The Spirit and the Megachurch

12/20/2024

Beatific Vision or mystic experience? Last rites after death? What is Apophaticism? Don't miss out on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The Unforgivable Sin

12/19/2024

Stockholm syndrome, the two main things that attracted first pagans to Christianity, faith and reason are only some of the interesting topics in this edition of Called to Communion.

40 Years in the Desert?

12/18/2024

Today Dr. Anders tackles on subjects as: essences vs. energies in East and West, psychology and faith, Capitalism, Socialism and more.

Embodied Logos Before the Incarnation?

12/17/2024

Polygenism or monogenism? Why Sacraments? Ordination of women in Protestants? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Protestantizing the Faith

12/16/2024

Saved after suicide? Did Jesus have brothers? Rapture or no rapture? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Should I Join the Orthodox Church?

12/13/2024

How to define an infinite God? Was Lucifer in Heaven before the fall? Is your Catholic faith a daily struggle? Don't miss out on today's Called to Communion.

CTC's Top Three!

12/12/2024

In what mode is Christ present in the Eucharist? How should Catholics understand Old Testament prophesy? What distinguishes the Persons in the Trinity? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Bible Historical Criticism of Christmas

12/11/2024

What do we know about the infancy of Mary? Was Christmas the original pagan feast of the Sol Invictus? Can non Catholics go to Confession? This and more in today's Mailbag edition of Called to Communion.

Predestination, Providence and Free Will

12/10/2024

Fiction lovers looking for transcendence? What's the difference between imputation, active and passive obedience to Christ? Sacrifice of Atonement vs. Penal Substitution? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

The Immaculate Conception

12/9/2024

Duns Scotus, Docetism, sophistry in philosophy are only some of the topics in today's Called to Communion.

The Real Origin of the Reformation

12/6/2024

How does Jewish law relates to Christians? Is Adam saved? Did Jacob really fought God? Tune in for today's edition of Called to Communion.

Intelligence, Rational and Wisdom

12/5/2024

Better to remain unmarried? Was C.S. Lewis close to Catholicism? How to believe in Sola Scriptura? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Is Obeying Required?

12/4/2024

What are the main differences between Islam and the Catholic Religion? What is a Theophany? Can old Protestant parents be brought to the Catholic Church? Tune in for today's Called to Communion.

The Mystery of Conversion

12/3/2024

The most fitting way to save the world? Can grace be merited? Let the dead bury their dead? Don't miss today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Communion in Hand or Tongue?

12/2/2024

How young is too young to get married? Not feeling the joy of Christmas? Did Jesus had brothers? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Catholic Tradition in Video Games?

11/29/2024

Modalism, Preterism, sin in Calvinism are only some of the topics in today's Mailbag edition of Called to Communion.

A Blessed Thanksgiving!

11/28/2024

Are the Saints omnipresent? Why Sacraments? Chalice or Cup? This and more in today's Thanksgiving Mailbag edition of Called to Communion.

The Eternally Begotten Son

11/27/2024

What to expect of ourselves in light of an infinite God? Life reviews at the end vs. personal judgement? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Unity in Doctrine is the Unity of the Church

11/26/2024

Why can't married men be ordained if Peter was married? How the 5 points of Calvinism relate to Augustinian thinking? Why isn't the word Catholic found in the Bible? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion.

Explaining Mary to a non Catholic

11/25/2024

What is a "ratum et non consummatum" marriage? Was polygamy common in the ancient world? How did the Rosary came to be? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

All Generations Shall Called Me Blessed

11/22/2024

Can priest date? Why be Catholic if there are valid Eucharists in other Churches? Near death experiences? This are some of the topics in this Friday's edition of Called to Communion.

Why the Perpetual Virginity?

11/21/2024

What is an annulment? Was Newton right about Christ? Can the Eucharist be consider a relic? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Is Christ a Remake of Egyptian Osiris?

11/20/2024

Are Catholics Christians? Who were called Nicodemites? What can be considered Tradition? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion.

How to Read Romans

11/19/2024

The Occult, reason and intelligence, engaging an agnostic are some of the topics on today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Why Body and Blood are Separated?

11/18/2024

Is the source of authority a difference between Catholics and Protestants? Need some parent advice? An embodied eternity? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion.

Synoptics Explicit About Love, or Repentance?

11/15/2024

What happened on the Cross? Why do Catholics insist so much on Mary? Can the moral life of the priest invalidate the Sacraments? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion.

The Wrath of God

11/14/2024

Dating an atheist, the cremation of non-Catholics, salvation security, cessationism are some of the topics in today's Called to Communion.

An Answer to Pain and Suffering

11/13/2024

Accompaniment in times of suffering, Jansenism, Islam, LSD, are some of the topics on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

John Nelson Darby and the Rapture

11/12/2024

Today's Called to Communion deals with questions about Palamism or Hesychasm and the essence-energies distinction, legalism, the origin of the pre-tribulation Rapture idea and more.

Evolution vs. Genesis?

11/11/2024

Evolution, salvation of non-Christians, predestination are only some of the subjects on today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Jerusalem Surrounded?

11/8/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answers questions about: The end of times, IVF, embryos and more.

St. Benedict Joseph Labre

11/7/2024

The laity and the orans position in Mass? Spiritual but not religious? Is it rational to believe in the Church? This and much more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

A Better Way to Prove Purgatory

11/6/2024

Once saved always saved? Why so many rules in Catholicism? Forgiveness vs. reparation? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Thom's Testimony

11/5/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answers questions related to covenants in the Bible, tithing, the real pains in hell and more.

Lord's Day vs. Sabbath?

11/4/2024

In today's Called to Communion Dr. Anders tackles subjects as: The Limbo of the Fathers, history of relics, last rites and much more.

Is Genesis an Allegory of the Church?

11/1/2024

What is Antinomianism? Why use the Septuagint? Can a Pope contradict a Council? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Confession, Spiritual Direction and Psychotherapy

10/31/2024

Is psychotherapy useful in our spiritual life? Is Halloween Catholic? Why be attracted by conspiracy theories? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Christopher Colombus on Trial

10/30/2024

The Joint Declaration on Justification, the aevum, abortion and Church leadership are only some of the topics on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Give an Answer to Everyone Who Asks

10/29/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answers questions about Christian typology and allegory in C.S. Lewis and Tolkien, measuring spiritual progress, Christian primitivism and more.

True Devotion

10/28/2024

Does Catholic Marian devotion borderlines worship? A scientific take on the Incarnation? Did Constantine founded the Catholic Church? Don't miss today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Can Lucifer be Saved?

10/25/2024

Was Lucifer's sin worst than Adam & Eve's? Can the omniscience of God be explained? Will everybody die? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The Real Meaning of Christian Worship

10/24/2024

What is the Late Dating Hypothesis? What causes free will? What does the aboriginal vicar of Christ means? This and more on this edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

What is Sedevacantism?

10/23/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on issues as Sedevacantism, Do Not Resuscitate orders (DNR), Nestorianism, Jesus's self awareness and more.

SSPX vs. Novus Ordo?

10/22/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders takes on challenging questions about the SSPX and the Novus Ordo Mass, the evolution of Catholic teaching, mental prayer and more.

Can we be Part of an Unjust War?

10/21/2024

Can we be part of an unjust war? Do Protestants consider that term derogatory? End of the world, the rapture and Eminent Eschatology are all part of this edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Did Martin Luther Changed the Bible?

10/18/2024

Did Martin Luther changed the Bible? Why did Jesus descended into Hell? How can an infant receive the grace of Baptism without consenting to it? This and more in today's mailbag edition of Called to Communion. (aired on 03/11/22)

Live from the 2024 EWTN Radio Conference

10/17/2024

What if Adam and Eve ate of the fruit but then apologized? Why did Jesus die in A.D. 33 specifically? How can Christ be truth? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The Meaning of Source and Summit of the Faith

10/16/2024

In today's Mailbag Dr. Anders answers questions about how to explain the basics of Christianity, John Wycliffe, Eastern and Western understandings of heaven and much more.

Why did Jesus Left us the Eucharist?

10/15/2024

In today's Mailbag Dr. Anders answers questions about the Oneness Pentecostals, the reasonable hope all will be saved, birth control and much more.

The Origin of Mindfulness

10/14/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders goes deep into the origin of mindfulness, the dark passages of Scripture, the reality of the Mass and more. Don't miss out on this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion.

What Does it Means to Love God?

10/11/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders tackles questions about the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, what does it means to love God, Mary's gradual knowledge of the mystery of Christ and more.

Sacrifice to Demons?

10/10/2024

Did Jesus emptied himself of His divinity? Where does Catholic creeds come from? Why God doesn't speak now as much as in the Old Testament? These are only some of the questions from today's Called to Communion.

Is Genesis a myth?

10/9/2024

Is Genesis a myth? How to explain the Eucharist? Are Scripture and Tradition at the same level? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion.

When was the New Testament Written?

10/8/2024

Today's show touches on a variety of topics. From the redemption of the Creation, indulgences and the omniscience of Jesus to Purgatory, canonicity and the redactional history of the New Testament. Don't miss this edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Just War and the Morality of Soldiership

10/7/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders responds to questions about: Just war and the morality of soldiership, the moral obligation to take a treatment, Israel today vs. Old Testament Israel and more.

Faith Vs. Reason?

10/4/2024

In today's Mailbag edition Dr. Anders answers questions about: Mary and miracles, aliens, the rapture and more.

Did Jesus Need to Be Baptized?

10/3/2024

Our listeners brought very interesting subjects to today's show, for example: The Kingdom is here but not yet, does a priest has the power to make Jesus appear?, was Peter the rock? This and much more in Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Have I forgiven?

10/2/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answers questions about The Great Schism, the difficult decision of joining the Catholic Church when coming from Protestantism and an important distinction in the process of forgiving.

Voting Catholic

10/1/2024

In today's episode Dr. Anders goes deep into topics as voting Catholic, Papal Infallibility, where does people's rights come from and more.

The Seamless Garment

9/30/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders sheds light into subjects as: The invisible Church, the Seamless Garment, the Great Schism and more.

The Start of the Idolatry Charge

9/27/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders talks about George Washington, the validity of Mormon baptism, mortal vs. venial sin and more in this edition of Called to Communion.

St. John of the Cross vs. St. Ignatius of Loyola?

9/26/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on a wide variety of subjects. From Padre Pio, Protestantism and Liberalism, making the Scripture inclusive, to female deacons, the existence of the historical Jesus and St. John of the Cross vs. St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Cup or Chalice?

9/25/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answers questions about the words of the Canon of the Mass, our participation in the Sacrifice, the reasonable hope that all will be saved, Apokatastasis, Chialism and much more.

Is Medjugorje Approved?

9/24/2024

Is Jesus Christ evident to the Old Testament reader? Does God speaks to you on daily basis? What did St. Paul mean when he mentions The Law? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion.

What Does Jesus Say About Homosexuality?

9/23/2024

What does #Jesus say about #homosexuality?, do Catholics believe in the #Rapture?, and why did #God require sacrifice and make Jesus die such a horrible death? #cross

Sin to Criticize the Pope?

9/20/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on: Ecumenical Bible studies, the culture problem in parishes, Orthodox vs. Roman Catholic, who makes the Magisterium and more.

The Meaning of Suffering

9/19/2024

In today's episode Dr. Anders touches on a great variety of topics. From the meaning of suffering, the NRSV translation and college life to the intersession of the Saints, the Blood of St. Januarius, allegory and typology.

Prima Scriptura or Sola Scriptura?

9/18/2024

Is Prima Scriptura the same thing as Sola Scriptura? Was St. Hildegard de Bingen controversial? I find the Bible boring, is there something wrong with me? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

All Religions leading to God?

9/17/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders talks about ascetic practices, salvation in other religions, Thomas Merton and more.

Is Evil an Abstract Absence of God?

9/16/2024

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.

Should I Read Modern Theology?

9/13/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders introduces us to some of the theological minds that shaped the Catholic Church in the past century, the location or state of Purgatory, the dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and more.

Dying Without the Sacraments?

9/12/2024

In today's episode Dr. Anders answers questions like: Are sons burdened with the sins of their parents? Should I as Catholic attend to the invalid marriage ceremony of my son? Do Catholics lose salvation when dying without the Sacraments?

Inherited Demons and Generational Curses

9/11/2024

Are we trying to gain Salvation as mercenaries? Do you want tips for a good Confession? Does objective truth really exist? This and much more in today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Sin Against the Holy Spirit?

9/10/2024

Is Gregory Palamas venerated as a Catholic saint? Who is the beloved disciple? What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion.

Luther and the Real Presence

9/9/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on subjects as: Luther's belief in the Real Presence, Was the Church what Jesus had in mind?, the Catholic Church and social Issues and more.

Does Protestants Believe in Sacramental Marriage?

9/6/2024

In today's episode Dr. Anders takes us deep into the doctrine of Transubstantiation, the inner hypostatic union of Christ, how did the Reformation understood Marriage and more.

What is a Psychological Conversion?

9/5/2024

When did Dr. Anders start believing in the Real Presence? Are there just a few who are going to be saved? Born Again? Declared excommunicated? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion.

Dark Passages of the Old Testament

9/4/2024

What were the first Protestant colonizers escaping from? Can Catholics use the Book of Enoch? What is Liberation Theology? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Live Mailbag!

9/3/2024

Answering questions from the CTC@EWTN.com mailbox. Today: What are venial sins? What are examples of charitable works? The validity of a marriage between a former Catholic and current Catholic? This and more on EWTN Radio's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders!

Labor Day Mailbag!

9/2/2024

In today's Mailbag Dr. Anders talks about why God allows evil, the Catholic take on salvation, dealing with a child on a same sex relationship and more.

Politicians as Antichrists?

8/30/2024

Can we pray to Mary and why? How did the Catholic Church ended up having its own Vatican State? Can we prove Apostolic succession? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion.

Dealing With Priest Abuse

8/29/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on a wide variety of topics like: The reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, Fideism, the absolute certainty of salvation for Catholics and more.

Not Recognizing Resurrected Jesus?

8/28/2024

Why most married man are not allowed into the Catholic priesthood? What is the Catholic take on homosexuality? Who were the Cathars, Albigensians and Bogomils? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

How Apologetics Can Take You to Hell

8/27/2024

How did angels really looked in Biblical manifestations? Evidence for the Rapture? Should I pursue a career in Theological studies? This and more in today's episode of Called to Communion.

Do We Go Back to the Foot of the Cross in the Eucharist?

8/26/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders talks about what Catholics believe happens in the Eucharist, what does the Church teaches about Chinese rituals, a good way to start Bible studies and more.

Could There Be Extraterrestrial Rational Life?

8/23/2024

Where is Apostolic Succession in the Bible? What implications for the faith would the existence of alien life have? Are Later Day Saints (Mormons) apologetics sustainable? This and more on today's episode of Called to Communion.

God and The Factory of Souls

8/22/2024

Why do Catholics cling to Temples, rites and clergy in the era of the Spirit? How did the Catholic Church dogmatically decide on the word on the transubstantiation? This and more in today's edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The Vatican and Lincoln

8/21/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders touches on topics like: Diplomatic relationships between the Holy See and U.S. in times of the Civil War, De- Canonizations, how tragedy changes your faith and more.

The Grief of Loosing a Son

8/20/2024

Are we Catholics for ever? Can I renounce an ill advance vow in confession? How to deal with the grief of loosing a son? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

What is an Evangelical?

8/19/2024

How important is following the Signs of the Times? How to understand the Trinity? Is having a fault of personality a sin? This and more on today's Called to Communion.

The Quest for the Historical Jesus

8/16/2024

In today's fascinating mailbag edition Dr. Anders gives us more about his personal intellectual journey, the quest of higher criticism for historical Jesus, how to answer your kids' difficult questions and more. (Originally aired on 7/19/24)

Sins Against God VS Sins Against Neighbor

8/15/2024

Dr. Anders reaches into the mailbag to answer a question about sins against God vs. sins against neighbor and other questions. (Originally aired on 05/23/24)

The Four Strands of the Pentateuch

8/14/2024

What is the difference between convalidation and Radical Sanation of marriage? What are the four strands of the Pentateuch? This and more in this edition of Called to Communion.

Some Things You Need To Know About Confession

8/13/2024

On today's Called to Communion, Dr. Anders answers a question from a listener about Confession and shares some things you need to know.

Believing In A Reasonable Hope

8/12/2024

On today's Called To Communion with Dr. David Anders, why do so many Catholics believe that there is a reasonable #hope for all to be #saved?, plus 3 objections to the #Catholic #faith and other questions.

Why Are Catholics So Devoted To Angels?

8/9/2024

Why are Catholics so devoted to Angels, and is the Catholic Church a denomination? Find out how Dr. Anders answered these questions on today's show.

Why Can't Women Be Priests?

8/8/2024

On today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders, Dr. Anders answers questions including: why can't women be priests?

Why Two Species in the Mass?

8/7/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders takes us more deeply into the Magisterium of the Church, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the reason for the two species and more.

Treatment of Women in the Old Testament

8/6/2024

In today's show Dr. Anders answer questions about the treatment of women in the Old Testament, separation between Church and State, doctrinal development and more.

An Answer to Grieve and Hopelessness

8/5/2024

In today's episode Dr. Anders brings us a message for those in grieve and spiritual desolation.