The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick opens the show with gratitude for listener engagement and a nativity set giveaway, then moves directly to heartfelt calls about marriage troubles, parental respect, and the challenges of keeping family secrets. He takes on questions about Catholic practices, such as communion with the host alone and what “baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire” means, weaving in practical, compassionate advice with bursts of wit, including a Taco Tuesday celebration. Conversations shift rapidly from deep spiritual reflections to everyday faith, always keeping the conversation honest and real.   Maggie (email) – My marriage is dissolving, and my son wishes someone else were his father. (02:49) Matthew - Would I be breaking the commandment of honoring my mother if she tells me to keep a secret that I shared with someone? (11:00) Jasmine - Why are the majority of Catholic Churches only giving out the bread at Mass? (21:02) Larry - I think Mass is too boring. (30:14) Lee (email) - I heard you mention you believe that most of the people who contact you with criticisms of Jewish people, the state of Israel, or Zionism, have not read the entire Talmud, implying that this gives them little right to do so. I was wondering if, like me, you'd also never read Mein Kampf, and whether you think you have a right to criticize German people, the state of Germany, or National Socialism because of not reading it? (37:56) Melanie - Is there a difference between baptism with water or fire? (42:16) Scott - I am trying to get a portrait of a former pastor hung up in my parish history hall and am having trouble. How can navigate this situation to get it hung up? (46:50)

Patrick fields calls about spiritual fatherhood, book recommendations, Catholic marketing strategies, and clarifies Church teachings while weaving in personal encouragement and on-the-spot solutions. He refuses to shy away from sensitive issues, whether confronting Protestant objections, addressing indulgences, or giving tactical support to parents in tough spots, his approach is direct, thoughtful, and sprinkled with moments of humor and warmth.   James (email) – Sometimes I see the extra-ordinary Eucharistic Ministers (EM) pocketing their pyx with the Eucharist inside, then stand around in the church vestibule after mass.  (00:36) Britney - How do I handle religious discussions with family who don't want to hear anything about the Catholic Faith? (04:39) Patricia - Do you have any book recommendations for a family that is having trouble with a child who made friends with the wrong group and has gotten into trouble. And how can he be a good spiritual Father? (10:29) James - I run my own Catholic business. How can I spread awareness of what we are doing? (14:13) Jim - How do I talk with my protestant friend about the immaculate Conception? (20:15) Elizabeth (email) – Should I allow my young teenager to attend a sleepover? (34:02) Angel - Older people in the military: I am engaged to a General who has been in the military for many years who has great strategic abilities. (41:07) Jacob - How can I dive deeper into the Hail Holy Queen prayer? (44:03) Catherine - I am going through a really tough custody battle with my ex over our 9-year-old son. How do I talk with my son about this? (45:12)

Patrick fields heated questions from callers about Catholic parenting, the risks of sleepovers, and technology in family life. He responds to Vatican II skepticism with straight talk and compassion, jumps from workplace stories about faith stickers to discussions on Communion and cohabitation, and offers blunt advice without sugarcoating. Anything can happen here: a Marine is urged toward faith, a listener grabs Paul McCartney tickets before starting chemo, and throughout, Patrick blends humor, candor, and steady encouragement.   John (email) - Since you believe sleep-overs are bad, do you also believe that Catholic summer camps are bad? (00:39) Emily - My Grandma thinks that my confirmation and marriage is not valid because she doesn't believe in Vatican II? (04:54) Adam - Story about a Relevant Radio bumper sticker that led to a conversation about the faith. I would like you to give him a shout out and why he should be Catholic. (14:48) Dan - My kids don't have phones. When they went to camp, the counselors didn't believe them (20:44) Bob – My daughters went to a sleep over where they tried to put each other in trances (22:29) Eileen - Can an episcopal pastor receive communion on a Catholic retreat? (30:38) Tom - You were talking about an Episcopal Minister teaching priests. Didn't the bishops do the same thing with the Mass where they allowed the Protestant ministers dictate what they wanted in Vatican II? (37:56) Robert - Did you encourage a lady to leave her significant other? (40:53) Jeannie - I saw the Paul McCartney concert. I went because of you. It was great! (46:46)

Patrick takes heartfelt questions from callers wrestling with scrupulosity, confession anxiety, and misunderstandings about Catholic teaching on celibacy and sin. He shares practical wisdom, weaving in scripture and personal encouragement, as listeners reveal their own struggles with temptation, family faith conflicts, and daily spiritual challenges. His perspective brings clarity and reassurance to those unsure about where they stand with God or how to approach difficult conversations in faith.   Laura (email) - I'm not sure if I am behaving too scrupulous or not. (00:44) Jim - My son went to a Baptism where there was a married priest. This confuses me. I feel discouraged that married men can't become priests. (11:49) Patricia - Is the Farmer's Almanac demonic? (21:16) Allan - What is the Theotokos? Is Mary divine? (25:21) Nick - My Church offers confession every day. If I have a strong temptation, is that appropriate to take to confession? (27:52) Pat - You said that priests cannot marry because of their choice. Do married priests still have to practice celibacy and can they get remarried? (37:43) Maria - I am trying to evangelize a Muslim, and he does believe He is a prophet. How do I explain to Muslims that Jesus died and rose again? (45:11)

Patrick helps callers struggling with addiction and faith, clarifies Catholic practices on cremation and indulgences, and answers sensitive questions about honoring parents, sometimes with a gentle correction or a fresh resource. Laughter, real-world spiritual puzzles, and Patrick’s direct guidance thread through each moment on Relevant Radio.   Meghan - I work with applied kinesiology. What do you think about virtual muscle testing? (00:45) Robert - I was listening to an astrophysicist speaking about the cosmos. He said the universe is inhospitable. Have you had a moment of grace where you realized the beauty of life? (07:02) Joe - I am sober because of the Catholic faith and the AA principles. (12:21) Mathilda (email) - Burial costs are so expensive. My husband and I plan on being cremated and buried in the same plot. We have already purchased the plot, but it will cost money each time the grave is opened. Can one of us keep the ashes of the other till both spouses die? (22:08) Jodi - When we fulfill all of the requirements of Divine Mercy Sunday, what happens if we sin again? (26:07) Rocio – Is it a sin when I have disagreements with my mother? Is this something I would need to confess? (38:10) Anna - What about graces that another person doesn't use? How can we make use of these graces? (45:09)

Patrick helps listeners wrestling with everything from cremation and honoring parents to whether non-Catholic Christians truly follow Jesus. He fields heartfelt calls about struggles with confession, temptation, and even what to make of calling a police dog an officer, all while sharing Catholic teaching and plenty of warmth. The conversations fold humor, practical advice, and surprising depth into each moment.   Patty - I had my mother cremated. Can I take my mom's ashes to Church? (00:56) Anthony - A priest told me that lust is not a mortal sin. I am confused. Can you help me? (06:01) Tom - I am embarrassed to go to Confession. How can I get the courage to go? (12:26) Daniel - If I was pro-choice and my parent was pro-life; would it be a sin to try to convince them to be pro-choice? (19:29) Wayne - Martin Luther took people away from the sacraments. Are the people who walked away from the Catholic Church still Christians. (21:41) Jim - I have been in education for 48 years. I think that homework should increase 10 minutes per grade level. (31:42) Meredith - At the mass I go to, they don't give the Blood of Christ. Does that go against teaching to give out only the Body? (35:44) Jim - Do you think that calling K9 dogs, 'officers' is a violation of Catholic teaching? (41:20) Audrey – A person came over to me and told me not to say the St. Michael prayer out loud after mass (44:53) Dylan - I encountered a different Mass where people were standing before Communion instead of kneeling. (48:29)

Patrick opens the show by responding thoughtfully to a listener from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, sparking an honest examination of Mormon origins and Catholic-LDS differences while stressing civility and mutual respect. Global tragedies follow; Christian persecution in Nigeria, rising antisemitism, violence and indifference. Patrick finishes by fielding calls on family struggles with gender identity, guiding listeners to hold fast to Catholic truth with candor and compassion in a world bristling with confusion and bitterness.   Dale (email) - Why would Joseph Smith have fabricated such an elaborate hoax? (01:02) Audio: Senator Brownback on the rising Muslim persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria (21:34) Audio: Incredible story of a reporter who wanted to write up a Palestinian redemption story about a Gaza woman who he thought would have reformed after Israel saved her life twice over. What he discovered interviewing her shocked his conscience. (25:19) Audio: Bill Maher on the actual genocide of Christians in Nigeria - Bill Maher shares disturbing reason corporate media covers Israel-Gaza War, but ignores Christian genocide in Nigeria (32:16) John (email) - Selective reporting of any issue is a problem (38:21) Lucy - My brother has a nephew who is transgender. I got into an argument with him about it. My brother said he would never tell an obese person not to lose weight. (43:57)

Patrick tackles sensitive family conversations around gender ideology and compassion, offering callers specific, faith-based strategies to handle tense discussions. He pulls in insights from figures like Michael Knowles, Bill Maher, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen, all while stressing truth, love, and a willingness to question what culture and algorithms say is reality. Patrick also points listeners to resources, addresses developmental psychology, and encourages bringing faith into everyday moments, weaving together callers’ concerns with sharp commentary and unexpected reflections.   Patrick continues his conversation with Lucy from the first hour. Her brother’s nephew is transgender and she is looking for advice on how to talk to him about it. (00:33) Audio: Michael Knowles talking to a “trans” guy (12:24) Audio: Bishop Sheen warns against “false compassion” (14:46) Marty - Why don't you recommend that people do their research with secular information to prepare their arguments? (18:06) Audio: Bill Maher takes a SLEDGEHAMMER to Democrats claiming there are more than two genders, there are NO biological differences between men and women, and transing kids is ethical (26:34) Kathleen - What do you think of Erik Erickson? I people would teach us how to be a man or how to be a woman. (36:38) Josiah - I really enjoyed the segment on the article you shared about the truth with regards to our own personal algorithms (40:19) 2 million students expected to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day (43:46) Chris - How would I explain to my protestant friends that Mary is Mediatrix of all graces?

Patrick threads together questions about faith, technology’s grip, cultural shifts, and daily life. He fields calls about Catholic teaching on theft and lying, muses on fast food’s sneaky impact, and considers practical anxieties around technology in schools and choosing partners with shared beliefs. Raw, sometimes wry, and never shying away from the awkward or profound, Patrick moves the conversation seamlessly, from social commentary to the Catechism to heartfelt advice, all while keeping it unmistakably human.   Audio: Turn off the TikTok: No Kings, except for all those other times. (You don’t hate authoritarianism; you just hate what you are told to hate) (00:19) Victoria - Question about lies. What kind of sin is lying? My neighbor is helping himself to my property. (03:11)  Chris - You were talking about distortions of reality. I think you are right, and I am concerned that deep fakes will come on strong. (08:20) Sophia - Thank you so much for giving the Eustace, FL station shout out and for your show! (16:23) Jessica - Does your belief about cell phones extend to computers? Should kids get a personal laptop? Should I seek a school that does that? (21:08) Billy - When Patrick leaves, listeners like us are drifting in the harbor. I feel neglected in the OCIA process, and I need some advice. (31:36) Vivian - What is your advice on children dating people from other religions? Should my daughter go to Protestant boy's church? (35:48) John - When my wife and I consummate the marriage, is it appropriate to disengage in the middle of the act even though we are old? (45:33)

Patrick opens with raw conversations about living Catholic truth, whether that's standing firm in a government job or supporting family during deep disagreements. Callers reveal real struggles, like a grandmother grieving her granddaughter’s gender confusion, and Patrick answers with direct, loving guidance rooted in Church teaching.   Rick - About the young man who called wanting to be a missionary. I was an engineer, and I think there is a lot of need for men to get into secular jobs. (01:06) Jacob - If Purgatory is as bad as I hear, how much worse is hell? (07:16) Scott - How could the Blessed Mother be sad for people who are nonbelievers and the lack of faith in youth in the visions of Medjugorje? How could Mary be sad in heaven? (26:04) Audio: Smartphone Free Childhood US (40:21) John - My wife received an Apostolic Pardon in June. She passed away in August. Is this Pardon still valid even though she died two months later? (44:08)