The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday

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We also explore the challenges of living the faith in the modern world, including a call for more intentional discipleship, authentic masculinity, and a deeper commitment to both evangelization and the corporal works of mercy. The panel also weighs in on the alarming religious persecution in Nicaragua, highlighting how faithful Catholics can advocate for the oppressed through prayer and action.

Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.

The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday

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Celebrate Easter Wednesday with the Flannel Panel on this special episode of Catholic Answers Live! Join host Cy Kellett, apologist Joe Heschmeyer, and Catholic Answers president Chris Check as they reflect on the joy of the Resurrection, the meaning of the Easter Octave, and the profound relevance of Jesus’ triumph over death.

From theological insights on the empty tomb and the significance of liturgical traditions to real-world news of a remarkable resurgence in Catholicism—especially among young men in Great Britain—this conversation dives deep into the signs of hope across the global Church.

Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.

Can we trust Scripture as divinely inspired? We look at the historical and theological reasons Catholics believe the Bible is the Word of God, plus tackle topics like the early Church’s view of the afterlife, confirmation saints, and what really happened in the Roman Inquisition.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:20 – How does one properly incorporate my new confirmation saint into my prayer life?
• 13:43 – There’s a lot of pictures online of people in Spain with what look like KKK hoods. They are the Nazarene Brothers of the Holy Week of Seville. Are they Catholic?
• 19:31 – What is the early Church evidence for the state of the dead? Soul sleep vs entering heaven or hell?
• 30:45 – How do we make sense of 2 Maccabees 15 and it stating that taking one’s own life is an honorable thing?
• 34:27 – With the pope passing, what would happen if the east and west were to be united? Would we have to choose from the patriarchs to be the next pope?
• 37:28 – How do we know that the bible truly is the Word of God?
• 43:14 – I watched a video online that said Pope Francis is in hell. Is this true?
• 49:02 – I’m writing a series of articles debunking Chick Tracts. What actually happened during the Roman Inquisition?