Called to Communion

Call in: 833-288-EWTN (3986) | Are you "Called to Communion?" In this LIVE call-in show, Dr. David Anders talks clearly with non-Catholics about the faith. We ask the question "What's stopping YOU from becoming a Catholic?"
2026-06-26
Impossible to Make Someone Catholic
Are apologetics achieving their goal online? How far to take an argument? How to avoid cherry-picking on the OT? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
2026-06-25
The Most Heartfelt Call
Worship or veneration, vines, branches and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
2026-06-24
Angry at God
AA and Catholics, Gay pride, Catholic kids in Protestant summer camps and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
2026-06-23
A Religion to be Human
The Lord's Prayer, fantasy destination, anosognosia and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
2026-06-22
The Exorcist
Apatheia, Ugaritic texts, the monarchy of the Father and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.
2026-06-19
Do the Jews Personally Bear the Responsibility of Christ's Death?
A proper answer for non-Catholics who comment on the Crucifix by saying, "Get Christ off the cross!". What's the Church stance on homosexual conversion therapy? Does a Lutheran minister have the ability to consecrate? Do the jews bear personal responsibility for Jesus's death?
2026-06-18
Is Mortal Sin Subjective?
The difference in mortal vs venial sin? Is Mortal sin subjective? An email suggests that the Church could do more to help the poor, and a caller is interested in what the devil can hear in confession.
2026-06-17
Did Judas Have a Choice?
Did Judas have a choice? How was the Holy Spirit distributed when it comes to authorship of the Bible? Predestination...is it for Catholics? Why did Christ descend into hell? Plus, good resources for differences in protestant and Catholic belief.
2026-06-16
Catholic Church Makes It's Own Rules? God's Emotions? Transubstantiation Explained!
Dr. David Anders dives into a question about the Catholic Church and whether or not the rules are "made up". Does God have emotions...and how would that explain a wrath? Need help understanding transubstantiation?...explained on today's show!
2026-06-15
Does a Catholic Have an Obligation to Baptize a Child?
Can someone have a mass said for a non-Catholic relative who has passed? Does a Catholic have an obligation to baptize a child? A caller shares why they aren't Catholic, and it's Polycarp. This and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders
2026-06-12
Does the Eucharist Change Your Life?
What is it like to make an act of faith when you don't "feel" that it is true? Does the protestant church recognize the early Church fathers? Does the Eucharist change your life? Tune in to hear Dr. David Anders answer to these and more!
2026-06-11
Mental Prayer? How to Explain Purgatory
What is mental prayer? Does being a mason equal excommunication? Is there such thing as a Royal Diaconate? How to explain purgatory and more!
2026-06-10
Guardian Angels for Insects?
Are guardian angels assigned to insects? How important is a properly formed conscience? Does it seem more acceptable for people to be blasphemous towards Jesus Christ in today's society? All these questions and more answered on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders
2026-06-09
Praying Novenas, Catholics Not Evangelizing, and more!
Is it ok not to pray a novena? Why is Easter's date chosen when it is? Dr. Anders challenges a caller who says that Catholics don't evangelize, and much more on today's show!
2026-06-08
Catholic vs Protestant Weddings? Is God Sorry He Made Man?
Can we rationally believe that God created the world in an instant? How does a Catholic wedding differ from a protestant's wedding? Was God Sorry he made man? These questions and more on today's show!