The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers honest questions about loss, addiction, and faith struggles, then shares practical Catholic resources. When challenged by critical feedback, Patrick stands firm while encouraging dialogue, blending heart and humor in exchanges about Catholic teaching, personal journeys back to the Church, judgment, and even Lourdes miracles. He offers clarity on purgatory and invites everyone to make use of the Relevant Radio app for deeper connection.   Marie (email) - To the person who needed to prove a death: they don't need a death certificate (which you have to pay for) but can get verification of a death at the state's Vital Statistics office--a simple copy of the page of the record book it was registered on. (01:58) Ely (email) - I’m going through a hard time with an addiction I’m struggling with and I’m damaging my relationship with God. I am asking for your prayers to help me in this matter. Sharon (email) - I don't agree with you for several reasons… (07:16) Patrick in Trenton, NJ - A lady said to me about my black car with tinted windows, 'what do you have, a dead body in there?' Would this be considered judgmental? (15:12) Joel - I disagree with Sharon. I think her premises are faulty. She led by saying that if you disagree with an entire room, you are not in love. But often times our position puts us at odds with the majority. (20:20) Guilherme (email) - What is the “God Stream” or “Lord Stream”? (26:36) Keith (email) – Are we are all going to purgatory and should we be going to confession daily? (36:03)

Patrick welcomes listeners with prayer tips, answers questions about being lukewarm in faith, and unpacks the stories behind Church figures like Origen—touching on theology’s twists and controversies.   Maritza - What does it mean to be 'lukewarm'? (01:25) Andy - Can you explain the controversy over Origen of Alexandria? Was he a heretic? (07:30) Ava - Do you have a Substack account online or is someone impersonating you? (22:16) Patricia - I am confused about the Nativity timeline. How and when did it all happen? (35:59) Susan - What are your thoughts on healthcare sharing? (44:40) Mark - Jesus did not know when the world would end, but my wife says He did know because he was Divine. Can you explain this? (48:50)

Patrick explores faith, salvation, and church unity as Norman raises urgent questions about the absence of hell in sermons and struggles with returning to Catholic teachings. Raw stories surface—doubt, exclusion, moments of conviction, a longing for spiritual home—while callers probe honesty, forgiveness, and the search for truth beyond religious boundaries.   Norman - We always hear about the Good News in Church. Why don't we hear more about Hell? (01:20) Dylan - How can the Catholic Church be a true Church when it has rejected me? (24:32) Rose - I agree with Norman about the lack of sermons about Hell. Do you know about Malachi Martin? Also, there are so many books talking about transubstantiation. (41:01) Crystal - Our Parish priest asks everyone to stand after receiving Communion. He says it is in the rubrics. Is this true? (44:57)

Moving from news to heartfelt emails, Patrick shares no-nonsense advice for Catholics pursuing marriage in a hookup culture, recommending practical faith resources and candid stories rather than clichés. He throws in a sharp wake-up call about how digital habits erode lives, contrasting excessive screen hours with the value of one hour at Mass, pushing listeners to reassess where their attention truly goes.   Audio: Jack Ryan explains Venezuela - https://x.com/aristotlegrowth/status/2007597765808054492?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:10) Audio: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Venezuela - https://x.com/stealthmedical1/status/2007365100794159510 (07:43) Mia (email) - How do you recommend I approach dating in a world that prioritizes hook up culture? (10:19) Joshua - What boundaries should I have with my girlfriend as she pursues an annulment? (19:00) Jennifer (email) - Catholic Dating online works! I met my husband on a Catholic dating app. (25:01) Matt (email) - St Therese of Lisieux's parents apparently met after answering a wanted ad in the local newspaper that St. Louis Martin had placed, the1700's version of an online dating app (this is later retracted in hour 2). Myla (email) - My husband had multiple previous marriages, and he always get stumped when trying to apply for an annulment. Our parish priest wants proof of that death but when my husband called the state where his ex-wife lived, they wouldn’t release the death certificate to him because he was already divorced many years ago. How do we go about with that? (26:44) Anne (email) - I have a question about monks who lived in hermitages who were not ordained who did not attend mass. Some of them were canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. If so, what about those who say their prayers at home for a period of time? (28:17) Audio: Visualization of how much time an 18-year-old today will spend on his phone by the time he’s 90 -  https://x.com/johnrich/status/2003671861050085621?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (41:31) Audio: Social Media’s brainwashing effects - https://x.com/thesigmamindset/status/2007768720840519718?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (48:44)

Patrick moves freely between theology, real-life anecdotes, and practical Catholic traditions—sometimes with sharp humor, sometimes with gentle clarity. Patrick keeps the pace lively while never losing sight of honest faith and relatable dialogue.   Email – Please don’t talk about British politics (00:47) Matt (email) - It was Pope Benedict's parents that met through a want add, not St Therese' parents. My wife just texted me. Jenny (email) – Is it a sin to celebrate the protestant timeline for Christmas? (04:19) Dolores - A caller on Friday asked about the Hail Holy Queen prayer. Have you ever heard that Jesus is our mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope? (12:31) Ronnie - According to the Old Testament, you couldn’t eat shrimp. Why were we not supposed to eat shrimp?  (22:06) Mike - What does the word 'Apologetics' mean? (32:11) Jillian - If God gives us free will, is it futile to pray for someone's conversion? (35:50) Sandy - What is the name of the Tom Clancy book? (44:39)

Patrick answers questions from listeners about everything from the order of sacraments and returning to confession, to praying for healing and dealing with grief after loss. Conversations shift quickly: heartfelt moments with callers like Karen, who faces Alzheimer’s with faith, sit alongside advice for Jeff, who wonders about finding love again after his wife’s passing. Wisdom, warmth, and surprises fill the air as Patrick responds with empathy, candor, and genuine care.   Chandler - What is the typical sequence of the initiation sacraments? Can non-Catholics receive the sacrament of confession or communion? (00:29) Karen - I have Alzheimer’s. How should I pray about this? (07:31) Jeff - Can you recommend a good book for praying for a good wife? (17:51) Mitsi (email) - Does Psalm 2:8 condone colonialism? (34:35) Marcus (email) – What is the #1 most important difference between Catholics and other Christians? (37:38) Maria - Is it ok for someone to fast from the Eucharist? (40:07) Shella - The priest at my Church omits 'of me' during the consecration'. Is that okay? (45:27)

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