The Patrick Madrid Show

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)

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 5/21/25

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley steps in for this Thanksgiving episode, offering a heartfelt blend of history, spirituality, and everyday gratitude. He shares George Washington’s proclamation, stories from his journey into the Catholic faith, and invites real voices to express what they’re grateful for. Listeners hear reflections on happiness, faith, and the surprising joys found in trusting God.   Thanksgiving Proclamation by President George Washington (03:51) Pascal's Pensées 425 (21:00) What are you thankful for? Charlie – I had gone through a crisis of faith, and I came up with the belief that God doesn't judge us by the religion we practice but rather by how we live. I don't identify as Catholic anymore, but I think spirituality is really important. (23:59) Steve - I am thankful to God for many things! Lumen Gentium: Has the Church defined what it means to be aware of the need for the Church for Salvation? (37:13) Sal - Thank you, Jesus, for my wife who is in heaven now. (47:28)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley invites listeners to share vivid stories of faith, gratitude, and transformation, stirring raw emotion with reflections on suffering, reconciliation, humility, and authentic love for Christ. Personal experiences collide with questions of Catholic identity and salvation while Pope Leo’s words on humility ripple through honest dialogue. Varied voices fill the program, each seeking belonging and deeper meaning as Thanksgiving approaches.   Jim – I’m thankful to God when I’m given little moments that tell me that I’m on the right track. (01:37) Johnny - Blaise Pascal sang, 'Happiness is neither inside or outside us, but in God' (04:19) Chris – The fulness of the Truth being in the Catholic Church (07:01) John - I understand it to mean that those of us who are Catholic and leave run the risk of losing salvation. But those who don't know anything about the Catholic Church won't be judged as harshly. (14:25) Tom - How can more humility be achieved by the Catholic Church in accordance with what Pope Leo said? (25:19) Scott - Regarding Humility: I think that you came back to the Church for the reason to bring some humility to another person's faith. (39:38) John - My thanksgiving for the Blessed Mother who has brought me closer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. (50:01)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley sets the tone for Thanksgiving, guiding listeners through gratitude and faith with Scripture, heartfelt caller stories, and sharp insight into finding fulfillment in God alone. Raw exchanges range from guardian angels to spiritual renewal, loss, and personal struggles, while encouragement bubbles up for sharing zeal, writing letters, and staying active in the church community. The hour pulses with authenticity, warmth, and surprising moments of laughter and connection.   Chris (email) - I am thankful for the wisdom of God who gave me my guardian angel. (00:53) Judy – There are people going through the motions at Church. I am grateful for the zeal of your earlier caller, Tom. We have a responsibility to share the faith. (07:23) Stuart - I think it is important to take things one day at a time. It is up to the individual to pray and meditate. (16:16) Mary - I am thankful for my sister with Down Syndrome who died a few years ago. (26:32) Paul - I am grateful for the relationship I have with my 23-year-old son. I wrote letters to him for 6 years. (30:30) Jack - I am grateful for the blessings growing up in my small town in Pennsylvania. My parents would take me to Mass on Thanksgiving morning, and I was an altar boy. (32:47) Joan - I am very thankful for my life. When I was younger, I used to walk up for novenas at the Church. (41:08) Carmen - I am very thankful that I am Catholic. When I was 11-years-old, in Cuba, I got sick after a vaccination. I am thankful I have been able to live a normal life in the US. (43:22) Alicia - I am grateful for converting 40 years ago because it helped me love being a woman. (45:40) Samantha - I am thankful for my daughter who has down syndrome. (47:06) Elsa - I am grateful for seeing miracles in my grandson who has cystic fibrosis. (50:22)

Patrick fields heartfelt questions from callers wrestling with faith and real-life dilemmas, offering practical Catholic wisdom for tangled family issues, temptations, and honest living. Unfiltered stories pour in—uncertainty about sending a child to Catholic school, the weight of confessing real sins, confusion about purgatory in scripture—sparking advice that’s candid and immediate. Every answer, shaped by deep faith and a dash of humor, brings both clarity and encouragement to listeners craving guidance.   Ruby - How do I handle when my husband wants me to sign something that would be dishonest (00:51)  Clifton - Why did Jesus only spend 2 nights in the tomb instead of 3 nights? (07:38) Lorraina - I have a 6-year-old daughter, and my sister is willing to pay for the first year of Catholic school. I am still not sure if I should send her to Catholic or a public school. (12:19) Peter (14-years-old) - How has God been in existence forever? (21:15) Danny - 7th Day Adventist and Calvary Chapel denominations: What are their objections to Catholicism and how do we overcome them? (37:18) Luisa - How can we avoid falling into sin? (45:11) Originally aired on 9/2/25

Patrick explores current controversies in schools, where parents speak out against policies branding girls as mentally ill for wanting privacy from boys in restrooms. He brings listeners firsthand accounts from a mom and a young woman wrestling with gender ideology. He also highlights artificial intelligence's surprising ability to identify consciousness in comatose patients, sparking urgent questions about life, ethics, and hope.   Audio: Temecula Valley USD wants to label girls with a “mental health disorder” if they object to males in their bathroom (03:34) Audio: You’re just a Tomboy (08:10) Scott (email) - Was I wrong to leave mass? (13:32) AI Spots Hidden Signs of Consciousness in Comatose Patients before Doctors Do (21:18) Vicky - What do you mean by the term 'binder'? (27:19) Joe - I think people should receive the Eucharist who are mentally ill. It has been helpful to me. (34:36) Mary - I have had this covert consciousness happen to me. I knew my family was around me but they were not aware. I was not able to communicate but I know I was there. (35:40) Julie - I am tomboyish. I had a lot of people in school asking me if I was lesbian. I have been married for over 7 years and am happy. (42:15) Originally aired on 9/2/25

Patrick reads a heartbreaking email from Aaron, a Catholic school teacher shattered by loss, and shares how to talk honestly with children about death, original sin, and God's love without shrinking from their pain. He encourages Vivian as she wrestles with unending prayers for her son, blending stories of faith, persistence, and humility in the face of unanswered questions. When young Guadalupe calls in, Patrick breaks down the substance and words behind each sacrament, meeting curiosity with clarity and warmth, giving listeners both comfort and challenge as the morning unfolds.   Aaron (email) – A young boy was just tragically killed. Why does God allow this? (00:52) Jocelyn - How long should I pray for any prayer intention? (17:44) Aaron – Thank you for responding to my email. I appreciate your comments. (30:56) Amanda (email) – There was a wandering dog at Mass (38:14) Guadalupe (11-years-old) - What are the sacraments made out of? (42:21) Originally aired on 9/2/25

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley recounts a winding, often surprising path from Baptist minister to Catholic convert, blending personal anecdotes with practical answers to listeners wrestling with faith, family conflict, and church teaching. Listeners call in questioning salvation, denominational boundaries, and what it means to truly live Christian belief, Ken weaves tradition, experience, and doctrine into responses shaped by years of searching.   Ken shares the story of how he met Scott Hahn and Patrick Madrid (01:48) Norman - Does it matter what type of church building we come out of? I think the condition of one's heart is most important. (19:43) Len - How did your wife handle your conversion? (28:14) Hannah - 1 Timothy 3 and 1 Corinthians 5 tell us to avoid certain people. When do we apply this? (36:22) Bernice - What is a good book to read about the Crusades? (45:20)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley explores questions of salvation and Christian unity through stories from callers wrestling with their faith journeys, drawing deeply on experiences within both Catholic and Protestant traditions. He reflects on the Catechism, discusses invincible ignorance, and considers the real, everyday struggles people face when seeking truth or questioning doctrine—sometimes in the middle of busy family lives and limited opportunities for study. Ken listens, challenges, and encourages, never ignoring the complexity of individual spiritual searches.   Thomas - I think being Catholic and being formed by the teachings is how the heart is formed. (01:26) Bob - I think people get too comfortable. Jesus says unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life in you. (08:39) Bruce – We get so hung up on denominations. If you believe in Christ, you will have salvation. (28:08) Marlene - It is beautiful to hear conversion stories to the Church. I get how difficult it is to explain conversion to others. I am a convert too. (35:39) Andrea (email) - One thing that has bothered me as I’m learning about the different Protestant religions, is that basically it seems problematic that the Protestants have to teach the followers to dislike Catholics? Ed - When I went to Catholic school, we were making fun of other faiths, and a nun corrected us. I will never forget that. (43:14) Jonathon (email) - What are some words of wisdom for me to help navigate my wife through support to discover the Catholic Church as well as how to talk to my kids about Protestant churches? (45:10)