 03:23 – Why is Orthodox communion valid? 11:59 – I'm Protestant. How do you process that God calls people to practice as ministers in protestant church? 34:02 – Why isn't Mt 27:52-53 more attested in history? 46:12 – where do you think, presumably, are we in the eschatology timeline? 52:24 – Psalm 72 seems to reference that it was the last Psalm of David. Is it a Psalm written by Solomon to David or from David to Jesus? …

Questions Covered:  03:08 – In cases of annulment are the children from that marriage illegitimate?  07:16 – What is an interlinear Bible in the original to Spanish?  13:05 – What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 5:6?   15:37 – Are you aware of Church Fathers teaching on the tree of good and evil or the tree of life?   30:15 – Who would the people in 2 Maccabees 12:46 been praying for, since there weren't Christians? 47:29 – How do I re-evangelize my aunt and Godmother who is Pentacostal?    …

Questions Covered: 04:44 – Can my girlfriend and I get married sacramentally without having to get married civilly? 09:13 – I'm worried about my husband’s soul who passed away. What can I do to help him? 21:55 – Do Catholics believe that other denominations can go to heaven? 30:16 – How do I explain to my ex wife why I want to get our marriage annulled? 38:22 – Was Paul married? 46:46 – What is the best way to figure out which translation of early church writings to read? 53:50 – Do you have to request a mass to be said for you while you’re still alive? …

Question Covered: 10:41 – Could you expound on the idea of spiritual communion? 24:46 – Nicodemus misunderstood born from about, but St Paul discussed being born again as well. Can you expound on this? 32:44 – Can I work at a place that sells alcohol or vapes? Is me selling this making me guilty of causing others to sin? 44:23 – How do I reconcile the teachings of St Paul on enduring love and the reality of heartbreak in breakups and being told that a young person can't know love? …

Questions Covered: 07:51 – I'm a recent convert but my wife is not. What should we do with our children in regards to baptism? 21:06 – What book do you recommend on the ecumenical councils and books not approved in the bible? 37:37 – Who was the person that appeared to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace? 46:22 – What is the criteria of deeming somebody a saint in heaven? …

Questions Covered: 09:45 – Does the Church allow for reception of the Eucharist outside of Mass? How has the Eucharist affected you personally? 21:15 – I got into a conversation with Baptists and after some back and forth they asked, from a Catholic perspective if it’s okay to be Baptist. How should I answer? 34:30 – What methodology do you use to know what parts of the bible to take literally? 43:24 – How would you respond to the question, who or what created God? …

Questions Covered:  01:30 – Do we need to fast on Holy Days of Obligation?  08:01 – Is it okay for Catholics to read the Left Behind series if viewed as Fiction?  15:11 – Why haven't problematic catholic influencers been excommunicated?   28:55 – Is my confession valid if I am not given a penance or asked for the Act of Contrition?  35:09 – Can you explain the existence of the Serpent before the fall in Genesis 3:12?  50:00 – I've heard that only people who bear the mark of the Antichrist will be able to buy things in the end times. Is this true?  …

Questions Covered:  11:46 – What does the Catholic church view as the main problems with to Martin Luther's Ninety-five theses?   18:01 – Why do Catholics Baptize infants?  29:18 – Is it a permissible view Genesis 18 as a manifestation of the Trinity?   34:25 – I found $600 today, what should I do?   42:00 – What is the Catholic view of organ donation specifically when it comes to brain death?    48:30 – Why is it assumed that Mary died before she was assumed?   …

Questions Covered: 03:02 – Why do Catholics have Jesus on the cross instead of just a cross. Also, are tattoos immoral? 16:01 – My wife and I were married in a Lutheran church. She is Catholic. She was told by her priest that she is not allowed to take the sacraments. Is this true? 28:45 – Often I hear complicated ideas when explaining Catholic doctrines. I find it hard to follow, and imagine others do as well. Do you have to understand these things to be Catholic? 44:15 – I'm considering Catholicism. I'm struggling with some Marian doctrines. Is it enough for me to become Catholic to assent to the Church's doctrines, while not really being sure if I believe in them? 47:40 – What is the Catholic view on dispensationalism? …

Questions covered: 08:11 – If you got permission from the Pope to access the secret vatican archives, what's the one thing you'd want to see? 19:20 – Why does it seem like so many Catholic priests are hard to interact with on a personal level? 24:10 – My granddaughter is being taught that Adam and Eve aren't real people and that bothers me. What are Tim's thoughts on that? 35:28 – How did the rosary come to be? And how did it become associated with Mary? 46:05 – Why does the stigmata occur in the hands when most historical data suggests Jesus was crucified through his wrists? 51:14 – Who is the man of lawlessness referenced in 2 Thessalonians? …

Questions Covered:  01:49 – Is a Lutheran Baptism valid in the Catholic church?  09:36 – Why do you believe in the Bible when the Bible makes claims disproved by modern science?  20:22 – Catholic views on the end times, do Catholic prescribe to postmillennialism or has the church changed?  23:40 – Can you explain works and faith based on Canon 24 in Council of Trent and 2010 CCC?   50:16 – How can we differentiate between God and Spirit talking to us or own personal thoughts?  …

Questions Covered:  05:18 – When did the Bible go from Full of Grace to Highly favored one? Why do we believe Mary was sinless?  29:28 – Can you explain the Stations of the Cross?   42:03 – How can I trust the church when the Pope makes statements undercutting the Catholic positions?   …

Questions Covered: 02:54 – What are your thoughts on Matthias being appointed to replace Judas? 13:48 – If I could learn a language to read the bible, which should it be, Ecclesiastical Latin or Biblical Greek? 17:17 – Why doesn’t the Church gather frequently to infallibly define everything? 28:45 – How would I explain that there is only one God to a Mormon? 41:14 – What is your best argument for the Assumption of Mary? …

Questions Covered: 01:20 – Why did they stop writing books into the bible? 15:45 – Doctrinally how do the differences work in the east and west regarding infant communion? 30:51 – How would a protestant align intercession of the saints and a belief in soul sleep? 45:39 – Why doesn’t the 9th commandment state coveting thy neighbor’s husband only thy neighbor’s wife? 50:06 – In cases where one has discerned that certain media doesn’t impact one poorly, but it will affect others. Can one still listen to it? …

Questions Covered: 02:23 – How do we make sense of how we are not crucifying Christ during the mass? 18:38 – I've noticed that some Catholics and Protestants are acting as though we are in the end times. How do I go about talking with them? 35:19 – I need help responding to some saying that Mary disproves the Eucharist? 47:41 – Why does a bishop have to give permission to perform an exorcism? …

Questions Covered: 01:36 – I'm a Baptist. If I attend a Catholic service why can’t I receive communion? 17:16 – How do we harmonize intercession of the saints and purgatory? 41:10 – It’s hard for me to get over the idea of the Eucharist being the body and blood of Jesus as a nondenominational Christian, because I feel like I would deify the wafer. How can I get over this hurdle? 51:41 – I was told that some of the saints may be pagan gods and goddesses like St. Brigid. Is this true? …