The Patrick Madrid Show: August 8, 2025 - Hour 1

Patrick answers heartfelt questions from callers on everything from the best way to pray the Rosary and thoughts on the Knights of Malta to whether artistry can portray Jesus and Mary in different cultural identities. He tackles tough topics, like responding to friends choosing IVF or how Catholics might deal with Protestant family members, and never shies away from honest advice rooted in Catholic teaching.

• Richard (email) - How should I pray the Rosary? Is focusing on something else during the prayer take away from the prayer? (00:42)
• Mike - What is the difference between the Knights of Malta and the Knights of Columbus? (06:13)
• Preston (email) – What is permissible when depicting biblical scenes or figures like Jesus, the apostles, Mary and the saints? Can you depict them as being from another race? (08:29)
• Doug - I am getting married today. Thank you, Patrick, for helping me (12:07)
• Sophia - How can I offer up my suffering meritorious? (15:51)
• Jane (email) - I'm sorry you think all news is propaganda and therefore not worth discussing. (22:14)
• Mary Ellen - What are your thoughts on non-denominational Christians? (23:47)
• Leah - A friend of mine told me that she and her husband were able to conceive using IVF. What’s my moral obligation to let her know that what she did was sinful? (32:27)
• Adam - There are Protestants in our family that are trying to convert us all the time. How can we talk with them in a good way? (40:42)