https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk Catholic Answers Sat, 30 May 2026 05:23:27 GMT Catholic Answers Dr. Karlo is a video podcast that helps Catholics confidently understand, explain, and defend their faith through thoughtful, charitable answers grounded in Scripture, theology, and philosophy. Catholic Answers radio@catholic.com false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-religious-belief-a-cop-out-debunking-the-thinking-is-hard-claim https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-religious-belief-a-cop-out-debunking-the-thinking-is-hard-claim Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Is religious belief really just a “cop-out” for people who don’t want to think? In this episode, I respond to the popular atheist slogan “Religion… because thinking is hard” by exploring what belief actually is and that Christian belief does involve careful, hard intellectual work.  false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/why-a-bible-christian-should-believe-mary-as-mother-of-god https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/why-a-bible-christian-should-believe-mary-as-mother-of-god Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT Is calling Mary the Mother of God biblical? This episode explores key passages like Luke 1:43 and Galatians 4:4, along with early Christian testimony and even Reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin, to show why this ancient title flows directly from Scripture and historic Christian belief. TRANSCRIPT: The Council of Ephesus in A.D. 431 declared Mary to be the Theotokos—the God-bearer. In other words, it proclaimed Mary to be the Mother of God. But should a Bible Christian believe that? Is there any evidence from Scripture that Mary is the Mother of God? Stick around—and you’ll find out. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/evangelization-the-papacy-and-my-journey-of-faith-interview https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/evangelization-the-papacy-and-my-journey-of-faith-interview Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:44 GMT In this episode of Dr. Karlo, Karlo Broussard reflects on his journey from Cajun musician to Catholic apologist while discussing evangelization, the papacy, Protestantism, philosophy, and the intellectual coherence of the Catholic faith. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/invoking-the-saints-leads-to-abuse-and-gospel-violations-is-this-a-reason-to-give-it-up https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/invoking-the-saints-leads-to-abuse-and-gospel-violations-is-this-a-reason-to-give-it-up Wed, 13 May 2026 14:47:17 GMT In this episode, Karlo Broussard responds to Gavin Ortlund by defending Marian prayer and the Catholic practice of invoking the saints. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/chance-or-design-the-truth-behind-evolution https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/chance-or-design-the-truth-behind-evolution Wed, 06 May 2026 20:51:48 GMT In this episode, Karlo Broussard responds to thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, challenging the claim that evolution’s randomness eliminates the need for God by showing that chance actually presupposes an underlying order or design. Drawing on classical philosophy and Thomas Aquinas, I argue that evolutionary processes can fit within divine providence, rather than undermine it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/the-sight-of-men-or-god-what-james-meant-by-justification https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/the-sight-of-men-or-god-what-james-meant-by-justification Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:02:05 GMT Is James 2:24 about being justified before God—or just in the sight of others? In this episode, I break down key Protestant objections and show why James’s teaching on faith and works points to a real, grace-enabled justification before God, not mere human vindication. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/does-the-bible-teach-baptism-saves https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/does-the-bible-teach-baptism-saves Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:14:40 GMT Dr. Karlo features a crossover conversation unpacking the biblical case for baptism’s role in salvation, responding to common objections and highlighting its connection to forgiveness, new life, and union with Christ. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/jesus-the-miracle-worker-history-or-legend https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/jesus-the-miracle-worker-history-or-legend Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:25:15 GMT Are the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ miracles reliable history—or later legend? In this video, we explore ancient sources, skeptical critics, and historical criteria to uncover whether Jesus’ reputation as a miracle worker stands up to serious scrutiny. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-the-mass-the-same-sacrifice-as-calvary-a-response-to-james-white https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-the-mass-the-same-sacrifice-as-calvary-a-response-to-james-white Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:18:28 GMT Does James White’s appeal to Hebrews 10:14 really disprove the Catholic claim that the Mass is the same sacrifice as Calvary? In this episode, Karlo Broussard breaks down his argument and show how shifting definitions of “perfection” actually undermine his case and reveal a deeper harmony between Scripture and the Catholic understanding of the Mass. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/vain-repetition-the-truth-about-the-rosary https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/vain-repetition-the-truth-about-the-rosary Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:46:20 GMT Does the Rosary violate Jesus’ warning against “vain repetition”? Karlo explores how the Rosary, rightly understood, draws us deeper into meditation on the life of Christ. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-purgatory-the-ultimate-insult-to-jesus-death-on-the-cross https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-purgatory-the-ultimate-insult-to-jesus-death-on-the-cross Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:33:22 GMT If Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is fully sufficient, does purgatory contradict it—or reveal how its power is applied? In this episode, Karlo Broussard breaks down the “ultimate insult” objection and show how Scripture and theology point to purgatory as participation in Christ’s work, not a denial of it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/does-the-bible-reject-the-use-of-philosophy https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/does-the-bible-reject-the-use-of-philosophy Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:04:30 GMT Karlo Broussard explains how Paul the Apostle in 1 Corinthians critiques worldly “wisdom,” not philosophy itself, drawing on Thomas Aquinas to show that reason rightly used can still lead to God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/sacred-tradition-overstepping-boundaries https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/sacred-tradition-overstepping-boundaries Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:28:10 GMT Does 1 Corinthians 4:6—“Do not go beyond what is written”—undermine the Catholic appeal to Sacred Tradition? In this episode, I show why the context of Paul's writings and the broader New Testament actually point the other way, revealing that apostolic teaching was handed on both in writing and by word of mouth. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/bald-heads-big-questions-baptism-the-canon-and-sola-scriptura https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/bald-heads-big-questions-baptism-the-canon-and-sola-scriptura Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:33:29 GMT In this bonus episode, Dr. Karlo and William discuss Catholic apologetics topics like the biblical canon, sola scriptura, baptismal regeneration, and infant baptism while also highlighting Karlo’s new ministry projects and taking audience questions. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/peter-a-regular-ole-pillar https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/peter-a-regular-ole-pillar Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMT Some Protestants argue that Paul’s letter to the Galatians shows Peter was just one leader among many—not the first pope. In this episode, I explain why Galatians 2:6 and 2:9 don’t undermine Peter’s unique role and actually make good sense within the broader biblical case for the papacy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/religion-a-betrayal-of-the-intellect https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/religion-a-betrayal-of-the-intellect Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:32:44 GMT Is religious belief a betrayal of the intellect because it isn’t scientific or because it’s “faith without evidence”? In this episode, I examine challenges from thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss, and Stephen Hawking, and argue that scientism refutes itself and that Christian faith is rooted in evidence—not blind belief. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/if-jesus-paid-it-all-why-do-penance https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/if-jesus-paid-it-all-why-do-penance Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:35:51 GMT If Jesus “paid it all” on the Cross, why would Christians need to do penance—especially during Lent? In this episode, we unpack the common objection, walk through St. Thomas Aquinas’s explanation of participation in Christ’s Passion, and look at Colossians 1:24 to show why penance doesn’t undermine the sufficiency of the Cross—but actually flows from it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/god-talk-reason-arguments-for-god-and-the-problem-of-evil https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/god-talk-reason-arguments-for-god-and-the-problem-of-evil Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:22:36 GMT In this episode of the Dr. Karlo podcast, we explore arguments for God’s existence, the problem of evil, divine simplicity, hell, providence, and the role of miracles in Christian apologetics. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/151081 https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/151081 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:15:21 GMT Dr. Karlo Broussard discusses where Catholics often misstep when debating justification with Protestants—especially by muddying stages, terms, and the grace–works relationship—and how clearer biblical and Tridentine framing leads to more fruitful dialogue. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/the-argument-for-sola-scriptura-thats-fallacious https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/the-argument-for-sola-scriptura-thats-fallacious Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:10:57 GMT In this episode, Dr. Karlo critiques a popular Protestant argument for Sola Scriptura, showing that its appeal to biblical inspiration commits a logical fallacy by wrongly assuming that only inspired authorities can be infallible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/was-i-wrong-about-the-assurance-of-heaven https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/was-i-wrong-about-the-assurance-of-heaven Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:07:33 GMT In this episode, Dr. Karlo Broussard refutes four counterarguments, showing they fail to undermine his interpretation of 1 John 5:13 or support the doctrine of eternal security. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-religion-just-for-the-ignorant-the-answer-might-surprise-you https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/is-religion-just-for-the-ignorant-the-answer-might-surprise-you Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:49:15 GMT Dr. Karlo Broussard challenges the idea that religion is for the uneducated by showing how data, expertise, and great thinkers reveal faith and reason as allies, not enemies. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/where-catholics-go-wrong-in-critiquing-sola-scriptura https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/where-catholics-go-wrong-in-critiquing-sola-scriptura Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:09:15 GMT In this episode, Dr. Karlo Broussard chats with Adrian Lawson from Sips with Serra about where Catholics go wrong when critiquing Sola Scriptura. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/what-john-really-teaches-about-the-assurance-of-heaven https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/what-john-really-teaches-about-the-assurance-of-heaven Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:19:23 GMT Karlo Broussard examines 1 John 5:13 and argues that the apostle John teaches confident hope in salvation grounded in persevering faith and love—not an absolute, once-and-for-all assurance of heaven. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/they-still-want-me-to-stop-apologetics https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/they-still-want-me-to-stop-apologetics Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:05:17 GMT Dr. Karlo Broussard answers critics by explaining why occasional failure or poor practice doesn’t justify giving up apologetics, while emphasizing the need to do it well and charitably. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/thou-shalt-not-kill-the-innocent-intuition-isnt-sufficient-anymore https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/thou-shalt-not-kill-the-innocent-intuition-isnt-sufficient-anymore Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:01:22 GMT Dr. Karlo defends the claim that abortion is immoral by arguing that deliberately killing an innocent human being violates objective moral principles. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/should-we-ditch-apologetics https://www.catholic.com/audio/drk/should-we-ditch-apologetics Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:44:13 GMT Dr. Karlo argues that apologetics should not be abandoned, because reasoned arguments—alongside love and prayer—remain essential for defending the faith, leading people to truth, and helping others share fully in the spiritual goods of the Catholic Church. false