Called to Communion
A televised format of Dr. David Anders’ popular and engaging radio show that asks atheists, former Catholics, and non-Catholics: “What is stopping you from becoming Catholic?”
2023-03-20 - Eucharistic Communion
Our viewers have questions about transubstantiation as the conversion of bread and wine into the Holy Eucharist, how baptism and Holy Communion work together for our sanctification, and how one can explain purgatory.
2023-03-11 - Catholic Conversion
What does it take to make the decision to believe all that the Catholic Church teaches and become a Catholic? Dr. David Anders responds with answers, and field questions on other important issues raised by EWTN viewers.
2023-03-04 - Unequally Yoked
In a marriage with different faith traditions, what can be done when one spouse objects to the children being raised Catholic? Dr. Anders also explains why Catholics pray to the saints and pray the rosary to Mary.
2023-02-25 - Opposing Nazism
Today, Dr. David Anders explains the Catholic Church’s opposition to Nazism, Mary’s perpetual virginity even after the birth of Jesus, and how the existence of extraterrestrials would affect God’s plan of salvation.
2023-02-18 - Divine Christ
Viewer questions on the divinity of Jesus and the Holy Trinity, how a Catholic priest ministers to the dying, the Church’s prohibition of euthanasia and suicide, and what to tell a spouse who has left the Church.
2023-02-13 - Personal Savior
If you have questions about your Catholic faith, Dr. Anders has the answers. Learn how to dispose of old bibles, the role a godfather plays, why Samaritans were not considered Jews, and the purpose of the sign of peace.
2023-02-06 - Just Judge
Callers ask about judgmental Christians, people experiencing the afterlife, how much faith is needed to get to heaven, how much of the Bible was written by the Apostles, and the Church’s position on cigarette smoking.
2023-01-28 - Christian Civilization
Callers ask about the evidence of Christian civilization arising from the Catholic Church, the authenticity of the Old Testament, when historical dating began with the birth of Christ, and the definition of a happy death.
2022-12-24 - Christmas Episode
On a special Christmas episode, Dr. Anders answers questions about matters of faith and morals, mankind made in the image and likeness of God, and how to advise a non-Catholic relative about receiving Holy Communion.
2022-12-17 - God's Existence
Topics include God’s existence, the divine inspiration of the Scriptures, what to do when a spouse wants to leave the Church, the definition of hell, praying for one’s enemies, and Catholics marrying outside the Church.
2022-12-12 - Conservative Catholicism
Among the topics of discussion are how the Church knows if someone is in heaven or hell, the difference between love and fear of God, the theology of Reformed Churches and God hearing the prayers of the Jewish people.
2022-12-03 - Apostolic Church
Callers ask about whether a Church should call itself Apostolic, rather than protestant or Catholic, the balance between evangelization and proselytism, cremation of the dead and Catholic children not going to church.
2022-11-26 - Church Censorship
Callers ask about the Church censoring Galileo, the Pope not being Biblical, why greed is a reason not to be Catholic, St. Paul’s theology of marriage vows and someone who remains in sin rather than going to Confession.
2022-11-19 - Sunday Obligation
The necessity of Catholics attending Sunday Mass, a Christian church permitting gay marriage, the need for godparents in baptism and how to help a college-age son battling depression are among the topics of discussion.
2022-11-12 - Christianity Influences
Questions include whether Jesus as God was dead for 3 days, why the Mass celebrant is the only one to receive the Precious Blood, why Jesus will judge the living and the dead, and how to unite our suffering to Christ.
2022-11-05 - Sanctifying Grace
Viewers ask about Baptism beginning the life of sanctifying grace in souls, God’s creation of the universe in time, whether Jesus can be a man with only Mary’s DNA, and paintings of the crucifixion instead of crucifixes.
2022-10-29 - Real Christianity
Is the behavior of Catholics a true indicator of real Christianity? Dr. Anders provides insight, and discusses prenuptial agreements, sexuality within marriage, and why God answers the prayers of some but not others.
2022-10-22 - Catholic Life
Today’s questions for Dr. Anders concern which Old Testament passages are not meant to be taken literally, why abortion is evil even though the babies go to heaven, and why the Catholic Church does not re-baptize people.
2022-10-15 - New Testament
Questions for Dr. Anders include how to witness to family about Faith, what if Jesus had not saved the world, praying the rosary multiple times daily, and whether the New Testament came about through Church tradition.
2022-10-01 - Joyful Hope
Can people who commit suicide go to heaven? How do we know when we’re following our conscience? How do you tell a brother that “God loves you”? Dr. Anders answers these and other questions on the Mass and Scripture.
2022-09-26 - Oral Tradition
Today’s caller questions include subjects such as divine revelation, Mary, Queen of heaven, the 10 commandments and keeping holy the Lord’s day, gossip and obesity, and how to attract a Jewish wife to the Catholic faith.
2022-09-17 - Merciful God
How should we interpret Scripture in light of a merciful Jesus, rather than a God of wrath? Plus, levels of sin, what parents can do about lapsed faith in children, and when to receive baptism when entering the Church.
2022-09-10 - Catholic Evangelization
Dr. Anders explains the difference between proselytization and true evangelization. Plus, questions about the Sacrifice of the Mass, whether a lay person can baptize an infant, and if an active homosexual may go to heaven.
2022-09-03 - Catholic Conversion
Callers ask about converting to Catholicism over a spouse's objections, whether the excommunicated may receive grace, Church teaching on human sexuality, and why the writings of Church Fathers are not in the Bible.
2022-08-13 - True Christians
On today’s agenda for Dr. Anders… whether Protestants may be considered true Christians, Christian dating as a preparation for marriage, abortion, Mormonism, and taking Communion while not in the state of grace.
2022-08-06 - Celebrating Mass
What is the sacramental effectiveness of a Mass celebrated by a priest while not in the state of grace? Also, praying to intercessors instead of directly to God, and how to know if one’s marriage is valid in the Church.
2022-07-30 - Effective Prayer
Are prayers to the saints more effective since they are united to God? Dr. Anders answers this and other questions on apostolic succession, pagan statues, obeying the pope’s authority, and absolution in confession.
2022-07-23 - First Principle
Callers ask about God as the First Principle, Gospel accounts of Jesus’ childhood, Lucifer’s existence, how to get into the Catholic faith other than just attending Mass, and why Catholics do not believe in abortion.
2022-07-16 - Bible Authorship
Caller questions today include the authors of the New Testament, the real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, what the Bible says is necessary for salvation and why the Catholic Church does not support gender theory.
2022-07-09 - Authentic Witness
Dr. Anders responds to a question about giving authentic witness to the human sexuality identification one is given at conception, and covers topics on annulments, sinning with impunity and the Marian way to Jesus.
2022-07-02 - Scriptural Tradition
How did Church tradition give rise to the Canon of the Bible? Dr. Anders explains, and tackles questions about forgiveness, purgatory, disability, sins against the Holy Spirit and the number of books in the Bible.
2022-06-25 - Welcoming Church
Dr. Anders explains how we have a “welcoming Church” when he discusses alternative lifestyles, the invalidity of women’s ordination, and how Catholics should relate to people and politics that are opposed to Catholicism.
2022-06-18 - Catholic Tradition
Explore the connection between Catholic tradition and Sacred Scripture. In response to caller questions, Dr. Anders looks at several Bible passages, and explains how they provide guidance we can use in our daily lives.
2022-05-21 - Blessed Statues
Caller questions include the usefulness of blessed statues in the home, the humanity of Jesus, sharing our Catholic faith, the writings of the Church Fathers and why contraceptives are not allowed by the Catholic Church.
2022-05-14 - Celebrating the Resurrection
A host of viewer questions today include celebrating the Resurrection on Sunday, Holy Communion, the seal of Confession, observing the Sabbath and what parents can do about little children who make noise in church.
2022-05-07 - Bible Miracles
Miracles in the Bible are on the minds of EWTN viewers today. Dr. Anders answers questions on the dead rising after Jesus’ Resurrection, convalidating one’s marriage, and what to tell young people struggling with doubt.
2022-04-30 - Fourth Crusade
Today’s focus is history as viewers ask Dr. Anders about the Fourth Crusade, the crucifix, the tomb of Christ, penance and purgatory, differences between deliverance and exorcism and the prohibition of forced conversion.
2022-04-25 - Purgatory Exists
Questions for Dr. Anders include how to advise someone to go to Confession and the importance of prayer in difficult circumstances. Plus, his thoughts on the divinity of Jesus and evangelizing in everyday life.
2022-04-18 - Church Beauty
Dr. Anders is on the line answering questions about the lives of the saints, souls in purgatory, praying the rosary, Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, eating meat on Fridays in Lent, the end times, the Sabbath and Hinduism.
2022-04-09 - Valid Liturgy
The liturgical reform of Vatican II and the validity of the Novus Ordo Mass tops the list of questions for Dr. Anders today. Viewers also ask about icons and whether attending classes is necessary to become a Christian.
2022-04-02 - Sacred Relics
Dr. Anders answers questions about sacred relics, the rights of children, receiving a blessing in place of Holy Communion, getting married in church, and the most confessed sins. What causes people to commit them?
2022-03-28 - Original Sin
Callers weigh in on original sin, celebrating the Sabbath, Catholic teaching on the end times, theological differences between the Church and Greek Orthdox, and whether Catholics may donate their bodies to science.