The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick welcomes a brand new year by sharing heartwarming updates about his family, including the growing number of grandchildren. He fields real-life listener questions about Catholic teaching on end-of-life decisions, prayer practices even in the midst of mortal sin, and the challenge of keeping interfaith friendships respectful without watering down the faith. Books, practical steps for spiritual growth, the meaning behind Marian prayers, and honest encouragement flow easily, blending candid wisdom with Patrick’s signature warmth.   Jeffrey (email) – We have a family member on life support. What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on end-of-life support? (04:45) Frank - I have 20 grandchildren, and 39 great grandchildren. (14:28) Javier – Is the efficacy of the sacraments dependent on the state of grace of the receiver? (17:36) John Andrew – I have a protestant friend that I argue with religion about. Is there a way to keep them as friends? (27:04) Danny – Why are there differences between the Hail Holy Queen prayer and what Jesus said about “I am the Truth, the way and the light”. (38:59) Pat – I want to vent about people rushing through the prayers when saying the Rosary. How can we intentionally pray the rosary and other vocal prayers? (42:32) Caroline – Do you have a suggestion for a good chronological Bible? (42:32)

Patrick guides listeners through questions about returning to the Catholic Church, healing from addiction, and navigating confession after years away. He shares practical, sometimes unexpected advice—like tossing out smartphones to resist temptation—while weaving spontaneous memories of MTV and music videos into the conversation. Callers bring vulnerability, and Patrick meets them with gentle candor, shifting seamlessly from spiritual challenges to lighthearted cultural moments.   Jake (email) – What would it take to come home? (00:58) Joe - I'm a recovery alcoholic; I am in the process of starting a local chapter within Catholics in Recovery. Can you share a little bit about this program? (12:40) Noel - I have been struggling for a while with the sin of lust. How can I overcome it and deepen my relationship with God? (17:53) Dan - Can you please share more information about Bishop Clemente? I have done my research about him, but I couldn't find more. (30:54) MTV shut down the music video channel (39:07) Mark - I was born and raised Catholic, and I got recently baptized in the Christian faith. I still believe in the Catholic faith. What are the differences between Catholics and Christians? (44:55)

Patrick opens the year with spirited banter and candid exchanges, guiding listeners through faith questions on baptism, confession, and Protestant-Catholic differences, while drawing from scripture and tradition. He chats with callers wrestling with addiction and moral challenges, supporting them with clear Catholic teaching and reflecting on personal stories, prayer, and the rosary’s transformative effects. The episode weaves together heartfelt testimonies, practical advice, and even a splash of music trivia.   Patrick continues his conversation with Mark from the end of the last hour who is asking what are the differences between Catholics and Christians? (00:32) Niki - You gave me advice last year and I am happy to share that my family is coming into the Church! (15:30) Jason – I have been able to stop my porn addiction. It helps to identify the triggers that cause the temptation and try to fill the time with something else. (22:56) Sharon - I am in a 12-step program, and I work on replacing something bad with something good. Whenever I feel tempted, I go to Adoration. (32:28) JD - About watching porn, one of the things that helped me immensely was praying the Rosary. Praying to your guardian angel to eliminate those images from your memory also helps. (37:00) Yvonne - My family prays a novena. Should pray for the same thing as I did for last year, or pray for something else this year since God already knows about my other intentions? (39:34) Rose - Is it wrong for parents to circumcise their infants. Also, I know IVF is immoral, but is it moral to adopt embryos? (43:45)

Patrick opens with a humorous take on smartphone addiction, featuring the quirky trend of the “Methophone”—a $20 acrylic slab meant to mimic the feel of a phone for those trying to break the habit. Patrick fields calls from listeners who share strategies for stepping back from technology, discuss the challenges and benefits of simplifying their tech use, and reflect on how easy it is to get caught up in constant scrolling. Amid the laughter and practical advice, Patrick welcomes a moving call from a listener who, after fifty years away, returns to the Catholic Church inspired by the program. Through it all, Patrick keeps the conversation uplifting, entertaining, and focused on finding community, hope, and a healthier balance in everyday life.   Are you addicted to your phone? Well, there’s a new product that could be the help you’re looking for. (00:43) Todd - Smart phone Addiction Solution: Buy a flip phone and that will kick the phone addiction habit. (06:57) Brian - I just found a book called 'Isaiah' from a group called 'the Passion Translation' and I am wondering if it is Catholic? (08:28) Jeannie - I converted because of Relevant Radio. (12:33) Stephanie - I cut my phone addiction by switching to a simple flip phone. Addiction is a form of slavery. (23:28) Also, some protestant Churches have saint names, do they get them from Catholics or do they have their own saints? (30:26)) Tiffany - Smart phones: I got an apple watch instead. (38:03) Francine - I don't think Methaphone is a silly thing if it helps people. You should stop laughing about it. (42:18) John - We moved out of the city because of addiction. We see the addiction in our children. (48:50) Originally aired on 05/21/25

Patrick discusses the power of prayer, the challenges of faith, and the influence of technology on daily life. This hour also explores concerns about smartphone addiction, the differences in how various generations handle technology, and the need to maintain a healthy balance. Patrick answers thoughtful questions about why the Bible can be interpreted in many ways and explains the role of the Church in guiding understanding. Emotional moments include a caller’s journey through sobriety and loss, highlighting the comfort found in faith. Patrick offers encouragement and practical advice, providing listeners with support, hope, and wisdom to carry through their day.   Ellen - Can I pray the Rosary if I am not Catholic? (00:37) Elijah - My little brother would pretend he had a phone with his wallet. I think it is funny. (04:33) Matthew - There was a scholarship in Steubenville encouraging kids to not use their smart phone and to go to a dumb phone. (13:28) Carmen (email) – Why isn’t the bible crystal clear? (22:08) Patrick shares some emails that have come into the show today about cell phones and technology addiction (35:42) Mel – My boyfriend died in front of me while at the same time I was struggling to be sober from alcoholism. I give everything to God now, but I have a friend who says that I shouldn't give everything to God but rather says that it comes from me because she has a perspective that we are gods. What should I do? (46:16) Originally aired on 05/21/25

Patrick discusses the recent Senate bill eliminating federal taxes on tips for service industry workers and considers the effects on single parents and wait staff. He also addresses new Colorado legislation regarding “misgendering” and “deadnaming,” raising concerns about religious freedoms and state mandates. This hour features a powerful listener story of overcoming heroin addiction through methadone therapy and faith, along with calls from across the country on topics like Catholic etiquette during Eucharistic processions, the effects of technology on daily life, and handling family relationships. Patrick consistently offers honest conversation, encouragement, and practical advice for living out faith in today’s changing society.   Senate unanimously approves bill to eliminate tax on tips (00:22) Colorado House Democrats pass bill that makes "misgendering" a "discriminatory act," and can take children away from parents who "misgender" (04:35) Mark - I had a heroine addiction. I use methadone and now I am addicted to that. Is that a sin? (08:16) Patrick shares some more emails that have come into the show today about cell phones and technology addiction (22:09) Maria – The Kelly Loving Act of Colorado - There are a lot of people praying for an end to this. (26:35) Danielle – The Family Rosary has helped me through my addiction (30:47) Sheila - Thanks for the book Surprised by Truth. After reading, I understood more why I became Catholic. (33:14) Mike - Appreciated the conversation on swearing yesterday (38:13) Daniel - What can we do to make the 10-minute homily more inspiring? (42:39) Juan - How should I treat my brother-in-law who divorced my sister? (48:10) Originally aired on 05/21/25

Patrick confronts the surge in antisemitism, pulling no punches as he dissects both hate and misinformation circulating in society and online. Challenging Catholic perspectives on current events, he critiques the narrative on Islamophobia while amplifying stories of overlooked Christian persecution and callers wrestling with faith and conscience. Questions crash in from every angle, and Patrick moves from personal dilemmas about family gatherings to fierce warnings about mob mentality, urging listeners to choose truth over propaganda.   Audio: Charlie Kirk on the goals of Islam – https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1986673817750765667?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (18:00) Audio: Charlie Kirk on Jew hatred –  https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1985743202608115866 (01:59) Audio: Speaker at conference calling for Jews everywhere to be killed  https://x.com/eyakoby/status/1980977760052170812?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:49) Audio: Hey Jew, they hate you -  https://x.com/dahliakurtz/status/1980081355921711107?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (06:26) Audio: If you really want to understand how New York City Jews are feeling right now, listen to this – Andrew Schultz  -https://x.com/chalavyishmael/status/1986137224212062646?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ 10:03) Audio: Bill Maher on antisemitism talking with Rep. Jared Moskowitz. “Jew-hatred has CONSUMED our Party.” –  https://x.com/JewsFightBack/status/1987559228886925634?s=20 (14:55) Maura - The US Council of Catholic Bishops just released a statement on Islamophobia. Have you heard of this? (19:00) Todd - Look how much money we give to the Jewish state. Maybe that is why people are negative on the Jewish state. (27:20) Luke - My sister-in-law is openly gay and 'got married' to her girlfriend. They are having their marriage celebration after the wedding, should I go? (38:11) Sina - I am a nice Jewish girl. Patrick, you are awesome and I want to give a shout out of thanks for your response to that caller. (42:40) Originally aired on 11/12/25

Patrick spotlights issues from US-Israel relations, beginning with vintage Nixon audio, to the anguish of Nigerian Christians and the struggle for truth amid religious confusion. Listeners bring honest questions about doctrine, personal pain, and family battles; Patrick responds with stories, book suggestions, candid advice, and moments both sharp and compassionate. Surprises, raw emotion, and faith collide as Patrick talks history, prayer, and everyday dilemmas.   Audio: Nixon - American interests vs. Israeli interests – https://x.com/nixonfoundation/status/1935396379607838946?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (19:00) Manuel - Thank you for pointing out the genocide in Nigeria. My priest is Nigerian. (02:21) Melanie - I was raised Pentecostal. Did you say that Pentecostals don't believe in the Trinity? (05:28) Mike - Were Mary and Joseph Palestinian? (10:13) Marlene - How can I get my family who attend SSPX to come into the Diocese? (14:34) Marie - I agree when it comes to homosexual relationships. Is this the same when it comes to other sinful situations? I want to demonstrate chastity to my kids, but my dad is not a good example. (18:24) Bill – You are a blessing to have on the radio (35:18) Bradley - Did the Vatican create a Muslim prayer room with prayer rugs in it? (40:02) Originally aired on 11/12/25

Patrick questions what happens to meaning, purpose, and the human soul when AI and robotics perform nearly every task faster and better than people. He blends concerns over skills lost and spiritual emptiness with a Catholic perspective, weaving together listener calls about technology, and the enduring search for fulfillment as machines reshape daily life. Unexpected juxtapositions of futuristic dread and faith-driven hope spark reflection on what actually grounds humanity.   Audio: Elon Musk: Will Our Lives Still Have Meaning If Computers And Robots Outperform Us? -  https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1879151497390207403 (20:00) Audio: Elon – Billions of Robots will produce goods and services basically for free -  https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1926886140952416740?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (09:04) Tom – Patrick, you really helped me last month with Confession. I finally went to Confession! (16:22) Michael (email) - If we fall into the AI-dependent scenario you've laid out; one of the upcoming generations will face the Sun firing a solar storm upon the earth, killing many of the decadent populace, who will no longer have any survival skills whatsoever. (20:04) Patrick in Monterey, CA - I was converted by a Jew to Catholicism. He persuaded me to convert. (24:01) Grant - My kids have special needs and find that Neuralink could have the possibility to fix brain issues they have. (26:35) Albert – I’m a retired electromagnetic compatibility engineer. If they start putting things like Neuralink in our bodies, I am concerned that our bodies will become conductive pathways. (29:59) Lucas - Matthew 7v21. Is “the rock” referring to Peter when Jesus mentions the rock? (37:31) Gerald - Satan wants to exterminate the Jews to prove to us that God was a liar. (42:19) Karolee - Why did they stop Latin Mass in North Carolina and what was the document that they are citing? (47:45) Originally aired on 11/12/25

Patrick fields pressing questions from listeners, sharing candid thoughts on funerals, Catholic liturgy, and the discomfort that comes with boundary-crossing moments at Mass. He takes questions about marriage struggles, the reality of affordable housing fears for seniors, and clears up confusion about saints interceding in our lives, using both scripture and Church tradition as his compass. Between updates on a centuries-old monastery’s closure, playful nods to Taco Tuesday, and nuanced guidance on canon law, Patrick blends gravity and warmth, meeting faith and daily life head-on.   Peggy (email) - I was recently at a funeral Mass where "words of remembrance" were shared before the Liturgy of the Word (00:41) Patrick reads and responds to an email about struggling marriages and he hopes marriages can be saved and improved (03:32) Bunny (email) – I heard a homily where the bishop said that saints might not be able to hear us or help us (08:02) Michael - Affordable housing for seniors: what is our Christian perspective for this? (20:27) Matt (email) - If a couple, after years of marriage, become aware of an impediment that was present on their wedding day, but have no interest in separating, would their attempt at marriage be invalid and require being married again? (33:18) James (email) - In John 14:27, Jesus says: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you." Could you help me understand what kind of peace Jesus is offering us here? How is His peace different from the kind of peace we often seek or experience in the world? And how can we truly attain this kind of peace in our daily lives? (39:51) Last living grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, dies at 96 (43:34) Egypt Closes St. Catherine’s Monastery: Confiscates Its Property and Evicts the Monks (46:56) Originally aired on 06/03/25